Radio Maria England: Recent Episodes

Radio Maria England

Radio Maria England is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station set up to broadcast programmes promoting and expressing the Christian Faith. It aims to support Catholics and others in their spiritual life and witness to those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. It is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, formed in 1998 in response to the apparitions and messages of our Lady in Medjugorje and Fatima. Radio Maria currently has 77 radio stations across 5 continents with 500 million listeners world-wide.

Fr Toby looks at the apologia of Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the writing of Andy Crouch.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

After wading through countless online resources on how to manage and optimize your time to increase your productivity Szymon Stelter managed to distil what he discovered into the key underlying principles. He presents them here to us in conversation with Maria Bates. An episode not to be missed!

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the dangers of the performative cultures of social media.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

On the latest episode of Culture Tuesday, which aired live on Tuesday, 18th June at 9am, Fr. Toby Lees OP joined Helena Judd as a guest host to discuss the highly anticipated Pixar film, Inside Out 2. The conversation delved into profound themes of self-identity, emotional self-control, and the essential role of community and relationships in shaping who we are.

Fr. Toby and Helena explored how the film portrays the creation of one's self-identity and the importance of managing emotions effectively. They emphasized the significance of community involvement and relationships in helping young people develop a strong sense of identity. The discussion also highlighted the Christian perspective that each person is made in the Image of God, is worthy of His love, and through God's mercy, our sins are forgiven.

Listeners were provided with valuable insights and practical ideas on guiding young people in their journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This episode of Culture Tuesday is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the deeper messages behind Inside Out 2 and supporting the youth in building their identity rooted in faith and community.

Fr Toby on the need to be for something not just against.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on patience and spiritual growth.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby shares some thoughts prompted by Andy Crouch's latest book.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Bernardino share on the importance of living in the present moment and of prayer.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Getting To Know You Part 2: The Life of Cyprian by Pontius

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part XI (and final part) of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We begin a new book of Scripture - the incredibly interesting story of Job, and as usual Fr Euan goes into the original languages to uncover insights to enrich our understanding of the text.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Derek Williams draws this series of Catechesis on Our Lady to a close with an episode about taking refuge in Mary and Prayer.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Mother Marilla of Tyburn Convent where the Blessed Sacrament is perpetually adored tells us the fascinating history of the convent and its historic value for Catholics in England.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this episode that reflects on prayer, Sarah goes to the seminary in Chelsea and discovers the poetic talent of the men there. She then goes to Derry and discovers more anecdotes about the power of a heartfelt request to God. Her poem is inspired by one by Pope St JohnPaul II and she encourages you to write with the plot structure “overcoming the monster”!

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

Following up from a previous appearance on Mornings with Radio Maria the young lady with a passion for missions, Mary Alves, speaks to Tim about her recent visit to Colombia. The adventure included learning to ride a mule through jungles infested with flying snakes and fierce jaguars and bringing the Blessed Sacrament to remote villages that see a priest maybe once a year. An episode not to be missed!

Fr Toby on St Barnabas the man of encouragement.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Is God present in our darkness, those seasons of anxiety and even in depression? Fr Antonio Ritaccio provides words that address, challenge and console us in such times on this episode of Diving Deeper.

Stephanie Pena speaks to Joel & Luke Smallbone from the Christian band, For KING + COUNTRY. They spoke about the film Unssung Hero, that it was like to work on the film based on their childhood, incuding acting and directing the film.Helena and Stephanie review the film sharing how the themes of community, prayer and family are beautifully portyryed in this lovely family film. “If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family.” Mother Teresa

Fr Toby on the need to smash our idols and encounter the mystery of Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In Episode 14 Antonia and Kate dig into Ann Sexton’s ‘Unknown girl in a maternity ward’ with themes of motherhood, delineations of persons and attitudes towards sin. We read from the Gospel of the Visitation (Luke 1:39-45), which though a few weeks ago feels a pertinent contrast to the poem. Lastly we discuss the contentious issue of re-wilding, what is it and does it fit with our position as stewards of the earth? Music: Sarabande from Bach’s cello suite no.5 in C minor BWV 1011 played by Pablo Casals.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Damian Stayne tells us about the work of the Cor et Lumen Christi Community and their upcoming annual Catholic Miracle Rally on Saturday 15th June.

Damian is the founder of the Cor et Lumen Christi Community. To stay up to date with their events: www.youtube.com/@ChristianHealing

Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol, Stockport, South Manchester, Tameside and South Birmingham. It’s also available on the Radio Maria Play app (choose Europe/England the first time you use it), our website live-player on www.radiomariaengland.uk or via a smart speaker.

If you have enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk ⁠

Getting to Know You Part 1: the life of Ambrose by Paulinus

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

A man who has seen his share of troubles and dark times, Sean Booth tells the story of his journey to Christ from when he was a young lad, getting mixed up with the young people and even ending up in prison. This is a story not to be missed.

AWAKENINGS is which airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by Fr Stefan Park and features the conversion stories and the journeys of faith of particular guests.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby shares a beautiful poem on this solemnity.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on resisting the false promises of technology for the cruciform and fully relational life in Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Continuing his series Set the Downtrodden Free on modern slavery, Simon John has a closer and look at the care home industry.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Continuing his weekly catechesis on Our Lady Derek points to Our Lady as the surest way to Our Lord.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

This month Ciro discusses the subtle erosion of marital relationships and offers insights on embracing a "work-off balance" approach to strengthen your bond.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

The joy of the Sacred Heart, this coming Sunday, St Ephraim and more. Nick and Tim look at this ancient devotion (that's right, it's not as "modern" as many might think) as well as the other feasts coming up in the calendar.

Next week Liturgical Looking Glass will be taking a break but catch us in two weeks time.

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Sarah de Nordwall in conversation with Tim returns to thoughts on memory and how having the end in mind and heart changes the way we create and perform.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

Daniella Stephens, is a young Catholic Evangelist from Manchester and regular speaker on Radio Maria England. She holds a First Class (Hons) Bachelor of Divinity from the Maryvale Institute, a Pontifical Degree integrating Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church.

We go in deep into some of the controversies around gender and what their origins might be as well as answer questions on the Sacred Heart.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Euan Marley concludes his reflection on the Psalms (for now) and prepares to look at the book of Job in our next episode of As I Was Saying.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In his weekly Credo Fr Bernadino Soukup of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal speaks to us about the evils of following our own wills rather than finding the freedom of submitting our will to the Father's through Jesus Christ.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on Jesus's significant addition to the Shema.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Eddy O'Sullivan spoke about the upcoming commemorations of the Liberation of Rome at the Vatican. The General Audience with Pope Francis on Wednesday, 12th June will mark the 80th anniversary of 38 (Irish) Brigade’s visit to Rome on 12 June 1944. There will also be a Service of Thanksgiving for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Rome at Aldershot Cathedral presided by Bishop Mason, Bishop of the Forces on Saturday, 15th June.

Katy and Helena share the different ways that Polish soldiers, navymen and airmen participated in the D Day Mission in WWII. Polish airmen took part in missions on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy. Several Polish ships also took part in the naval part of D-Day, and the 1st Polish Armoured Division landed later in the campaign and took part in the fighting around the Falaise Pocket. To learn more and take part in the memorial events, please visit https://theddaystory.com/discover/family-history/poland/

Sr Catherine Williams from the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham speaks to us about the virtues and specifically Charity in light of the writings and insights of St John of the Cross.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Exploring Mary's role as the Mother of God and her unique place in salvation history. Through scripture and sacred tradition, we will uncover insights into how we can emulate her faith and devotion in our own lives. We will discuss the role of Mary in our salvation, historical and early understandings of Mary, and why she is the Theotokos. Tune in as we honour Mary, Queen of Heaven.Elena Torresi is a student at Loughborough University and the newly elected chair of the student catholic society. Her patron saint is the Blessed Virgin Mary.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Caroline Sadd is a Parish Outreach Worker for the South Bristol Mission Area and Lay Chaplain at St Bernadette’s Catholic Secondary School in Bristol. She is married to her husband, Mark, and has three children.

Alexander is the architect of the memorial. Thursday 6th June - 80 years since Operation Overlord (Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy during WWII). https://archinect.com/smaga/project/d-day-75-allied-airmen-memorial-in-plumetot-normandy-

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

James Somerville-Meikle shares an update on everything happening with the General Election and the Catholic Union. The Catholic Union continues to prepare the consultations to the Department of Education regarding time limits for RSHE, lifting the caps on free schools and gender identity. The next scheduled Pub Talk will be taking place on Monday, 10th June with Lord (Maurice) Glasman at The Windsor Castle pub. For all the up to date news and events from the Catholic Union, please visit https://catholicunion.org.uk/.

This is a throw back, as they say, to a pre-Lent episode in 2024, hosted by Anna Fleischer and Nick Swarbrick featuring Fr Bruno Clifton OP, a scholar of the liturgy and composer in his own right.

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part X of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby for the Feast of Corpus Christi on the bread of angels.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

This week in the Bardcast we explore the power of our own words and hear tips on memorising a gorgeous passage of Ecclesiasticus, that scatters the fragrance of the Divine life.

Another remarkable poem from Jacky Garrat transforms our view of adoration and healing the world, whilst Sarah’s poem set near the Hill of the Moon in Sligo prepares us to behold the Mystery.

If you never knew the strange tale of the beginning of the Feast of Corpus Christi, you’ll hear it here, as well as a writing prompt that includes making a psalm of your very own.

Enjoy! Sarah can’t wait to share the results. Just send your poems to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and remember to let her know if you’d like the poem to be read out.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Fr Antonio Ritaccio is Pastoral Director at Allen Hall Seminary and has a heart for mission and evangelisation. Ordained 25 years ago, he has worked as a Parish Priest in the UK and abroad, and has been involved with the Unbound Ministry since 2016.

This programme aired live on Radio Maria on 27 March 2024. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In anticipation of the Feast of Corpus Christi (and delivered on its traditional date) Tim asks the question, why do we celebrate the Body of Christ?

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this episode of Questions of faith a caller asked why making a big decision like choosing a replacement for Judas involved casting lots and yet the Church doesn't use methods like this for decisions now - why is this? Here Fr Toby's answer to this and to other questions on this episode of Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Ros Powell is a Catholic Evangelist, who is a speaker and prayer group leader. She is also involved in pro-life work in Northern Ireland and has a prison ministry. For more information about Ros, please visit her website, rospowell.com

Fr Toby reflects on the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the blind man Bartimaeus.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In this episode we look at the music for the feast of the Visitation and Corpus Christi celebrated on Sunday.

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

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ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on Pope St Paul VI and the enduring relevance of Humanae Vitae.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Part IX of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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A look back at the 80th Anniversary of the battle of Monte Casino.
Katy Carr and Edmund O'Sullivan speak about the Battle of Monte Casino, a significant World War II conflict that took place in Casino, Italy, from January 17 to May 18, 1944. This intense battle between Allied forces and Nazi Germany led to the devastation of the town and its historic Benedictine monastery.

Fr Toby discloses his love for Roxy Music whilst discussing the sacrifice of the Cross and the fleeting nature of joy.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Part VIII of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In episode 13 Kate and Antonia discuss Les Murray’s ‘An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow’, considering emotion and emotivism, watering plants, and reading from the letter to the Romans, the second reading for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Music: Flow my tears by John Dowland sung by Debi Wong and accompanied by
Solmund Nystabakk on the Lute.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

A new voice on Radio Maria England recently guiding us through the Mass and the 33 Day Consecration to Our Lady Angeleena Weslin comes on Songs in the Wilderness to speak to Di about her faith and share some of the songs that have played a significant role in the journey that brought her were she is today. Hear all about it!

In this episode Sarah de Nordwall and Tim go a little deeper into the themes of The Bardcast episode 17 which considered how poetry can address contentious topics in a way that disarms those who listen... if it is done with the right kind of preparation.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

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Nick and Tim look ahead to the music of the Feast of St Bede, Trinity Sunday and even look back at the music of Pentecost. Listen here, while the podcast stays up!

Fr Toby on the seemingly strange Feast of the Translation of St Dominic.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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A show dedicated to Our Lady through art, prayer and song.

This month our special guest was Laura Abella - a soprano singer who shared a sung performance of the Hail Mary in Latin, accompanied by Schubert's famous arrangement played by Mr Coaker. Laura also collaborated with the students from Years 5 and 6 to add a descanto to As I Kneel Before You. A special thanks to Mr Coaker, our music teacher, for the work he did to prepare and support this recording. Laura then joined us for a Q&A session with the students of year 5. This month we invited our Year 2 students to reflect on a piece of art depicting Our Lady. The children then wrote their own prayers, which they read out in part 2.

In episode 12 Kate and Antonia discuss Louise Gluck’s poem ‘Song’ with questions like: is time it fixed or malleable? are the things that nature makes better than those that humans make? They then attempt to tell you about the specificity of particular grasses using only words. The reading is from the feast of the Ascension (Ephesians 1: 17-23). Music: ‘Who knows where the time goes’ sung by Fairport Convention.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Fr Toby on the shortcomings of modern mental health and the restorative vision of Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby answers this question with the help of the Letter to the Hebrews.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Richard continues with his verse by verse commentary on the Book of Matthew.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Fr Toby, with help from Marilynne Robinson reflects on the nature of now.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Today in the Bardcast 17 (which is dedicated to St Mark's parish in Ipswich), we hear from children in both Walsingham, England and Lahore, Pakistan who have experienced the Presence of the Holy Spirit, Isabella and Sebastian share their thoughts after their confirmation whilst Sara and Zahra share their poem that has been turned into a song by Hammad Baily. The song, Rooh Ka Masah can be found here: Rooh Ka Masah:The Anointing of the Holy Spirit by Hammad Baily. Video filmed @ Holy Trinity London - YouTube

We are reminded of the civilisation-building potential of receiving and responding to the Holy Spirit through the arts and ask What is God’s unique story for you alone? Sarah de Nordwall shares her poem The Final Refuge, which speaks to the urgent theme of Gendercide and we hear a call to become part of the Write for Life Academy. www.writeforlife.academy in September 2024. And our challenge this week is to write a simple but perhaps revealing List Poem - What have you given to me to do that you have given to noone else? Send in your poems and songs to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com

We can't wait to hear from you!

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

Olivier Fleury is the founder of JC2033. It was in March 2007, in Sydney, that Olivier experienced a life-changing "visitation" from God, to celebrate the 2000th anniversary of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since then, he has been working to bring this movement to fruition by 2033. Since 2017, he has devoted his time to developing JC2033. In the programme, Olivier and Charles shared about the inspiration of this initiative and Olivier's recent trip to Cambridge for the local Ecumenical Pentecost event. Olivier invited Christians around the world in celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter 2033! An historic moment! Much more than an event, JC2033 is a movement of the Spirit and a mobilizing movement. It is an invitation to all Christians to walk together towards 2033, with Christ at the center. The multiplication of local celebrations will be like a tsunami of love flooding the Earth. Then the world will know that Christ is Risen!To learn more, please visit https://www.jc2033.world/en/

Stephanie Pena interviews Karen Gibson MBE Conductor of 'The Kingdom Choir'. On Monday 27th May The Kingdom Choir are celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a concert at the London Barbican.More information on the Kingdom Choir can be found on their website: https://kingdomchoir.com

This year we have been raising funds to build a station for Radio Maria Andhra Pradesh. Fr Michael Barnes SJ came on to tell us all about evangelization in India in conversation with Fr Toby. Listen to the broadcast here.

Pentecost Special: Veni Sancte Spiritus: Basil of Caesarea’s On the Holy Spirit

After battling against the Arian heresy which called into question the divinity of Jesus, the Church had to defend the doctrine of the divinity of the Holy Spirit. In this episode Fr Joseph looks at St Basil, one of the three Cappadocian Fathers who steered a straight course through the another turbulent chapter of the Church's history.

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part VII of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby invites us to consider patterns of the Trinity in creation.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

What do the Sacraments change for the artist who seeks to bring what is transcendent to life and use beauty to communicate deep truths? What does being baptized change in the heart of the Christian artist when one's heart is marked as prophet, priest and king? Sarah de Nordwall explores these questions with Tim in The Bardcast B Side of episode 16.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode, Ciro discusses the enduring value of handwritten communication, the dangers of excessive smartphone use and strategies for navigating the digital world while fostering strong values at home.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Nick and Tim put the Pentecost episode on hold to look at the fascinating world of Syro Malabar liturgy with Fr Antony Chundelikkat who explains the various Mass parts as we listen to them. Why the change in schedule? Radio Maria is raising money support Radio Maria Andhra Pradesh. Do visit our website to find out how you can support: www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on the centrality of humility and mercy in the Christian life.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Shyju Chacko, Assistant Director of AFCM (Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries) who leads AFCM in UK comes n to Radio Maria's Mariathon as we raise funds for Radio Maria Andhra Pradesh.

Part IV of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit.

Fr Toby on the beauty of the Church and the sacraments as the extension of the Incarnation.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part V of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director of the Catholic Union of Great Britain makes a special appearance on Radio Maria's English Catholic News to share the good news regarding Catholic free schools. Read more about it here: https://catholicunion.org.uk/2024/05/catholic-union-hails-landmark-free-school-decision/

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Fr Toby discusses culture and Valerie Stivers conversion aided by Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter Trilogy

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part IV of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the The Action of the Holy Spirit.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on what is more important in discernment than having absolute certainty.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

After looking at the Didache we now consider St Ignatius of Antioch and his letters - the Bishop whom tradition tells us may have been the child Jesus took placed before the Disciples and told the disciples, "Unless you become like one of these little ones you cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matt 18:2) We follow his fascinating journey to Rome to be thrown to wild beasts

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the dangers of being too congenial.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode, Ciro explores some of the ways smartphones undermine children's learning, critical thinking, and well-being, offering insights for parents seeking to cultivate healthier digital attitudes.

We hear Fr Euan's commentary on that Psalm from which we have so many memorable lines - Bless the Lord, O my soul! - and many others.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We're still in Easter! And there are a few interesting things coming up this week of interest to listen to. Here's the playlist:

If Ye Love Me by Tallis (choir unknown)
Venite Benedicti Patris Mei from O Sacrum Convivium, St George's Cathedral Choir Southwark
Nunc Dimittis sung by the Nuns of St Cecilia's Abbey
Sunday's Introit: Exaudi Domini
Benedic anima mea (Ps. 103, 1-3) from Erasumus von Rotterdam, Praise of Folly
Ut Umum Sint sung by Choir of New College Oxford
Singularis Laudis Digni from Medieval English Music sung by the Hillard Ensemble
Communio: Ego Vos Elegi de Mundo from Coro Gregoriano de Lisboa
Regina Coeli Laetare from sung by Philippe Jaroussky from the album Stabat Mater, Motets to the Vigin Mary

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts.10. WHO MOVED THE STONE? by RICHARD FITCHETT
Broadcast: Thursday 9th May 3:30pm
About the Writer: Richard, originally from the Midlands, now lives in London. He is married with two children and four grandchildren. He is a playwright, has had work produced on the fringe and has received 5-Star reviews and been commended for a stage prize. His most recent play, a previously undramatised story about Dickens was staged in December 2023. This piece was inspired by the nuns that educated him in Southam Convent School and The Stations of The Cross (now sadly gone) that had been painted by a nun.
Readers: TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELS

About the Readers:

TERESA JENNINGS
Teresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin’s Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond. Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters’s Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer. KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Part III of Fr in conversation with Frank Sheed on The Action of the Holy Spirit.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the Ascension and the time of the Church.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Edmund Matyjaszek, former Director of the Poetry Society reads some of the great and the lesser-known Easter poems including John Donne, William Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas & Gerard Manley Hopkins.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on how under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit we are writing the next chapter

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts.JONAH THE DOG IN THE BOAT by BRIDIE STRINGER
Broadcast: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 3:30pm

About the Writer: Following careers in telecommunications and NHS management, I undertook academic postgraduate studies in pastoral theology and was awarded a doctorate in 2010. I then became a university lecturer in reflective practice courses for those working in chaplaincies, and also for candidates in formation programmes for the ordained ministry of permanent deacon. I have actively participated in parish, deanery and diocesan pastoral councils over many years and been a catechist for children, young people and adults. I find creative writing helpful in pastoral ministry as it frees people to engage imaginatively with faith rather than burdening them with doctrine and orthodoxy which they might find difficult to engage with. Finally, I am a wife, mother of two loving daughters and grandmother of two amazing grandsons. In short, I am a good example of St John Henry Newman’s saying: ‘To live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.’ Perfection still eludes me!
Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, KENNETH MICHAELS, NADIA OSTACCHINI

About the Readers:

JONATHAN COOTE
An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.
KENNETH MICHAELS
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).
NADIA OSTACCHINI
Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore’s collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro’ to Radio Maria’s younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

We now turn our attention to those known as the Apostolic Fathers, beginning with an overview of the Didache, a fascinating first century Church document describing the two ways: that of life... and that of death.

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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In collaboration with Blackfriars Cambridge and the Thomistic Institute and hosted by the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs, Radio Maria England is pleased to bring this wonderful lecture by Fr Gregory Pine OP to our listeners, Is It Possible to Be Perfect? The lecture was given at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs on the 1st of May 2024.

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Fr Toby on the Feast of Sts Philip and James, saints who show us little themselves and lots of Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on why love and commandment is a better combination than melon and mackerel.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Risk, storm and the sheer miraculous wonder of the sacramental life find their way into this bardcast. With a poem from Jane Higgs on emerging from the depths, hints on helping very young children delight in Gerard Manley Hopkins from Rose Walsh and a haiku cluster from Sarah de Nordwall on the experience of being at Adoration with 2 million people, you'll find plenty to inspired you to take up your own creative challenges and see where God leads.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

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Edward Hadas continues to outline the how Christian anthropology helps untangle a very confused conversation currently taking place with regards to gender and human sexuality in this fascinating weekly series.

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Those of you who follow this podcast no the programme! We look at the week ahead and music inspired by the liturgy. Here's the music we played:

Tanto tempore · The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Timothy Brown
Pluscarden in their album “The Liturgy of Easter”
These New Born Lambs
Sunday Introit: Sung by the monks of the Abbaye de Ligugé « on their album Que mon cri parvienne jusqu'à toi
Communio: Tanto Tempore · Coro Gregoriano De Lisboa · Maria Helena Pires (pronounced Peersh) de Matos -n not, this year the communion for this Sunday (but we will hear this in our run-up to Pentecost)
Tomorrow is the Feast of the English Martyrs and last year we played the Iustorum Animae; here is a shorter piece from the heart of the English Catholic response to the reformation William Byrd: Tu Es Petrus from his Gradualia (1607) Ensemble Plus Ultra:
New College singing William Croft’s God is gone up with a merry noise.
Dominicans' Alleluia - I will not leave you orphans
The Monks of Clervaux singing the Regina Caeli

We celebrate the English Martyrs who died for the faith - what about those who died at the hands of Catholics, are they martyrs? Fr Toby tackles this question and more on Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

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In this week's episode, Ciro explores social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's research on the mental health crisis facing young people, highlighting the dangers of smartphones and the decline of free play for children.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Fr Toby on St Athanasius and the centrality of the Incarnation.

Fr Richard Ounsworth continues to lead us through the book of Matthew and in this episode we see Jesus coming into Jerusalem on a donkey, clearing the Temple and cursing the fig tree.

Part 1 of Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on The Action of the Holy Spirit.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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In this episode of Mornings with Radio Maria we hear the story of being taken by the hand and set on a mission and Mary Alves recounts how a trip to Africa changed her life and how she's now trying to spread that fire to others.

FISH ON FRIDAYS by VIV LAKE Broadcast: Thursday 2nd May 2024
About the Writer: Convent educated, then Pitman’s College, worked as Secretary, had a career break raising her family. She returned to work in NHS for 10 years, then for a charity, producing their quarterly magazine. She joined an actors and writers group in 2006, began writing short plays, graduating to longer pieces and full-length plays.
Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, KENNETH MICHAELS, NADIA OSTACCHINI

About the Readers:
JONATHAN COOTE
An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.
KENNETH MICHAELS
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).
NADIA OSTACCHINI
Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore’s collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro’ to Radio Maria’s younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

ABANDONED by KATE GLOVER
Broadcast: Tuesday 30th April 2024
About the Writer: Kate Glover, actress, playwright and director, started her career in secondary schools as a teacher of history, up to A-level and beyond. She also worked extensively in Sierra Leone, France, Italy and Tbilisi, Georgia teaching English for business as well as for academic purposes. On her return to England, she did a postgraduate one year diploma in Drama. A writing collaboration with another actress (to get her Equity card) persuaded her to start writing seriously. To date, she has written a dozen full length plays (most of which have been produced), and many shorter pieces. She founded Historia Theatre Company (Reg’d Charity 1099807) to stage plays that have their source in or inspiration from history.

Grace Feltoe, Australian opera singer turned fulltime cantor now living in Portugal talks to Tim about her journey into the heart of the Church's life of prayer - the liturgy - and how being a cantor is about becoming God's instrument. Check out the wonderful work she's doing here: https://www.gloria-dei-musica-sacra-project.com/about

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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Many of you may know that Radio Maria England has recently launched a campaign called 200 Stars connected with the apparition Our Lady of Pontmain. This episode of Just Life we have the opportunity to hear from Fr Kevin O'Donnell and his close relationship with Pontmain and the story of Our Lady there.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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Fr Toby on the Feast of St Joseph the Worker looks at the importance of being skillful and of embodied labour.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby seeks to clarify some possible confusion in our talk about vocation and discernment.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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On this episode of Just Life we hear about Homes for Ukraine scheme working in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services: https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/

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In Episode 11 Kate and Antonia get into grafting with the Gospel for the feast of St Joseph the Worker (John 15:1-8) - I am the true vine and the poem ‘Two Trees’ by Don Patterson wondering if we can compare human friendship to grafted trees, and if so, to what extent. Music: ’The Maple Leaf/The man of Aran’ played by Micheal Donaghy.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Continuing his Catechesis on Mary, the Saint Maker Derek Williams turns his attention to venerable practice of consecrating ourselves to Christ through Mary. We're on the verge of May, and what a better time to do such a thing!

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Heroines of the Ancient Church: The Passio of Perpetua II

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

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Hear the beautiful of story of an awakening faith as Catherine Giuliano recounts the chapters of her life to Di and the songs that accompanied her along the way.

Songs in the Wilderness is programme that features a guest telling the story of his or her life and the songs that inspired them along the way. The music in the podcast is clipped for the purposes of complying with copyright laws. Listen Songs in the Wilderness live on Wednesdays at 10am and again at 10pm on Radio Maria England.

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Fr Toby on wingless chickens and the need for perseverance.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby continues his exploration of vocation, states of life, and discernment.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Fr Toby reflects upon what it means for Jesus to be the vine rather than the stem.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Exploring the previous episode of the Bardcast #15 (Beauty: the Enemy of Chaos) Sarah de Nordwall and Tim focus in on the importance of memory and how the mind, which is more like soil receiving seeds than a computer collecting data, must be populated with beautiful things.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

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If I feel wrath towards my computer... is it a sin? Sr Carino answers this question as well as revisiting the question of whether taking Christ as the new Adam and Mary as the new Eve is really a helpful parallel to always draw. Listen to her answers and more!

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

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In this week's episode, Ciro explores how timeless good manners strengthen families, guide our children towards good character and even make our marriages better.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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It's still Easter, everyone. Let's not forget it. We continue with our Alelluias and then some! Here's the music:

Vespers of 1610: Deus in adiutorium meum intende
John Dunstable - Quam pulchra es, sung by Tonus Peregrinus
Cantate Domino canticum novum - Introitus VI ad Tempus Paschale, Hebdomada V
Mihi adhaerere Deo bonum est sung the Dominican Friars
Giovanni Bassano’s setting performed by Monika Mauch, Capricornus Ensemble Stuttgart.
Marvel not, Joseph, sung by the Hillard Ensemble
Nóirín Ní Riain singing The Magnificat with traditional Irish ornamentation
Couperin's Regina Caeli Laetare

Fr Toby on the leap of faith to truly trust.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Last year Cistercian monk and Bishop of Trondheim Erik Varden released his third book Chastity: A Reconciliation of the Senses. Here on Radio Maria England's Credo Bishop Varden speaks to Sarah de Nordwall about the book's key themes and why chastity is as alive and relevant a topic as ever for people of all states of life.

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Fr Euan comes to the end of the book of Ephesians, wrapping up (for now) his look at some of the epistles. What next, you say? We'll be heading over to the Psalms again next week, there were this series began!

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

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Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio!

6. THE SELFISH GIANT by OSCAR WILDE Broadcast: Thursday 25th April 2024, 3:30pm About the Writer: Oscar Wilde was born on 16th October 1854 in Dublin, Ireland and died 30th November 1900 in Paris, France. Wilde was known as a playwright and poet, journalist, essayist and writer of short stories for adults and children. He also wrote a novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1891. His best known works are the plays, the comic and acerbic observations of British society, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) and Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and A Woman of No Importance (1893). He was imprisoned from 1895–97 because of his homosexuality where he wrote the poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol in1898. Wilde was also known for his witty sayings. Even on his deathbed Wilde remarked, “My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One of us has got to go”. Shortly before his death, Wilde was conditionally baptised into the Catholic church.
Reader: JONATHAN COOTE

About the Readers:
JONATHAN COOTE
An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books. Our Gracious Sponsors
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CAAPA (CATHOLIC PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION)
The Catholic Performing Arts Association (known as CaAPA), has a diverse group of members whom are comprised of actors, directors, writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, who share in a creative community where they can also grow in their spiritual values. They also aim to serve the wider community by presenting productions for charitable causes or by taking productions on tour to schools, local theatres, parishes and elderly homes. Website: https://catholicassociationofperformingarts.org.uk/

Dealing with the seed of your future downfall.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In this episode of the Bardcast Sarah traverses the territory of how we uncover the real and survive immense disasters, from the experience or Takashi Nagai in Nagasaki to the moments of our own lives when the transcendent becomes viscerally present to us. A poem from Valerie Anthony Marie captures the intimacy of God's presence in the tenderness of familial relationship, whilst Sarah's poems look at how beauty is the enemy of chaos and childhood memories evoke the existence of eternal happiness. Be encouraged to learn beautiful poems off by heart and write from your experience of moments of revelation in a narrative style that is all your own.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Ordinary Angels, directed by Jon Gunn, is out in the UK cinemas this Friday 26th April. This is a heartwarming film based on the true story of Sharon Steven, played by Hillary Swank, who sets her mind to helping Ed, played by Alan Ritchson, and his family whose daughter needs urgent medical care. Sharon will move mountains to do it. Her courage, love and determination are uplifting as you see those mountains begin to move and a community come together.‘For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain. ‘Move from here to there, & it will move, & nothing will be impossible for you’ Mathew 17:20

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! 5. 25 REASONS ON A QUIET DAY by DAVID HAMPSHIRE
Broadcast: Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 3:30pm
About the writer: David Hampshire has been a professional actor since 1966 when he played the title role in the BBC TV series ‘ Jennings’. He started writing in 2001 and to date he has written twenty one short plays and two full length plays, Face Value and Funny Turns. His latest project which is due for production in October 2024 is ‘Who’s Gracie..? a play with songs which is based on the life story of Dame Gracie Fields. In 2022 he founded South Coast Theatre. David’s writing is published by Stagescripts Ltd. and his work is performed throughout the UK and abroad. www.stagescripts.com davidhampshire.com southcoasttheatre.co.uk
Readers: TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELSAbout the Readers:
KENNETH MICHAELS
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).
TERESA JENNINGS
Teresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin’s Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond. Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters’s Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer. Our Gracious Sponsors
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Heroines of the Ancient Church: The Passio of Perpetua I

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Catholic writer, speaker and charity founder Delphine Chui speaks to Maria Bates about the Catholic dating scene and how it might look different to the way people in the world pair up.

This episode of the Bardcast B Side is a conversation between Sarah de Nordwall and Tim and it looks back at a Holy Week episode, Holy Saturday Streets, exploring some of the themes more deeply.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Isabel Squirrell is a UKCP registered Integrative Child Psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents and parents offering 1:1 psychotherapy in primary and secondary schools and in my practise in Wood Green, London. In this episode of Just Life Isabel speaks to us about autism.

To find out more about Isabel's work visit her website https://www.childandparent.org/ which helps ordinary parents become therapeutically informed.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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Fr Toby on the new dispensation and the universal call to life in Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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'Wanderings' was performed in December 2023 by award-winning pianist Rachael Shipard and singer Christian Jenkins at St Wilfrid's Hall, Brompton Oratory, London. Featuring Schubert, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more.

We invite you to join us on Tuesday 23rd April, the feast of England's patron St George, for 'Dreams', another wonderful evening of music with Rachael and Christian. Please come in person to this Radio Maria fundraising concert or tune in on the radio. Register on our website www.radiomariaengland.uk and if listening on the radio please consider making a donation. The programme includes Wagner, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Vaughan-Williams.

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In this week's episode, Ciro explores the permanence and fruitfulness of marriage as outlined in Humanae Vitae, highlighting their role in creating stable families.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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3. THE CRISSCROSSING by HELENE LE BOHEC
Broadcast: Tuesday 16th April 2024 3:30pm

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts.
About the Writer: Hélène Le Bohec is a poet, Equity performer, dancer, singer and voiceover artist, as well as being a literary translator and an exhibiting painter and calligrapher. “Where there’s a word, there’s a world” has always been Hélène’s motto throughout her many lives! Originally from Paris, she started writing and performing her work in English in 2019 and was instantly recognised as a poet steeped in spirituality. Her mysticism is influenced by her Classics studies, her Greek Orthodox Christian faith and her love of magical realism. Her poetry has been long listed to be anthologised by Renard Press and is lined up for an anthology showcasing Christian authors. She performs her work at the Poetry Society, the Soho House, the Tea House Theatre and the Soho Spice of Life. She is working on getting her first collection published. She lives in London with her daughter, her blind dog and two cats.
Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINIAbout the Reader

NADIA OSTACCHINI
Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore’s collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro’ to Radio Maria’s younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

The Green-Eyed Monster: St Cyprian on Jealousy

Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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How is it that the human heart is the engine room of all that goes on in the world? Why is an act of overcoming self-will more powerful than prevailing against a tyrant? Do all things of value truly begin in contemplation? Sarah de Nordwall and Tim discuss these things in reflection on The Bardcast #14 what has come to be known as The Bardcast B Side.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Part 5 in our Genizah series.

Jews and Christians, from Conversion to Crusades: discoveries in the medieval manuscripts of the Cairo Genizah’How do we know that a symbolic slap was given to a Jewish elder at Easter in Toulouse Cathedral in the 10th century, that a Catholic monk, born Johannes in Oppido, Italy, became Obadiah the Proselyte in Egypt in the 12th, or that the knights of the First Crusade enriched themselves through the sale of Jewish books from Jerusalem? Because of manuscripts discovered in the Cairo Genizah! Dr Ben Outhwaite, from Cambridge University's Genizah Research Unit, explains the history behind the manuscripts which revealed these historical events.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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Fr Toby on the need to taste and see that only the Lord is truly good.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts.

4. DISPUTED INCIDENT IN LOYOLA HOSPITAL by JEREMY ROWE
Broadcast: Thursday 18th April 2024, 3:30pm
About the Writer: I was received into the Catholic Church 1977. I am married, with two sons who live in America. I have been an actor, a lecturer in English and Drama and a librarian. I am now co-founding a professional venture for writing and disseminating new Christian/Catholic literature and drama. Email address: collaborative.direct@btinternet.com
Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELS

About the Readers:JONATHAN COOTE
An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.
KENNETH MICHAELS
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).
TERESA JENNINGS
Teresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin’s Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond. Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters’s Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer.

Fr Toby looks at the work of Jean Twenge and Jonathan Haight addressing the causes of the epidemic of mental illness.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Fr Toby looks at the tragic life of David Foster Wallace and the need for a nourishing hope bigger than ourselves.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby introduces us to the towering figure behind the Summa Theologica.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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A long-time faithful Radio Maria listener and volunteer, Surendra Paul tells us the story of his life growing up in a medical family in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the development of his faith, love for medicine and the songs that accompanied him along the way - an episode not to be missed!

Songs in the Wilderness is programme that features a guest telling the story of his or her life and the songs that inspired them along the way. The music in the podcast is clipped for the purposes of complying with copyright laws. Listen Songs in the Wilderness live on Wednesdays at 10am and again at 10pm on Radio Maria England.

Radio Maria England is 24 hour Catholic radio station which broadcasts on Digital Radio in selected regions of the UK and online (using the Radio Maria Play app or the webpage) accessible anywhere in the world.

In episode 10, Antonia and Kate unfurl the fronds of Hopkins's Spring, with a reading from the Gospel of John for the Feast of St Bernadette, along with some detailed instructions on how to propagate basil, rosemary, roses and a few others.

Music is Hard Drive by Evan Dando

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Fr Toby on David Foster Wallace and the need for a just and merciful judge.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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We come to the end of Ephesians 4 and the end is close in sight. Or is it? Fr Euan has described going through these epistles like opening a tightly packed suitcase - everything just starts bursting out a small space.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

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Fr Toby on the Risen Lord among us.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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This week Ciro begins to introduce the four pillars of a strong marriage: human, exclusive, permanent and fruitful.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Fr Toby on the need for total conversion.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Rev Prof David Wilkinson, Director of ECLAS, and Marta Berbel Gallego, Co-Director of Faith Journeys in Science, discuss the importance of creating role models and leaders who are willing to speak out courageously on the relationship between science and faith in today's world.

For more details regarding funding for projects, please visit: www.eclasproject.org

Marta currently works at a Catholic secondary school in Hertfordshire. Before becoming a qualified teacher at King’s College London in June 2020, Marta read Biomedical Sciences at University College London (2016-2019). Alongside her academic endeavours, Marta was president of Christians in Science (CiS) UCL and has had the opportunity to be a speaker with God and the Big Bang.

To hear podcasts from the all four seasons of the Science and Faith series, please listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scienceandfaith1

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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Patristic Pillars: bringing the Church Fathers to life - a new series on Radio Maria by Fr Joseph Hamilton.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with The Catholic Performing Arts Association (CaAPA) and GHIRELLI present Eastertide Stories, airing on Tuesdays and Thursday at 3:30pm from 9 April to 9th May on Radio Maria England.

THE KIND TEACHER

Writer: PENNY CULLIFORD

Penny is a playwright, author and speaker. Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi’s Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company. She also wrote the Theodora’s Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children’s novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro. Reader: JONATHAN COOTE An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.

Reader: KENNETH MICHAELS Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINI Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore’s collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro’ to Radio Maria’s younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on how no matter which we cannot escape the Cross.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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And the Bells are back! As are the Alleluias of course. Here's the music listened to with Nick and Tim on this week's episode of the Liturgical Looking Glass

Alleluia from Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate sung by Anna Moffo (1958 recording)
The Introit for this Sunday Sung by Stefan Ansinger O.P. & Alexandre Frezzato O.P.
Hans Leo Hassler: "Christ Ist Erstanden" • mixed choir, a cappella
J.S. Bach: Christ ist erstanden, BWV 627 · Simon Preston
Traditionnel: Dimanche de Quasimodo - Communion: Mitte manum tuam · Choeur des moines de l'Abbaye de Solesmes · Dom Joseph Gajard
James MacMillan’s Strathclyde Motet sung by The Sixteen with Harry Christophers from the album Bright Orb of Harmony
William Byrd’s setting of the Ave Maria, with an appended Alleluia from Stile Antico
Vivaldi’s Credo, the movement Et Incarnatus est, from the album Gloria, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir · Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah
Regina Caeli from the Nuns of St Cecilia's Abbey

Fr Toby on the perils of divorcing Christ's teaching from Christ Himself.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Episode 14 of The Bardcast asks us to capture our vision and write it down, those moments of revelation when suddenly something entirely new makes sense to us...or an aspect of our faith becomes clear! And because someone else might just need that insight, a poem can become a powerful Act of Mercy. Jacky Garratt is a featured listener with her poem Calvary and we also discover some of the remarkable visions of the Secretary of Divine Mercy – St Faustina.

Don’t miss your writing prompt to help you experience your creative process as a spiritual practice and send them to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com. Be sure to let her know if you’d like it read on air, or make a recording and send it to the above email or as a voicenote to 07849 641 899.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

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With a voice as scratchy as the wooden crackers some of you might have heard this Good Friday Tim speaks to Nick about the austere but beautiful music of Tenebrae. Here's the music!

Ténèbres du Golgotha - 1° Nocturne: répons " Omnes amici mei" · Choeur des moines de l'Abbaye de Saint-Pierre de Solesmes · Traditional · Dom Jean Claire
Hurt by Johnny Cash arranged and performed by 2Cellos
Palestrina: Improperia - 1. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? · Sistine Chapel Choir · Massimo Palombella
Chant Reproaches for Good Friday (in English) by Bruce Ford Sung by Angela Marie Rocchio, see: www.chantacademy.com used by kind permission.
O bone Jesu a 19 · The Sixteen · Harry Christophers · Robert Carver
Crux Fidelis Vocal Ensemble: The King’s Singers from the Album The Golden Age, Composer: João IV
In manus tuas Pater, commendo spiritum meum from Taize8. The Choir of Winchester Cathedral, under the direction of David Hill, perform John Tavener's 'Lament of the Mother of God'

Fr Antonio teaches us how to carry the festal shout in our hearts!

Ania Graglewska from the Cenacle Charismatic Prayer Group in London also joins us to speak about the Festival of Life evening at St Dominic's Church on the Feast of St Joseph, bringing both the Spiritual Adoption of Fathers and Effatha Revival Campaigns to a close.

Fr Antonio Maria Diez de Medina is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal currently based at St Columba Friary, Derry, Northern Ireland.

CREDO nourishes us in our Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday and is rebroadcast the following day at 4am, as well as Saturday 4.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available on the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Medical Life Lines was founded in response to the Ukraine war. Founding member Aliya Aralbayeva is joined by volunteers Dan Whitehead and Dominic Proctor, to tell us about their aid missions to Ukraine. Find out more about the charity here: www.medicallifelines.org.uk

JUST LIFE encompasses all aspects of everyday life, airing live on Radio Maria Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am. Rebroadcast 10pm; Saturday 11am and 8pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with The Catholic Performing Arts Association (CaAPA) and GHIRELLI present Eastertide Stories, airing on Tuesdays and Thursday at 3:30pm from 9 April to 9th May on Radio Maria England.

Following Down the Road

About the Writer: ROGER PRICE Roger Price has for (too) many years been writing drama pieces for use in worship and beyond in the promotion of the Christian faith. As well as monologues and other short pieces he has also written and professionally produced longer shows. Notable pass productions include 'Parables' – all the teaching stories of Jesus in a single show – and 'The Boy From the Boro' – the story of a Nuneaton shopkeeper and his involvement in the First World War. The current show is 'John's Tale', telling the story of St. John's Gospel through the eyes of those who met Jesus in a light-hearted, accessible style. Nevertheless, it still retains the essential message of love and redemption. This is planned to be touring again later in the year. His website is www.unconvetional-disciple.co.uk where examples of these and his weekly blog can be found. Reader: JONATHAN COOTE An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan’s favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country’s Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn’d (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books. Reader: KENNETH MICHAELS Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio,

television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINI Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore’s collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro’ to Radio Maria’s younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

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CAAPA

The Catholic Performing Arts Association (known as CaAPA), has a diverse group of members whom are comprised of actors, directors, writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, who share in a creative community where they can also grow in their spiritual values.

They also aim to serve the wider community by presenting productions for charitable causes or by taking productions on tour to schools, local theatres, parishes and elderly homes. Website: https://catholicassociationofperformingarts.org.uk/

Fr Toby on the wounds of Christ.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on the enduring character of Mary's 'yes' at the Annunciation.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on how the hope caused by the Resurrection cuts through our human sorrows.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In this week's episode, Ciro explores the Christian understanding of marriage and the significance of the Resurrection, focusing on the covenantal relationship between a husband and wife.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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AWAKENINGS is which airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by Fr Stefan Park and features the conversion stories and the journeys of faith of particular guests.

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In this episode Fr Toby is joined by Scripture scholar Fr Peter Hannah OP. As it's Good Friday they cover the felix culpa - the happy fault - among other things. Listen to it here!

Fr Toby on what he wishes David Foster Wallace had known.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Signs of Redemption - Fr Toby draws some parallels between the first sin and the worst sin.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In episode 9 we glide into eastertide with reflections on Easter Tuesday. Kate explains the necessarily transforming nature of poetry in ‘In Place’ by Frances Bellerby and ‘Field’ by Alice Oswald. Wild flowers briefly get a look in but are swiftly cut short by screaming babies (not on air). Music: The Old Churchyard’ sung by Lady Maisery.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

As the Magdalene encounters the gardener Fr Toby speaks about cultivating the garden of the soul.

In this Holy Week special edition Ciro highlights the importance of God's mercy in fostering forgiveness and love in families and discusses the role of self-sacrifice in achieving holiness.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Fr Toby on the new one flesh family Jesus speaks into being on this night.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby explores with Frank Sheed the many dimensions of this Passover Banquet on Maundy Thursday.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Looking at Jesus' last days with Frank Sheed and his seeming concern with bad teaching over bad politics.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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A Holy Week episode that goes into the ins and outs of the creative process and how we can prepare ourselves for the spontaneity that blossoms in poems, songs and stories. Listen to Sarah's poem, Holy Saturday Streets, take this week's prompt as a Triduum meditation and send the fruits of your labour to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Euan continues his journey through the book of Ephesians bringing us up to and through chapter 2.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Radio Maria England was given the chance to interview screenwriter Rod Barr (of Sound of Freedom fame) to talk about the recent film based on the life of the first American citizen to be declared a saint, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. Hear all about it in conversation with Tim Hutchinson.

This interview was made possible byKOVA International LTD, a limited company registered in England & Wales with registered number 11831571. KOVA'a registered office is Tagus House, 9 Ocean Way, SO14 3TJ.

Canadian visual artist Laurie-Lynn McGlynn takes us on the journey through her childhood and the challenges she's faced to become a woman of faith with an eye for beauty and flare for art. Listen to her story and the songs that marked the way in conversation with Di Redmond.

Songs in the Wilderness is programme that features a guest telling the story of his or her life and the songs that inspired them along the way. The music in the podcast is clipped for the purposes of complying with copyright laws. Listen Songs in the Wilderness live on Wednesdays at 10am and again at 10pm on Radio Maria England.

Radio Maria England is 24 hour Catholic radio station which broadcasts on Digital Radio in selected regions of the UK and online (using the Radio Maria Play app or the webpage) accessible anywhere in the world.

Fr Toby on how we might only truly conquer some sins through hatred of them.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on avoiding the first step down the path of sin and the slippery slope of scrolling.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Derek Williams continues to look at the Book of Esther for typology of Mary, specifically looking today at how she intercedes.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Fr Toby in discussion with Frank Sheed not just on how to get there, but on what it might be like!

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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In episode 8 we continue to delve into David Jones’s world of signs with an excerpt from part III of ‘In Parenthesis’, the second reading from Laetare Sunday (Ephesians 2:4-10), and a discussion of flower symbology and the importance of names. Music: Psalm 46, verses 1 and 2 improvised in Gaelic by parishioners on the Isle of Lewis.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Fr Jacek and Katy Carr speak with listeners about Polish traditions during Holy Week and at Easter. Fr Jacek also highlights some of the good work being done in the Polish Mission Community in Bristol and the Scouts.

Kristina Cooper interviewed "Cabrini" Director - Alejandro Monteverde.

This Sunday we welcome our Saviour with loud Hosannas... or is it with loud 'Oh-sannas!'. Blessed Holy Week, everyone. Here's the songs list for those interested:

Gloria Laus from Semaine Sainte et Pâques - Immortel Grégorien, Chœur de l'abbaye Saint-Martin de Ligugé & Chœur de l'abbaye Saint-Benoît d'En Calcat
Gloria, laus et honor · Ensemble Gilles Binchois · Dominique Vellard
Missa Flamenca: Kyrie. Granainas · Paco Peña
The Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Osanna in excelsis
O Redemptor, sume carmen · Fulvio Rampi · Schola gregoriana femminile Cum Iubilo
Ubi Caritas by Joel Clarkson performed with Joy Clarkson
Crux Fidelis Vocal Ensemble: The King’s Singers from the Album The Golden Age by João IV
Stabat Mater, RV. 621: Stabat Mater dolorosa · Andreas Scholl · Chiara Banchini · Ensemble 415 by Vivaldi

Fr Toby reflects on Palm Sunday and how the crowds have turned by Good Friday.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In this week's episode, Ciro discusses how parents can guide their teenagers towards self-discovery and strong values inspired by Christian compassion.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Fr Toby on the corrosive power of defamatory speech and the problem of spaces which encourage it.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1.15pm. Rebroadcast 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Just before we go into Holy Week Fr Toby and Fr Brendan Seery answer listeners' questions about Confession, is it OK to miss Mass if I'm having social anxiety and what does it mean to be friends with the world?

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

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Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the paradox of hell as a choice

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Fr Toby on how Jesus enables us to look honestly at ourselves.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby focuses in on prayer in today's THE FRIARSIDE. Fr Toby is reading from and reflecting on Frank Sheed's A Map of Life.

Fr Toby is Radio Maria England's Priest Director and THE FRIARSIDE is his flagship programme, airing live at 11.15am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Rebroadcast 11.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app and our website live-player.

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Deacon Giunluca gives us a beautiful teaching on the Beatitudes. Originally from Italy, he is a deacon at the Church of the Assumption and the English Martyrs in Cambridge.

DIVING DEEPER helps us experience the breadth and length, height and depth of the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Rebroadcast Wednesday 00.30am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Fr Toby is joined by Fr Joseph Evans of Opus Dei to talk about today's Saint, the foster father of Our Lord, St Joseph.

Fr Toby is Radio Maria England's Priest Director and THE FRIARSIDE is his flagship programme, airing live at 11.15am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Rebroadcast 11.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app and our website live-player.

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Today on the day that Dominicans celebrate St Thomas Aquinas, Fr Toby looks at Frank Sheed's idea of the Commandments as a Maker's Manual for the human person, picking up on last week's themes of law, sin and freedom.

Fr Toby is Radio Maria England's Priest Director and THE FRIARSIDE is his flagship programme, airing live at 11.15am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Rebroadcast 11.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app and our website live-player.

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Mark is a Catholic Healing Evangelist and a Knight of Columbus from Chicago in the US. He spoke last year on DIVING DEEPER about healing prayer and tonight he takes us deeper into the spiritual realities of prayer and healing. Mark was miraculously healed himself in 2018 and he has a heart to wake up the Church and see everyone else discover what God has shown him. He says, 'If God uses me, He can use anyone, including YOU! We just need to be a bit more bold! Mark leads the North Shore Chapter of St Paul Street Evangelisation.

DIVING DEEPER helps us experience the breadth and length, height and depth of the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Rebroadcast Wednesday 00.30am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Song of Praise producer director Emmett Glynn tells his story to Di Redmond and the songs that have marked his life and influenced his faith.SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS airs live on Radio Maria at 10am on Wednesdays. Rebroadcast 10pm, Saturday 3.15pm and Monday 8.30pm. Each week a guest tells their life story to the backdrop of the songs or pieces of music that carry a special significance for them.

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In preparation for the Jubilee Year in the Church of 2025, Pope Francis declared 2024 as a Year of Prayer. Derek Williams helps us understand more about it and how best to live this 'great symphony of prayer'. Derek Williams is a lay evangelist based in Walsingham.

DIVING DEEPER helps us experience the breadth and length, height and depth of the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Rebroadcast Wednesday 00.30am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Johannes gives us a powerful teaching on how to tend our inner garden! Together with his wife, Johannes is the founder of The House of Prayer in Augsburg, Germany, where for more than 10 years they have had 24/7 adoration.

DIVING DEEPER helps us experience the breadth and length, height and depth of the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Rebroadcast Wednesday 00.30am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Fr Joe is a priest of Opus Dei. Currently based at Grandpont House in Oxford, Fr Joe runs Adamah Media online magazine and coordinates the daily meditations 10 Minutes with Jesus.

CREDO nourishes us in our Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday. Rebroadcast the following day at 4am, Saturday 4.15pm and Sunday 4am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app and our website live-player.

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Fr Toby reflects on St Joseph's willingness to stay in the shadows.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby with Frank Sheed on the way sin blocks the flow of supernatural life in the human soul.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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In this episode Sr Carino considers different ways in which we can perform priestly acts, the priesthood of all believers and how we participate in Christ's priesthood. And that's hardly the half of it! Listen the questions and the responses on this week's episode of Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Leon shares his fascinating testimony, hosted by Fr Stefan Park OSA. Fr Leon Pereira OP has been the English speaking Chaplain in Medjugorje since 2015. Originally from Singapore, he is a Dominican of the English Province.

In AWAKENINGS guests share their stories of faith and conversion. It airs live on the first Thursday of each month at 10am. Rebroadcast 10pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available on the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Fr Toby revisits the Empire Leicester Square for the Premiere of The Chosen and also continues with his reflections on Frank Sheed's A Map of Life.

Fr Toby is Radio Maria England's Priest Director and THE FRIARSIDE is his flagship programme, airing live at 11.15am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Rebroadcast 11.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Joe Wells of One Hope Project speaks about their newly released song 'Saviour King'. One Hope Project is a creative collective encouraging fresh expressions of worship in the Church and we're delighted that they have shared their music with Radio Maria. https://www.onehopeproject.co.uk/

JUST LIFE encompasses all aspects of everyday life, airing live on Radio Maria Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am. Rebroadcast 10pm and Saturday 11am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

If you have enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk ⁠

An impassioned teaching on how to surrender to God anew this year. Ros Powell is a Catholic Lay Evangelist, well-known in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. We're delighted to welcome Ros back to Radio Maria and you can find out more about her here: https://www.rospowell.com/

Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Jimmy Innes, CEO of Lepra, talks to Fr Toby about this charity that works to eradicate leprosy worldwide. Jimmy speaks about Lepra's projects, particularly in India. Jimmy joined Lepra as CEO in 2021 and you can find out more about the work of Lepra here: https://www.lepra.org.uk/

JUST LIFE is a programme on Radio Maria that encompasses all aspects of everyday life. It airs live Monday to Friday at 10am. Rebroadcast 10pm and Saturday 11am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is available everywhere via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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Today in his monthly series Fr Richard looks at chapter 18 of Matthew's Gospel. Fr Richard is usually with us on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Fr Richard Ounsworth OP is Prior and Parish Priest at Holy Cross Priory, Leicester. He teaches scripture for Blackfriars in Oxford and is the Editor of the Dominican publication Torch.

CREDO nourishes us in our Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday and is rebroadcast the following day at 4am, as well as Saturday 4.15pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

If you have enjoyed this programme please consider making a one-off donation to Radio Maria. It is only with the generous support of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on why Jesus is worthy of our all.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Delphine Chui delivers a talk at Radio Maria England's live and in person event Women Praying Together held at the Rosary Shrine on Southampton Road in London on 2 March 2024.

Delphine Chui is a writer, speaker and charity founder who serves as content lead for ADF International and is based in our London office. She works closely with our advocates and legal communications team to amplify and distribute our work to our global supporters via social media, newsletters, and printed materials.

A first-class honours Anthropology graduate from UCL and former magazine journalist who experienced censorship and cancel culture for being publicly Christian and pro-life, Delphine is passionate about sharing stories of those standing up for their God-given freedoms

This week Edward Hadas continues his mini-series on the worldwide crisis of declining birthrates.

Each Friday on Radio Maria Edward gives us a fascinating insight into Catholic Anthropology. Edward is a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Oxford, currently working on a book on narratives of modernity. He is also interested in Catholic Social Teaching, war, liberalism, the philosophy of economics and other social sciences.

CREDO teaches about the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday and is rebroadcast the following day at 4am, as well as Saturday 4.15pm.

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In a series within a series, Edward Hadas starts a mini-series looking at the worldwide issue of declining birthrates and we as Catholics should respond.

Each Friday on Radio Maria Edward gives us a fascinating insight into Catholic Anthropology. Edward is a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Oxford, currently working on a book on narratives of modernity. He is also interested in Catholic Social Teaching, war, liberalism, the philosophy of economics and other social sciences.

CREDO airs live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday and is rebroadcast the following day at 4am, as well as Saturday 4.15pm.

If you have enjoyed this programme please consider making a one-off donation to Radio Maria. It is only with the generous support of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk

Hear from Fr Lukasz about the liturgical movement coming from the Liturgical Centre in Krakow, spearheaded by the Polish Dominicans and how they have managed to create prayerful liturgy that is both new and in continuity with our rich and varied tradition. For more information about this wonderful initiative please visit: https://dlc.foundation/about-us/

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Is beauty an aspect of relation or a quality of relationships? Sarah de Nordwall and Tim Hutchinson go a bit deeper into the themes of episode 12 in The Bardcast B Side. A conversation not to be missed.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Many a feast (a solemnity even) feature in this coming week... or do they? Listen and find out. Here's the song list:

And can it be? (Charles Wesley) sung by Maddy Prior andthe Carnival Band
Iudica me Deus, introit from the 5th Sunday in Lent in the setting by Andrea Gabrieli, Conducted by Marco Gemmani with the ensembl I Cantori di San Marco
Misa Criolla - Kyrie sung by Katherine Jenkins
Unless a grain of wheat by Bernadette Farrell
Vexilla regis prodeunt with Peter Stevens and Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Vexila regis prodeunt (Kreuzeshymne) , S. 185 · Orchester Wiener Akademie with Martin Haselböck
Shirley Collins - "Wondrous Love", from 'Heart's Ease', out now on Domino
Ave Regina Caelorum · Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

In this week's episode, Ciro focuses on compassionately guiding Generation Z through strong family relationships, addressing teenage challenges with Gospel-inspired wisdom.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Welcome to Sarah de Nordwalls fortnightly Bardcast, and in this episode our writing prompt comes from the depths of the London Underground inviting us to ponder a world above and beyond. We learn also about how art reorders relationships and sets our eyes on our true horizons because beauty is more than just an aesthetic, it's... well you'll have to listen to find out.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the twin perils of the futile quest for a frictionless life.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Derek Williams continues his series on Mary, this week looking at typological references to Mary in the Book of Esther.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes us in our Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.

Stephanie Pena is an actress for Wintershall and part of the Education team. Ruben Ferreira is a Sacred Fine Artist. Helena Judd is the Promotion, Fundraising & Events Manager for Radio Maria England.

Fr Toby on the challenge to love and to be transformed by love.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the need for patience over revolution.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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On the World Day of Prayer John Pontifex and Fr Dominic Robinson speak about the themes of this year's World Day of Prayer and pray for those Christian women from around the world who are suffering.

John Pontifex is Head of Press and Information at Aid to the Church in Need and Fr Dominic Robinson SJ is from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Farm Street and Westminster Justice and Peace.

JUST LIFE is a programme that encompasses all aspects of everyday life. It is live Monday to Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm and on Saturday at 11am and 8pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available on the Radio Maria Play app and our website live-player.

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Stephanie Pena plays Mary Magdalene in this year's Wintershall Production of The Passion of Jesus. Today she talks 'behind the scenes' about this year's Passion play which will take place in London's Trafalgar Square. Find out about life as a Wintershall actor and about the year round productions at the Wintershall estate in Surrey.

To find our more about this year's production visit Wintershall's website at www.wintershall.org.uk.

CULTURE TUESDAY is a programme that embraces every aspect of Catholic culture, airing live at 9am every Tuesday. Rebroadcast 9pm.

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In episode 7 we re-present human beings as sign making creatures as expressed by David Jones, discuss saltiness- how much is too much, (Matthew 5:13-16), ‘a, a, a, Domine Deus’ by David Jones and our podcast picture ‘Flora in calix light’ also by David Jones. Music: The First days of spring by Noah and the Whale.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Canadian visual artist Laurie-Lynn McGlynn tells the story of being Catholic and the challenges, joys, sorrows and successes of pursuing a career as an artist.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the paradoxes of the Cross and serpents.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Sarah de Nordwall delivers the opening talk Exploring The Eternal Women at Radio Maria England's live and in person event Women Praying Together held at the Rosary Shrine on Southampton Road in London on 2 March 2024.

This week, Ciro explores the challenges of parenting teenagers in a world of emotivism and skepticism, sharing insights and anecdotes on guiding them through faith and authentic relationships.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Sarah de Nordwall speaks to Tim about Fundamental Grace in its many varied and beautiful instantiations while reflecting on Episode 11 of the Bardcast.

The Bardcast B Side is subseries of The Bardcast airing every other week and is a chance for Sarah de Nordwall to go a little deeper into the material of The Bardcast in a conversation with Tim Hutchinson from Radio Maria England.

Fr Toby on the new temple and its purpose.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

From boarding school, a passion for rugby and a career in advertising to 2024, as Dominic embarks on an aid mission to Ukraine, Dominic Proctor's soundtracks include Elton John, Sting, Fleetwood Mac and a duet by Bizet.

In SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS guests tell the story of their life to the backdrop of the soundtracks that have a special significance for them. Live every Wednesday at 10am and rebroadcast 10pm, Saturday 3.15pm and Monday 8.30pm.

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Fr Toby on our relation to law and the lawmaker.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Why are Catholics sometimes so divided on the internet, what did Jesus mean when He called Peter "Satan" and are there feast days for Old Testament Saints? Hear Sr Carino and Tim tackle these and other questions on Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode, Ciro Candia discusses the unique traits of Generation Z and the challenges they and their parents face.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In the midst of our winter / an unconquerable summer... said Camus, and this "unconquerable summer" runs through this episode of the Bardcast - emerging in what Sarah de Nordwall calls Fundamental Grace in a poem by that name.

There are three poetry writing prompts this week. Pick one and send you submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In his weekly Credo, considering what Christian Anthropology might tell us about the human person and our world today, Edward Hadas considers the New Ideology of Romance, why it is misleading and why it is indeed new.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby contemplates Lenten fasts on this Feast of St David.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the true battle ground of Lent.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby uses Frank Sheed's A Map of Life to reflect on the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity.THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 11.15am. Rebroadcast 11.15pm. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Abbot Hadi Mahfouz, the Superior General of the Maronite Order comes onto Radio Maria on the feast of St Maron to speak to Fr Toby about the history of the Maronite Order and the Catholic Church in Lebanon.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on God's purification of our imperfect motivations

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Sarah Adams - Director for the Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation - shares the Diocese of Clifton's initiatives with the Church's Synod and year of prayer.

To learn more about the upcoming events in the Diocese of Clifton please visit: https://cliftondiocese.com/events/

For Marriage week in February 2024 Ciro Candia brings us a special ProParent episode in conversation with Radio Maria's priest director Fr Toby.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on why 'Call no man father' might not mean what we think it means.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the supernatural life and how the Holy Spirit dwells within us.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby continues in dialogue with Frank Sheed’s Map of Life looking at the nature of the sacraments.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

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Fr Toby reflects upon the near-sacrifice of Isaac and the revelation of the Transfiguration.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Dr Caroline Farey, a member of the Pontifical Commission for the study of the female diaconate joins Fr Toby to speak about the theological and historical studies into the female diaconate and answer your questions.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

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In this episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass, Tim and Nick look at the Second Sunday of Lent. Here's the music!

Ecce Tempus Idoneum by Thomas Tallis and sung by Clerkes of Oxenford
Have Mercy Upon Me, by William Byrd sung by The Sixteen with Harry Christophers
Flores apparuerunt by Sébastien Daucé performed by Ensemble Correspondances
Kyrie XI (Orbis factor) sung by Cantori Gregoriani5. Psalm 121 by Poor Bishop Hooper
Ave Regina Caelorum by Tove Ramlo-Ystad and Kim André Arnesen and sung by Cantus

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode, Ciro focuses on the crucial role of discipline wrapped up in love, concluding our three-part series on authoritative parenting and its impact on fostering confident, well-rounded children.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the twin perils of presumption and despair.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on this feast of the Chair of St Peter suggests fasting and prayer.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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It's been a whole year since the Liturgical Looking Glass began, and what fun it's been. Nick and Tim begin with a celebratory and upbeat piece from the Hillbilly Thomists, here's the playlist.

Wake up and Shake up by the Hillbilly Thomists
Parce Domine sung by the Monks of the Desert
Invocabit me by Fulvio Rampi and the Cantori Gregoriani on their album Dominus Redemptor
Ensemble Gilles Binchois with the Kyrie from Guillaume de Machaut’s Mass of Notre Dame from "Messe de Nostre Dame"
Qui habitat in adjutorio altissimi by Josquin Des Prez performed by Philippine Madrigal Singers
Offertoria by Palestrina, is the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge · Richard Marlow
Missa Aeterna Christi Munera by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Ave Regina Caelorum by the nuns of St Cecilia's Abbey

Fr Toby reflects on Mgr James Shea's advice for the new evangelisation.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby considers Lenten observances and what we need to make us happy.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Sharon and James Westby from Retrouvaille join forces with Peter D Williams from the Family Education Trust and come on the Friarside for this marriage special with Fr Toby on Radio Maria England.

To find out more about Retrouvaille please visit: https://www.retrouvaille.org.uk/

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Peter Wygnanski shares the story of his journey from altar boy at St Laurence's Cambridge, through his college years studying to be an engineer, then considering a vocation with the brothers of Taizé, to finally becoming a diocesan priest as well as secretary to Bishop Peter Collins. Listen to Fr Peter's story and the songs that have underpinned the chapters of his life.

SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS airs weekly on Radio Maria at 10am on Wednesday and is rebroadcast at 10pm. Each week a guest tells their life story to the backdrop of the songs and music that have accompanied them along the way.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to support us. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk

Skilled carpenter, convert to the Catholic faith and volunteer at Radio Maria, Jason Moore tells his heart-warming and inspiring story through many challenges, all leading him into the arms of Christ. We hear also, of course, the songs that have played a significant part in this journey. Don't miss this episode of Songs in the Wilderness in conversation with Di Redmond.

'The Singing Bowl', 'Mary' and 'My Poetry is Jamming your Machine' are some of the poems that the brilliant Malcolm Guite touches on in today's introduction to his poetry.

Rev Dr Malcolm Guite is a poet, a priest in the Anglican Church and the former Chaplain of Girton College Cambridge.

JUST LIFE airs live Monday to Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm and on Saturday at 11am.

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In this first week of Lent Sr Carino answers questions about fasting, why do we say "To dust you shall return!" when some saints' bodies are incorruptible and should we compete in material possessions. Hear her answers to this and more on this episode of Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's show, Ciro highlights the importance of discipline to shape children's character. He discusses practical examples of family rules and the significance of setting high standards within the home.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Philip Booth from St Mary's Twickenham comes on Just Life to speak about family, marriage and taxes.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

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In episode 6 Antonia and Kate defy small talk with Stevie Smith, Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18) and Messian’s ‘Quartet for the End of Time’. Themes of desolation, death and questions of what ‘it’ is all about anyway.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Sarah de Nordwall goes a little deeper into some of the themes from Episode 10 The Age of Poets in conversation with Tim Hutchinson, beginning with that luminous quote from Pope Benedict XVI, "In our deepest self we await a life that is truly life."

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Mary Hirst takes us through the Gospel for Ash Wednesday, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, slowly and prayerfully using the age old technique of Lectio Divina.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Josh Elias is junior doctor working in Cambridge in the field of gastroenterology. In 2018 he visited the Christian Medical College in Vellore in South India and today tells us all about the hospital, its history, and his time there.

JUST LIFE is a programme on Radio Maria that encompasses all aspects of everyday life! It airs live Monday to Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm and on Saturday at 11am.

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Scott Brooker, manager at TLC Care Homes in Cambridge shares with Helena how important it is to have prayer in the care homes and what it means for their residents to lead the prayers for our listeners.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Katherine was born in the 1970s to an Irish Catholic mother who, despite medical advice to terminate her pregnancy, chose life, chose agape. Today Katherine speaks about her life's journey and the rediscovery of her Catholic faith.

Katherine Bennet is a Catholic voice defending Catholicism in the public square and she writes for the Catholic Herald . Katherine has a BA in Theology, an MA in Philosophy and has taught Religious Education in London for over 20 years. In 2022 she was commissioned as Deanery Mentor for Evangelisation for the Diocese of Southwark by Archbishop John Wilson.If you have enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to help us continue being a Christian voice by your side. Thank you. www.radiomariaengland.uk

Could the Vatican end world hunger with all the wealth it's sitting on? Fr Brendan Seery joins Fr Toby to answer this and other questions on this episode of Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In the latest episode of Set the Downtrodden Free Simon looks at how modern slavery could be prevented and the overall social and economic cost of this scourge on society.

Simon John is a retired solicitor and life-long human rights activist with a passion for campaigning for the rights of others.

JUST LIFE covers all aspects of everyday life and airs at 10am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Rebroadcast 10pm and Saturday 11am.

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Especially for National Marriage Week, Theresa Alessandro, Catholic Community Engagement Manager, speaks to listeners about the family and marriage projects at Pact, the Prison Advice Care Trust. Theresa is responsible for maintaining Pact's links with groups, networks and organisations in Catholic communities across England & Wales.

To contact Theresa and the Parish Action team email parish.action@prisonadvice.org.uk. For more info on Pact: https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

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Fr Toby asks why does Jesus ask those he heals not to spread the word abroad?

In this episode Antonia and Kate dive deep into what liturgy is and why it is important. After ‘Carnage’ by Nick Cage they approach ‘The Presentation’ Lk 2:22-40, and ‘St Kevin and the Blackbird’ by Seamus Heaney whilst all the while the theme of birds wing through cathedrals, the old testament and too small a cell.

Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.

About the Creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

This week Ciro discusses authoritative parenting and its importance in raising good, principled children. He offers simple, practical advice on family meals and discipline to help parents build their children's character.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk

Community Sponsorship is a government programme that helps settle refugee families in this country. Alan and Revd Diane speak about Camino Guildford's journey of hosting a Syrian family - an inspiring ecumenical initiative from Guildford Christians. Find out more about Community Sponsorship here: https://resetuk.org/

Alan Hughes is a parishioner at St Pius' Catholic Church and Revd Diane Peters is the Curate of St Francis’ Anglican Church, Westborough.

JUST LIFE is a programme on Radio Maria that encompasses all aspects of everyday life. It airs live Monday to Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm. If you have enjoyed this episode, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to support us. We are completely dependent on your generosity in order to continue being a Christian voice by your side! www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on when God bursts in.

What do we do when a Catholic friend or family member gets marriage outside the Catholic Church? Fr Toby and Anna Fleischer tackle this and other questions on this week's episode of Questions of Faith.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby asks what today's Gospel with the Syrophoenician woman and the house dogs is all about?

This month the team at St Joseph's focus on the celebration of The Epiphany.

They look at a piece of work by the artist Jeremy Thomas called, 'The Epiphany' and also engage with Jeremy himself, artist in residence at St Marys Priory in Abergavenny. Jeremy has produced a stunning series called 'The Human One', following thirty events in Jesus' life (further details are available on his website). Many thanks to the students involved in this episode: Olivia, Hubert, Shekinah and Eliza.

ART OF FAITH is a monthly programme from the Catholic Primary School of St Joseph's in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Fr Toby on formalism absent interiority.

WORD FOR TODAY is Fr Toby's flagship programme, a homily style reflection, live Monday to Friday at 1.15pm. Rebroadcast at 00.30am and 5.45am.

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Do I try to remain as transparent as a waterdrop or do I go out to the margins?

WORD FOR TODAY is Fr Toby's flagship programme, a homily style reflection, live Monday to Friday at 1.15pm. Rebroadcast at 00.30am and 5.45am.

Effatha is an initiative of 40 days of Eucharistic Adoration from the London prayer-group Cenacle and Fr Antonio Diez de Medina CFR. Effatha was born in November 2021 as a response to the Covid pandemic lockdown and was repeated in March 2022 at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. This year Effatha Revival comes from Derry in Northern Ireland, where Fr Antonio is now based. The conviction that it is time for another adoration campaign came from prayer, dialogue and current world circumstances.

Effatha and the Radio Maria Community encourage you to join them in prayer for these 40 days of adoration! Find more information here: https://effatha.live/

After three weeks Sarah is back! Poetry returns in this new episode of THE BARDCAST and now we in the Age of Poets thanks to another listener who dared to put paper to pen - thank you Jacky!

Fr Toby on Alzheimer's, suffering, the fear of death and Simon Peter's mother-in-law's bucket list!

The first of Simon John's Set the Downtrodden Free series for 2024, and the first time back since his surgery, we hear about the cost of modern day slavery and some hard hitting facts that come close to home.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

To find out more about the Catholic Union, please visit https://catholicunion.org.uk/

With Tim on leave Anna Fleischer steps in to accompany Nick in a conversation about Candlemas what some would argue is the last day of Christmastide. Join the two of them for a lively discussion and the usual feast of liturgical music.

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode Ciro Candia explores the concept of gentle parenting, focusing on validating children's emotions. Ciro then examines the principles of authoritative parenting, which he argues is a more effective approach for fostering virtue in children.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

This is the first episode of The Bardcast shared with our Irish listeners - welcome! And it features some fascinating verses, both from budding bards and from Sarah de Nordwall her self.

Sarah invites you to send your poems to her on sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live on Radio Maria at 3.15pm on Sundays and a new episode comes out every fortnight. Sarah reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and an inspirational prompt, and sends us off to get writing!

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side. www.RadioMariaEngland.uk

Radio Maria England can be listened to on digital radio in Greater London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridgeshire; the Radio Maria Play App; our website live-player or via a smart speaker.

On the feast of Candlemas Fr Toby and Sr Carino answer questions about Religious Orders, what we should do when asked to use preferred pronouns and more in conversation with Anna Fleischer. An episode not to be missed.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We are blessed to have Fr Bernardino Soukup of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal back on Radio Maria to speak to us about God's unfathomable mercy that reaches us in our brokenness.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

All generations shall call me blessed! Fr Toby on Mary's exemplary and magnanimous humility.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1.15pm and is rebroadcast at 12.15am and 5.45am the following day. Radio Maria's Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, often drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting Radio Maria England with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side! www.RadioMariaEngland.uk

Fr Toby on the beautiful paradox of the Presentation.

Pierre Petrou, Radio Maria's Operations Coordinator, talks about the songs which inspired his faith, from his Catholic upbringing and being bullied at school, to the death of his mother and his work in the Metropolitan Police.

Pierre's interview combines his life stories of the songs which have resonated his path, from Lourdes pilgrimages to how his previous radio work led his journey to Radio Maria.

Jo Boyce, from the much loved duo Boyce & Stanley, talks to Di Redmond about the fascinating story of her journey of faith, its joys and sorrows and the songs that have been born out of it.

Jo Boyce and Mike Stanley partnered for over 20 years in creating contemporary liturgical music. Many of these songs and settings are firm favourites in schools and parishes across the UK and beyond.

SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS airs live on Radio Maria on Wednesday at 10am; rebroadcast 10pm, Saturday 3.15pm, Monday 8.30pm.

If you have enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to help us continue being a Christian voice by your side. Thank you. www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on how Jordan Peterson might help us recognise Christ.

Matthew Petrusek is the Servais Pinckaers Fellow at the Word on Fire Institute. He will be discussing his latest book with Fr Toby.

On today's Catholic Union, Helena shares a bit of the history and work that the Catholic Union does in the United Kingdom. James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director, Catholic Union of Great Britain, shared news of the new president, Catholic Union President, Baroness Hollins, and about the movement for the Spring Budget.

The Catholic Union was founded in 1870. It is a membership organisation dedicated to the defence of Catholic values in Parliament and public life, and the promotion of the common good.

We carry out this work by:

Making representations to Parliament, to Government Departments or to other public authorities.
Taking action through members of either or both Houses of Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, or the Welsh Assembly, to ensure that Catholic views on matters affecting Catholic principles or interests are known, understood and taken into account.
Writing letters or making representations to the Press.
Organising public or private meetings.
Publishing information on Catholic matters.
Co-operating with other societies or organisations in the defence of Catholic principles.

We take inspiration from the principles set out in Pope Benedict XVI’s Address in Westminster Hall in 2010 where he said that “Religion, in other words, is not a problem for legislators to solve, but a vital contribution to the national conversation”.

There website is: https://catholicunion.org.uk/

Elizabeth Cotter IBVM (Liz) is a canon lawyer who, in November 2015, was appointed by CJ and IBVM Leadership to full-time ministry promoting the Cause of Venerable Mary Ward on behalf of Mary Ward’s Family: The Congregatio Jesu, The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Loreto and Mary Ward Friends, Associates, Collaborators and Co-Workers throughout the world. Liz is from Dublin, and has a background in education at secondary and tertiary levels; she was Vicar for Religious in the Archdiocese of Dublin from 2006-2015 which provided much practical experience in every area of canon law. The Cause work involves networking with the worldwide Mary Ward Family, making this wonderful, prophetic woman more widely known, responding to requests for prayer, distributing relic prayer cards, leaflets, and other material about Mary Ward, investigating possible miracles, and collating information about the innumerable works, missions, and ministries that enrich the world in the name of Venerable Mary Ward.Click here to sign the petition: https://barconvent.co.uk/events/sign-the-petition-marywardforsaint/

In the lives of Catholics we can often reduce our relationship with Mary to the practice of a devotion, doing a novena, reciting a rosary. However, this is skimming the surface of a real relationship. Our Lady is our Mother in the order of grace, and as such wants to have a real mother/child relationship with all of us. This series will unpack a number of scriptures relating to Mary and introduce the listener to a new viewpoint of Mary using both the Old Testament and New Testament, plus 2,000 years of Church teaching.

Fr Toby looks at CS Lewis' lion Aslan to contemplate the nature of Jesus.

Fr Toby and Stephanie Pena, an actress and writer, review Season 4 - first 2 episodes of The Chosen.

Rev Dr Geoff Cook is the chairman for the Diocese of East Anglia's Diocesan Commission for Dialogue and Community which advise the Bishop on matter relating to ecumenical dialogue and interfaith relations. He shared with listeners about his growing up as an Anglican, becoming Catholic and following his call to the permenate Deaconate. He shared how his journey led him to his current role and how Christian Unity has grown and evolved since the 1970s.

Fr Euan continues to explore St Paul's Letter to the Colossians. Fr Euan Marley OP is a Dominican currently based at Blackfriars in Cambridge. A seasoned theologian and preacher, Fr Euan takes us through Sacred Scripture each week chapter by chapter. Picking up where he left-off the week before AS I WAS SAYING is an engaging and enriching fresh look at Biblical texts.

Why doesn't culture talk about evil anymore? Nietzsche, St John Paul II and the demons in today's Gospel.

WORD FOR TODAY is Fr Toby's flagship programme, a homily style reflection, live Monday to Friday at 1.15pm. Rebroadcast at 00.30am and 5.45am.

On the Feast of Sts Timothy and Titus, Fr Toby on how the incarnational really does matter.

Father Toby continues his reflections on Frank Sheed.

Fr Richard Ounsworth OP - St Matthew's Gospel.

In this episode Ciro explores different parenting styles and their impact on children.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this second programmes in Derek's series on The Saintmaker: Teachings on Mary, Derek Williams looks at the Protoevangelium. Tune in to find out more!

With Fr Alvan Ibeh.

Why not? Fr Toby on Canterbury Cathedral's forthcoming 'Rave in the Nave'.

On this the final day of the #WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity we'll be having Malcolm Guite on Mornings with Radio Maria at 9:30AM. Malcolm is a poet, a life fellow and former chaplain of Girton College Cambridge, and is ordained in the Anglican Church. If you miss him, never fear - he'll be back On-Air to discuss poetry on Just Life at 10:00am on 12th and 19th February.

Do our lives pose the question of 'Why?' as St Paul's did?

70 x 7? Fr Toby explores forgiveness in the light of The Chosen.

Mary Madziva speaks about the different conferences that the Youth Ministry Team have coming up, how to get involved and where to find resources for your local Youth Team. Find out more by visiting https://ymt.org/

Fr Michael Barwick shares about the Launch of Flame 2025! Fr Michael is part of the YMT team and parish priest in the Diocese of Brentwood at Our Lady & St George Roman Catholic Church & Presbytery.

What COVID taught me as a doctor!

Dr Flaz Mir tells us about his background, how he became a doctor and how COVID opened his eyes to a patient need that he hadn't fully recognised before. Hosted by Dr Aileen Walsh, Pearl Fellow, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology.

Dr Fraz Mir is a consultant physician at Addenbrooke's Hospital and Fellow at King's College, Cambridge.

Katy Carr, singer songwriter, is joined by Mark Rusling, NHM Director of Learning, to speak about National Holocaust Remembrance Day which is coming up this Saturday 27th January.

Florilegium is a programme which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. In episode four Kate and Antonia mull over symbiosis, The Parable of the Sower and ‘on a hill late a night’ by Wendell Berry with folk song ‘John Barleycorn’ sung by The Waterstones.

About the creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Podcast Image: David Jones painting, Flora in Calix light.

Fr Toby on the storm, The Chosen premiere and back to Frank Sheed's A Map of Life.

Do you know the love of God? Fr Toby on how to live in the light of the Gospel and Pope Benedict's Deus caritas est.

Our regular update from Pact - the Prison Advice and Care Trust charity - with Theresa Alessandro, Pact's Catholic Community Engagement Manager.

Theresa is responsible for maintaining Pact's links with groups, networks and organisations in Catholic communities across England & Wales.

For more details and to get in contact, please click here: https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/our-faith-in-action-team

In this week's episode, Ciro Candia concludes the technology discussion on ProParent, incorporating insights from digital safety expert Chris McKenna. He explores effective strategies for guiding children in the digital world, emphasising the importance of family relationships in fostering responsible technology use.

Fr Toby on the primacy of the call over the being sent.WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We start this episode of Questions of Faith off with something out of the ordinary - a request about whether a popular song by One Direction is actually sacrelig for a Christian to sing. We then look at the Our Father, papal authority and even a few points on Feducia Supplicans again. As always Sr Carino and Fr Toby do not disappoint with there clear, lively, inciteful answers.

Fr Toby offers a third way, a Christ-like pouring out.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - St Paul's Letter to the Colossians starting from verse 9 of chapter 1.

Fr Euan Marley O.P. lives and works at Blackfriars, Cambridge. This seasoned theologian and preacher will take us through books of Sacred Scripture chapter by chapter, beginning with commentaries on the Psalms. Picking up where it left-off the week before “As I Was Saying” promises to be an engaging and enriching fresh look at Biblical texts.

Fr Euan continues his commentary on the Book of Colossians concluding chapter one. It's going to be an enriching journey. Each verse is packed with meaning.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the power of mindset and culture.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

The second episode in our walk through the Catechism with Maria, Sarah and Sr Linda looks at how we can know God.

Catechism Club is a programme that walks through the teaching of the Catholic Church by reading the Catechism in a way that is accessible, joy-filled and prayerful accompanied by Maria Bates, Sarah Morgan and Sr Linda of the Daughters of Divine Charity (and the occasional guest). Do join us in this faith-deepening journey, every Sunday at 4pm.

Fr Toby alerts us to the thinking of Wilhelm Reich and takes us deeper into the Trinity with the help of Frank Sheed.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Derek Williams starts a new series on Radio Maria taking us deeper into teaching on Our Lady. This first episode looks at Mary as the New Eve.

Derek Williams is a lay evangelist with a passion for opening up God's Word for others.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes us in our Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm on weekdays and is rebroadcast the following day at 4am, as well as Saturday 4.15pm and Sunday 4am.

If you have enjoyed this programme please consider making a one-off donation to Radio Maria. It is only with the generous support of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on leaving time for spontaneity and wasting time with God.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby discusses habits and friction, plus an opening segment in the attack on the family.

Fr Toby on the need for the feast and the fast.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

A new programme on Radio Maria, working it's way week by week through the Catechism with Maria Bates, Sarah Morgan and Sr Linda of the Daughters of Divine Charity. This first episode sets the scene beginning with Section 1, paragraph 26: "I BELIEVE".

Join these three on a journey through the Catechism in a relaxed, joy-filled and prayerful way.

Fr Toby on the friends who went up and through the roof.

In this week's episode Ciro Candia explores how excessive screen time can affect family life. The discussion offers insights and strategies for parents to manage and balance tech use in their homes.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We welcome special guest, Joanna Bogle to dispel myths about Christmas, most notably, is Christmas actually Pagan? Fr Toby also has some valuable reflections on the topic and we even hear more about the significance of the Christmas tree.

We're back in ordinary time, but which Marian aniphon is proper to this season, as it's really still in an inbetween sort of place? Nick and Tim find a solution, and it's a good one. You'll also hear what Tim calls a "Vatican II bomber" (did be mean banger?) and perhaps too much said about silence - oh the irony. Here's the song list for those who want to see.1. Alma Redemptoris mater - Ave regina caelorum, composed by Jasquin des Prez, performed by Weser-Renaissance Bremen and conducted by Manfred Cordes2. I the Lord of Sea and Sky by Dan Shutte and sung by the Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Singers.3. The Song of the Beloved by Fr Tansi from the album Garden4. Hic Vir Despiciens Mundum from the album Victoria: O quam gloriosum est Regnum5. Amavit eum Dominus by the Byrd Recorder Consort6. Similabo eum viro sapienti played by Ensemble Correspondances on the album Charpentier: Messe à quatre chœurs - Carnets de voyage d'Italie

Fr Toby reflects on Marks account of the man with leprosy who asks if Jesus will heal him.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

As we have just come out of Christmastide and it's the start of a new year we begin something new with Fr Euan looking at the letter to the Colossians, unpacking verse by verse this rich text.

Fr Toby on how offensive today’s Gospel, with its restoration of life ‘only’ to serve, would be to Friedrich Nietzsche.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We're back to Ordinary Time and Mary Hirst leads us through a lectio divina on the Gospel of the First Sunday of Ordinary Time, John 1:35-42 in which Jesus calls His disciples. Allow Mary and Aileen to lead you through this time of prayerful reading.

Florilegium is a programme which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. In episode four Kate and Antonia journey into the epiphany with Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, ‘The Journey of the Magi’ by TS Eliot and the joy of bulbs in a winter garden.

About the creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Image: David Jones painting, Flora in Calix light.

In the last of Derek's series on The Fear of the Lord, today Derek discusses what happens when God is offended

Derek Williams is a lay evangelist based near Walsingham with a passion for opening up God's Word for others.

CREDO teaches us the tenets and nourishes us in the Catholic Faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 4pm Monday to Friday. Rebroadcast Tuesday to Sunday 4am and Saturday 4.15pm.

If you have enjoyed this programme please consider making a one-off donation or supporting us monthly. It is only with the generous support of our listeners that we are able to continue being a Christian voice by your side. ⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk

Fr Toby on the significance of the Word impressing upon us.

Gemma Coleman tells the moving, difficult and awe inspiring story of living through cancer. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby with more ideas on how to keep and some ideas for what you might resolve.

Florilegium is a programme which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. In episode two Kate and Antonia gallop into ‘The Horses’ by Edwin Muir, Isaiah and throw in a bit of tool trivia.

About the creators

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

Podcast Image: David Jones painting, Flora in Calix light.

Edward Hadas explores New Year's Resolutions and why we're so bad at keeping them through the lens of Catholic anthropology.

In this episode, Ciro Candia discusses New Year's resolutions for parents, offering insights on setting achievable goals and enhancing family relationships.

Fr Toby on Nathaniel and the question of to whom we will give our attention and love.

Sr Carino joins us in spite of failing internet and flooding forests along with Fr Toby to answer your questions and this week we covered the topics of the difference between hell, purgatory and heaven, why does St John say that those born of God do not sin and did Jesus know the beatific vision when He was a baby? Listen to the responses, here on Questions of Faith. QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

As the feast of the Epiphany is just around the corner this episode of the Liturgical Looking Glass looks at music from a variety of different lands in honour of the Magi who came from afar. Here’s what we heard:1. Psallite Unigento by Praetorius2. Introit for Epiphany Ecce Advenit Dominator Dominus in the Dominican rite.3. Reges Tharsis by John Sheppard sung by the Sixteen and directed by Harry Chistophers.4. Keur Moussa-Chant à la Vierge (Chant to the Blessed Virgin) 5. Amahl and the Night Visitors by GianCarlo Menotti from the original NBC TV production.6. Orto Sole Serene by the Anonymous 4 on the album On Yoolis Night.7. The Our Father in Aramaic sung by Archimandrite Seraphim Bit-Kharibi8. The Hail Mary in Hebrew by Harpa Dei9. We Cry Out to you, O Patroness of China, again by Harpa Dei THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the Motherhood of Mary and on receiving God in the silence.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Chris talks about prophecy and deliverance and essentially about how God brings His people to a place of freedom. This episode of Diving Deeper with Chris Gomez was broadcast on the 13th of December 2023 on Radio Maria England. It contains a prophecy for Radio Maria England.

Chris Gomez is husband to Catholic recording artist Hannah Gomez, father of three (soon to be four) children, CEO of an executive search consultancy and founder and board president of As It Is in Heaven, a ministry providing prophetic deliverance, prophetic spiritual direction and supernatural healing.

Chris describes himself as a "Beloved son of God and deeply, deeply in love with Jesus, as He saved him from taking his own life at 22."

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Christmas has just been! And as we revel in the joy of the Word made flesh Sarah de Nordwall draws our attention to the rich array of saint's days that come in fast succession after Our Lord's Nativity. And what can we learn from these saints: Stephen, Thomas Becket and even King David of the Old Testament and the Psalms? One saint in particular takes the stage, you might say, in this episode, and how profoundly his life rings out, if we would take the time to recall it.
Sarah also shares with us how writing poetry can get one's life on a new, restorative course, and then shares with us a most striking poem of her own called Lucifer's Proposal. As always we are given a prompt to inspire us to write as well, and if you wish you can send your submissions.

The latest episode of THE BARDCAST airs on Sunday at 3.15pm and a new episode comes out every fortnight. Poetry submissions to can be sent to Sarah@SarahDeNordwall.com.

Fr Toby on why in an age of casual cursing Jesus' name still has power.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on New Year's Resolution and the need for grace and community.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the Holy Family and daring to call things better.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this special episode of ProParent at Christmas, Ciro Candia examines aspects of Jesus' childhood and the mysteries of his life, reflecting on their impact on parenting and faith.

We're excited to be launching Fr Mike Schmitz' Bible in a Year on Radio Maria, starting 1 January 2024. Each episode will be broadcast at 8:15am, 1:30pm and at 2:30am. Listen to Fr Toby and Tim discuss this wonderful way to walk through the Scriptures in 2024 and why this is such an important journey for every Catholic to go on.

Fr Toby on the morality of knowing the person.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the danger of seeing persons and objects.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Merry Christmas to everyone! And what a feast of music we have on this episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass. Here is the playlist below:

Jesu Dulcis Memoria, Madelene Compos from the Album Catholic Communion Classics
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Part I: Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage by the Hungarian Radio Chorus
Novus Miles Sequitur from the album Medieval Music with Gerald English and The Jaye Consort
In You, O Full of Grace - Megalynarion for Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, composed by Gabriel Creemens, sung by Samuel Herron and Anastaseos Darian of the Dynamis Ensemble
Es ist ein Ros Entspungen from Chanticleer on their album Sing We Christmas
In Dulci Jubilo by Michael Praetorius
Adam Lay yBounden by Peter Warlock and sung by the Queen's Six
Jesu Dulcis Memoria sung by the London Oratory Choir
Jesu Rex Admirabilis by The Monteverdi Choir and directed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Alma Redemptoris Mater by Palestrina sung by Lincoln College Choir

As we remember, ponder and cherish in our hearts He who descended from the highest throne into our earthly existence and all that comes with it, Sarah de Nordwall has once again given us ways and means of turning that contemplation into a gift. Get your pens, paper, or whatever you use for writing ready and listen in to this Christmas episode of The Bardcast and remember to send in your creations to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In today's episode, Ciro Candia discusses the different roles people often adopt during this time of year, as well as the associated pressures. However, Ciro offers an alternative approach to better prepare for the Christmas season.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

On Monday the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released the Declaration Fiducia Supplians, clarifying the meaning and application of blessings specifically with regards to people living in irregular relationships. Do listen to Fr Toby, Sr Carino and Tim's take on this!

We begin with today’s O Antiphon, sung by the Dominicans again. Listen to this week’s episode of the Liturgical Looking Glass as we look at Christmas and beyond.Here’s what we heard:1. O Rex Gentium, sung by the Dominican Friars2. Rorate Caeli, sung by the choir of King’s College3. There is no Rose, by Paul Hillier and sung by Theatre of Voices4. Adam Lay Ybounden, sung by the Cambridge Singers5. Eya martyr Stephane, by La Reverdie 6. Sans Day Carol by Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band7. Coventry Carol by the Vienna Boy’s Choir8. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, sung by the Cambridge Singers

Fr Bernardino finishes off this wonderful series of Advent Reflections looking back at Gaudete Sunday and forward to the 4th Sunday of Advent which this year falls on Christmas Eve.

Verses 24-27 of the Book of Isaiah have been sectioned out as an apocalyptic sub section! Fr Euan introduces us to this part of the Scriptures during this season of Advent.

Fr Alvan shares his inspiring testimony with the listeners of Radio Maria.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Florilegium is a new programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack.In episode one Kate and Antonia dig into Jack Clemo’s poem ‘Christ in the Clay Pit’ a reading from Isaiah and winter digging.

Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.

Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on our call to become God-bearers like Mary.

Anna Whitehead and Anna Fleischer visit the Wintershall estate during their annual Life of Christ plays, bringing you some of the scenes and behind-the-scenes of this joyful drama.

SR Catherine from the community of our lady of Walsingham speaks about evangelisation and how our lives must be rooted in prayer and relationship to Christ in order to fulfil this part of our Christian lives.

Jill McFadden and Benjamin Keyes from the Christian folk music trio Ordinary Time tell the story of how a Christmas gift in the form of a few songs for their friends and family became a 17 year long project that is still going and continues to be a blessing to so many today. We here at Radio Maria are among those who enjoy the wonderful music of Ordinary Time and are pleased to hear the story of how the group came together. Listen to their music and their conversation with Tim here.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Alex from Ignite, the Youth Ministry for the Diocese of East Anglia, tells us the story of his faith in conversation with Di Redmond. SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS airs weekly on Radio Maria at 11:15am on Wednesdays and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week our guests tell the story of their life and their faith with the backdrop of 4 or 5 songs that carry a special significance for them.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Alessandro Ghirelli founded the company that makes the rosaries that the last three popes give out to pilgrims. Listen to his faith journey and how the loss of his father set him and his wife on a course that ultimately led them more deeply the heart of Christ. AWAKENINGS is which airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by Fr Stefan Park and features the conversion stories and the journeys of faith of particular guests.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

A playlet, lovingly put together by Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with Ghirelli and CaAPa (The Catholic Association of Performing Arts) for Radio Maria England during Advent of 2023.A VISIT FROM ST NICHOLAS
Writer: CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE
Clement Clarke Moore, born in New York in 1779, was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. He is best known as author of this very Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”

Reader:
Jonathan Coote
Jonathan has performed frequently in the West End (Yes, Prime Minister,
The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution) and at the National Theatre
(Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Our Country’s Good).
Television includes: Stephen, The Crown.
Radio includes: Publish and Be Damn’d, Six Degrees of Assassination,
The Diary Of River Song.

A poem lovingly put together by Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with Ghirelli and CaAPa (The Catholic Association of Performing Arts) for Radio Maria England during Advent of 2023.THE SHEPHERDS’ PLAY

Writer: PENNY CULLIFORD
Penny is a playwright, author and speaker.
Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi’s Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company. She also wrote the Theodora’s Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children’s novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro.

Readers:
Simon Brandon
Simon Brandon trained at East 15. He has appeared in numerous stage productions including: ‘29 Internet Dates’ (Maiden Productions at The White Bear Theatre and OSO), ‘A Boy Called Porro’ (Tricolore Theatre Company at The Pleasance Theatre), and ‘Mayflower’ (Historia Theatre Company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre). Simon has also appeared in a number of short films and features.

Jonathan Coote
Jonathan has performed frequently in the West End (Yes, Prime Minister,
The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution) and at the National Theatre
(Doctor’s Dilemma, Home, Our Country’s Good).
Television includes: Stephen, The Crown.
Radio includes: Publish and Be Damn’d, Six Degrees of Assassination,
The Diary Of River Song.

Kenneth Michaels
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.
As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.
Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Nadia Ostacchini
Nadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published this year. She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

A poem, lovingly put together by Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with Ghirelli and CaAPa (The Catholic Association of Performing Arts) for Radio Maria England during Advent of 2023.

A RIDE IN CENTRAL PARK

Writer: RICHARD FITCHETT
Richard, originally from the Midlands, now lives in London. He is married with two children and four grandchildren. He is a playwright, has had work produced on the fringe and has received 5-Star reviews and been commended for a stage prize.
This piece was inspired by a sermon at his church, St Anselm’s in Tooting.’

Reader:
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.
As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.
Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Part four of the series.

Fr Wayne is a guardian of the relic image of Guadalupe which is kept at England's Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at The Holy Child and St Joseph in Bedford.

Fr Toby on biblical typology and the foreshadowing of future glories.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Bardcast: an exciting new programme on Radio Maria with modern-day bard Sarah de Nordwall. Each week Sarah will demonstrate the penetrating power of poetry to speak truth and rekindle childlike wonder. A theme and a prompt will be given, and then it's your turn to write and send in your creations which may even be read in the following episode. For this first episode, Narcissus Learns to Swim, Sarah shows how a painting might guide us into writing an intriging poem.

Share The Bardcast with your friends and send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

The Bardcast airs on Radio Maria England every Sunday at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Tuesdays at 1:30pm. You can tune in and listen on Digital Radio in London, Cambridge and Bristol or anywhere on your mobile or smart device. Visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or download the RadioMariaPlay App.

To find out more about Sarah de Nordwall, the Bard and her Bard School visit www.SarahdeNordwall.com.

Dana Gioia called poetry "speech raised to the level of song." But what does this mean? Sarah shows us examples in the poems sent in after last week's prompt - simple language conveying profound and beautiful ideas. She reminds us of the call in Scripture to "Sing a New Song" and encourages us to write our own, even if we can't write melodies (some of the greatest hymns were written to existing hymn tunes!), and sends us off with a new theme and writing prompt.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

What a challenge it is to carve out a moment of time in which to pray, reflect... and to write. And yet, how rewarding it is each time we do! In this episode Sarah looks at some of the fruits from those who have been doing just that while following the Bardcast, sharing with us two poems and an old song made new. Then, using a poem of her own, Sarah shows us how someone else's work can spark creativity in us and sends us off to write using this as our prompt: to take a line from a text that inspires you and build something of our own with it.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on ⁠www.RadioMariaEngland.uk⁠ or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Poems about the Incarnation have been sent in from eager bards and Sarah de Nordwall presents them here with Advent joy on this episode of The Bardcast. We hear also a little more about the history of the Irish Bards, what they did, why they were so powerful and, interestingly, where they went wrong. Sarah then shares with us a poem called ‘Here We Are Again,’ taking us to the edge of her father’s grave while looking back lovingly on the life he lived. As always she encourages us to write something of our own, this time using that title as our prompt.

This is the 6th episode of what was planned initially as a 6-part series of weekly poetry lessons on Radio Maria… however it seems Sarah (and other eager bards listening in) will be saying ‘Here we are again’ in the weeks to come. Listen in for next week’s Christmas episode, and if this is your first time hearing about this wonderful series, let your Bardic moments begin.

To contact Sarah with your poetry and other creations please email sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Mary Hirst continues to take us through a practical guide on how to prayerfully soak in the Scriptures using the ancient method of lectio divina. She takes us through the Gospel for the 4th week of Advent, this coming Sunday which is Luke 1:26 - 38. This year the 4th Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve, so we will be hearing this Gospel on the morning before Christmas - the story of the Annunciation.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the difficulties of who and how to trust.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

CULTURE TUESDAY - The Shift

In this episode, Ciro Candia continues the thought-provoking series, "Who do we think WE are?" He discusses how being children of God shapes our relationships, emphasising the importance of prayer in family life, especially during the busy Advent season.

Why have certain psalms been removed from the breviary? Fr Toby and Tim answer this question and others on this episode of Questions of Faith.

We hear the first of the O Antiphons in this episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass as a range of beautiful Advent music. Do enjoy!

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Radio Maria England was delighted to be asked to broadcast this very special service put on by the school of Rye St Antony in Oxford on 10th of December 2023. The girls put together a stellar programme of Christmas Carols and Scripture Readings. We hope you enjoy it.Radio Maria England is 24 hour Catholic radio station which broadcasts on Digital Radio in selected regions of the UK and online (using the Radio Maria Play app or the webpage) accessible anywhere in the world.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the agony and the ecstasy of union with Christ and His Cross.

Today Fr Euan looks at Isaiah chapter 6 - the great call of Isaiah!

London based rough-sleeper and film-maker David Fussell, with London band Ooberfuse, have joined forces with rap royalty’s Snoop Dogg to challenge hidden prejudices around homelessness. These prejudices recently erupted in UK when former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman promised to crackdown on tents and said that rough sleeping in a tent is a ‘life-style choice’. Listen to this fascinating story told by David himself along with Fr Dominic Robinson of The Church of the Immaculate Conception Farmstreet in conversation with Fr Toby, priest director of Radio Maria.

In David's own words: ‘I lived in a tent for 4 out of the 10 years that I lived on the streets. I started using a tent after someone threw a glass bottle that smashed in my face and I was lucky only to have a small cut on my forehead. A tent will keep you out of the wind and rain/snow and greatly increases your chances of survival on winter nights.’

December 2023: Students in this episode reflect on the painting The Annunciation by Fra Angelico. Deacon Eric and Ms Killian lead the students as they observe the use of colour and the humanity behind each of the characters represented in the painting. The students included in the discussion were Eliza, Olivia, Hubert, Shekinah-Glory and David.

Here is Laura's bio:

"My name is Laura Houghton. I live in the North West of England. I have been happily married for 31 years. I am a Mum with 3 grown up daughters, all making their way in the world. I am a practising Catholic. I have a small private counselling practice. I have been working as a Christian counsellor for 13 years. I initially specialised in addiction recovery, moving subsequently into a wider field of counselling. I typically use the model of the 12 steps as a guiding and motivational structure with my clients.When a new client is referred to me we will have an initial consultation to see if we feel we can work together. During this consultation I look at the person holistically - assessing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.During the therapeutic process we embark on a journey of self examination by visiting the doors of the past, present and future. The work is an invitation to grow, change and connect with your authentic self. We learn to grow up and to take better care of ourselves, and build healthy connections with God, ourselves and the people around us."

Fr Toby on the experiential leap of faith.

Fr Toby and Frank Sheed on the perfect love between Father and Son, the Holy Spirit.

Part three of the series.

An invitation to join her in the fight to protect the most innocent and vulnerable.

Fr Toby and Frank Sheed on the Son, the perfect thought of the Father.

Part two in the series.

Play: GRIMORY AND MUDWORT

Writer: PENNY CULLIFORD
Penny is a playwright, author and speaker.
Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi’s Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company.
She also wrote the Theodora’s Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children’s novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro.

Readers:
Kenneth Michaels
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.
As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.
Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Nadia Ostacchini
Nadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published this year. She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Today in DIVING DEEPER Daniella helps us to open our ears and hearts to God.

Daniella Stephens is a young Catholic Evangelist from Manchester. She holds a First-Class (Hons) Bachelor of Divinity from the Maryvale Institute, a Pontifical Degree integrating Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church.

TBC.

“…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14) During Advent how are we to respond to God’s divine condescension, His supreme act of love and humility, His drawing near to us - He who dwells in light unapproachable? One way may be through bringing words of our own into being, musing on how we can (and cannot!) speak of this wonderful mystery, the Incarnation. Sarah de Nordwall, in the fifth Bardcast, asks us to do just that!
Also in this episode we are reminded of the vocation of a bard - to speak truth without fear - and just how important that is when lives are at stake if we do not. And, as usual we hear an example of a listener who has responded to last week’s prompt, sending in a verse for us to enjoy. Don’t miss this episode, and have a blessed Advent. He is coming indeed.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Is activism the new religion? What about sin? Fr Toby on how much reality the contemporary world can bear.

Play: A LEGENDARY ENCOUNTER

Writer: JEREMY ROWE
I was received into the Catholic Church 1977. I am married, with two sons who live in America. I have been an actor, a lecturer in English and Drama and a librarian. I am now co-founding a professional venture for writing and disseminating new Christian/Catholic literature and drama.
Email address: collaborative.direct@btinternet.com

Readers:
Simon Brandon
Simon Brandon trained at East 15. He has appeared in numerous stage productions including: ‘29 Internet Dates’ (Maiden Productions at The White Bear Theatre and OSO), ‘A Boy Called Porro’ (Tricolore Theatre Company at The Pleasance Theatre), and ‘Mayflower’ (Historia Theatre Company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre). Simon has also appeared in a number of short films and features.

Kenneth Michaels
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.
As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.
Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Nadia Ostacchini
Nadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published this year. She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Play: THE OLIVE GROVE

Writer: VIV LAKE
Convent educated, then Pitman’s College, worked as Secretary, had a career break raising her family. She returned to work in NHS for 10 years, then for a charity, producing their quarterly magazine. She joined an actors and writers group in 2006, began writing short plays, graduating to longer pieces and full-length plays.

Readers:
Simon Brandon
Simon Brandon trained at East 15. He has appeared in numerous stage productions including: ‘29 Internet Dates’ (Maiden Productions at The White Bear Theatre and OSO), ‘A Boy Called Porro’ (Tricolore Theatre Company at The Pleasance Theatre), and ‘Mayflower’ (Historia Theatre Company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre). Simon has also appeared in a number of short films and features.

Kenneth Michaels
Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.
As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.
Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

Nadia Ostacchini
Nadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus’s parables was published this year. She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Edward Hadas continues looking at what it means for a society to embrace contraception, not only as a practice but also as a way of thinking: a truly fascinating series, not to be missed.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this episode, Ciro Candia invites us to explore how rest, relaxation, and shared moments shape our family's self-image and unique identity.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

What interesting question in this week's episode, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Can I pray private devotions before they are approved by the Vatican? How do I help my Protestant friends see Catholic truths about Mary in Scriptures like the woman Revelation 12? And will we have our memories from earth in heaven, and if so will the bad ones cause us distress? Hear Fr Toby, Sr Carino and Tim answer these and more.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on Mary's Immaculate Conception and her loving suffering for us.

A shorter episode than usual, due to a number of programming changes for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, but no shortage of good music to play. Here are some of the songs featured:1. Tota Pulchra Es Maria (Corsican Motet)2. MacMillan: Tota pulchra es from the album MacMillan: Tenebrae Responsories & Other Choral Works3. Missa cum jubilo - Kyrie sung by Schola Gregoriana Mediolanensis4. Dawn by Fr Tansi from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal5. Introit: Populus Sion sung by Schola Gregoriana Benedetto XVI & Don Nicola Bellinazo6. Drop down, ye heavens, from above by Judith Weir from the album the Mystery of Christmas by Ora SingersThe tapestry of Mary which Nick and Tim spoke about can be seen here: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151e9e19ddb1270167ec812/3c40106a-b47c-44d5-a348-b70e2294cd79/Dijon+Terribilis+postcard.jpg?format=1500w

Fr Bernardino Soukup of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is back for the second of his Advent series.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby reflects on what we eat and what we listen to and watch.

Fr Euan begins a new chapter, so to speak, in his commentaries, following what will be explored in the Advent liturgy by looking at passages from the prophet Isaiah. He promises to show us how this relates to passages in the New Testament and of course especially the Gospels.

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We hear the inspiring, and deeply moving testimony of Gary Stephens, Leader of the Prince of Peace Community and CEO of New Dawn Pilgrimage Walsingham, in conversation with Fr Stefan Park OSA.

AWAKENINGS airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually hosted by Fr Stefan Park and features testimonies of conversion and faith journeys.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the Divine invitation into relation with Jesus and the importance of family.

Fr Toby encourages us to be signs of God's extravagant love.

Elisa Alberto, Director of Loretto UK, speaks about a fantastic new discipleship programme for young adults’

Part two in the series.

The final instalment in what has been an informative and nourishing series (once again) from Maryvale, ending with Dr Harry Schnitker speaking to us about the permanent diaconate, its history, significance in Scripture and the local church as well as sharing his own experience of ministering as a permanent deacon.

We are pleased to have Professor Robert Thomas on once more to continue a series of talks entitled How to Live. This episode looks at fatigue, memory loss and dementia.

JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Continuing in this practical demonstration of how to do lectio divina, Mary Hirst walks us through the Gospel for the coming Sunday, which is Mark 13:33-37.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Delighted to welcome Sally Read back to Radio Maria!

Athena from Catholic Seasons joined Helena in speaking about "What makes the perfect Christmas Card?" Helena and Athena shared items on their gift lists and how artists and independent small shops can keep their families at the heart of Christmas.

Check out all the ideas by clicking here: https://www.catholicseasons.com/

Continuing his weekly explorations of topics from a Christian (and specifically Catholic) perspective, Edward Hadas considers what money actually is, its function and our relationship to it.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

We come at last to the end of the Book of Wisdom with Fr Euan Marley, just in time for us to prepare for the Book of Isaiah in the coming weeks of Advent. Look out for these!

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Don't delay! Pray now if you have time. Fr Toby on creating space for the breath of God this Advent.

Fr Toby finds contemporary discourse on Christianity lacking.

In this episode, Ciro Candia discusses some of the principles of a successful marriage, emphasising the importance of friendship between spouses. He also highlights the value of understanding the different emotional needs of men and women.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Was Jesus a reformer, a revolutionary, a schismatic or something else? In this episode of Questions of Faith we cover this question as well as why we call Mary the Theotokos (God Bearer) and some pastoral questions regarding parents losing their children. If you have a question, tune in on Fridays at 11:15am and call 01223 375 564.

Advent is almost upon us and Nick and Tim begin by playing out their last Salve Regina for the season, showcasing the first of many O Come, O Come hymns before playing a beautiful Rorate Caeli by Byrd. There’s much more, but take a look at the playlist yourself - or just listen to this podcast!1. Salve Regina from the album Magnificat - The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Music2. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sung by The Kings College Choir 3. Rorate caeli desuper from the album Puer Natus Est - Tudor Music for Advent and Christmas4. Handel: Messiah / Part 1 - "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth…” Gwynne Howell, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner & George Frideric Handel5. Ad te levavi from the album The Abbey: The Monks and Choirboys of Downside Abbey 6. A Psalm sung by Nick with a tone chosen at random by Tim.7. Alma Redemptoris Mater (Simple Tone) from the album In Manus Tuas sung by the Nuns of St Cecilia’s Abbey8. Alma redemptoris mater from the album Dufay: The Virgin and the Temple by Pomerium & Alexander Blachly.

Fr Toby on fewer options, more freedom.

Anna talks to Therese Withers about the St. Patrick's Christmas Fair and the joy of supporting small artisanal businesses.

Rev Dr Harry Schintker gives us an engaging lecture on Church History. This is 4th episode in a 6 part series from Maryvale and also shared with Radio Maria Ireland. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Mary Mills speaks to us about Scripture, outlining three different approaches to the sacred text. This is the second episode in a 6-part series given by Maryvale Institute on Radio Maria England.CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on our biblical expressions.

Bard, actor and teacher talks to Di Redmond on the songs that influenced her spiritual journey.

Joanna Bogle gets your diaries packed with upcoming events from concerts to conferences, and reflects on how we can use the season of Advent to evangelise.

Msgr. John Armitage, Master of the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom, tells the story of the Guild's history, and exhorts us to take the New Evangelisation seriously.

The first in the brand new series from Derek Williams on the Fear of the Lord. Taken from an unpublished book of Derek's of the same title.

Fr Toby reflects on Frank Sheed's book A Map of Life. THE FRIARSIDE is live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11.15am and is rebroadcast at 11.15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, providing commentary along the way.

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Archbishop John Wilson on the richness of Christ and the union of love and truth.

Joe Rodriguez shares with listeners about a parish event for St Luke's Peterborough, what a Parish council is and does, and how your parish should have one as well!

Neither everything nor nothing - Fr Toby with Frank Sheed on the self-revelation of the infinite God to our finite minds.

Fr Toby Lees joins Helena to speak about the "Time" Series, Season 2 on BBC. Theresa Alessandro from PACT also joins the group to share PACT insights.

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Dr Catherine Knowles from Maryvale gives us an overview of what it means to look at the human person in light of the Incanation, and thus she outlines a Christian Anthropology. After this Lee Price, himself a gratuate of the Bachelor of Divinity programme shows us how the Church's understanding of the dignity of the human person is applied to end of life matters, specifically euthanasia.CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby and Helena look at the forthcoming film Journey to Bethlehem, a musical adventure about Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, as mandated by the Roman authorities as part of the census.

Fr Toby on the cosmic battle Christ the King invites us to wage with Him.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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In this episode, Ciro Candia sheds light on the many benefits of a happy marriage. Learn how simple changes in relationship habits can lead to profound joy and a deeper love over time.

In this episode, Ciro Candia explores how to develop a high Relationship Quality (RQ) in marriage, focusing on managing positive and negative interactions for a stronger bond.

ProParent is a programme that promotes confident parenting, written and presented by Ciro Candia, founder of ProParent Hubs.

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Are heresies not the result of honest questions? What must I do if I see my non-Catholic friend receiving communion? Are there martyrs outside of the Catholic Church? Is the New Forest actually new, or even a forest!? Hear the answer to these questions and more on this episode. (Sr Carino's convent is in the so-called "New Forest").QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Edward Hadas continues on the topic of what the roots and results of a contraceptive way of thinking have on our culture.

Nick and Tim, as is often the case, find themselves looking back, as much as forward, at the Church's liturgy and music inspired by it having just had some wonderful feasts which they were unable to cover the week before, St Cecilia an obvious choice to be explored at length on this programme. Here is the playlist:

Monteverdi: Deus tuorum militum, SV 280 from the album Sacred Vocal Music of Claudio Monteverdi
Hymn to St Cecilia by Benjamin Britten from the album The Cambridge Singers, with John Rutter
Alleluia: Quinque prudentes virgines sung by Anonymous 4 on the album Darkness into Light - Tavener: The Bridegroom & Other Works
The English Introit from Christ the King taken from Simple English Propers
Handel Messiah, Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb from the album Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir: Handel's Messiah
Te sæculorum principem (Prince of All Ages) sung by the monks of Abbey de Notre Dame 7. Christus Vincit
Officium defunctorum: Parce mihi Domine: Parce mihi Domine sung by Monteverdi Choir conducted by John Eliot Gardiner on the album Pilgrimage to Santiago

Fr Toby on ACN's Red Wednesday and The Power of the Gospel in the witness of Margaret Attah.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Fr Toby on the Vietnamese Martyrs and the subject of our thoughts and words.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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Marriage today is harder than ever but Retrouvaille provides tools to bring help and healing to marriages. www.retrouvaille.org.uk

Fr Toby continues his reflection on Frank Sheed's A Map of Life.

The Friarside is live with Fr Toby twice a week on Radio Maria! Tune in on Monday and Tuesday at 11.15am or catch up with the rebroadcast at 11.15pm.

In contrast to the brightness of the weather today, there’s darkness and terror to be found in chapter 17 of the Book of Wisdom. Fr Euan guides us through it.AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

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Dario from RM in Medjugorje talks to Fr Stefan Park.

In this episode Fr Richard covers the famous passage "And you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my Church," uncovering some very interesting insights when looking at the Greek. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on the obedient rebellion of Christ.

Adenike is a Catholic singer-songwriter who was a semi-finalist on The Voice UK on ITV.Today she speaks to us about the passion for music which has marked her life and how she tries to be God's best version of herself.

Adenike performed at The Flame 2023 and she is a youth minister as well as a Civil Servant.

Fr Toby with the poem SHE on the great love of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed as the Church as the means by which we participate in the divine life of Christ.

The last episode in the series.

How does writing poetry help us order and piece things (ourselves included) together? That is the central theme of this episode of The Bardcast.

And as promised, in this second instalment of your bardic moment in the week, Sarah de Nordwall features two poems sent in by listeners. Sarah then reflects on them before sharing a poem of her own and sending us off with a fresh piece of inspiration to go forth and write once again.

It is in the listeners' poems that Sarah finds new insights into the mysticism of Meister Eckhart as well as an example of what Cardinal Vincent Nichols says about the journey into cosmos (order) from chaos.

Watch this space over the weeks to come as an interactive community of creative minds emerges! And send in your poetic works to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com.

THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk worldwide or Digital Radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and during your lunch hour at 1:30pm on Tuesdays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.

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Fr Toby looks at the parable of the talents and the Christian world view.

Edward Hadas reflects on how we ought to understand violence in the light of Catholic anthropology.

Fr Toby on Aquinas and the 5 Ways.

A new voice on Questions of Faith (but not new on Radio Maria) Fr Brendan teams up with Fr Toby to answer the questions: Did Emperor Constantine invent and impose the Sunday Sabbath abolishing an early Church practice? Why does God allow the Devil to exacerbate our freedom to choose evil and why does He allow all the violence that is currently happening in the Holy Land? By no means trivial questions, and our priests handle them with corresponding care.

With Nick back and Tim relieved not to be holding the fort alone, this episode begins with something different - a discussion about the anointing of the sick - and ends with something equally out of the ordinary - a joke that Nick really should have heard before. And if that wasn't enough right in the middle, Nick and Tim settle a matter playing rock, paper, scissors. Intrigued? Have a listen. Here is the music they played as well as the lyrics to the hymn from Glenstal Tim sang.1. There is a Balm in Gilead sung by Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle from the album Spirituals in Concert (Kathleen Battle Edition, Vol. 10)2. The Communion Antiphon for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Amen Dico Vobis, Sung by the Dominican Friars.3. Our Help is in the Name of the Lord from the Hillbilly Thomists4. Tallis: Spem in Alium - 1. Spem in Alium from the album Spem in Alium - The Tallis Scholars Sing Thomas Tallis5. Sunctus (sung live!)6. Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9: IV. Sanctus from the album Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48 - Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 97. The Hymn at Nightfall from the album Vision of Peace: Monks of Ampleforth Abbey8. Compline hymn from Glenstal (sung live!) 9. Salve Regina : Glissade dans la neige from the album Le grand silence (Bande originale du film) Compline Hymn:As shadows fall and daylight dies, Renew your gift of peace.Be with us as we close our eyes, Let all our troubles cease.Though we may sleep, stay in our hearts Keep your love there ablaze. When darkness of the night departs We’ll rise to sing your praise.Watch over us that as we sleep, Our purpose stay aflame. Let angels all-night vigil keep To guard us in your name.To you be glory, God of rest, And glory to your Son,To you be glory, Spirit blest, The Holy Three in One. Amen

Fr Toby on the Kingdom of God and Plato’s ideal state.

We approach the last few chapters of the Book of Wisdom with Fr Euan Marley, and today he announces that for Advent we'll be looking at passages of the Book of Isaiah. This is bound to be a treat!

AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.

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Mark Kollar is a Catholic Healing Evangelist and a Knight of Columbus from Chicago in the US. Mark is a passionate to spread God's love and amongst many other things, leads the North Shore Chapter of St Paul Street Evangelisation. DIVING DEEPER helps us experience the breadth and length, height and depth of the Catholic faith, airing live on Radio Maria at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Rebroadcast Wednesday 00.30am. Radio Maria is on digital radio in London, Cambridgeshire, Bristol and South Birmingham. It is also available via the Radio Maria Play app or our website live-player.

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PACT - Theresa Alessandro, Catholic Community Engagement Manager, shares an update on the work that PACT is doing. https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

Director of the Christian Heritage Centre, discusses with Fr Toby the Centre’s Christian Leadership Formation Plan for Young Leaders.

St Joseph's Primary School in Luton starts off a brand new series on Radio Maria uncovering messages of faith brought to us through works of art. In this first episode the students of St Joseph's, led by teacher Jeana Dino and accompanied by Fr Brendan Seery, describe to us a painting called "The Hand of God" by Nicole Pinner. They then consider the paintings spiritual meaning, explore the Scriptures that might have inspired the painter and write prayers reflecting to what they have learned from this painting. The broadcast begins and ends with a beautiful song from the school's choir.

An inspiring start to new series on Radio Maria! The Art of Faith will be broadcast on Fridays at 5pm once a month. Visit the webpage for more details: www.RadioMariaEngland.uk

Mary Hirst walks us through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina using the scriptural text describing the assumption from Luke's Gospel. Mary will be doing regular Lectio Divina broadcasts on Radio Maria of which this is an introduction.

Sam Baker shares about an upcoming Men's Conference.

Dr Kathleen talks about her life as a psychiatrist and how training in spiritual accompaniment in the Carmelite tradition has changed her practise in relation to patient care and the work of the NHS.

Dr Kathleen Kelly is a Consultant Psychiatrist who works at The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

In this episode, Ciro Candia shares his insights into how to create a robust family culture based on shared values, attitudes, and behaviours. This culture serves as the primary means for strengthening family bonds and for enabling each member to become the best version of themselves.

How many times should I forgive? Fr Toby reflects on that timeless Gospel passage, but also asks, am I willing to receive correction from my brother?

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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The first episode in a three part series, Sr Carino explores the motherhood of the Church using the Bible. Why are nuns and sisters described as 'spiritual mothers'? Where can we find this idea in Scripture and Tradition, and how is it different from natural motherhood? Sr C explores spiritual motherhood in the Church, the life of Our Lady, and in the lives of consecrated women to find out what role spiritual motherhood plays in the living-out of our Catholic faith.

Mary and Hannah share news about World Youth Sunday which takes place every year on "Christ, the King Sunday". This year, that will be 26th November. World Youth Sunday for England and Wales will have an online, interactive FUNDAY on Friday 24 November. To join, learn more or use their resources, visit https://worldyouthsunday.org/wyd2023

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Guesting on The Friarside while Fr Toby is away Friar Liam dives deep into Carmelite spirituality and the significance of Carmelite Saints.

'Can people in heaven see us?' Celebrating the life of Frank Borman - astronaut on the 1968 Moon mission of Apollo 8 - who died on 7th November 2023.

Sadly Nick was unable to join for this episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass but he left Tim with a stellar selection of music, as always. Here is what we heard on the Feast of St Leo the Great, and anticipating the 32nd Sunday in OT:

A New Song by Sir James McMillan and sung by The Sixteen.
Iste Confessor by Domenico Scarlatt sung by The Sixteen
Da Pacem Domine, the introit from the Mass for Peace sung by the choir of Saint-Martin de Ligugé on the album - The Glory of Gregorian
Lacrimosa from Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D minor, arranged for voice quartet and piano accompaniment with Daniela Santos
Rising, from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Intret oratio mea in conspectu tuo, the introit for Sunday from the Neumz project
Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms: II. Psalm 23 "Adonai ro-i, lo e?sar" - Psalm 2:1-4 "Lamah rag'shu goyim" conducted by Leonard Bernstein
Sub Tuum Praesidium by Joel and Joy Clarkson from their album “Prayers for the Time of Trial”
Ave Regina Caelorum, ave Domina angelorum by Peter Philips and sung by Choir of Trinity College Cambridge directed by Richard Marlow

Daisy Vanderputt of the Catholic Social Action network takes a deep dive into Catholic Social Teaching, the value of local community, and the duty of Catholics to challenge structural injustice and stand up for their neighbour.

Join Edward as he explores how when we gain mastery over ourselves, we gain true freedom and our lives can be elevated to reflect the love of God.

Why did the wedding guest in Jesus' parable get in trouble for not having the correct garment if he was invited off the street? Fr Toby and Tim answer this question and others on today's episode of Questions of Faith. QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby advises us to repeat the words of St Leo as we brush our teeth!

With facinating bredth of historical insight, Edmund Matyjaszek speaks to us about Remembrance Sunday and the religious imagery of World War I poetry.

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Fr Toby on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.

Continuing with his weekly commentary on the Book Of Wisdom Fr Euan explores Chapter 15. We see a number of interesting ideas illucidated by Fr Euan, among them the Platonic idea of the soul and to what extent it is and isn't present in the Jewish way of thinking presented in this book.As I Was Saying is a weekly programme in which Fr Euan Marley OP works his way through a book of Sacred Scripture, chapter by chapter. It airs on Thursday mornings at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same day.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Ever wondered why we don't just keep the clocks the same all year round? Which time is the "real" or "proper" time? Is it summer, or winter? Has it ever been tried to keep the clocks the same all year round? Rosemary dispells a bit of confusion on Mornings with Radio Maria in conversation with Tim.

Fr Colin delves into the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Professor John Rist and Edmund Zengeni delve into the intellectual and social influences which helped shape the sexual revolution of the 1960s and how the Catholic Church responded to it.

Now a regular, every Friday on CREDO, Edward Hadas speaks to us about Rose Hawthorne Lathrop (daughter of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne) and the case for her canonization.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Continuing with his weekly commentary on the Book Of Wisdom Fr Euan explores Chapter 14 in which the famous passage about the wood on which humanity is saved appears.As I Was Saying is a weekly programme in which Fr Euan Marley OP works his way through a book of Sacred Scripture, chapter by chapter. It airs on Thursday mornings at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same day.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Is it really part of the Mosaic Law to wash hands before eating, and why was Jesus so harsh to the woman who begged, like a dog for crumbs from the Israelite's table? Fr Richard continues with his study of St Matthew's Gospel, focusing on Chapter 15, facilitated by Tim Hutchinson

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A Mariathon special, Sr Carino tells us about what Questions of Faith is all about and demonstrates how we love to asnwer Raj's questions.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.

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Derek Williams continues his series with episode 7.

The first episode of a new regular programme on Radio Maria looking, ahead at some of the good things that are happening in the Catholic Church in England. So have your diaries out and ready! Anna and Joanna will help you fill up your schedule with lots of wonderful events.

CATHOLIC WHAT'S ON airs every Monday morning at 9am. Don't miss the next one.

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Fr Toby on love and limitations.

This episode it quite a bit shorter than the usual Liturgical Looking Glass broadcast, the reason being Radio Maria's three day Mariathon was taking place.

THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson.

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In this final talk we apply everything we have learnt about the motherhood of the Church and the motherhood of Mary to the spiritual motherhood of consecrated women. We also think about how it can be applied to the lives of all the faithful. Why are nuns and sisters described as 'spiritual mothers'? Where can we find this idea in Scripture and Tradition, and how is it different from natural motherhood? Sr Carino will be exploring spiritual motherhood as we find it in the life of the Church, the life of Our Lady, and finally in the lives of consecrated women to find out what role spiritual motherhood plays in the living-out and the sharing of our Catholic faith.

This week Fr Alvan takes us deeper into St Paul's Letter to the Romans, Chapter 12. Fr Alvan Ibeh is Parish Priest of St Mary's in Great Yarmouth.

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Research fellow at Blackfriars Hall in Oxford, Edward Hadas speaks about the contraceptive mentality - what happens when we try to eliminate the unitive and procreative meaning of sex? A truly fascinating talk and one which Edward intends to continue in a future episode.

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Sr Catherine continues her series on growing in holiness, focusing this time on when the going gets tough. Sr Catherine is a part of the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham and a regular speaker on Radio Maria England.

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Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the Church and our redemption.

Calling from Italy, Dominican Friar Fr Jesse Maignot is the guest on this episode of Diving Deeper speaking about The Bright Light - rethinking the Eucharist in terms of Wisdom.

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Fr Toby reflects on the the Beatitutdes from Matthew 5.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 8:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.

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We tackle the Protestant theory of penal substitutionary atonement in this episode - did Christ come to save us from God's wrathful anger towards us and our sins... or is there another way of understanding the Cross? Hear the answer to this question and more.

Questions of Faith airs every Friday at 11:15am and is reboadcasted at 11:15pm the same day. Every week listeners are welcomed to call in and ask questions. The programme is facilitated by Tim Hutchinson with Fr Toby, Sr Carino or a different guest from week to week. Please send in your questions to info@radiomariaengland.uk or call in during the programme on 01223 375 564.

If you enjoy listening to Radio Maria either live or through podcasts like these, please consider making a once off or monthly donation. To do so visit www.radiomariaenland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours.

Jasmine de Kretser, Mission Coordinator of the Catholic Student Network, chats to Anna about the challenges of student life and how CSN supports university chaplaincies to be welcoming and thriving communities.

Director of the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge, Anna Abram shares with Di the songs that have touched her life and inspired her faith. SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS airs weekly on Radio Maria at 11:15am on Wednesdays and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week our guest tells the story of their life and their faith with the backdrop of 4 or 5 songs that carry a special significance for them.TO DONATE and help Radio Maria continue to be a Christian voice by your side, either with a monthly or once off contribution, please visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or call 0300 302 1251 during office hours.

Fr Toby invites Fr Raphael Akuchie from Radio Maria Nigeria to share his testimony about becoming a priest and getting involved in spreading the Gospel over the airwaves.

THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, providing commentary as he goes.

TO DONATE and help Radio Maria continue to be a Christian voice by your side, either with a monthly or one off contribution, please visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or call 0300 302 1251 during office hours.

Rev. Dr. Michael Cullinan gives us an engaging lecture on what studying theology at Maryvale entails, and why theology is the most noble of all academic endeavours.

CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

TO DONATE and help Radio Maria continue to be a Christian voice by your side, either with a monthly or once off contribution, please visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or call 0300 302 1251 during office hours.

Nick and Tim look back at the solemnity of All Saints and commemoration of All Souls, discuss their origins and play some interesting music (most markedly a Dies Ire by Libra). Here's the playlist.1. 'Justorum animae' from the album ‘Treasures of English Church Music’, composed by C. V. Stanford, conducted by, John Rutter and sung by the Choir The Cambridge Singers.2. Introit. Requiem eternam dona eis Domine, composted by Johannes Ockeghem and performed by Ensemble Organum and directed by Marcel Pérès from the album Requiem.3. Dies irae (Gregorian Chant), composer anonymous, performed by Alfred Deller & Deller Consort from the album Sacred Music.4. Missa pro defunctis a 6 (1605) : Communion, performed by The Sixteen and Harry Christophers from the album Victoria Requiem 1605The Litrugical Looking Glass is a programme that look at the Church's liturgy for the week ahead explores music written for the liturgy or related to it. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by the same with Tim Hutchinson. It airs Fridays at 9am and is rebroadcast at 8:30pm.If you enjoy listening to Radio Maria either live or through podcasts like these, please consider making a once off or monthly donation. To do so visit www.RadioMariaEnland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours.

Fr Toby on St Martin de Porres and the importance of sweeping and praying in private.

A pro-life monthly series with the vibrant Georgia Clarke of Catholic Voices!

Do you believe in heaven? Is heaven something we can live now or do we have to wait until eternity? Ros gives a characteristically fiery insight into the reality of heaven. Ros Powell is well-known in Catholic Charismatic circles and is a regular speaker at conferences.

A brand new programme on Radio Maria aimed at parents, presented by Ciro Candia (founder of ProParent), airing Mondays at 7:30pm, Thursdays at 1:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am

This very first episode highlights the tools for creating a bright and cheerful home, exploring the seven great virtues of Christian maturity: faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. By embodying these virtues and passing them on, parents set the stage for their children's journey from self to others to God – a clear path to true joy and happiness.

Fr Toby seeks to understand the bigger picture and wonders if he's getting too political, taking inspiration from today's Dominican Blessed, Fr Buenaventura García de Paredes.

Dr Tamra Fromm starts a 6-part series from Maryvale Institute which will cover various topics available for study through their online courses.

The first topic being Catechism, Dr Fromm gives an engaging talk on what Catechesis is, its history, how it is transmitted and by whom.

Dr Tamra Fromm is a lecturer in catechetics and research methods for Maryvale Institute. She is also a professor of catechetics and practicum supervisor for Catholic Distance University and teaches the Old Testament for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan in the United States. Her professional background includes service in seminary administration and teaching, diocesan marketing for Catholic schools, and young adult ministry. She holds a PhD in theology. As a convert to the Catholic faith, she is passionate about reaching out to the ‘nones’ (or religiously unaffiliated) and has spoken and written extensively on evangelization.Credo is a programme the nourish listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following day. To listen to Radio Maria live, tune in on Digital Radio in selected regions of the United Kingdom, download the Radio Maria Play app or listen online anywhere in the world by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk.

If you find these podcasts beneficial please consider making a once off or monthly donation. To do so visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or call 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this episode, Ciro Candia discusses some of the principles of a successful marriage, emphasising the importance of friendship between spouses. He also highlights the value of understanding the different emotional needs of men and women.

Visiting us from the West Indies, Fr Clifton Harris OP speaks to Anna Fleischer about the Dominican Mission in the West Indies.

Credo is a programme on Radio Maria that nourishes you in your Catholic faith. It airs live every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following day.
If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby sees purgatory as good news aided by JRR Tolkien.

There are free Passion Plays happening all over the UK next Easter and many groups are starting their rehearsals now.The Passion Trust is hosting a free Passion Play conference coming up later this month with our trustees that include the best Jesus actor in the UK (having been crucified more than anyoneelse in the world) and the only director to do Passion Plays in jails in Louisiana, Milan and Glasgow.

Athena and her husband, Peter, started Catholic Seasons from their love of the Catholic faith.

They offer Catholic and Catholic-inspired products and resources for people to create their domestic church and live liturgically.On the programme, Athena shares how Catholic Seasons was created and some ideas for Advent.To visit the Catholic Seasons online shop, please visit https://www.catholicseasons.com/.

Katy Carr and Elia Kalicka share the Polish cultural traditions that are seen throughout November, beginning with All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

They also share the history behind Poland's Independence Day on 11th November and some events that listeners can attend to learn more and experience Polish culture in the United Kingdom.More about Katy Carr and her music can be found at https://katycarr.com/.More about Ela Kalicka and her music can be found at https://elakalicka.com/.

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the necessity of Christ’s two natures for the atonement and on how He teaches us.

James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, updates listeners on their ongoing activities and surveys.

Topics covered include the Prorogation of Parliament, the upcoming King's speech, the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act designed to protect and promote free speech at universities and the "Scrap the Cap" campaign.

For more news and to participate in the Catholic Union's current surveys, please click on this link: https://catholicunion.org.uk/

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the way Christ gives us the truth, the law, and life eternal.

Fr Toby on the new prison series Time and the Motherhood of the Church.

Part seven in the series on Tithing with Derek Williams.

Richard Harries is the new Director of Caritas Westminster.

Richard is a former senior civil servant who spent many years working on criminal justice, voluntary sector and local government policy issues.

In 2013 he took up a new role working for a Westminster-based think-tank before going on to become Director of Research for a National Lottery grant-maker.

Most recently he was Director of the Institute for Community Studies, where amongst other things, he had been working on the impact of faith-based social action.

He is also on the board of the Caritas Social Action Network.

Fr Toby, on the Solemnity of All Saints, on holiness as a participation in Christ.

Fr Toby on possible lessons from South Africa and fiction for Israel and Palestine.

Could you be a Radio Maria star?

The president of Radio Maria, Dr Charles Wilson, is joined by Karen O'Callaghan and they give a heartfelt explanation of 'The 200 Stars of Radio Maria'. You could be one of the stars!

Alexander van Dijk offers his thoughts from his History of Science studies, on how religious thought and scientific discovery may have been more intricately connected in the early modern period than is commonly believed today.

Edmund Matyjaszek explores the often overlooked (and perhaps misrepresented) Catholic heritage of England.

Fr Toby looks at the serenity of two saints with respect to impending death.

Fr Toby on the necessity of the Incarnation and Christ’s two natures.

Iona Robinson and Gabriel Carberry of Westminster Youth Ministry chat to Anna about their exciting new Leadership Training Course, The Upper Room.

Fr Toby says Meatloaf is closer to the answer of our existential hunger than Duran Duran.

Fr Toby invites us to think about the image that we bear and not just our coins.

Fr Toby on why it is always both with God.

Fr Euan continues his reflections on the Book of Wisdom, whereby in Chapter 13, he looks at the problem of idolatry.

Theresa Alessandro updates listeners on the outcomes of Prisoner's Sunday and other changes in law.

Fr Toby on the imperative of telling the truth and the one exception.

Plain chant and polyphony with various songs interspersed, Nick and Tim look at music, based on the text of the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

What are indulgences? What is Simony?

What are the challenges and joys of being a Catholic student?

How do we pass on the faith to our children?

Fr Matthew answers these questions and more.

Robert is Professor of Exercise & Nutrition at the University of Bedfordshire and the author of health encyclopedia How to Live.

How our hope is not in human nature for our salvation.

Friar Peter speaks about the extraordinary and inspiring life of St Francis of Assisi.

Sister Carino explores spiritual motherhood as we find it in the life of the Church, the life of Our Lady, and in the lives of consecrated women, to find out what role spiritual motherhood plays in our Catholic faith.

Fr Toby on St Luke and the power of compelling witnesses.

Ciro Candia on his mission to preach leadership in the family and talks about his new series starting soon on Radio Maria.

Di Redmond talks to Bill Merrick on the songs which have influenced him on his journey of faith.

Fr Euan continues his reflections on Chapter 13 from the Book of Wisdom, which looks at the problem of idolatry.

Fr Euan continues his commentary on the Book of Wisdom, looking at Chapter 11. Fr Euan Marley is a Dominican at Blackfriars in Cambridge.

Fr Euan continues his reflections, chapter by chapter, on Old Testament wisdom literature, focusing on Wisdom Chapter 12.

Edmund Matyjeszek reflects on the saint, bishop and missionary St Wilfrid.

Nick and Tim look at the challenging Gospel passage which features on the 28th Sunday in ordinary time; "Many are called, few are chosen", plus music on a similar theme.

Also, musings on the various feast days that are scattered throughout this week, plus...

You'll even hear a joke from John Cleese!

How did Adam come to be?

Is the Catholic Church the Kingdom of God on Earth?

Is it naughty to shout out prayers to saints spontaneously in the middle of class registers at schools?

Edmund talks about the power of praying the Rosary, its history and the opportunity to pray with millions around the world during the Worldwide Rosary hosted by Radio Maria England.

A new voice on Radio Maria, Edward Hadas, begins a series of talks with a look at the lessons we could learn from the 2023 American ⁠fantasy comedy⁠ film, 'Barbie'.

What we find in this film might surprise you, whether you've seen it or not.

Direct from Fatima, Fr Toby reflects on Sunday's Gospel about our invite to the wedding of Christ and His Church.

Fr Artur Strzepka, Chancellor at the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales, speaks about the Polish Mission in Britain and how important the Rosary is for the people of Poland.

The Polish Catholic Mission coordinates the pastoral care for Poles living in England and Wales.

Today, it covers nearly 70 parishes and over 200 towns where Mass is celebrated in the Polish language on a regular basis.

Fr Luke delivers a powerful reflection on last Sunday's Gospel.

Fr Luke Goymour is Parish Priest of St Mark's Church, Ipswich.

Madeleine Carroll speaks about children's Christian books, storytelling to children and developing a love of scripture in young hearts.

Isaiah Books was started by Madeleine Carroll who loves writing, walking and reading to her children.

Her enjoyment in creating interesting characters and story-lines began when she was very young and has been greatly influenced by her Catholic Faith.

To see the selection of books available, please visit https://www.isaiahbooks.co.uk/

In this episode of Just Life, composer Edwin Fawcett shares the stories behind his music, which is steeped in the texts of the Psalms and Holy Scripture.

Edwin also talks about his musical, "Anointed", based on the life of King David. He has scored parts that had previously not been written down and includes stage instructions so that it can be prepared and performed by anyone from secondary schools to large live performances.

Edwin further explains how his family have nourished him both in a life of music and his Catholic faith.

Derek Williams is a lay evangelist based in Walsingham. This is part five of his series on Tithing.

Br Bede Mullens reflects the Mass readings and what we can learn from the remarkable story of Jonah.

Thomas Hogan interviews Isabel Gonzalez Leon, Managing Director at NatWest, on faith in the workplace.

Antonia Moffat shares information about the Rosary Rally for Reparation and the importance of praying the rosary for peace in the world.

The Rosary Rally for Reparation is on Saturday 14th October 2023. The group assembles outside Westminster Cathedral at 1:45pm and progresses to The London Oratory on Brompton Road, London SW7 2RP.

For more details about the even or to contact the organisers, please visit: http://rosarycrusadeofreparation.blogspot.com/

For National Poetry Day and the Memorial of St Faustina, Sarah de Nordwall reads poetry sent in by listeners on this year's theme: 'Refuge'.

Is there any better place to take refuge than in God's mercy - the same message which St Faustina shared with the world?

To inspire you to write, Sarah shared poems and writing prompts in a previous JUST LIFE episode, (also available as a podcast), on the theme.

Much of the Bible and our Missals are written in poetry. Trying your hand at writing can be a spiritual practice, which may also awaken faith in others.

This week Derek looks at tithing in the Jewish tradition.

John Pontifex of ACN, Aid to the Church in Need, talks about the current crisis in Pakistan.

The final episode in Dominic's series on listening to God who always wants to speak to us. Today Dominic leads us in a prophecy workshop. You'll need a piece of paper and pen!

Pondering the words of St Francis of Assisi when describing true joy, Tim asks a Franciscan friar, what did St Francis mean that true joy is found in bearing ill-treatment peacefully and does this mean that we can't find true joy in being treated well? Hear Friar Gerard Mary's answers to these questions and others on this week's Questions of Faith.

In anticipation of the feast of the Holy Rosary and the Worldwide Rosary event in London on that same day, (Saturday 7th October at 3pm at the Rosary Shrine), Nick and Tim play a string of Ave Marias and have an incredibly joyous time.

Beatrice Scudeler talks on her passion for Jane Austen.

Rebuild my Church - reflections on St Francis of Assisi.

Br Bede Mullens speaks about the role of angels in our lives.

Clare Asquith talks about her book, Shadowplay: the Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare, which argues that Shakespeare may have been a secret Catholic.

Br Bede Mullens of Blackfriars in Oxford reflects on the Mass readings for today.

Fr Artur Strzepka, Chancellor at The Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales, speaks about the Polish Missions and how important the rosary is not only for the people of Poland but for everyone around the world.

Reflections on the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Edmund Matyjeszek.

Tim Burton, a Lay Carmelite, musician and country dweller, talks to Di Redmond about the music that has shaped his life.

The Memorial of St Faustina is on Thursday 5th October which is also National Poetry Day.

In this episode of JUST LIFE, Sarah de Nordwall invites you to write a poem for National Poetry Day on this year's theme, which is 'Refuge'.

Is there any better place to take refuge than in God's mercy - the same message which St Faustina shared with the world?

This is a great opportunity to write from your heart and engage with our modern world through the arts.

To inspire you, Sarah shares poems and writing prompts on the theme of 'Refuge' and you are encouraged to send in your poems by midday on National Poetry Day to info@radiomariaengland.uk

We’ll read out our favourite poems during our CREDO programme at 4pm on Thursday, so make sure you tune in as Sarah will explain how the arts illuminate our faith.

Much of the Bible and our Missals are written in poetry.

Trying your hand at writing can be a spiritual practice that may also awaken faith in others.

On this memorial of St Faustina, who was chosen by Our Lord to reawaken the world in the gift of the Divine Mercy, let's also share the 'Refuge' that is our Faith, with the world.

Ireland, 1967. There's just one tantalising dream for the women of a hard-knocks community in outer Dublin to taste freedom and escape the gauntlet of domestic life: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. Starring Kathy Bates, Laura Linney and Maggie Smith. Helena looks at this forthcoming film and who might enjoy watching it.

Ever felt the care and protection of your Guardian Angel? What's the difference between an Angel and an Archangel? On the Feast of the Archangels, Sr Carino and Tim answer your questions.

In this week's episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass, Nick and Tim bring us the music of the Angels, including music to celebrate the feast of St Francis of Assisi.

Fascinating insights as Chris discusses poetry, Catholicism and the arts in general.

Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their children and families. They provide caring and life changing services at every stage of the criminal justice process: in court, in prison, on release, and in the community.

Sunday 8th of October is Prisoner's Sunday.

Theresa Alessandro is PACT's Catholic Community Engagement Manager. She can be contacted at Theresa.Alessandro@prisonadvice.org.uk

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the most well-known composers today. Bach wrote many pieces that are famous in today’s mainstream, including the Toccata and Fugue in D minor, the C major prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Cello Suites. Bach worked at the St Thomas’s Church in Leipzig from 1723 until his death; during his time there Bach wrote a cantata for every Sunday service for the liturgical year. One of these cantatas, “Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott” (A mighty Fortress is Our God), was written for the service on Reformation Day. How does the date of the service and the text being sung relate to Bach’s music? Join Maryam to find out.

Fr Toby on the intriguing fullness of Christ.

Fr Euan takes us through the 10th chapter of the book of Wisdom.

Following on from Dominic's previous appearance on Awakenings we hear about how God called him out of working in prisons and into a ministry of Christian unity, in which the Messianic Jews play a key role.

Fr Richard Ounsworth continues his talks in this series this time on St Matthew's Gospel.

Fr Toby on the extraordinary life of St Vincent de Paul.

Anna Grayson, Cambridge music undergraduate and Radio Maria volunteer, talks about the music that has shaped her life and inspired her faith.

Owen O'Connor, Guildford Knight of St Columba, shared about the power of fraternity and men supporting one another with deeping their faith and socialising. He shared his experiences in South Africa and in England.

Owen promoted the upcoming event with Monsignor Dr Michael Nazir-Ali in Woking on Saturday 21 October. He will be speaking on the topic of Shapes of the Church to Come.

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‘SHAPES OF THE CHURCH TO COME’

By Monsignor Dr Michael Nazir-Ali

A Pakistani born Roman Catholic priest and former Anglicanbishop, currently Director of the Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue

Come to this fascinating talk where our well known speakerMonsignor Dr Michael Nazir-Ali will tell us about how the Church is shaped by the Gospel, how the Apostolic Teaching is received and lived in different cultures and contexts. What are the fundamentals of being a ‘church’? Which models of the Church are helpful today and how should the Church organise its ministry (ordained and lay) so that it is oriented to the maturing in the Faith of all of God’s people, as well as to addressing a needy world around us with the message of God’s justice, compassion and love? You can read his biography here: https://michaelnazirali.com/about/dr-michael-nazir-ali

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Ever lost a friend or a job because of your pro-life views? Delphine Chui chats to Anna about everything from being cancelled and the world of women's magazine journalism, to the importance of creativity and problems with dating culture.

@TheMark10Mission and @firstsaturdayshop invite you to take part in the The Rosary Challenge this October. Listen in as they share ideas of how to bring children, students and the whole family into the blessing of praying the rosary.

To find out more and to see the videos, please visit: ⁠https://www.themark10mission.co.uk/rosary-challenge⁠

To visit the First Saturday shop which has the Family Rosary Guide, please visit: https://firstsaturday.co.uk/

Fr Toby on Frank Sheed's map of life and the need to delight in the things of heaven on earth.

Fr Toby on the inadequacy of Bros and radical justice of God.

Part three in the series on tithing.

Friar Peter Flynn OFM Conv. reflects on what Jesus is referring to in today's Gospel when He says, "... nothing is secret but it will be known and brought to light." Luke 8:17

SPECIAL - PAC Rosary on 23 September 2023 - Bristol.

The Pan African Community at St Patrick's in Bristol gathered together on Saturday 23 September to broadcast a special rosary in preparation for their launch of a Year of Sacramental Reflection and Preparation. The Mass that will launch the initiative will take place at St Patrick's on 28 October at 4pm. You are welcome to join in person or listen to the live broadcast on Radio Maria England.

Through personal testimony, Fr Matt Anscombe shares his experience of coming to know Jesus as Lord through baptism in the Holy Spirit. He also considers the action of the Holy Spirit and the difference the Holy Spirit makes through reflection on his own journey. He urges us to be open to a fresh outpouring and further release of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Also, Caroline Sadd, outreach worker for the Called to Be More Missions Team, shares her faith testimony.

This is a recording from the Don't Forget the Holy Spirit Event on 22 September at St Augustine's Church, Downend, Bristol. To find out more about the events and the book, please visit: www.dftholyspirit.com and www.calledtomorebristol.org.uk

In this week's episode of The Liturgical Looking Glass we showcase a lot of plainchant (go figure), a hymn from the New English Hymnal, Bach played by a mountain stream and an exquisite sequence. It's the 25th Sunday in Ordinary time coming up, but it's also Our Lady of Walsingham this Sunday in East Anglia and so we through in something special at the end for the occasion. Listen and you'll find out.

Fr Richard joins us for the first time on Questions of Faith (he's a regular on Credo with his in-depth commentaries on St Matthew's Gospel) tackling the difficult topic of war, when is it justified, and has it changed with the introduction of modern weapons? If you've seen the film Oppenheimer you may have already asked these questions. Listen to this episode and find out what the Church teaches and why.

When you read the Old Testament, where did the text come from? Can we trace the story of the manuscripts? The earliest complete Hebrew Bible dates all the way back to AD1008 but how accurate is it? Dr Kim Phillips from the Genizah Research Unit at Cambridge University Library opens up for us his work on Old Testament manuscripts, in a glorious sweep that takes us from the centuries before Jesus all the way to the Middle Ages.

Dr Kim Phillips studied Hebrew and the Old Testament at Cambridge University. In his PhD he looked at an important medieval Jewish commentary on the book of Isaiah and he has worked since on Hebrew and Aramaic Bible manuscripts from late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.

Nicholas Sueref continues his prayerful teaching on coming closer to Jesus - our way, our truth and our life. Nicholas is a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and is based in Cardiff.

Fr Toby on the call to follow Jesus.

Fr Euan continues his reflections on the wisdom of King Solomon! Fr Euan is a Dominican currently based at Blackfriars in Cambridge.

Fr Alvan helps us take an introspective look at our own spiritual life. Fr Alvan is Parish Priest of St Mary's in Great Yarmouth.

Joanna Bogle talks about her upcoming Autumn History Walks around London, including the walk from Tyburn to St Dominic's Priory for the Radio Maria Worldwide Rosary on 7th October!

Fr Toby on the existential leap of faith and the life of St Andrew Kim Taegon.

The Contraception Deception: the Roots and Fruits of the Sexual Revolution – and a Catholic Solution

Nicole Syed's talk given at St Mary Moorfields in London explores the history and dangers of hormonal contraception and how instead Natural Fertility Awareness empowers women with knowledge about their own natural cycles and fertility. Nicole is a FertilityCare Practitioner and Director of Integrity FertilityCare Australia and was previously Director of the London FertilityCare Centre.

This talk was part of a double bill with Edmund Adamus and you can find his talk here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hxD2ydl8iDb.

Memory and Identity - Back to the Future through the Lens of Humanae Vitae

Edmund Adamus' talk given at St Mary Moorfields in London takes us back through the history of Humanae Vitae, exploring how Pope Pius' prophetic encyclical can inform our lives today. Edmund was the former Director for Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Westminster.

This talk was part of a double bill with Nicole Syed and you can find the link to her talk here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8UUhSb47iDb.

Derek takes us into the history of tithing and the giving back to God as worship, what he has given us.

Louis Busuttil, a recently retired mathematician and operational researcher in the airline industry, speaks about the history of the Early Church in Malta as well as his own journey to the Lay Dominican fraternity.

James updates us about the 'Scrap the Cap' Campaign, the Craigmyle Lecture with Dame Rachel de Souza and religious freedom at work. James Somerville-Meikle is Deputy Director of The Catholic Union.

Sr Catherine continues her series of talks on holiness. Drawing on the teaching of St Teresa of Avila, today we focus on prayer, humility and self knowledge. Sr Catherine is a member of the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham: https://walsinghamcommunity.org/

Fr Toby on how the prefigurement of the Resurrection in today's gospel takes away the bitterness of death.

Fr Toby reads from Frank Sheed's A Map of Life and considers whether heaven is worth the effort?

The lovely Rose Desmond, parishioner of St Philip Howard Church, just down the road from our Cambridge Studio, speaks to Tim about barn dancing, Morris dancing and even brings along her squeezebox to play us a few tunes - an episode not to be missed!

What are the main contributing factors to food shortages around the world? Diana Salgado breaks this down for us point by point and shares with us her fascinating research on how to reduce food waste.

Helena and Alessio discuss the film Paul, Apostle of Christ, which stars Jim Caviezel as St Luke and James Faulkner as St Paul.

Fr Toby continues his inspired reflections on Frank Sheed's A Map of Life.

Do we ever think that God owes us anything? Fr Toby puts before us the faith-filled centurion in today's Gospel reading from Luke.

On the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows Fr Toby reflects on the difference between Christian charity and state welfare.

Dreams, visions and words of knowledge! Dominic continues his series on diving deeper into listening to God.

This week we look at how to help children participate in the Sunday Mass and ask 'Why is Our Lady sad, if she's already in heaven?'

In this episode Nick and Tim play various versions of the Stabat Mater and other music related to the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows as well as look at the liturgy of a few interesting feasts coming up, St Hildergard of Bingen not least among them. Is she the only canonized composer? Can you think of any others? Listen to our thoughts and discussions and follow past episodes through this podcast.

Fr Toby on the two beams of the exalted Holy Cross.

Derek Williams speaks on the eve of the Feast Day of the Exultation of the Cross about the cross, suffering and Jesus.

Fr Euan comments on what he says is one of his favourite portions of the Old Testament in today's broadcast of As I Was Saying.

Julie has a new programme on RM every Thursday at 5pm 'Words of Life with Julie'! Music and commentary to help us relax and bring us closer to God. Here she speaks to Radio Maria on the songs that have shaped her faith journey.

Fr Toby on a different sort of happiness and an economics that sees people matter.

Susan Walsh in conversation with Radio Maria.

Fr Toby on the Most Holy Name of Mary.

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the problem of life's purpose.

Rachel Moberly talks to Radio Maria and her art and the MARCH 4 LIFE.

Fr Matt Anscombe joins Radio Maria and reminds us: Don't Forget the Holy Spirit touring around the Clifton Diocese.

Fr Toby continues his reading of A Map of Life, a book which lucidly summarises the teaching of the Catholic Church.

Suffering, growth and the Cross, the Tree of Life.

Holly Ordway discusses her new book with Radio Maria, hosted by Fr Toby. Holly is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University.

Anna Fleischer brings you stories, hopes and reflections from those who decided to walk the PACT Prison Pilgrimage this summer. As they made their way from the local parish to HMP High Down, gathering there in the visitor centre, they prayed for those inside, their families and those affected by crime.

Fr Jon and Michele stopped off at the Cambridge Studio on their way back from New Dawn in the Church and spoke to Fr Toby about the art of meaningful conversation and evangelisation!

For more information on the Genesis Mission: https://genesismission.co.uk/

Dominic McDermott picks up where he left off a fortnight ago, with his new series on how to listen to God!

On the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity we answered questions about stem cells (as one does) and where this celebration of Our Lady's Birthday originated, we our line the four Marian Dogmas and answer a question from Alessio on the difference between proselytising and evangelizing. This episode's host was the lovely Sr Rose who is always a joy to have on Radio Maria.

Last week in London more than seven thousand pro-life marchers made their way to Parliament Square to be a voice for the voiceless unborn in our society. Hear Anna Fleischer, Josephine Clovis and Tim Hutchinson (at the last minute) sharing their experience of the day and what it was like on the ground, the joy, sadness, excitement and even the fear of it all.

After a long (longer than desired!) break, Nick and I return for an instalment of The Liturgical Looking Glass focusing on music to Our Lady for the feast of her Nativity as well as the coming Sunday, the 23rd of Ordinary Time and the feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Fr Toby on Tolkien and the long defeat, but then Eucatastrophe!

Fr Euan continues his wonderful commentary on the Old Testament's Book of Wisdom.

Anna and Anna continue their reflections on their trip to this year's World Youth Day.

We continue our monthly CREDO with Fr Richard Ounsworth, this time unpacking the rich significance of the parables in Matthew 13.

Fr Toby on how the demons take you seriously, and the dangers of ignoring them.

Roberta, who has worked for decades with the Priest Director of Radio Maria Italy, Fr Livio, asks Fr Toby and the editorial team all about Radio Maria in England.

Richard Hughes talks to Di Redmond on the songs that have influenced his spiritual journey.

Fr Toby on the meaning of life and its end.

Beauty more than skin deep.

Derek Williams starts off a new series on the Biblical teaching of tithing and why it is important and relevant for Catholics.

Roy Peachey talks to Helena about his latest book release.

Are we, like Peter, are sometimes put off by the work needed to bring about redemption? Fr Toby reminds us that God's final word though is not suffering, but love.

Imagine a world in which small scale farmers can't reuse their own seeds but have to buy them from big corporations or face fines or even imprisonment! Well, this is exactly what has started happening around the world and CAFOD's Fix the Food System Campaign shows you how you can support those trying to stop these strange laws being put in place.

Fr Toby shares with us Madeleine l'Engle's reflection on the unqualified and the holy.

n this episode of Questions of Faith we look at why there are so few nuns, can you use CDs in the liturgy and is it alright to criticise the Pope?

Fr Zvonimir Pavicic of Medjugorje shares messages from Mary the Queen of Peace.

Fr Euan continues with his series on the Book of Wisdom looking at Chapter 3 and touching on the question of Purgatory in the Old Testament.

Fr Toby on being more WOKE and more human.

SR Catherine of the community of our lady of Walsingham, brings to light the call to holiness that every Christian is called to. In this first programme of a series on the subject, we learn about this fruit of Vatican 2, and begin to explore what this means in our daily lives.

Fr Toby on the state of his habit and the dangers of 'chronological snobbery'.

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, the Ukrainian Eparchial Bishop of the Holy Family Eparchy in London, talks to Fr Toby about their mission and the current situation with the increase of Ukrainians in this country.

They say cleanliness is next to godliness but Fr Toby suggests it might be orderliness.

Fr Toby begins to take us through Frank Sheed's classic work, giving us God-drawn map of us and our place in the world.

If Jesus is God he can do what his name says - God saves. Fr Toby challenges us to ask ourselves this question and live the answer.

Fr Toby finishes Herbert McCabe's essay,arguing that the doubt that has us ask questions is actually the beginning of theology.

Fr Toby takes us through the personal and communal dimensions of this most important of all questions.

In this first episode of a new series about listening to God, Dominic looks in particular at dreams and their interpretation. Dominic McDermott is a passionate Catholic speaker and the founder and leader of a small celtic community called The Source.

The pastoral authority of bishops; the Book of Kells, St Hildegarde of Bingen, San Clemente and Gaudi; the extreme asceticism of some of the saints; and the difference between celibacy and chastity. There's something for everyone as Fr Toby and Sr Carino tackle your questions this week!

Our society is developing intellectually but are we keeping up spiritually? Fr Toby looks at the ancient Jewish prayer and Jesus' call to use our minds.

Fr Toby on the Feast day of the Apostle Bartholomew.

Katy Carr, musician and activist, tells us about the 1920 victory of the 'The Miracle on the Vistula' during the Polish-Soviet war.

Fr Euan continues his teaching on the Book of Wisdom, today taking us through chapter 2. Fr Euan Marley is a Dominican currently based at Blackfriars in Cambridge.

The labourers hired at the eleventh hour, the rich young man, Leah Libresco Sargeant, A Wizard of Earthsea, prayer, fasting and St Rose of Lima - Fr Toby covers it all today!

Fr Toby on today's Feast of the Queenship of Mary.

Fr Toby begins reading Herbert McCabe's next chapter of Faith Within Reason, the paper 'Doubt Is Not Unbelief'.

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Chris Boateng

A lofty look at this week's coming liturgy! This week Nick Swarbrick is joined by special guest Matthew O'Keefe.

CULTURE TUESDAY - Fr Barry Lomax - Police Chaplaincy

The Jews aren't afraid of argument because they recognise it as the path to truth. In this light Fr Toby looks at Sunday's challenging Gospel reading.

Fr Toby finishes his reading of Herbert McCabe's Faith Within Reason and asks listeners for suggestions on what you would like to hear next!

This week we are broadcasting live from the Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference ⁠https://www.bccrc.org.uk/⁠. Derek Williams is a lay evangelist and reveals prophecies about Britain that you may not yet know!

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Julie Hughes - Hospital Radio

This week Fr Toby is joined by fellow Dominican Sr Rose Rolling OP, to tackle your questions!

Fr Toby probes deeper into contemporary society.

Fr Alvan continues his reflection on how we live out our Christian life. Fr Alvan Ibeh is the parish priest of St Mary's in Great Yarmouth.

This week we are broadcasting live from the Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference ⁠https://www.bccrc.org.uk/⁠. Ryan Christopher works for ADF International https://adfinternational.org/ and tells us how to change law and culture in our own time.

Fr Toby admires the friendship of CS Lewis and Tolkien and takes a closer look at the adventures of Frodo and Gollum. It's forgiveness that saves the day.

Today Derek looks at the importance of the Blessed Virgin Mary as we celebrate the great Solemnity of the Assumption.

This week we are broadcasting live from the Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference https://www.bccrc.org.uk/. Sr Roseann Reddy continues on from yesterday's teaching, giving us courage to proclaim Jesus in our everyday lives.

This week we are broadcasting live from the Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference https://www.bccrc.org.uk/. Sr Roseann Reddy co-founded The Sisters of the Gospel of Life in 2000 - it was the first new female religious community to be formed in Scotland for over one hundred and fifty years. She speaks passionately about her call and mission.

This week we are live at the Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference https://www.bccrc.org.uk/. Derek Williams returns to his theme at New Dawn - fire! Are you on fire for Jesus and the Church? Listen in and catch the flames.

After a summer break, Fr Toby returns to his reflections on Herbert McCabe's book Faith Within Reason.

Radio Maria's two Annas share their amazing experiences at World Youth Day, recently held in Lisbon, Portugal!

A piercing look at contemporary society, the way we communicate and the swamp we can often find ourselves in. Don't miss Fr Toby today!

This talk was given at New Dawn 2023, a conference held annually at the National Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across Britain and the world. To find out more about New Dawn visit: ⁠⁠https://www.newdawn.org.uk/⁠⁠. John Hesketh is a Catholic speaker in theology and spirituality.

Fr Toby takes a closer look at the dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

This talk was given at New Dawn 2023, a conference held annually at the National Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across Britain and the world. To find out more about New Dawn visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/. Bishop David Oakley is the Bishop of the Diocese of Northampton.

This talk was given at New Dawn 2023, a conference held annually at the National Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across Britain and the world. To find out more about New Dawn visit: ⁠https://www.newdawn.org.uk/⁠. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Ben Thatcher are the co-directors of March For Life: ⁠https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/.

Theresa Alessandro gives listeners an update on the activities of PACT and tells us about Prisoner's Sunday coming up on October 8th. To find out more and how to get involved, email parish.action@prisonadvice.org.uk.

Malachy shares how he has always enjoyed music and using his talents. During lockdown, he reflected on the question 'What if Mary had said no?' And with the new time he had on his hands, he was able to write his Mary Song.

When was the last time you thought about meekness? Fr Toby explains that meekness isn't a weakness but can help us walk the Christian walk.

Fr Toby examines St Clare's radical love of poverty, or rather for Christ and the cross.

In this episode Raj asks why the problematic figure King David is a type of Christ, Tim asks when do we take the Gospel (Mk 13,11) literally and not prepare what we are going to say and Lynette asks if there is a similarity between confessionals and hairdressers? Just listen! It's an interesting one.

In this episode Nick and Tim look at music for the feast of the Assumption as well as several versions of the Our Father, continuing their journey through the Divine Office.

In this episode of Credo Janet and Paul Deboo talk about the wonderful work that Teams of Our Lady do in supporting Catholic marriages

Today we began a new series with Fr Euan, this time looking at the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament starting with The Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 1.

Should Christians be serious? Fr Toby on today's saint, St Lawrence, and his striking use of humour.

Singer-songwriter Ela Kalicka takes us on a fascinating and inspiring journey into her musical world. Find out more about Ela here: https://elakalicka.com/

Fr Toby looks at the witness of this extraordinary saint and Doctor of the Church, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.

Angela Ward gives us an update on her podcast A Beautiful Thing. To find out more about it check out www.a-beautiful-thing.co.uk/

CULTURE TUESDAY: A Little Book of Saints - Helena reviews the book by Roy Peachy

Helena looks at the development of an artist and Saint whilst reviewing the new book A Little Book of British Saints by Roy Peachey and Michelle Pitt.

This talk was taken from New Dawn 2023 held annually at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across England and the world. To find out more about New Dawn and future events visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/

This talk was taken from New Dawn 2023 held annually at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across England and the world. To find out more about New Dawn and future events visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/

This talk was taken from New Dawn 2023 held annually at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Radio Maria is proud to work alongside New Dawn to help bring as many of the live events as possible to listeners across England and the world. To find out more about New Dawn and future events visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/

The body as sacrament - Fr Toby reflects on the readings from the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Nick surprises us with a piece of indie music (Sufjan Stevens!) to start us off before we launch into some more usual liturgical music for a week of significant feasts - a fun episode indeed.

Marino Restrepo, a Colombian who was kidnapped and experienced an illumination of conscience whilst alone for months in a cave, gives his extraordinary and powerful testimony, live at the Radio Maria studio. On his miraculous release he devoted his life to Jesus and went on to found the Pilgrims of Love Foundation, a lay missionary apostolate. Find out more about Marino and the Pilgrims of Love here: https://www.marinorestrepo.com/marinorestrepo-testimony

Fr Toby looks at the film I Am Sam, today's saint John Vianney and the source of true wisdom.

In this episode of Awakenings Martyn Furman tells his story to Tim Hutchinson about growing up in an Orthodox Jewish family and how he was slowly drawn to the Catholic faith and recognized Jesus as the Messiah he had been waiting for.

Nick Meyer from Exodus 90 shares with us the story of these spiritual exercises that have equipped more than 100 thousand men to live more disciplined lives of devotion to Christ.

Sr Rose elaborate on how the Law and the Spirit come together to help us know and love God.

This week we had a brand new guest on Questions of Faith, Fr Gregory Pearson, Novice Master at the Dominican Priory here in Cambridge. We tackled questions regarding church authority, ancient books found near the Dead Sea Scrolls and whether you can make a confession on Zoom.

Starting with a nod to tomorrow's feast of Sts Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Nick and Tim then go on to talk about the Magnificat, the Nunc Dimittis and the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Music in this podcast has been shortened for copywrite reasons.

In this month's episode food expert Diana Salgado looks at the how food, faith and the body are all interconnected and impact each other.

A guest host on WORD FOR TODAY today, Fr Lawrence looks at the life of the sixteenth century Dominican, Blessed John Nutter. Fr Lawrence Lew is Prior and Parish Priest of St Dominic's, the Rosary Shrine, in London.

Anna and Will discuss the cultural phenomenon that is the new Barbie film, its take on feminism and humanity, and seeing it through a Catholic lens.

This will be the last of Fr Euan's commentaries on the Psalms. After this we will be moving on to the wisdom books.

In this episode of Just Life, Tim and Lynette talk about two things they both love - folk songs and liturgy - and demonstrate how the two can come together.

This instalment of Fr Richard's monthly reflections on St Matthew's Gospel takes us to that beautiful passage at the end of chapter 11, "Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest."

Tim reflects on Exodus 16:4 - Why does God ask the Israelites to only collect enough manna for the day and no more, and what does this have to do with having His law in their hearts or not?

Julia Caddick shares the music that has played important roles in her faith life. Originally from Wales, the Cambridge singer and musician recounts her conversion to Catholicism and how her talents have helped her explore and deepen her career and her spiritual life.

Jacqueline tells us the story of walking St James's way and why you should do it too.

The last in the series! Derek will be at New Dawn giving the main talk on the first morning - Tuesday 1st August - which we'll be broadcasting. Then he'll be back on RM in September after a well earned break! (Actually he'll be busy evangelising in Birmingham, the US and Romania!)

Fr Toby looks at pilgrimage and the life of St James the Greater on his feast.

Fr Toby reflects on his recent pilgrimage to Lindisfarne and introduces us to the life of St Cuthbert.

Helena reviews the new A Small Light.

This is the final part of Sarah Morgan's teaching on going deeper into the Mass, and this time we look at foreshadowings of the Eucharist in the Old Testament, witnesses in the New Testament and what the Church teaches us in her Tradition.

Today we have 'The Sisterside' with Sr Rose, who opens up to us the mystery of Jesus as the heavenly bridegroom of our souls. Sr Rose Rolling is a Dominican Sister of St Catherine of Siena.

The second part of a double-header exploring Bonaventure's treatise on philosophical and mystical theology, The Mind's Journey Into God.

Dr Benjamin Outhwaite MPhil PhD, Head of Genizah Research Unit, Cambridge University Library. Senior Researcher, Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah. Affiliated Lecturer, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Cambridge.

Fr Alvan is parish priest of St Mary`s in Great Yarmouth and a regular speaker on diving Deeper.

Healing prayers helping us get closer to Jesus.

In this episode Nick and Tim listen to two settings of the Magnificat and music inspired by Mary Magdalene, that facinating figure, rightly called Apostle to the Apostles among other interesting liturgical explorations. An episode not to be missed!

Anna Fleischer shares her thoughts on the philosophy of music, the liturgy and how entering into silence and humility in order to listen well is the starting point of a virtuous life. Anna Fleischer is the London Promoter at Radio Maria.

In this episode Sr Carino and Tim answer the question about justice and intention - why did God treat Cain and Moses differently if they both were murders. Hear this answer and other questions answered on Questions of Faith

Featuring on Radio Maria as a guest on Word For Today, Sr Rose reflects on what it means "to be" in light of what God answered Moses in the burning bush.

Fr Euan continues his reflection on the penitential Psalms. Fr Euan is a Dominican at Blackfriars, the Priory of St Michael the Archangel, in Cambridge.

Di speaks to Janet Vaughan about her journey into the Catholic Church and discovering the Church's best kept secret - Catholic Social Teaching. As usual on Songs in the Wilderness, we hear the songs that have played a part in our guest's faith journey too.

Is the purpose of art the role of the artist to distract us from reality and from truth, or is it something deeper, God-given and encouraged by the Church? Sarah and Tim discuss this question and more in this episode of Just Life.

Katy Carr joins Helena to review the Polish film on Netflix, Johnny, which follows the life of Fr Jan Kaczkowski, or Father Jan and the positive effect he had on the world. It shows the priest striking an unlikely friendship with an ex-criminal, Patryk Galewski, as the court ordered him to do community service at Jan's hospice.

To learn more about Katy Carr and to hear her music - please visit: katycarr.com

Sarah continues her four part series on going deeper into the Mass, facilitated by by Maria Bates.

Tim reflects on the introit from Sunday's Mass, and asks, does God reward us with a vision of Himself after we have become good, or is does it work some what differently?

Prof John Rist explores the complicated and turbulent history of democracy and its relationship with the Catholic Church.

Eddie, CEO of the Irish Chaplaincy, talks to Anna about his new book which collects stories of hope, miracles and uplifting personal encounters from his travels around a global community rediscovering itself following the isolations of the coronavirus pandemic.

While Fr Toby is away Fr Euan Marly OP steps in and on The Friarside gives us a reflection on the importance of speech in Mark's Gospel.

John Wither, from Peter's House spoke about The Summit Even at St Patrick's Soho.

https://www.stpatricksoho.org/summits

An introduction to the great Franciscan Theologian St Bonaventure and his Itinerarium in Mentis Deum, the roadmap he gave to those who begin seeking God in Nature and who wish to find Him at last in mystical experience.

Fr Toby on the necessity of prudence.

In this episode we ponder the significance of Jacob's hip being put out of joint by the angel, consider what faith might say about Nationalism and how to explain the Catholic understanding of salvation to Christians who believe in salvation by faith alone.

Sarah de Nordwall and Rev Dan join us to talk about the writer`s influence on the public imagination.

In this episode Nick and Tim look at the short readings from the Divine Office and the Short responsory as well as the liturgy for Sunday 14 of Ordinary Time.

Maria Vadia, a Catholic lay evangelist from Florida, talks about the beauty of the gift of prophecy, available to anyone filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fr Vijay from Our Lady and the English Martyrs explores The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Fr Toby on why we need to be concerned with more than just prices.

Nigel Kerry, organist at the Church of OLEM, Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs, in Cambridge tells us about the building up of the Youth Choir. Radio Maria will broadcast the Mass from OLEM on Sunday 16th at 11am.

In this episode Fr Euan begins to look at two of the seven so called penetential Psalms.

Pietro, a professional violinist, joins Anna to discuss music and spirituality, giving us a live performance of Bach and his thoughts on which historical composers he'd sit down to dinner with. Watch out for the next of his concert series at Netherhall House showcasing the talent of young musicians and visual artists.

Fr Toby on how separating yourself from the successors of the Apostles separates you from Jesus.

Friend and legal advisor to Mother Teresa of Calcutta for twelve years, Jim Towey speaks to Radio Maria about his book To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa.

Robert Asch, who has just published a biography and anthology of Lionel Johnson, shares insights into this remarkable man. A forgotten contemporary of Oscar Wilde, he was a poet, critic and Catholic convert whose writing glimmers with wit and profundity.

Rosemary Boyle, senior commercial lawyer at the University of Cambridge, talks about the songs that have shaped her life!

Derek continues his Sabbath Rest series, this week speaking about going deeper into contemplative prayer and all its stages. Aileen facilitates the broadcast.

Fr Toby on why faith in this life is not as good as knowledge but is the best we can have.

Fr Toby talks about stability and movement in the Christian life

In this episode we look at the presence of evil in the world and whether it has God as its ultimate source or where it truly comes from. Listen to this and other questions on this podcast.

Madeleine Carroll from the Catechesis of the good Shepherd.

AJ Loy looks back on his past four years studying in the UK, and the remarkable journey it has taken him on. From the curious fresher who boarded the flight from Singapore, to the Catholic sharing his moving testimony and journey of faith on Radio Maria England this morning, his time as an international student has certainly been filled with unexpected adventures and blessings.

Author of 'How to Live' Professor Robert Thomas comes onto Just Life to speak about developing healthy habits of sleep.

Sing A New Song, written by Welsh singer-songwriter Deborah Rose, was inspired by a Psalm given to her while working at HMP Featherstone on her ‘Spirit of Songwriting’ course, helping to rehabilitate offenders through expression and creativity. Shortly after, Deborah was asked by her local church to rewrite a Psalm for a competition called “Totally Psalmic.” She used this Psalm (149) as inspiration and wrote her first original hymn on what the Psalm meant to her. As HM King Charles III approaches 60 days reign, Deborah realised the relevance of the words of the song, with the dawning of a new era.

Sarah Morgan returns to Radio Maria to give us a four-part series on gong deeper into the Mass, sharing the story of her own journey of what the Mass has meant for her.

Fr Toby looks at the limits of atheistic materialism and through CS Lewis looks how literature opens up our desire for more meaning.

Fr Toby shows how the sheer number of prophecies fulfilled by Jesus points to the divine inspiration of the Prophets.

Fr Toby encourages us that with God's grace and our cooperation, sin is not inevitable!

Our dear friend, Friar Peter (known for his wonderful Wednesday poetry), gives his first of three Credos, warning us not to despair, for as long as there is life there is hope! Listen to this fascinating talk about sins against the Holy Spirit.

This episode is particularly Benedictine, and we've included more of the music in the podcast than we were able to have on the live broadcast. We hope you enjoy it! We certainly enjoyed putting it together.

Fr Toby considers purity and chastity in light of Maria's martyrdom.

Iona Robinson from the Catholic Student Network speaks to Anna Fleischer about the her work

Fr Euan continues his enriching reflections on the Psalms, taking first the beloved "How lovely is your dwelling place".

Dominic speaks to Tim about his story of growing up in a Catholic family, losing his faith and being found by God on the road to Walsingham - a truly beautiful account of God's loving guidance, and Christ's forgiveness.

Fr Toby asks what would you give to save your soul, what would you give to save another's soul?

Mae is a mother and the retired Director of the Baytree Centre (a social inclusion charity for women and girls) in Brixton, south London. She provides holistic support through personal development activities and workshops, as well as helping newly arrived migrants and refugees with English and integration. Today she shares with us music that has influenced her life!

Fr Mark worked for a large law firm in the City of London but God had other plans! He was ordained in 2003 and has served as a parish priest and university chaplain in Hertfordshire and West London. He has written a number of books on Church history and most recently God in Number 10: The Personal Faith of the Prime Ministers from Balfour to Blair.

Helena speaks to James Somerville-Meikle with his updates from the Catholic Union.

SPECIAL - Towards New Dawn - Stephen Gallagher

Bishop David Oakley's sermon from Holy Mass at the Overflow Conference.

Fr Toby takes Herbert McCabe as our guide in looking at the credibility of the Creed.

Fr Toby on the witness of Bl. Pier Giorgio and the gift of faith.

Today Derek explores John Chapter 19.

The incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from sex traffickers.

Fr Toby on the necessity of hospitality and generosity for holiness.

Fr Toby reflects on how the desire for justice can point us to God.

Fr Toby reflects on allowing Jesus to love us personally in prayer.

Nicholas Sueref reflects on Christ's words, Come to Me all you who labour.

What happens at charismatic meetings, what is the role spiritual role of nurses, how do I help my teenage son keep the faith, and did Jesus start Christianity? All these questions and more answered by Fr Toby and Sr Rose

Nick and Tim continue their look at the Divine Office, before taking a glance back at the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul. This episode is packed with great pieces of music, not to be missed!

Tim speaks to Melanie Penn about her life as a musician, songwriter and performer, and the journey that brought her where she is today.

The Eucharist Source and Summit part 2 - with Fr Luke Goymour.

Helena Judd talks to Teresa Alessando from PACT and Catholic Women's League

Fr Euan Marely comments on Psalm 55, a psalm known to many by because of Mendelssohn's beautiful O for the Wings of a Dove.

Helena talks to Alice Hall from the Overflow Catholic charismatic conference.

Fr Toby on the gift of the Church's teaching and the unity its acceptance brings.

Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer from the Romantic period. He’s known for his symphonies and works for smaller groups, but his longest work is a Requiem. This Requiem could be tied to the passing of Brahms’s mother the year prior.

Join Maryam as she explores this deeply touching Requiem – be sure to have your tissues at hand!

Fr Richard Ounsworth continues to unpack St Matthew's Gospel chapter by chapter.

Fr Toby on the wolves in sheep's clothing of the sexual revolution.

Daniel Justin is the Director of Music for the Diocese of East Anglia, and Master of Music at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, a post which he took up in 2015.

Fr Toby on the perennial temptation to choose an easier path.

Fr Toby finishes Herbert McCabe's essay on the nature of belief, and shows how sometimes we should believe even when the facts do not give certainty.

In this episode retired teacher and life-long cradle Catholic Jack Devlin shares his testimony: From his humble beginnings in the mining community of Blantyre in Scotland to Lesotho where he worked for the charity Skill Share, teaching plumbing in the Polytechnic in Maseru. Born in 1932 this is a fascinating portrait of a Catholic man's testimony with over 8 decades of constant change. Throughout his life Jack has been guided by his faith, in his spare time working with the communities of the Sisters of Mercy, the St Vincent de Paul and the Benedictine Monks at Pluscarden Abbey. Jack has 3 children and 5 grandchildren, despite his hearing is in fantastic health and still enjoys, travel, walking, Pilates classes, a few holes of golf and a wee dram of speyside whisky!

Derek speaks on John 19, The descent and resurrection.

Author Penny Culliford talks about her dual language book in Italian and English for children age 8-12. "Un Bambino Di Nome Porro" - "A Boy Called Porro"

Bringing up Children in the Faith.

On the effort and danger of following Christ.

Returning to Radio Maria, this time to speak about her second love, after Christ and the Gospel, Sarah spreads the good news of drinking coffee.

Fr Toby on the difference between the Dead Sea and Galilee.

SPECIAL - Jesus Revolution

Sr Carino and Tim assure Augusta that even though her godparents weren't believers, she's still properly baptized. Hear how they answered this question and many others about guardian angels, horoscopes, the tetragrammaton and more!

Anna Fleischer speaks to lawyer Duncan McNair about the duty of Christians to fight for animals' rights.

In this episode Nick and Tim introduce a new feature into The Liturgical Looking Glass: something on the Divine Office, and they begin by exploring the origins of why we sing "Do, Re, Mi" and the music around it. Not to be missed!

Fr Alvan is parish priest of St Mary's, Great Yarmouth, and is a regular contributor to Diving Deeper. Today he speaks about the great depths of God's unconditional love for us.

Fr Euan comments on one of the most famous of Psalms, The Lord is my Shepherd.

Matthew Clarke shares his work on the poetics of ‘literary pilgrimage’, the practice of many poets and bibliophiles of travelling to places relating to literary figures in the hopes of better understanding their poetry and their own calling. In this episode of Just Life Matthew also reads a selection of poems from a number of key poets and discusses how even in a secular world writers seek to transcend geographical and temporal boundaries between themselves and their predecessors.

Fr Toby on a time to keep silence and a time to speak.

Founder and director of Them Before Us charity and author of the book by the same title, Katy Faust advocates for the rights of children to their mother and father. She argues that by defending the "little ones" (Matt 18:6) of society we recover that radical model of marriage that the Church has always stood for.

CULTURE TUESDAY - Julie Hughes - 2023.06.20

Di Redmond speaks to Tim Hill of Stella Maris about the songs which have influenced his faith journey.

Fr Toby on the constant stretching Christian love demands.

Fr Toby continues to examine the reasonable of faith and looks at times when we ought to be certain not doubt.

Derek Williams continues his series on The Sabbath Rest in this ninth instalment.

Fr Colin begins his series on the Trinity starting with God the Father.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Both hailing from small towns in central Kansas, Jesse and Leah Roberts began writing, recording, and performing together after their marriage in 2013. What began as a duo, weaving together a patchwork of melodies atop an upright bass and a guitar, has since blossomed into numerous, multi-faceted expressions of music, art, and ministry. Though they still often perform classic covers and simple tunes in simple places, they've been blessed to develop a vibrant musical ministry - ranging from full band, heavy mood moments like that in The Golgotha Experience, to the string and vocal laden scores of Firstborn. Their most recent project was their most ambitious yet. EveryPsalmbegan January 1, 2020, and ended November 9th, 2022, releasing a psalm-based song each week… until every psalm was sung again.

Fr Toby continues to read from Herbert McCabe's book 'Faith Within Reason'.

Fr Toby looks at the incongruous group of disciples, the cricket and the call to sainthood!

Fr Toby on the powerful all-encompassing love of Jesus.

Fr Hayden is a fiery preacher, originally from Malta, who lives as a Capuchin hermit in Italy. Jesus did the Father's will and for us to follow him we need to learn to listen! Fr Hayden helps us to distinguish God's voice from amongst the many voices around us, and how important this is in developing our relationship with God.

Fr Jim Blount, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity https://solt.net/, speaks after his London event at St Dominic's, the Rosary Shrine, on the Fatherhood of God. Fr Jim preaches worldwide and has a renowned ministry of healing and deliverance.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

An update from St Patrick's Youth Group in Bristol.

This week we answer questions about whether Vatican II is where it all went wrong, is there a logic behind when a feast is celebrated in the Church's calendar and will those who haven't heard about Christ simply be damned? Find out how Fr Toby and Tim tackled these questions and more!

Catholic journalist and author Simon Caldwell joins Anna Whitehead on air. Simon is the author of "The Beast of Bethulia Park", described as a "gripping psychological novel with Catholic themes". He explores the central themes and characters of the novel, and reflects in the second half of the episode on Catholic literature in general, and the role of Catholic novel in the 21st Century.

This episode turned into a string of hymns, two of which Nick was not expecting to hear, one of which was sung from the studio in a strange (and beautiful) language. Happy feast of the Sacred Heart, everyone!

In this episode Professor John Rist and Edmund Zengeni explore the far-reaching influence of the North African Christian writer St Augustine.

Fr Toby on the dangers of anger and how to break free.

Are economists only interested in how to increase incomes, country production, how to profit-maximise and how to most gain on investments? The news and business media might make us tend towards thinking so. In 2019, the Holy Father Pope Francis wrote a letter addressed to Young economists and Entrepreneurs worldwide, and asked to meet with young men and women who are interested in a different kind of economy, the beginnings of the Economy of Francesco. He goes on to describe this as "one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not despoil it." He desires to together "enter a “covenant” to change today’s economy and to give a soul to the economy of tomorrow." What would that kind of economy of tomorrow look like? How can we get there and are economists in a position to change anything?

Ania of London's Cenacle Prayer Group and Fr Antonio, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal at St Fidelis Friary in Canning Town, talk about their Adopt A Father initiative - the spiritual adoption of a father in need of prayer. Pray every day for nine months and help bring about worldwide conversion. Find out more on www.adoptafather.org. Starting on Monday 19th June and finishing on the Feast of St Joseph, 19th March 2024!

Fr Toby on how holiness might not just be one or another.

Hosted by Joe Caprani.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Charles and Tim speak about their recent visit to Walsingham and meeting the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia.

In this week's episode Derek looks at the Sabbath in relation to the heavenly Wedding Feast.

Fr Toby looks at how it cannot make sense to say 'yes' to Jesus and 'no' to His Church.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby continues to look at thought of Fr Herbert McCabe OP on the nature of belief.

Sr Silvana, a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart, shares her passion for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sr Silvana is the Caritas Development Worker for West London.

Fr Toby on how Jesus leaves us His very self as his Everlasting Will and Testament.

Fr Toby reflects on the Church's great Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi.

Fr Toby asks where do we seek our rest.

From London, Lakshmi Piette looks back on her journey visiting Christian communities over the past few months; a journey which has taken her across the country and brought her to some remarkable people and communities of all Christian denominations. She reflects on the transformative impact of living in intentional Christian community and shares some of the lessons we can learn from such places.
Hosted by Anna Whitehead.

Nick and Tim look at the liturgy of Corpus Christi - a musical banquet of Ave Verums, you might say - with a surprise offering by Leonard Bernstein.

Fr Euan Marley continues his exploration of the Psalms, in this episode he concentrates on Psalm 105.

Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking with Simon John.

Fr Toby on the living out of the greatest commandment.

Part 5 of 9 on the series Responding to God's Call.

The Head of the Music Service, Diocese of Clifton Richard Jeffrey-Gray discusses with Joe Caprani the music that has influenced his faith journey.

Navigating the Challenges of Modern Life and Finding Long Lasting Happiness.

Hosted by Edmund Zengeni.

Fr Toby invites us to have the name of the God who is mercy on our lips in a world that has forgotten how to forgive.

Fr Toby looks at the astonishing claim that God not only creates, but loves and lives among His creation.

Also discussed are the Nigeria petition and New free speech tsar. Hosted by Helena Judd.

Ruben Ferreira is a renowned artist with works worldwide. He believes that Sacred Art needs to be a place of encounter for all. Ruben´s paintings show humanity, joy, closeness, and God´s presence today, in our times and daily lives. Ruben is also a captivating inspirational speaker.

Carolin Leighton visited our Cambridge Studio on June 5th and shared her continuing live adventure of answering Jesus’s call for her to make the world a bit more holier. She shared her experience at Carmelite Monastery Quidenham, Norfolk in 2021, joining 23 nuns in their daily life of work, prayer and silence. She has descibed her time with the sisters as “one big joyful family”. Sharing how she has grown through each of her exoeriences, Caroline hopes to encourage others to take the time to discern their vocations and to remember that Jesus is accepting of who you are in your moment now and longs to accompany you in your discernement.

Caroline Leighton is a composer. To find out more visit her website: carolineleighton.co.uk or Instagram. Caroline has recently published a Christmas carol called ’The Christ Child’, which is available now from Encore Publications.

Fr Toby on how our inner life reflects and should be filled by the Trinty.

We hear the inspiring story of Gina Pilley from The St Vincent de Paul Society and how she came to accompany those grieving the loss of a loved one by setting up a Bereavement Café.

Fr Toby on humility as the first step in knowledge of the Trinity.

Fr Toby looks at the universal call to holiness and the astonishing example of the young Blessed Carlo Acutis.

On Just Life from London, Matthew Flynn and Mary Desbruslais join Anna Whitehead to share about their week as Catholic Artists in Residence at the Rosary Shrine. Taking time out from their usual jobs, this week they've been painting and praying together, and hosting creative workshops and exhibitions, along with Anna Fleischer. They reflect on how sacred art leads to deeper contemplation and prayer, and share the fruits and hopes for this creative collaboration.

Nick and Tim look at music inspired by the liturgy and texts of Trinity Sunday.

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Farm Street - 2023.05.22

Fr Dominic Robinson and other volunteers from their Outreach Services and share their upcoming events and how they got involved.

Farm Street - https://www.farmstreet.org.uk/

https://www.farmstreet.org.uk/outreach

To learn more on how to volunteer - check out: https://www.farmstreet.org.uk/support

Aid to the Church in Need monthly updates from John Pontifex, hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby on participating in Christ's priesthood.

Fr Euan takes us on a journey through the psalms, this week looking at Psalm 104, another Creation Psalm.

Hosted by priest director Fr Toby, volunteer Mark Houston talks about his testimony of faith and conversion.

Hosted by Tim Hutchinson.

Art Historian Maria Cristina White-da Cruz looks back at leading a moving early morning visit to the Early Renaissance Gallery of the Courtauld Gallery, London. Raising awareness and praying for those supported by Aid to the Church in Need, Maria Cristina now also leads listeners through the sacred altarpieces by the likes of Fra Angelico, interspersed with beautiful music she has chosen.

Hosted by Anna Fleischer.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby on bringing the greatest gift in our visits to one another.

After the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Fr Toby reflects on the importance of truthfulness in a world where lying has become commonplace.

Fr Toby explores the ideas of Herbert McCabe and whether belief in God can be considered reasonable.

Fr Toby seeks to breathe some life into our knowledge of the Holy Spirit.

Hosted by Lucia Watson.

Hosted by Karen Waine, Fr Alvan discusses the topic of suffering.

Charlotte de Klee from Wintershall Productions talks on open air plays that bring the stories of the Gospels to life.

On the feast of St Philip Neri Fr Toby reflects on getting to know one another in the silence.

Come Holy Spirit! Nick and Tim look at one last Alleluia before going onto the liturgy of Pentecost Sunday and close with a Regina Caeli.

The third instalment of our new series with Fr Euan in which he walks through the Psalms, this week focusing on the creation Psalms 8 and 82.

Anna Houghton, Supporter Engagement Officer for Mary's Meals, speaks to Tim Hutchinson.

An update from John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need.

The Eucharist: Source and Summit (part 1 of 2).

Father Euan continues his series reflecting on the Psalms.

Fr Toby on why it makes sense to glorify the lowly.

Fr Toby on how loving will sometimes involve disruption of a superficial peace.

Bethan Thompson is a caregiver extraordinaire. After a series of deaths, arrests, institutionalizations & other dramatic events, Bethan turned her own life around in a way where she now helps others do the same when dealing with all the external & internal pressures of helping a loved one through the difficult stages of dementia.

Presented by Helena Judd.

Blessed Cyprian Tansi was an active parish priest in Nigeria in the 40s, but felt the call to contemplative life when it didn't exist in Nigeria at the time. Fr Anselm is one of the few people still alive who knew and lived with this holy man, now declared blessed by Pope St John Paul II.

The Sabbath Rest series part 5.

Fr Toby looks at how we might expect depression when the conditions for human flourishing and the ends of human flourishing are forgotten.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

www.andrewgonoude.com

Ania of London's Cenacle Prayer Group shares the exciting news of a forthcoming weekend retreat with Fr Jim Blount, to be held at The Rosary Shrine, NW5, where the Radio Maria London studio is based. Fr Jim is a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity (SOLT) and is a very gifted spiritual director, confessor and charismatic preacher. He has a worldwide ministry of healing and deliverance. For more information and to book see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/retreat-with-fr-jim-blount-solt-tickets-624307479477

Fr Brendan continues with his 6 part series, this time focusing on Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit empowers the Church in all her members.

Fr Toby encourages us to play our part, not seek an easier one.

Nick Swarbrick and Anna Fleischer discuss plainchant, take us through some settings of the Folies d'Espagne from Taize to Fernando Sor, bring you the first known hymn put to music in the English language, and some uncharacteristic John Rutter as we look forward to Pentecost.

Hosted by Lucia Watson.

Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Elizabeth Corcoran website https://foodforthebrain.org/gad/

Fr Toby on how the Ascension is the culmination of what began at Christmas.

Fr Toby on Acts Chapter 17.

Fr Toby on John Chapter 16.

Fr Michael Ward, theologian, literary critic and Catholic priest, in conversation with Fr Toby on all things Narnia.

Who, what and why do we love? Fr Toby takes a deeper look at Jesus' invitation to us to love Him.

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Little Sisters of the Poor - 2023-05-12

https://www.littlesistersofthepoor.co.uk/

St Joseph's in Bristol

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Fr Chris Vipers - 2023-05-15

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Rosary Around the Clock - 2023-05-15

Brenden Thompson, CEO of Catholic Voices, gives his reflections on Bishop Barron's recent visit to Britain which Catholic Voices organised.

Today Fr Toby explores chapter 15 of the Act of the Apostles.

Joanna Bogle speaks about her new book.

Tim and Nick remember the Coronation of King Charles and Camilla, look at the liturgy of the 6th Sunday of Easter, the Feast of the Ascension and Julian of Norwich.

Edmund Zengeni and Professor John Rist explore the development of Catholic doctrine from early Christianity up until the Council of Trent.

Writer and broadcaster Di Redmond talks on her latest book for children, Rucksack.

Fr Toby on gratitude as motivation for the love of God.

Felix Hearn talks of his journey to Christ and the music that has influenced his faith.

Fr Toby on the difficult good and life in abundance.

This week in his series The Sabbath Rest Derek looks at kindling the flame of faith.

Fr Toby explores the history of the rite of Coronation and discusses the tension between Church and State within it.

Fr Toby explores the role of the priest reflecting on the gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday.

Sarah Morgan shares her story of becoming on fire for missions and what it means to her to become a missionary where you find yourself.

Reflecting on both the Mass readings of today and the coronation of the king and queen, Fr Toby warns against the wrong use of power.

Fr Toby reflects on the power of ritual as seen in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Sofia Carozza, PhD candidate in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, considers Pope Francis’ call to work for peace through the lens of neuroscience. She explains how broken relationships wound us neurobiologically before exploring how we, as the body of Christ, can heal these wounds through ordinary acts of love.

Fr Toby reflects on Acts Chapter 13 and how we can live and love like Kings and Queens.

Although the focus of this week is mostly around the alleluia's of Easter and the Fifth Sunday liturgy of Eastertide we speak a little bit about the coronation, about to happen amongst other interesting things.

Fr Matthew Ounsworth OP continues his series working through St Matthew's Gospel, this week focusing on the famous Sermon on the Mount.

Fr Toby on how recognising Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, makes for your best self.

Helena goes through her top tips for families looking to get away this May half term.

Part 3 of Derek Williams talk on The Sabbath Day of Rest.

Simon John discusses the links between human trafficking the Fishing Industry.

The 5th talk in the series delivered by the Maryvale Institute on Radio Maria is given by Dr Stephen Yates, the Programme Director for the Maryvale MA in Catholic Applied Theology and it looks at how Revelation is transmitted.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

The Low Tech Solution Hiding in Plain Sight.

Fr Toby asks has our encounter with the Lord changed us? St Paul was always full of zeal but are we indifferent to the things that really matter?

Is it "He" or "She" who will crush the serpent in Gen 3, what is blasphemy and how old is the earth? These questions and more on Questions of Faith with Fr Toby.

In this episode Nick and Tim look at the music of the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday), St Catherine's Feast Day, as well as nod to the Oxford's May Day celebrations.

The first in the series of Father Luke Goymour on his journey of faith.

President of Radio Maria England, Dr Charles Wilson talks of his recent visit to the Holy Land.

Fr Toby on the importance of culture for understanding well.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby encourages us to have more zeal, not less, especially for the sake of unborn children and their mothers.

These two gentlemen talk about the upcoming launch of Jericho Wawa, "the greatest literary sensation since the fall of the Tower of Babel." This fascinating project distills the life of eclectic Oxford dinner parties into a printed magazine. For more info see www.jerichowawa.com

A Prayer from the Heart.

The Power of the Name of Jesus.

In this episode Nick and Tim discuss the Easter sequence from the Easter Octave, look ahead to the Second Sunday of Easter, St George's day and the Feast of St Mark.

Talk number 2 of 6 in the series.

Part two of the Sabbath with Derek Williams.

Fr Toby reflects on the story of the Road to Emmaus and encourages us to be humble enough to turn around and head to Jerusalem

Fr Toby continues his discussion on motives of credibility for belief in the resurrection, looking especially at the fulfilment of the prophecy of the Sign of Jonah.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

In every age Christians are called to defeat evil by putting on Christ. Fr Toby looks at what it is to be human and what makes for a life well lived.

Fr Brendan Seery gives us the second part of his 6 part series.

In this episode, Maryam focuses on Vivaldi’s exalting sacred work: the D major ‘Gloria’. This piece would have been sung and played by female singers and instrumentalists who had to hide themselves from the outside world. This sincere expression of God’s triumph through music feels heartfelt and genuine - reminiscent of the tax collector in the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Join Maryam on Saturday to hear more about this incredible sacred work!

In this episode Father Colin Carr answers such questions on the administration of Communion with the left hand, the return of the Chalice, Grace building and much more.

Fr Toby reflects on how the Eucharist is so much more powerful than our sin.

Hosted by Karen Wain.

Part 8 of the series in which Father Nicholas Crowe discusses the Verification of a calling.

Today Fr Toby reflects on the eventful life of St. Agnes of Montepulciano.

Phil McCarthy speaks about his personal path to pilgrimage and the founding of pilgrimways.org.uk to promote his project called Hearts in Search of God.

Priest Director Father Toby talks on the originality of the Resurrection.

The last in the series on the cardinal virtues - today Sr Hyacinthe discusses Temperance.

Father Toby asks if we have identity with 'Likes' or with Christ.

Derek Williams on the Biblical origins of the Sabbath.

Fr Toby on how the present Resurrection and the one to come set us free to be transfigured by love.

Hosted by Helena Judd with guest Katy Carr.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

The first episode since Lent, Nick and Tim celebrate the Alleluias once more.

The start of a new 6-part series from Fr Brendan Seery, parish priest for Our Lady Help of Christians, Luton.

Bethan Mary Thompson aka Warrior shares what she's learnt as a carer for those with dementia, and the journey of accompanying her mum in this condition.

Hosted by Lucia Watson.

Unbound Ministries.

Fr Toby invites us to remember the divine life in us and to base our identity on it.

Episode 7 in the series.

Hosted by Edmund Zengeni.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Your neighbour, the Tabernacle - Fr Toby on the presence of Christ in us and our neighbour.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

More than meets the eye - Fr Toby on the rich potential of the empty tomb.

The second part of Music for Easter Saturday hosted by Anna Fleischer.

Part one presented by Anna Fleischer.

Easter Saturday reflections with priest director Father Toby.

Priest director Father Toby on Good Friday.

Maundy Thursday Reflections with priest director Father Toby.

The moving story of Dan, a man born with Down's syndrome and the journey his parents encountered deeper into the joy and love of Christ, retold in Fr Toby's Easter Homily at the Rosary Shrine in London.

James Hamilton speaks about the importance of art which reflects the one true light and the his epic fantasy novel in the spirit of JRR Tolkien, The Ironwood Staff, a myth set in Southern Africa.

In this episode Raj calls in and asks why we call Good Friday good, we find out how much Mary knew, and discuss vocations.

Nick and Tim have both just come from hearing Tenebrae and they discuss this experience as well as play music appropriate for the Triduum.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby Lees - Good Friday

Maundy Thursday reflections with priest director Father Toby.

Brother Jonathan Maria CFR speaks on how Jesus stole heaven for us.

With Maria Vadia.

From St Patrick's Parish, Bristol.

World Youth Day Dance Crew talk of their experiences.

Fr Toby on how we're called to be much more than often we aim for.

The last in the series with Derek Williams.

With priest Director Father Toby.

PACT update hosted by Helena Judd.

Deacon Joseph Cortis and Dr Pia Matthews discuss their book, Journeying Together: accompanying people living with dementia.

Colette Joyce from the diocese of Westminster discusses Justice and Peace.

Fr Toby helps us prepare for Holy Week by taking us through how to prepare for a good confession

Fr Toby reflects on the liturgy of Palm Sunday

Today's Gospel Reflections with Father Toby.

Catholic Education Learning to Love.

Lenten Practice of Almsgiving.

Nick and Tim reflect upon the liturgy of Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

Part 6 in the series.

With the NBCW Social Responsibility Convenor.

Set the Downtrodden Free.

Joshia English speaks to Eddie Zengeni on the All Hallows Guest House in Norwich next to the Shrine of the Medieval Anchoress and Mystic, Julian of Norwich as we celebrate the 650th anniversary of her Revelations of Divine Love.

Fr Toby on how widespread contraception leads to widespread denial of the truth of the human person.

Lenten Practice 2: Fasting.

Diving Deeper into our Identity in Christ.

What was it like to be a Catholic composer in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First? Find out as Maryam looks at three of the masses of William Byrd.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Pakistan and other Aid to the Church in Need updates.

Identity in Christ with Daniella Stephens.

Fasting as Lenten Practice.

Part 2 of The Year of Jubilee series.

Father Toby reflects on John Chapter 8.

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Colette Joyce Refugees and Migrants.

Joe Black from Craig Lodge in Scotland talks about his and Rosie's new EP, The Great Assembly Part 1 and give us a taste of this beautiful music.

What’s the difference between art, fine art and sacred art? Here to answer your questions is Ruben Ferreira hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby reflects on the pivotal life of Mary, in which each moment formed one unending YES to the Lord's will.

Sr Lucy dives into the Old English poem 'The Dream of the Rood'. Sr Lucy belongs to the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph in Lymington. The sisters have an Apostolate called Light of Truth - Catholic Formation for Everyone: www.lightoftruth.uk

Tim and Nick look at the liturgy of Lent, Annunciation, Passiontide and a little more.

Sr Carino and Tim tackle questions about Mary's perpetual virginity, whether she had the free will to say 'no' and wearing hats at Mass.

A reflection on suffering for the sake of love

Not just the Word, but the Word made Flesh - Fr Toby on 2 good reasons to be at Mass.

Hosted by Elizabeth O'Malley with guest Br Samuel Thomas.

Anna Whitehead speaks about her time in New York as an intern with the Holy See to the UN.

Our new London Promoter, Anna Fleischer, speaks to Tim Hutchinson about growing up in a family of 7, prolife work in Oxford and walking pilgrimage along with the songs that influenced her life and faith.

Fr Richar Ounsworth OP continues with his in depth look at the Gospel of Matthew

Fr Toby asks if our lives help others to trust God more.

Derek Williams is back with his series The Year of Jubilee and today introduces us to the Feast of Tabernacles.

Fr Jeremiah Shyrock from the Franciscan Friars of renewal.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby urges us not to be an obstacle to the mercy of God.

Hosted by Elizabeth O'Malley with Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Colette Joyce from Westminster Justice and Peace.

Helena highlights International Down Syndrome Day in today's Culture Tuesday.

Fr Toby reflects on how St Joseph finds his fulfilment in lovingly doing his duty to others

Russ shares the exciting voyage he is about to embark on and some stories from previous ones.

Part one of a new series.

From March 8th on Radio Maria England.

An in-depth look at the Liturgy for the 4th Sunday of Lent.

Hosted by Lucia Watson.

Father Nicholas Crowe's part 4 of his series on Responding to God's Call.

On Fasting, Prayer and Alms Giving.

St Bernadette and the Virtue of Courage (6 of 7).

Sr Silvana Dallanegra RSCJ, Caritas Lead for Financial Resilience.

Jonathan Henry, English seminarian currently studying in Rome takes us through the Mass in order to deepen our love for Christ and make us more aware of His presence and the significance of all the rites and rituals.

A poignant and fascinating talk on the history of the Irish Catholic Church under the Penal Laws presented by Naill Martin and hosted by Edmund Zengeni.

Hosted by Helena Judd.

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Colette Joyce from Westminster Justice and Peace speak with Tim Hutchinson.

Presented by Helena Judd.

The rise of Rise Theatre.

Sr Hyacinthe speaks about man's response to God's self revelation.

A reflection on the Third Word from the Cross by Bishop Fulton Sheen

Stations of the Cross with St Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Junior School, Clapham Park - 2023.03.10

Lead by School Chaplain, Fr Marcus Holden

How does a Requiem by an opera composer communicate ideas about death and God? Find out as Maryam walks us through the movements of Verdi’s Requiem.

The last in the series.

With priest director Father Toby.

This week Tim and Nick delve into the 3rd Sunday of Lent.

Mary Ward on International Women's Day.

Part three of Father Nicholas Crowe's talk on vocations.

Fr Toby reflects on the Gospel reading for today and asks, why did Abraham not grant the rich man's request?

In this programme Professor Rist discusses with Eddie Zengeni the philosophical history of Freedom. In particular freedom 'to' and freedom 'from'.

On International Women's Day we speak to Lucy Gillingham and her outstanding work across the globe with the Jesuit Mission.

Betania 3, first broadcast on the 20th December 2022.

Theresa Alessandro, PACT's Catholic Community Engagement Manager, talks about justice as a process of restoration and healing. PACT is the Prison Advice and Care Trust www.prisonadvice.org.uk

Patrick McDaniel on winter.

Enlarge the Space of our Tent with Colette Joyce.

With priest director Father Toby on mercy and kindness.

Presented by Helena Judd.

Fr Toby reflects on the Gospel reading from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Episode 9 of 10.

Today's Gospel reflection, March 3rd.

Prayer Journal presented by Lucia Watson with Sister Lucy from the Dominicans of St. Joseph New Forest.

Christ is transfigured and Peter, James and John stand in awe. How does the liturgy reflect these deep spiritual truths?

This week's talk is on vocations.

With priest Director Father Toby Lee.

Lay Catholic Claire Kokelaar delves into the subtle nuances and spiritual richness of the New Testament written in its original language - ancient Greek and why studying it can deepen and widen our faith and understanding.

Presented by Tim Hutchinson.

With Priest Director Father Toby on The Our Father.

2023-02-28.

Fr Toby gives a reflection on today's gospel and encourages us to pray the prayer to St Michael

Fr Toby shares with us what his time in Rwanda meant to him.

With Father Vlad and the Pie of Life.

2023-02-24

Tim and Nick consider the liturgy of Ash Wednesday and the first Sunday of Lent.

Fr Toby takes a closer look at our Lenten fasting.

WOMEN TOGETHER - Child and Parent Connection - Isabel Squirrell

With Father Nicholas O.P. on the call to vocation.

2023-02-23

With Priest Director Father Toby O.P.

2023-02-23

St Matthew's Gospel - Fr Richard Ounsworth OP.

2023-02-22

With Lucia Watson.

2023-02-22

With John Pontifex from ACN.

2023-02-22

With Priest Director Father Toby on Ash Wednesday - bravery, humility and hope.

2023-02-22

Welsh singer-songwriter and illustrator Joshua James Morgan speaks about his upcoming album and the process behind his song writing.

Dean and Director, Fr Michael Cullinan delivers the 3rd instalment from the Maryvale Institute guiding us along the way to true happiness.

Fr Toby reflects on his time in the land of a thousand hills.

Derek's third episode on Pentecost in The Year of Jubilee series - from the Jewish celebration of it to today. Come Holy Spirit!

Jamie McKee looks at George Herbert's poem 'Love Bade Me Welcome' and William Blake's 'The Lamb', both of which were set to music by Sir John Tavener, the great English composer. Jamie is a convert to Catholicism who came to the faith through exploring questions about fundamental physics during his studies at Oxford University. He runs a group for young adults at the Rosary Shrine in London called 'Deo Gratias', which explores the Catholic faith and its expressions in art and culture.

Neil Ropper tells us about CAFOD's Lent Challenge this year, the Big Lent Walk! CAFOD is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development - reaching out to people living in poverty with practical help.

With Father Vlad part 7 of the Pie of Life.

With Nick Swarbrick and Tim Hutchinson.

With Priest Director Father Toby.

With Father Alvan Ibeh.

Rev. Dr Harry speaks about the deep mystery of God's boundless forgiveness and shares stories from his ministry in prison.

With Sister Yasant Defos du Rau O.P. on Justice.

With Sam Weighill Smith and Sam Maple Tuft from the The Catenian Society.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees from Rwanda part 3.

Derek continues to open up for us the treasures of the Old Testament, looking for a second week at the Jewish Feast of Pentecost and what it means for us.

Fr Toby draws on CS Lewis' 'The Weight of Glory' to look at yesterday's reading about Cain and Abel from a Rwandan perspective.

Director of Friends of the Holy Land Brendan Metcalfe gives us an update on the work of the charity and invites listeners to this Thursday's concert at Westminster Cathedral! www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk

Ever gazed up at the night skies and wondered not only if it's a comet or a shooting star but also about the glory of God? Fr Toby talks to the expert - Br Guy Consolmagno SJ, American researcher, physicist and Director of the Vatican Observatory - about the meeting point of faith, stars and more.

A mother and daughter tell the story of both having lived through cancer in early adulthood, being mothers and writing a book together called Stars in the Desert.

Having just landed in Rwanda for the English speaking priest directors' conference of Radio Maria, Fr Toby reflects on Sunday's readings.

With Father Vlad.

Fr Toby looks at what went wrong in the Garden of Eden.

Jasmine Jones is a PhD student in English at St Edmund Hall Oxford, researching the earliest surviving writings in the English language. Jasmine explores what these texts reveal about the beliefs held by the first Christians in England concerning God and their relationship to him.

Fr Hayden reflects on the changing power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles and what it means for us.

Fr Toby reflects on today's reading from Genesis, Eve taken from Adam's side.

Professor John Rist is back with his monthly programme Philosopher's Corner - he and Edmund Zengeni discuss original sin.

Fr Toby reflects on the extraordinary work of forgiveness in the life of Josephine Bakhita

Ann Meehan brings to light modern day slavery with an ecumenical approach and a call to action.

Over the next few weeks in this current series The Year of Jubilee, Derek looks at the Jewish Feast of Pentecost. Derek Williams is a lay preacher based in Walsingham and a regular speaker on Radio Maria.

Dr Catherine Knowles begins the first of a series of talks provided by Maryvale Institute, speaking about man's capacity for God and whether we need to search for Him.

Dr Anna Abram, Principal of the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge gave this year's Aquinas lecture 'Truth Matters'.

Dr Abram asks us in a highly approachable lecture on a complex subject, to ponder what truth is and what it means to us. She then explores the question of truthfulness, especially in the light of 'fake news' and 'alternative facts', before turning to some modern philosophies of truth, and then St Thomas Aquinas’ and Pope Francis’ writings on truth. She concludes with a funny and moving example from contemporary Poland.

Fr Garry Jenkins, originally from the UK, has worked in Liberia for 50 years. Today he is with Fr Toby in our London studio talking about his 30 year relationship with the St Francis Leprosy Guild and its support of the Massertine center. www.stfrancisleprosy.org

This week Fr Toby and Helena look at Martin Scorsese's film Silence.

Fr Toby speaks to Fr Mamdouh about his work in the Holy Land at Bethlehem's School of Joy.

Fr Toby speaks about the importance of not watering-down the Gospel

Fr Vlad continues to share his insights on the topic of faith

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

Fr Toby reflects on todays Gospel, the beheading of John the Baptist.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

With the Men of Saint Joseph, Michael Tracey and Simon Leigh.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

With Fleur Dorrell.

With Derek Williams.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

With Helena Judd.

The Sermon on the Mount was perhaps the most important sermon of all time and yet it may not have been the most well-received when it was delivered. Fr Toby dives a little deeper into the Beatitudes of Matthew 5.

With Sister Danuta, St Theresa's Convent, Hunstanton, Sisters of Divine Charity

2023-01-26

Fr Toby and Sr Carino from the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph in Lymington answer your questions this week.

Fr Vlad continues to share the wisdom from a life well lived in his weekly Catechesis.

Fr Toby on how God always treasures us and never gets bored of us.

This month's update from PACT, the Prison Advice Care Trust, from Theresa Alessandro, PACT's Catholic Community Engagement Mangager. www.prisonadvice.org.uk

With Aid to the Church in Need. Persecuted and Forgotten - A report on Christians oppressed for their Faith.

2023-01-26

With priest director Father Toby Lees.

With Father Lawrence on the Rosary.

2023-01-25

New Testament and Greek scholar Fr Richard Ounsworth OP dives deep into Matthew's Gospel.

With priest director Father Toby Lees reads and talks about the book The Love that is God by Frederick C.Bauerschmidt. Reading the remainder for Chapter 4 - if we do not love each other.

2023-01-25

With Derek Williams, Catholic lay preacher.

2023-01-24

With Father Dominic Pope. The Teachings of Pope Benedict looking at his thoughts and writings.

2023-01-23

With Carmen Gonzalez Barreda, Development Director at The Baytrees Centre, an educational charity for women and girls, based in the heart of Brixton, south London. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching in response to local needs, they address poor housing conditions, homelessness, lack of language and basic skills, trauma due to difficult migration journeys and other barriers that can prevent our 600+ women and girls and their families from thriving.

2023-01-25

For the first time Radio Maria England put together a special live (and unrehearsed) broadcast Nativity Play featuring volunteers and staff, written by Anthony Errington and Giovanna DiMartino

With priest director Father Toby Lees O.P.

With priest director Father Toby Lees O.P. on the fourth chapter of The Love That Is God.

With Helena Judd.

Fr Toby speaks about the call to follow Christ in the big and the small decisions of our daily lives.

Fr Toby continues reading The Love That is God by Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt

With Father Vlad.

With Father Toby Lees.

With Father Colin.

With Sister Danuta.

Fr Toby on desiring more than to simply 'get out of the bin'!

Henrietta Blythe of Open Doors in London gives a hard-hitting overview of the persecution of Christians around the world.

With Derek Williams. Jubilee Bible study guide.

Sister Hyacinthe of the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph, Lymington, on Prudence.

Sr Danuta opening up the scriptures for us.

Fr Toby on if we have found what we've been looking for.

Jill Gunsell is President of the Cambridge Lay Dominican Fraternity. The Third Order of St Dominic is a fraternity of lay men and women of different ages who are inspired by St Dominic to support his preaching mission through their prayer, studies and common action.

This month Simon looks at those cases of slavery which have appeared in the British press. The modern slavery helpline is 08000 121 700.

Fr Toby speaks about learning to say no in order to say yes.

Fr Toby speaks to Helena about his latest insights from his CS Lewis adventures.

Fr Toby draws on CS Lewis to look at the wonder of Jesus' mildness and wildness.

With Sister Danuta.

Part two with Father Vlad.

Father Toby on how everything in heaven and on earth is Jesus' business, especially sins and their forgiveness.

With Father Colin O.P.

Father Toby Lees on the dangers of comfort and need for a little - or a lot - of help from our friends.

With Aid to the Church in Need.

James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director of The Catholic Union - which defends Catholic values in Parliament and public life, and promotes the common good - gives Radio Maria listeners a new year's update from Westminster.

The first in Fr Vlad's series of catechetical talks in which he speaks about the "PIES of Life".

With priest director Father Toby Lees.

Father Toby Lees continues the Saints of the Year - 2023.

With Derek Williams on the fire in us which is God.

Father Toby on expecting from God and settling with people.

Saint's Day at Radio Maria England with Priest Director Father Toby Lees O.P.

After his epiphany, this time Eustace Clarence Scrubb gets baptised.

Our first ever Cantonese programme! Broadcast live in December 2022 and hosted by Elizabeth Lam and Kin Leung.

Fr Toby speaks about the feast of the Epiphany, CS Lewis, dragons and Eustace Clarence Scrubb.

Fr Toby Lees gives the daily homily.

Fr Toby looks at the things we try to fill our heart with.

Fr Toby's word of wisdom for today.

Karen Gray speaks about the work of Mary's Meals and her recent visit to Kenya

Fr Toby on the transfigured suffering of St Stephen.

Fr Toby on the need for beautiful feet proclaiming the Good News.

With Sister Rose.

With Father Tansi.

Fr Matthew completes his wonderful catecheses on the O Antiphons.

With Father Toby Lees.

Part two of Philosopher's corner with Professor John Rist talking with Edmund Zengeni on Human Rights. Who has the right to have them?

With Bishop elect Phillip Mogers.

Betania part 3.

Fr Matthew Jarvis OP goes more in depth into the meaning and significance of the O Antiphons focusing on O Oriens

Fr Matthew Jarvis OP goes more in depth into the meaning and significance of the O Antiphons focusing on O Clavis David

Fr Matthew Jarvis OP goes more in depth into the significance of the O Antiphons leading up to Christmas

Fr Matthew Jarvis OP goes more in depth into the O Antiphons, focusing on O Adonai leading up to Christmas

Fr Matthew Jarvis teaches more in depth into the individual O Antiphons, focusing on O Sapientia

Fr Matthew Jarvis OP teaches on the O Antiphons leading up to Christmas

Sr Hyacinthe speaks about charity and St Charles de Foucauld.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

With Father Alvin.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees.

With Aid to the Church in Need.

Mornings with Radio Maria - PACT

With Derek Williams.

With Sister Maddalena.

With Bernadette Lang.

Christmas Carol Service - Saint Laurence Catholic Primary School 2022

With Patrick McDaniel.

Life Lessons with Edmund Rice - Episode 7

16 Dec – Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Ireland

Fr Toby speaks to us in these last days of Advent.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-12-20 - Angela Ward

Do we think too much about our feelings and not enough about the truth?

Advent Special from St Benedict's, Bury St Edmunds

Are we so immersed in the Word of God that we can find in it our rest?

Advent Special.

St Mary’s Prep, Liverpool

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees on the feast of St. John of the Cross.

With author David Wells.

With Omar Terywall on his mission to retrieve stolen bicycles to their rightful owners.

With Helena Judd.

With Father Wayne on Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Priest Director Father Toby Lees on the painful realisation that he was wrong.

With Father Toby Lees.

Fr Toby on the painful realisation that he was wrong!

Were you made for truth? Fr Toby delves deeper into the existential.

Advent Service from St Alban's Primary School - 2022.12-06

With St Mary’s College, Crosby

The Catholic Union is encouraging its members and supporters to make their voices heard in a new Parliamentary inquiry into assisted suicide.

The House of Commons Health and Care Committee recently launched an inquiry into assisted dying/assisted suicide with a call for evidence open until 20 January 2023.

In response to the inquiry, the Catholic Union has launched a survey giving people the chance to share their views and experiences. The survey responses will shape the Union’s evidence to the inquiry.

Additionally, the Catholic Union is encouraging those with a particular interest or expertise to submit evidence directly to the Committee, which is made up of a cross-party group of MPs. The Committee is expected to report and make recommendations to the UK Government in spring next year.

The inquiry comes as a Bill on assisted suicide is due to be presented in the Scottish Parliament next year, and Governments in Jersey and the Isle of Man are also considering proposals for a change in the law.

With Father Alvin.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees on the Feast of San Juan Diego.

With Father Dominic on the Feast of The Immaculate Conception.

With Father Tomasz who continues his talk on the Eucharist.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

The Feast of The Immaculate Conception with Marcela Alatorre.

Marcela Alatorre on Our Lady of Guadalupe.

With Derek Williams.

Word of Life with Radio Maria Ireland's Priest Director Father Eamon and our Priest Director Father Toby Lees in the UK with a special edition of Chatechesis.

Stories of conversion. On today's programme Sister Rose Rolling shares her testimony.

With priest director Father Toby Lees who discusses the importance of a kiss.

Father Toby continues his series on The Love That Is God.

With Father Jesse O.P.

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees O.P. continues his series on The Love That Is God.

With priest Father Toby Lees.

With Christina Cooper.

Fr Toby explores CS Lewis and the natural law.

Faith Vibe.

Father Toby discuses Advent, Matthew chapter 9 and Charles Dickens.

Live from Luton.

In today's programme Micah Ladouce and Ande Xhgewana from St John's Christian Brothers' College in Cape Town, South Africa, delve into the pressing issues of climate change and gender based violence.

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, Parish Priest of the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, London, gives us some keys and encourages us to hope this Advent.

With Father Tomazs on the Real Presence in the Eucharist.

Aid to the Church in Need with John Candia and John Newton. Persecuted and Forgotten? - Africa/Nigeria

Father Toby encourages us to build upon the foundations God ha for us.

With Father Colin Carr.

With Father Andrew.

Father Toby encourages us to sacrifice something to become more free.

With Fabiana De Rose from Rome, Italy on her career in theatre production, music festivals, short film and the international arts scene in the Eternal City.

Father Toby tells us 'to stay awake' and to open our eyes to the fullness of life in Christ.

With Father Gregory Pine, O.P.

Father Gregory Pine O.P. on how to think like Thomas Aquinas.

With Derek Williams.

With priest director Father Toby Lees who asks what is our domestic altar?

Father Toby Lees continues his series on The Love That Is God.

With Simon John.

With Helena Judd,

With Daisy Vanderust.

With Jose and Alexandra Betania-Community.

With Mary Stella Guerra on Edith Stein.

With Father Tomasz Margol - on The Eucharist.

Fr Toby asks whether you would be convicted as a Christian for your thoughts and conversations in private.

With Father Toby Lees and Benedette Duncan of the Caritas Social Action.

On today's Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, learn from Fr Kelvin about the Brown Scapular, the grace of the sacrament of confession, as well as Carmelite spirituality and the call to a fuller conversion. Fr Kelvin is a member of the Carmelite Priory at Boar's Hill, Oxford, and is Associate Director of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality there.

The Carias Martin family – Jose Miguel, Alexandra and Maria Antonieta – of the Betania Community in Scotland, introduce us to their community's founder, the Servant of God Maria Esperanza. The ‘Betania Spirituality Movement’ is a newly established Public Association of the Faithful, spreading devotion to Our Lady, Reconciler of all People and Nations, and her call to conversion and deepening of the faith.

With Father Toby Lees who reflects on the life of Saint Clemente.

With Giacomo Mazzi speaking about the Catholic group Liberation and Communion.

With Derek Williams.

In June 2022 more than 40 worshippers were killed when extremists opened fire during the Pentecost Sunday Mass at a church in Bishop Jude's diocese of Ondo. John Pontifex, Head of Press & Information at Aid to the Church in Need, talks to Bishop Jude about this terrible tragedy and the increasing persecution that Christians face in Nigeria - 7800 have been killed in the last eighteen months. Bishop Jude gives an impassioned plea for prayer and vocal support. Sign ACN's Red Wednesday petition here:https://acnuk.org/petition-2022/

On today's feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, Fr Toby brings to light the radicality of the generosity of the poor and helps us to give the most important gift of all, the gift of ourselves.

Did you miss our Third Birthday Mass? Catch up on Fr Toby's homily! Preached on 5th November 2022 at St Laurence's Catholic Church, Cambridge.

With Father Andrew.

With Sister Denuta.

Father Toby embraces the 'weirdness'.

With Father Toby Lees.

Life Lessons with Edmund Rice - Episode 3

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary

With Father Toby Lees.

ACN, Aid to the Church in Need, introduce their new report 'Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2020-22' which was launched yesterday in the Houses of Parliament. The first of a series of five programmes, today John Pontifex, Head of Press & Information, and John Candia, Parliamentary and Press Officer, introduce the report and the initial findings. In later episodes they will focus in on four regions: Nigeria, Iraq, Pakistan, and China and Russia. Find ACN's Red Wednesday petition here: https://acnuk.org/petition-2022/

Cafod Rosary.

With Jose' Alexandra from Radio Maria Scotland.

With Sister Hycinthe.

With Father Alvin.

Celebrating St. Hugh with Deacon John Wilford

With actor Brigid Zengeni on her life, career and spiritual journey.

With Dereck Williams and his third instalment of the covenant of Jesus with the Church.

Father Toby Lees continues his series on The Love That Is God.

Theresa Alessandro, Catholic Community Engagement Manager at PACT - Prison Advice Care Trust - gives us an update on PACT's work in recent weeks.

With Father Toby Lees.

With Hamish McQueen.

Let us remember and learn from the past so that it will impact our future.

To not remember, is to forget. Reverend David Skillen, Principle Catholic Chaplain to the RAF, the Royal Air Force, speaks to us about today's Remembrance Sunday.

Fr Toby tells us don't forget to remember!

The second episode in this new series that visits schools around the world, to find out how they have implemented the social teachings of Christian educationalist and missionary, Edmund Rice.

Fr Pat Cleary gives us a wonderful insight into our journey of faith, sharing from his own life and leading us to declare 'I believe' with a fuller heart. Fr Pat Cleary is Parish Priest of St Mary's, Thetford, Suffolk, in the diocese of East Anglia.

James Somerville-Meikle, recently appointed Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, gives us his regular update with a particular focus today, Armistice Day, on veterans and service to our country.

Vanessa Benavente who plays Mother Mary in 'The Chosen' is today's special guest on Credo!

The Cafod Rosary.

Fr Toby speaks about the beautiful witness of saying 'we lift up our hearts to the Lord' and meaning it.

With Father Tomasz.

Jesus as the Second Moses and Manna as a Symbol of the Eucharist

With Jonathan Duffy and Edmund Zengeni on the virtues of long-format cultural consumption as opposed to the 'quick-fix skip-to-the-next' culture we live in today, with a particular focus on vinyl records.

Fr Toby speaks about the importance of confession and the cleansing of the Temple.

This week Derek Williams continues his teaching on God's covenant with us through Jesus and the Church.

Fr Toby asks not 'if we will listen' - but rather, 'to whom will we listen?'

Do you have the courage to speak up for the truth like the seven brothers in the book of Maccabees? Find out how rejection therapy can help you to be a bold follower of Christ!

With Father Toby Lees on the series The Love That Is God part 13.

With Helena Judd and Father Toby Lees.

With Father Alvin.

Life Lessons with Edmund Rice - Episode 1 - St Anselm’s College, Wirral

About Edmund Rice Network of Schools:

Blessed Edmund Rice, Founder of both the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, was born in Ireland in 1762 under the shadow of the penal laws. He was a man of deep faith who used his own personal wealth to found schools for the poor, marginalised Catholic boys in Ireland. The Christian Brothers went on to found 100s of schools across the globe. Today, Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders is an international network of Catholic schools educating young people from many different faiths and cultures. We are inspired by the teachings of Jesus, gospel values and the spirit of Edmund Rice. In over 25 countries, we endeavour to promote global solidarity and offer a transformational education for justice and liberation. In England we have 10 Edmund Rice schools, a mixture of both secondary and primary, mostly around the Northwest and Midlands but as far north as Sunderland and on the South coast in Plymouth. We work as a family of schools, sustained by the Charism of Edmund Rice who inspires us to have his courage and compassion, to see Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice and to live lives of love and service.

Do you want to be happy? Take inspiration from the holy rebel St Martin de Porres!

Marcela Alatorre is originally from Mexico, now living in London, and she explains the history and culture around the Day of the Dead. Marcela has spoken on three previous episodes of JUST LIFE on a wide-ranging variety of topics: Anaemia, Children's Creativity and the History of Women's Necklaces.

With Father Toby Lees.

The first episode in a new series with Professor John Rist and Edmund Zengeni. Join us as we delve into the philosophical and historical currents which have helped shaped the modern Western world.

Fr Toby talks about fasting as a training in love.

The Love that is God - Therese of Lisieux on prayer as impulse of the heart, supernatural grace, and expansion of the heart.

All the saints... and that’s supposed to include you and me!

With Derek Williams on the Covenant of Christ.

Culture Tuesday - 2022.11.01 - Therese Withers

My background is in a mix of design and ministry. I studied illustration at art school and worked as a freelancer over the years. I also worked for years with Youth 2000 (volunteering many many hours- overseeing workshops, content and some of the latter initiatives within it, regarding creativity and design); I also worked at Worth Abbey as a forerunner, where we lived as a team on site at the monasteries boarding school and created programmes and sessions for the students and monks to engage in personal encounters with Jesus. I also spent years working with children that had been expelled across north London- which was a very big calling and passion of mine.

With regards to the shop: I started a free resources blog during lockdown for activities based on the Sunday liturgy, after my sister was looking for things for her 4 children. Around 4000 people viewed and downloaded these each week and it put me in touch with the needs of the domestic church and the need to encourage and equip parents in their responsibilities of faith formation. As this grew, new commissions grew alongside it and I started First Saturday shop, which was inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II’s “respond to the problems in the world with your gifts” and the biblical themes of light, especially “let there be light” and “do not hide your light” which I hope the designs can help people do through this evangelism. Parishes have often remarked that the greeting cards are a tool for their mission to evangelise and I have received lots of feedback from individuals that have been able to give a Christian message for the first time to someone non-Christian or have the artwork present in their mixed faith home (for the first time).

I was raised with the stories of the saints and I take such strength and encouragement from my heavenly friends who intercede for me. I have 2 baby daughters and choosing their names was a real witness of how the saints choose us too- it was a discernment and often surprising what names came; it helped me to envisage a saintly family drawn together from our personal patrons. So I wanted a picture of this little family unit and wanted to share it with others. The saints are alive and rooting for us!

My favourite saint is Saint John Paul II. He instilled in me from childhood that the desire for greatness that we have is not a fantasy, but found in Jesus who will take us on the greatest adventure. He was a living witness of Gods constant message to ‘be not afraid’ and to ‘step out onto the waters’. The calling to be the saints of the new millenium did not die with him!

Photos of saints remind us of our inherent calling for greatness and for good. They remind us to stand back up, to journey on and to never fall into the lie that we are alone and we are not called. They remind us of their closeness. St Paul said about the great cloud of witnesses and in the book In Sinu Jesu, Jesus says to the priest he is appearing to that there has been saints interceding for his intentions for years before he even knew to ask for them. He also said that “[a saint] sees you as his spiritual son” and this reminds me that it is a LIVING and dynamic relationship: they choose us too! We cannot be like coals taken out of the fire and growing weaker in our flame just because we are not surrounded by supporting heat: we are called to live in community and esp at such a time when our earthly communities have been shaken (through covid etc) we have to seek strength and support in our heavenly ones. They are real and ready and waiting!

Fr Toby recalls the kindness of strangers, a free coffee (or two!) and a visit to the Cenacolo Community, to have a look at true Christian love.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2022-10-30

Today Jesus stays at the house of Zacchaeus – a tax collector – and shows us that everyone is loved. Let’s find out more…

Opening prayer: Saving God, you welcome everyone into your Kingdom. Help us to be welcoming to everyone that we meet. Amen.

With Sister Rose Rolling.

With Father Gabriel Kyte.

Cross Mountain in Medjugorje, the bark of a tree and the mercy of God. Fr Toby is back with a word of wisdom for today!

The Dominicans of the Priory of St Michael Archangel in Cambridge, sing the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Composed by Fr Dominic White OP and Fr Rudolf Loewenstein OP, on the occasion of the 800th Jubilee of the Dominican Order here in Britain, and sung during this month of the Holy Rosary.

The Luminous Mysteries.

With Derek Williams.

The Glorious Mysteries with Cafod.

With Georgia Clarke of Catholic Voices.

CREDO - 2022-10-19 - Allegra Mutanda and the Holy Spirit

Allegra Mutanda is a lay woman in full time ministry in the Catholic Church. She is originally from the DR Congo and a native French speaker but has been living in the UK for the past 27 years. Allegra’s faith came alive in 2001 after she attended the Life in the Spirit seminars organised in her diocese at the time. Those seminars had a transformative effect on her personal life and subsequent career path.

Allegra has extensive experience both in evangelisation and parish ministry having been involved in evangelisation for the past 18 years. For 12 of those years, she was part of Sion Community whose charism is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Her primary work there was in parish renewal and missions and in that time, worked with over a hundred Catholic parishes across the UK.

Since 2020, Allegra has been working for the Parish of St Peter and the Winchester Martyrs as their Director of Evangelisation and Leadership where she is helping the parish fulfil its vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ in hope and joy.

Allegra is passionate about evangelisation and helping people go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. She says, ‘my own faith grew and developed with the help of so many people along the way and still does. If I can play even a small part in another’s journey of faith, helping them fall in love with Jesus, grow closer to Him, and in their turn, start helping others along that road, then I am responding to my baptismal call’.

Allegra also organises weekend retreats and is often invited to speak at retreat days, seminars, and conferences.

With Sister Hyacinthe on Our Lady and the Virtue of Faith.

With Father Stefan on the Abolition of Man.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-10-23

Today Jesus tells us a story about a Pharisee and a Tax Collector which teaches us how to pray and have a good heart. Let's hear more.

Opening prayer: Merciful God, you know us through and through, and you forgive us when we have done wrong. Help us to know when we have made a mistake and to come to you with them in prayer each day. Amen.

With Brother Gabriel Kyte on St. Francis of Assisi.

Fr Toby further explores justice, relationship and also mercy - where on the path of conversion and forgiveness we might well encounter the Cross of Christ.

Fr Toby reflects on living a life of real meaning now as well as focusing on the future.

With Joanna Bogle on Queen Elizabeth II.

Radio Maria President Dr Charles Wilson talks to special guests John McKenna and Karen McCall about Fr Dolindo Ruotolo's Surrender Prayer Novena. For more info visit the website surrenderprayer.weebly.com and for prayer cards email: surrenderprayer@gmail.com.

Fr Toby argues that our anxieties will be removed when we focus less on experiences and more on relations.

Roy Peachey

Part three of Derek Williams' Biblical Covenant on Moses.

An interview with Simon Pepper, from St. Lawrence's Catholic primary school, Cambridge.

Part 10 of Father Toby's series on The Love that Is God.

Father Toby continues his series on The Love That is God.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-10-18 - CAFOD - Stop the COP-out at COP27

Professor Richard Rex speaking at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs in Cambridge on the occasion of the visit of the relics of St Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes. Professor Richard Rex is Professor of Reformation History in Theology and Religious Studies at Queens' College, Cambridge.

The gift of self and right relationship with others (and Fr Toby admits that he ended up in Kentish Town police station this weekend!)

Mornings with Radio Maria - The Big Summit - Dioceses of Westminster Youth Ministry

Mornings With Radio Maria - 2022-10-17 - PACT Update

Whose opinion do you value more - God's or other people's? Fr Toby muses on today's National Gallery protest (soup on a Van Gogh) to consider justice, life and our love for one another.

CAFOD's Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

Catholic Union Update - 2022-10-14

Fr Francis Ching shares beautifully about his order, Companions of the Cross, as well as his own extraordinary story of being a blind priest.

Fr Tomasz gives us a beautiful insight into the burning bush in the book of Exodus, explaining suffering and purification - as well as practical tips for steps towards holiness. Fr Tomasz is Assistant Parish Priest of St Thomas Aquinas in Ham, south-west London.

Set the Downtrodden Free: Forced Marriage - Simon John.

Fr Toby on the Beatitudes, Edward the Confessor and prawn cocktail crisps.

Sophie has recently joined East Anglia's 'Ignite' youth team and shares music that has impacted her life.

Derek has been giving 'The Biblical Covenant' catechesis series recently on Radio Maria. Find out about his brave and adventurous response to God's call in today's episode!

With Joanna Bogle on Sue Ryder.

Fr Toby looks at the often painful process of being saved.

Culture Tuesday - "The Res" - Living the Real with Fr Antonio Diez de Medina

Moses the Covenant with a nation part 2

With Derek Williams on his eight instalment on the Biblical Covenants.

Fr Toby encourages us to look through the eyes of wonder of a child, and to direct those eyes to God, so that we might live in the new relation of the gift.

Father Today Lees on the Feast of the Holy Rosary and our Mariathon.

Father Toby discusses how the Rosary helps us pray with body and soul.

Father Toby on mud-wrestling with God in prayer.

The Cathedral Spotlight.

A beautiful introduction to St Therese of Lisieux for everyone. Do you know the four 'T's of Therese? Trust, truth, thanks and today. Canon John Udris is the author of the acclaimed books: 'Holy Daring: The Fearless Trust of St Therese of Lisieux' and 'The Gift of St Therese'. He is the Parish Priest of St Peter's, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, in the Diocese of Northampton.

Simon John, lifelong human rights activist, talks about the prevalence of forced marriage, including child and arranged marriage, around the world. Another fascinating insight into a topic not widely discussed, in this series 'Set the Downtrodden Free'.

Tolkien and the Liturgy with Roy Peachey.

Fr Toby encourages his university students to be brave and humble.

With Lucy Acred and the Poppy Appeal.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-10-04 - St. Francis

CAFOD Children's Liturgy -2022-10-16

Today we hear about a bad judge and a widow who would not give up. And Jesus teaches us the importance of justice, of praying and of never giving up hope. Let's find out more.

Opening prayer: God of justice and wisdom, help us to keep on praying and never to doubt that you will be with us always. Amen.

Fr Toby meditates on the Book of Job and how moments of suffering can be transformed - thanks to the cross and resurrection of Christ.

With Father Nick on suffering.

Derek Williams continues part 6 on his series of Biblical Covenants.

2022-09-27

Fr Toby reflects on the serenity of saints in suffering, and how trusting in God’s justice sets us free from resentment.

With Father Toby Lees O.P. and the Love That is God Part 8 – How the fulness of living leads to the Cross, but does not end there.

Andy Keen-Downs and Theresa Alessandro, CEO and Catholic Community Engagement Manager respectively of PACT, tell us about the vital work their charity does and about PACT Sunday coming up on 9th October. We also hear from a family member of a prisoner about how PACT has impacted them.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-09-27 - Film Review

Man of God

Fr Toby draws on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, as well as Saturday's Solemn Profession of Dominicans in Oxford, to consider the currency of heaven - love.

JUST LIFE Child Psychology - Isabel Squirrell

With Father Dominic White and Sister Rose.

'There is a time for tears, a time for laughter... a time for war, a time for peace.' Fr Toby reads these beautiful words from Ecclesiastes and looks out for holiness, finding it in today's great saint, Padre Pio, and ultimately of course, in Christ.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Unbound Ministries

Sue Walsh shared with our listeners about Unbound Ministries. She says,

"I am the team leader of the Lincoln Unbound team and, together with Alice Hall from the Sion Community, co-organised the highly successful Unbound Conferences with international Speaker Matt Lozano in 2019 in Sheffield, Brentwood and at Oscott.

I have a heart for bringing the Healing and Freedom Ministry of ‘Unbound’ into the mainstream of the Catholic Church. I continue to work with Unbound teams across the UK to help them become established under the Magisterium of the Church. It is a beautiful, non-confrontational, safe and gentle deliverance ministry which focuses on the person and Jesus, and not on evil spirits. The model is a wonderful tool for evangelisation as, in its essence, it speaks the Kerygma into the heart of the person who reads the book and requests prayer ministry.

The model has been developed as a result of 40 year’s experience in healing and deliverance ministry by Neal Lozano, a faithful Catholic man from Philadelphia, PA.. You could find out more at our website www.unboundprayer.com and primarily at the Unbound parent website in the US, www.heartofthefather.com"

Here are a few useful links aswell:

"What is Unbound"

https://vimeo.com/395477621?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=8537003

What does an Unbound Ministry session look like?

https://vimeo.com/465931622?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=8537003

Fr Toby muses on our desire for 'more than this' and encourages us to put out into the depths.

With Father Colin Carr.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Jasmin Jones

On Friday, September 16th, Jasmin shared with listeners her new song and a bit of her music background and journey of faith. Click below to listen to Jasmin speaking with Helena on Mornings with Radio Maria.

For Jasmin, music is an instrument to release the sounds of heaven, to release kingdom realities on earth, rather than merely writing 'good' songs. The integral purpose of her song-writing, is to release freedom and prophetic words on earth; words and sounds that lift others into the reality of the Kingdom realm; music that enables someone to see Jesus.

Jasmin's new worship song "Its Time" considers the immediate age we live in, and how God's love and grace urgently calls us to walk as Jesus walked. "It's Time" for the Church to rise, in time of war, pestilence, famine, insecurities. "Now it's the time for [your] bride to be spotless and bright", declares Jasmin during the song's triumphant middle section. It's time, for Christ to become famous as the Saviour of the world.

The MISSION of "Empowerment Records" (founded by Jasmin, alongside Pete, her producer and long-time collaborator) is to see nations discipled through music and worship.

Check out her website by clicking here: jasminjones.com

With Derek Williams and The Biblical Covenants.

2022-09-20

With Roger Lillie on his life with the Cantenians.

Roger Lillie is the GB National President of The Catenian Association. He recently shared with Universe Catholic Weekly that 'as Catenians, we have a strong sense of helping and supporting our families and friends and this extends more widely to other organisations, particularly Catholic ones. We have a key aim in our constitution of supporting our Catholic youth, our clergy and each other. In these difficult times we need to actively consider others. There are numerous issues causing stress and mental illness such as loneliness, living costs and health.'

To find out more about the Catenians and the great work that they do, please visit www.thecatenians.com

Credo - Fr. Alvan Ibeh - Loves others as I have loved you

With Father Simon.

With Fiorella Di Maria.

Catholic Union special.

With Father Alvin.

With Father Alvin.

With Raymond Friel.

With Roy Peachey.

Part four of Derek Williams series on the Covenant.

2022-09-13

In September, Radio Maria England began broadcasts from the Archdiocese of Birmingham’s series, Women in Scripture. This is a series celebrating the lives and influence of women in scripture, some of the greatest women of all time. Natalie Orefice, Diocesan Advisor for Formation and Mission at the Archdiocese of Birmingham, presented a monthly podcast with dynamic women from across the Diocese of Birmingham, each focussing on a different woman in the Bible. It aimed to ask and answer who these women were and what they can teach us today. The podcast is part of the God Who Speaks initiative, helping to deepen our faith and love of the scriptures. The full series can be heard here: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/women-in-scripture.

We are pleased that Natalie and the archdiocese have partnered with Radio Maria England in bringing this work to our listeners.

With priest Director Father Toby Lees O.P. gets to grips with some more of your questions, including was Jesus good looking?

Fr Toby pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died today, on the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8th September 2022.

Fr Toby reflects on the role of our Queen and the life of Mary and then looks at the importance of mediation and Mary in Genesis 3:15.

Fr Toby explains why the Genealogy should be more than just a bunch of old names as we celebrate the birthday of Mary.

Writer Fiorella Di Maria on her novel Death of a Scholar: A Father Gabriel Mystery.

In today's programme Father Toby encourages us to say grace more often than just before food.

Derek Williams' part 3 on The Biblical Covenant and the First Gospel of the sons of God.

2022-09-06

This is part 6 of Father Toby Lees' series on The Love That Is God.

Fr Toby reminds us that the dry old bones of the saints point us to the goodness of the living body.

For this evening’s Credo we welcome Raymond Friel, who is going to speak with us about prayer, based on his book, co-authored with David Wells, called At Your Side, prayer for those that pray, those that want to pray and those who lead prayer.

Is life a spiritual battle? Sr Rose Rolling, a sister of the English Dominican Congregation of St Catherine of Siena, opens up for us Ephesians chapter 6 and explains how to put on the winning armour of God.

Fr Toby looks at how we should seek to understand the purpose of any law and finds some inspiration for keeping the Lord's Day holy both from close to home and from Kanye.

With Father Toby Lees and Father Simon.

With Father Toby Lees O.P.

Fr Toby speaks about the deep as the place where faith becomes lived and real. Only when we know our need do we come to know our need for God.

With Grace Oskiera-Vooght.

Father Toby Lees O.P. continues the series The Love that is God – Part 5 – The love that is God poured out from the inner life of the Trinity into Creation and made manifest on the Cross.

Fr Toby reminds us that reality is bigger than what we see, and how fairy tales and fantasy can help us see more clearly the cosmic battle we’re engaged in.

Part two of Derek Williams' 7 part series on The Covenants. today's talk is on Creation.

With Father Toby Lees O.P.

The Love That is God.

With Georgia Clark.

With Lizzy Peck.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Andy Bull - London to Walsingham Pilgimage

With Patrick McDaniel.

With Father Alvin and his talk on 'Love One Another As I Have Loved You.'

With Priest Director Father Toby Lees O.P. Today Father Toby speaks about the importance of gratitude, not just for the graces we receive, but for others too.

The Love that is God, part 2 with Priest Director Father Toby Lees O.P.

The Love that is God part 1 with Priest Director, Father Toby Less O.P.

Fr Toby gets beyond skin-deep with St Bartholomew and looks at integrity and Christ’s claim upon us.

Father Alvan on the Father and Love.

With Derek Williams and the first of seven talks on the 9 Steps of the Hebrew Covenant Ritual.

In today's world of identity politics, Fr Toby discusses finding our true identity in Christ.

When on earth Mary knew suffering - a sword pierced her own soul - but now she is not powerless to help us as she reigns in glory as the Queen of heaven.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Million Minutes, Barbara Ward Award Winner - Tom

Tom and Anne Nichols, Network Facilitator for Edmund Rice England, shared the hard work that won Tom and Harvey the Million Minutes Barbara Ward Award.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Testimony from Rosie

Does your happiness depend on material things or like the rich young man, are you searching for more? And have you heard of the holy beggar St Benedict Joseph Labre or Washington DC's 'Good Morning Man'?

Culture Tuesday - Craig Lodge with Maria

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Fr Toby expounds on the great Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven.

Fr Toby takes us back to his very first homily as a deacon as well as looking at marriage and the identity of women in particular, drawing on today's Gospel from Matthew. St Hildegard of Bingen, one of the female doctors of the Church, also makes an appearance!

Mary Johnson talks about her own journey into spiritual direction and encouragingly, why spiritual direction is something for everyone. Mary is a Spiritual Director for both the Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and also the Anglican Diocese of Guildford.

Mornings with Radio Maria - PACT

Mornings with Radio Maria - Marriage with Colin Magee

Interested in helping Colin with this projects? Email him at Marriagewhatsthat@gmail.com

Joanna Bogle takes us on a wonderful journey from the dusty ground of Hyde Park to the heights of Mount Tabor and the transfiguration of Jesus, without forgetting about today's anniversary of the death of St John Henry Newman.

Word For Today - Saint Word For Today - Saint Clare and Gospel of Matthew - Fr. Toby Lees OPClare - Fr. Toby Lees OP

Word For Today - Saint Laurence - Fr. Toby Lees OP

Catechesis - 2022-08-09 - Dan's Testimony

Word For Today - Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Culture Tuesday - 2022-08-09 - Summer Reading suggestions

On the feast of The Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major, Fr Toby takes us on an expansive journey from losing one's life to the great dignity of being a child of God - with the sun for brother and the moon for sister!

Fr Toby sharing more wisdom with us and like today's saint, St John Vianney, showing us the way to heaven!

Fr Toby, Chesterton and the Canaanite woman! Today Fr Toby looks at how we feed our bodies and souls, drawing upon the challenging Gospel of the woman who seeks healing for her tormented daughter.

Fr Toby talks about childlike wonder and openness to the grandeur of God in little things.

Canon John Udris is parish priest of St Peter's in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. He is internationally recognised as an expert on St Therese of Lisieux but today gives us a fascinating insight into the life and conversion of the twentieth century English theologian GK Chesterton.

Fr Toby reads today's Gospel from John and expands on this feast day of saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and friendship with Jesus.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Catholic Union 28 July 2022

Fr Toby Lees looks at today's first reading from the prophet Jeremiah about the potter and the clay, touching on the sacrament of confession, the stillness of prayer and God's great love for us.

Fr Toby delves deeps into today's Gospel reading from Matthew 13, the parable of the hidden treasure, including questions such as 'Why did I get out of bed today?' and 'Where is my life going?'

Culture Tuesday - 2022-07-26 - Sister Act

With Father Toby Lees.

With Father Anthony.

With Maria Jones.

With Father Andreas Schoffberber.

Father Xavier Perren Abbot of Core Abbey, Isle of White.

With Jane Chrone and Michael Walsh of Caffod.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Mary Magdalene

On Friday, July 22, Hugh Duncan will be our guest on Mornings with Radio Maria and he will updating listeners on his Music Disc about the life and mission of Mary Magdalene. The Broadcast will be rebroadcast Friday at 3:15pm and will be available as a podcast

More about Hugh Duncan: A British/Irish Catholic, who grew up in London, obtained a degree in astronomy and became a physics teacher for four decades! A French wife and four children, living in the South of France. A lifelong love of maths and music and a passion for both Mary Magdalene and the Shroud of Turin. A desire to do something useful.

All music & lyrics by Hugh Duncan. All instruments, mixing, everything, Rick Preston, recorded in what was once the Monastére Notre-Dame-de-Fours, at Fours and at Clides: vocals & vocal arrangements performed & recorded by Penny Mac McMorris at Clemenceau Studios, Nice. Cover design Heloise Duncan. Many thanks to everyone who helped to make this project a reality and the rest of you for your support. Profits from this album will go to Les Maisons Bethleem in Toulon and the Alma Mater Fund in Scotland to help single mothers in difficulty. An unknown sinner washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and hair, but was it Mary Magdalene? She might have made this gesture as Jesus freed her from seven demons. Jesus explained to his followers that Mary Magdalene was like a lost pearl, who now had a special role to play. She asked Jesus how she might become a better person and he told her to talk to his mother. Mary joined the band of women that travelled around with Jesus, helping him with his mission. Mary’s sister Martha did not always appreciate Mary’s devotion to the Lord so Christ explained that the most important thing was to hear the Word. When their brother Lazarus was seriously ill, Mary’s tears brought Christ’s compassion. Mary anointed Christ again, before he was arrested, tried and sentenced to death. Mary, along with Jesus’ mother and John were at the cross and both Marys helped to prepare the Lord for the tomb. Mary Magdalene met the angels at the tomb then after that the risen Christ with his message to give to the world. Copyright Sacem © 2022, contact: hughduncan39@gmail.com

A little about Hugh’s Current Project: The project was to write an album of songs about Mary Magdalene, record and sell them to raise money for Les Maisons Bethléem. This organization was created by Bishop Dominique Rei in 2004 in Toulon to help single mothers in difficulty. They are given a safe environment from domestic abuse, along with financial and emotional support. Rick Preston played the instruments and recorded the album, while Penny Mac McMorris did the vocals and their arrangements. This album is part of a wider project ‘Mercy Music’ where music will be sold to raise funds for charitable causes. The Web site is under construction with the hope of going live in spring 2021. In the meantime, the song ‘Talking To Mary’ can be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjAZyrlEaI

With Father Toby Lees.

With Father Toby Lees.

With Father Toby and Father Colin.

Borrowed Time.

With Dorothea on the Kingdom of God.

With Father Toby Lee.

Louise Cowley - The Shroud of Turin Part II.

With Father Toby on forgiveness.

With Father Anthony Lobo.

Catholic Union Update - 8th July 2022

Mornings With Radio Maria - Fr Valentine Mobuogwu - Assistant Port Chaplain Stella Maris

Credo - Deacon Nicholas O'Neill speaks about Stella Maris

Word of Life - Stella Maris Chaplains

Stella Maris port chaplain for Felix Stowe, Julian Wong, and port chaplain for Southampton, Charles Stuart, shared their present experiences supporting seafarers and their families here in England, in the Ukraine and around the world.

Father Stefan on the Eucharist.

Word Of Life - Stella Maris - Padres Hour #3

In this episode of Padre's Hour from 2021, Fr. Sam spoke to 2 port chaplain from Stella Maris.

Berth McCabe from the Cambridge Community Arts, talks about mental health.

With Father Simon Blakesly on ''Why don't we feel what a baby feels?''

Culture Tuesday - 2022-07-05 - I AM MARK with Stefan Smart

To find out more about the production of I Am Mark - please visit: https://iam-mark.com/

WORD FOR TODAY - 5th of July 2022 - Fr Toby Lees

WORD FOR TODAY - 4th of July 2022 - Fr Toby Lees

Word Of Life - Stella Maris - Padres Hour #2

Fr. Sam Randal, in 2021, spoke to Bishop Philip Egan, the Bishop of Portsmouth, about Stella Maris.

Catechesis - Stella Maris’s Thank you and update webinar from 28 June 2022.

Word Of Life - Stella Maris - Padres Hour #1

Fr. Sam Randall spoke to Martin Foley, CEO of Stella Maris, in 2021 and he shared the history of Stella Maris

Fr Toby's homily for today's Gospel: 'What I want is mercy not sacrifice.' Matthew 9,13

Mornings With Radio Maria - PACT June 2022

With Priest Director Father Toby Lee on the Virtues of Faith.

With Marcela Alattore-Shirazo discussing Children and creativity.

Culture Tuesday - Tea and Biscuits

Mornings with Radio Maria - William Neal, Detention Outreach Caseworker at JRS UK

With Father Alan Gates.

Reverend Canon Nigel Cooper.

CREDO - Canon John Udris

Canon John Udris is a priest of the Diocese of Northampton, he is a well experienced and respected leader of retreats and spiritual director. He is a internationally recognised expert on St Therese of Lisieux and has authored two books on her; Holy Daring: Fearless Trust of St Therese of Lisieux – exploring St Therese as a guide to praying as a disciple as Christ; and the The Gift of St Therese – exploring the joy and gratitude that overflowed her life and how we can live it too.

‍About the Talk

Saints Zelie and Louis Martin are the parents of St Therese of Lisieux, they are also the first married couple to be canonised together. Though their lives were not easy facing many tragedies including losing four children in infancy, the lived lives of great faith, a faith they passed on to the their five daughters. Their faith and personality most definitely helped shape the character of their daughter St Therese who through her writings has helped millions of people grow close to Christ in the little way of simple spirituality lived. In this talk Canon John Udris, a internationally recognised St Therese scholar, will explore the lives of these saintly parents and what we can learn from them to help and encourage us as parents seeking to grow in faith and help our children grow too.

‍https://www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/

Mornings With Radio Maria - Torch Trust

Matthew Horspool from Torch Trust shared with listeners some ways that they can make their churches more accessible for who are blind or have sight loss.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Jesuit Refugee Service - Megan Knowles

Megan Knowles, Communications and Development Manager for Jesuit Refugee Services, spoke to listeners about the work that the JRS is doing in London and around the country.

With Father John Reevs.

CREDO - Sr. Gemma Simmonds speaks about Julian of Norwich

Companions of the Order of Malta, Cambridge

Angeline Liles - Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

With Father Andreas ''Prayer our deepest longing''.

With Father Adrian Graffey.

With Dorothea from the Institute of Our Lady in France.

Culture Tuesday - Celebrating the Lion King!

Fr. Toby and Helena discuss Biblical references in the Lion King and the importance of bringing Love and Joy to every Mass and as you receive the Eucharist.

Mornings With Radio Maria - World Refugee Day

Credo - DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION

Fr. Dominic Robinson shares with listeners about the good work that the Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission are doing in the diocese.

To find out more, please click here: https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/

Fr. Dominic also shares the good work the the Jesuit Refugee Services are doing as well as Aid to the Church In Need.

Louise Cowley, expert in the relics of Christ, shares the fascination history of the Shroud of Turin - the cloth believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus. Louise is the author of two books about the relics: THE SHROUD: THE EVIDENCE and Relics of the Passion.

THE SHROUD: THE EVIDENCE - The kindle edition is available for FREE on June 18th and 19th, 2022!

Culture Tuesday - 2022-06-14 - Sharing a Meal

On this episode, Helena shares the importance of meal time and review the film Don't Look Up.

CREDO - Fr Colin Carr - 2022-06-08

SPORT & FAITH 7: Genevieve Wedgebury

Borrowed Time - Episode 1

Sandy, George, Edna and Nora share their experiences growing up with their guardian angels. In this series, the group of mature Christians will share how fellowship has changed over the years. With a combined knowledge of 240 years of experiences - they will have so much to share. Listeners are encouraged to call and share their experiences as well.

This programme is broadcast LIVE on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8:30pm - 9:30pm. The number to call is 01223 375564

Mornings with Radio Maria - Gregory Treloar - Nottingham Music Programme To find our more, please visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/departments/music

GREGORY TRELOARBMUS (HONS) MA Director of Music Gregory studied music at Canterbury Christ Church University where held the Chapel Choir Conducting Scholarship for two years. During which time he received mentoring and tuition from Christopher Gower, David Flood, Patrick Russill and David Allinson. Alongside his study he was a deputy Lay Clerk for Canterbury Cathedral and graduated from CCCU with awards for highest degree, highest performance mark, and the Elizabeth Vogan Award for Singing.

He went on to study a Masters in English Church Music under Jonathan Wainwright at the University of York which he completed alongside a choral scholarship at Blackburn Cathedral. During this time, he specialised in English Catholic music of the 20th century, particularly the liturgical and musical influences of Sir Richard Runciman Terry and Dom Gregory Murray OSB.

Following his scholarship at Blackburn Gregory became a Choral Scholar at the beautiful Norwich Cathedral where he also spent the lockdown enjoying the very 'fine city' and taking up running. Away from music he enjoys, spending time in the country on bike or foot, and woodworking.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Catholic Union

To find out more about the Catholic Union in the UK, please visit: catholicunion.org.uk

With Isabel Squirrell on Child Psychology

With Joanna Bogle on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

SPORT & FAITH 6: The Achille Ratti Climbing Club

achille-ratti-climbing-club.co.uk

The Achille Ratti Climbing Club was founded by Bishop Thomas Bernard Pearson of Cumbria in 1942. Membership is open to all who enjoy and appreciate the mountain environments of England and Wales.

The club has a total membership of about 800. Members are active in a wide variety of outdoor activities including climbing, fell walking, fell running, mountain biking, road cycling and kayaking.

The ARCC has 3 ’huts’. There are 2 in the English Lake District and one in North Wales. They provide comfortable, ideally located accommodation to members and their guests.

The club holds meets throughout the year based at the Club Huts or other mountain locations. The organised meets cater for all tastes and levels of ability and are centered on a number of activities including rock climbing, fell walking, fell running, mountain biking, road cycling, sea kayaking, barbecuing (very popular!) and an annual dinner.

With Father Simon.

On the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Father Stefan.

With Simon John.

Culture Tuesday - PACT

Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their children and families. We provide caring and life changing services at every stage of the criminal justice process: in court, in prison, on release, and in the community.

Credo - Fr. Alvan Ibeh - Forgiveness

The Sacraments - 08 - Marriage

Fiona Campbell hicks and Sarah De Nordwall.

With Father Lenard.

Culture Tuesday - Touch My World Productions

The Sacraments - 07 - Eucharist

Mornings With Radio Maria - Fr. Marcus Holden

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CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-05-29

Today we hear how Jesus prayed to God for all those people, like us, who would come to believe in him. Let’s listen and think more about this now…

Opening prayer: Loving God, we pray to you as Jesus did. We thank you for sending your Son Jesus to show us how to live. May your love be in us and help us to live together in peace and unity with all people. Amen.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Big Church Day Out 2022

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Mornings With Radio Maria - Sara Sherwood

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Piotr Abramczyk Director and Coordinator of the Laudato Si Movement in Poland, talks to us with passion for ecology as taught by the Catholic Church and in particular the Laudato Si Movement's work with faith communities in the care for our common home.

With Father Toby.

Jack Straker, secretary to the Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV), shares with us his passion for the incredible work of this voluntary initiative, in which young people accompany sick or disabled adults and children on holidays and religious pilgrimages. OMV are part of the Order of Malta.

With Father Colin Carr.

With Father Toby.

With Sister Denuta.

The Sacraments - 06 - Holy Orders

Credo - Msgr. Paul Grogan - Be Not Afraid

Radio Maria volunteers Mary Lee and Anne Wilson tell us about their recent Italian adventure - visiting the shrine of Padre Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo!

With Marcella Alla Torre.

With Joanna Bogle on Mary and the month of May.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Westminster Diocese Youth Ministry

With Dorathea Merchese.

Johanna Schoenecker is doing a PhD in Planned Sciences at Clare College, Cambridge, and she shares her fascinating research into natural and man-made wildfires around the world. Did you know that fires are not always bad news? Listen in to find out more!

With Father Andreas Schoeffberger. 'Prayer, our deepest longing.'

The Sacraments - 05 - Anointing of the Sick

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-05-15

Today Jesus has a very important message for his disciples, and for all who believe in him. Jesus asks us to love one another as he loves us. Let’s think about how we can do that today.

Opening prayer: God of hope, you sent your Son Jesus to teach us how to love one another. Help us to follow his example and to love all our brothers and sisters around the world. Amen.

Credo - 2022-05-11 - Sister Rose - 8 Evil Thoughts

The Sacraments - 04 - Reconciliation

The Sacraments - 03 - Confirmation

The Sacraments - 02 - Baptism

The Sacraments - 01 - The Sacraments in General

The Dominicans in Cambridge present this 8 part series on Radio Maria England

Mornings With Radio Maria - 2022-05-12- Antonia Moffat - Rosary on the Coast

With Father Adrian Graffey on the reading of the Divine Office.

The sixth episode in Simon John's series 'Set the Downtrodden Free'. Today Simon looks at the electronics industry and conditions in the mineral mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He also looks at online exploitation in the Philippines. A warning - this episode has distressing information in it relating to human rights and sexual abuse.

With Dorothea Merchies.

Fr John Boles, director of the Columban Missionaries in Britain, spent three decades in Latin America and gives us a fascinating insight into the culture and history of sixteenth century Mexico - the turbulent world into which the Blessed Virgin Mary entered with her apparitions in 1531. The shrine of Guadalupe is now the most visited Marian shrine in the world.

Your word is a lamp to my feet, with Deacon John Bell.

With Father Stefan on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Divine Renovation with Hanna Von Spruse and Matt Reegits.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-05-10- Father Stu

Fr. Toby and Helena share the reviews of the upcoming film, Father Stu

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-05-08

Today Jesus talks about how important it is to listen to him. And how he knows us and cares about each and every one of us, no matter who we are. Let’s think some more about this today.

Opening prayer: God of all, help us to listen to your voice and to care for each other as you care for all people. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Listen in and ask our panel of guests key questions on vocation, discernment and their work within the Church.

About this event

Discerning your vocation? Want to hear others talk and discuss theirs? Join us for The Conversation, where we have a panel of guests to discuss how they live out their vocation and the work they carry out in the Church.

Our panel of guests include:

Helena Judd (Radio Maria)

Deacon Toby Duckworth (Transitional Deacon at the VEC)

John Minister (Catenians)

Elliot Vanstone (Mission Adviser - Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales)

Annabel Ward (Youth 2000)

Catherine Wiley (Catholic Grandparents Association)

Sr Philomena Purcell OSU (Prison Chaplain)

Come with burning questions and submit them in the chat.

https://www.ukvocation.org/

Credo - Fr Antonio Maria Diez de Medina - 2022-05-04 - Holy Adoration

To read more about Fr. Antonio - read hear: https://www.cny.org/stories/father-antonio-maria-diez-de-medina-cfr,14074#.V0c-9h7CRiE.facebook

With Deacon John Bell.

Lynette Levitt shares how singing has brought deep meaning to her life.

With Father Simon.

Oncologist and Profession of Nutrition and Exercise at Bedford University, and author of 'How to Live: The Groundbreaking Lifestyle Guide to Keep You Healthy, Fit and Free of Illness', Professor Robert Thomas speaks to us this month about how our immune system and how to keep it in optimal condition.

Mornings With Radio Maria - 2022-05-04 - National Office of Vocations

To see all the events and resources available - please check out: https://www.ukvocation.org/

With Father Adrian Gates.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2022-4-28 - Million Minutes

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-05-01

Today we hear about how Jesus appeared to the disciples while they were fishing, helped them to catch more fish and ate with them on the beach afterwards. Let’s think some more about this today

Opening prayer: Christ Jesus, you returned to give your disciples courage and strengthen their faith. Make us brave and help us to believe in you, so that we may care for all our brothers and sisters around the world. Amen.

With Joanna Bogle.

Safety Rocks is a cutting edge health and safety company based in Cambridge with clients all over the world. Founder and director Carla Crocombe alerts us to the harmful chemicals that are around us, especially in our own homes, and gives advice on how to make sure we protect ourselves against them.

With Dorothy Marchese.

Relics of the Passion, part 2 with Louise Cowley.

With Patrick McDaniel.

SPORT & FAITH 5: Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport (UK)

Jonny Reid works for Christians in Sport, a website dedicated to telling the stories of sports and faith in the United Kingdom. He is the Communications Team Leader.

In his spare time, Reid also plays hockey for Bicester HC and cricket for Westcott CC, and is one of the leaders of Town Church, Bicester.

SPORT & FAITH 4: Leo Orobor (Chaplain of Cambridge United Football Club and Curageous Football Team)

As Chaplain at CUFC Leo Orobor’s role is to be a listening ear and supportive friend to players, coaches, staff and fans. Leo aim to serve all people in the club holistically regardless of position or beliefs.

Leo leads a Fresh Expression evening service & project manages a Foodbank in Ramsey Town.He works as a Community Mission Worker as part of Ely Diocese Changing Market Project at St Thomas a Becket Church(the Diocese of Ely's 2025 Growth Strategy focuses on enabling and sustaining church growth in small and medium-sized towns in the Fenland town communities in the north of the region).

Leo comes with a wealth of experience of youth ministry, chaplain volunteer support at Addenbrookes Hospital. Leo previously worked in the civil service at Immigration - Stansted Enforcement Unit & also worked with the UK Football Policing Unit. Leo studied & graduated from Anglia Ruskin University, BA (Hons) in Law & Politics.Leo is married with two beautiful children.

https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/supporter-news/you-are-never-alone-meet-club-chaplain-leo-orobor

Culture Tuesday - 2022-04-26- Gardens

Fr. Toby shares his love for Green spaces and how we collaborate with Nature and God when we work in our gardens.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2022-04-24

Today we hear about how Jesus appeared again to the disciples and shared peace with them. Let’s think some more about peace today.

Opening prayer: God of peace, watch over those who face violence in their daily lives. Help us to be forgiving and to do what we can to bring peace to others. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

With Father Lenard.

With Marecella Alatorre Shirazi on the importance of iron deficiency and how we eat.

Sr Mary Magdalene is a Dominican sister with the English Congregation of St. Catherine of Siena, (Stone, U.K.), based in Cambridge. For this Credo presentation, she shares how Aquinas teaches about Prayer and entering a loving relationship with God.

With Brendan McCaffrey and the Pentecost Challenge.

Father Adrian Graffey.

With Father Andreas. - prayer, our deepest longing.

With Father Andreas.

With Father John Reeves.

With Joanna Bogle.

With Peter Hickey and Mary's Meals.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-04-19 - Lessons learned in Lent 2022

Just life with President Charles Wilson and his sister Mo Wilson on feet.

With Dorethy Merchias.

With Aileen Walsh.

The Right Reverend John Keenan is bishop of the Diocese of Paisley in Scotland. Bishop John shares about the importance of the First Saturday Devotion that the Blessed Virgin Mary asked for in Fatima.

Credo - Father Alvan Ibeh - 2022-04-06

Fr. Alvan Ibeh will be speaking about ‘Developing a personal relationship with God as a Catholic‘ for our Credo programme on Wednesday, April 6. Music from his band, Voice Of Hope Family, will also be featured during the programme. The programme will be rebroadcast on Saturday, April 9th at 1pm and will be available as a podcast after the broadcast.

Fr Alvan Ibeh is from Nigeria and is a member of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM). He is working in the diocese as assistant priest at St Mary’s Great Yarmouth and St Peter’s Gorleston, alongside my brother priests Fr Anthony SMMM (Priest in Charge) and Fr Alex (Assistant priest, resident at St Peter’s Gorleston). He was ordained a priest nine years ago in Nigeria and came to England in 2015.

With Father Simon.

With Father Toby and the problem of suffering.

With Louise Cowley.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-04-12 - Stations of the Cross

In this episode human rights campaigner and lawyer Simon John looks at the realities of the cocoa trade. Despite the promises and marketing of nearly all chocolate producers, the industry is still rife with child labour and poor working conditions.

Stations of the Cross - John Bradbourne Memorial Society - 2022

In this episode Lay Dominican Ian Herbertson joins Edmund Zengeni to discuss the origins and meaning of the Lay Dominican order and its place in the world.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2022-04-08- ACN

You are the Lamp of my feet. With Father Lenard Ozuku.

With Sister Denuta.

With Father Adrian Graffey.

Father Adrien Graffey.

With Adrian Graffey.

Caroline Leighton talks about her calling in life and in particular the four months she spent in a Carmelite convent!

With Father Stefan Park.

Catechesis with Joanna Bogle.

Special from Clare Priory.

With Priest Director Father Andreas.

Stations of the Cross - Featuring St. Alban's Primary School, Cambridge

Culture Tuesday - 2022-04-05 - Easter ideas for families

Poetry included in the programme:

From Gillian Clarke's Selected Poems - https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/poems-for-spring

Resource Colouring Pages:

https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/07/corporal-works-of-mercy-teaching-tools.html
https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2015/07/spiritual-works-of-mercy-teaching-tools.html

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-04-03

Welcome: When people have done something wrong to us we often feel angry and want them to be punished, don’t we? But in today’s gospel Jesus teaches us that this isn’t always the right way. After all, we’re not perfect either are we?

Opening prayer: God of mercy, we ask you to help us to do what is right. Help us to see that we all get things wrong sometimes and to say sorry when we do. Amen.

Fr John, director of the Columban Missionaries in Britain, shares his fascinating experiences of life in Peru over decades!

With Father Nicholas.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 33

With Dororthea Merchiers.

Carla Crocombe, founder of the cutting edge Cambridge-based health and safely company 'Safety Rocks', talks to us about nutrition - separating fact from fiction. Get healthier today!

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 32

Brendan Metcalfe, CEO of 'Friends of the Holy Land', goes into more depth on their projects in the Holy Land, including such vital tasks as getting water to Bethlehem.

Joanna Bogle and the traditions of Lent and Mother's Day.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-03-29 - Films for Easter

Kristina Cooper is Helena's guest this week and she shares some films that she suggests for families to view on the lead up to Easter.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 31

Fr Gladson Dabre, an Augustinian priest at Clare Priory in Suffolk, gives a powerful encouragement about our mission as Christians.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Guest Diarmaid O Conghaile

Diarmaid O Conghaile is an English Teacher at St. Joseph's Patrician College, often known as "The Bish", is a secondary school in the West Ireland city of Galway. Radio Maria shares the song he wrote about St. Joseph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJSvRldAhDc

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 30

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 29

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 28

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 27

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-03-27

Welcome

Today’s gospel is the story known as the Prodigal Son. It’s about a child who did lots of things wrong, but who went to say sorry, and so his father forgave him. Let’s listen and think some more about this today.

Opening prayer: Loving God, we know that you always love us and are ready to forgive us. Help us to be truly sorry when we get things wrong and to do all that we can to make the world a more loving place. Amen.

Father Adrian Gates talks on the sacrament of Confession.

Credo - Father Xavier Perrin - 2022-03-23

Fr. Xavier Perrin is the abbot of QUARR Abbey. He studied French Literature at Rennes and History of Art at the Sorbonne before entering the Abbey of St Anne, Kergonan, Brittany in 1980. He made his final vows in Brittany in 1985 and was ordained priest in 1989. Meanwhile he had completed his ecclesiastical studies at the Abbey of Solesmes. He also studied Theology at Fribourg and Munich. In his monastery, he has held the offices of guest master (1990-1993), novice master (1993-2010) and choir master (1996-2013) and subprior from 1991 to 2002 when he was appointed prior. He has also been organist all through his monastic life. Father Xavier has written extensively on the history of his monastery and of the Solesmes Congregation, to which both QUARR and Kergonan belong. He has also written on spirituality, and on Gregorian chant. The first of Father Xavier’s visits to QUARR was as representative of his community at the funeral of Abbot Leo Avery in 1996. For more information on Quarr Abbey visit: www.quarrabbey.co.uk

Fr. Xavier shares with listeners about the Benedictine Rule of Prayer. The rule of St Benedict offers us countless opportunities for reflections of our own. It challenges us to remain faithful to our stated Benedictine values by translating those values into our everyday lives at Stella Maris. The Rule may have been written 1500 years ago with a very different audience in mind but even, or perhaps especially, reading in and between the lines, it offers us wise counsel for today.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 26

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 25

Set your captives free, with Simon John.

With Professor Robert Thomas.

With Father Lenard.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 24

Culture Tuesday - 2022-03-22

Fr. Toby and Helena speak about St. Joseph. Man of joy, spouse of Mary, protector of the family.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Ignite Team - Diocese of East Anglia

Hamish shares the newest song - "Prayer for Ukraine". He also shares the preparations that the team is doing for World Youth Day 2023.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Kate Eastmond (CAFOD)

RENEW - CAFOD Young Adult Event In the face of injustice will you sit back…or step up? If you’re aged 18-30 and are ready to raise your voice against injustice, join us at RENEW – our Young Adult Event - and find out how you can play your part in challenging the root causes that drive poverty, injustice, and the climate crisis.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 23

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 22

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 21

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 20

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 19

Culture Tuesday - 2022-03-15

Fr. Toby and Helena talk about Board games and following the rules.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 18

With Gary Stevens of Prince of Priests Community the New Dawn.

With Joanna Bogle on the Feasts of Christmas.

A special edition with Father Gladson Debre' from Clare Priory.

With Priest Director Father Andreas and Father Pablo Lima.

Brendan Metcalfe, CEO of the Friends of the Holy Land, sets the scene for the work of this charity. Their mission is to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 17

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 16

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 15

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 14

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 13

Historian and writer Lucy Underwood-Healy tells us about the experience of Catholics in the 16th century. Lucy is currently based at Warwick University and is also the author of the historical fiction novel 'The Guest of Night'.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 12

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 11

With Father John Reeves on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

With Father Andreas from Austria.

Padre's Hour with Father Sam Randell.

With Father Lenard Ozaru.

Dr. Paul, in Oxfordshire.

Fr John Boles is the Director of Columban Missionaries Britain and today he speaks to us about his vocation and how he became a missionary. From an early age Fr John looked for ways to help make the world a better place. Shortly after his ordination to the priesthood he was appointed to the Columban mission in Lima, Peru, and has remained there for most of the last 25 years.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 10

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 9

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-03-06

Welcome: Today we are going to hear about how Jesus spent 40 days praying in the desert, to get closer to God, and to get ready for his ministry. At the end of this time he was very hungry. Let’s think some more about this today.

Opening prayer: God of life, your Son Jesus went out into the desert to spend time in prayer and be closer to you. Help us to draw closer to you this Lent, in our prayers and in our actions. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 8

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 7

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 6

Radio Maria Special - Effatha 2.0 for Ukraine

https://effatha.live/

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 5

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 4

Dr Jennifer Klimiuk, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Bolton Hospice, is the Medical director for the Salford Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. She tells us about her fascinating research - 'The Power of Pilgrimage: A Medical Study into the Healing Influence of Faith'. Jenny is also a married mum of three!

Culture Tuesday - 2022-03-01

This week - Helena and Fr. Toby speak about training for a race and the similarities of Lent training ourselves to prepare for Easter.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 3

With Joanna Bogel on the candle mass.

Father Jeremiah Shryock.

With Father Sandesh Manuel.

With Helena Judd on Remembrance Day.

with Father Adrian Graffey.

With Father Adrian Graffey.

Father Adrian Graffey.

With Gary Stevens.

With Sister Denute.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 2

With Father Stefan.

33 Day Consecration To Saint Joseph - Day 1

Inspired by Fr. Donald Calloway's Book.

Raymond Friel gives us a glimpse into the teachings in his new book, just published by Redemptorist Publications.

With Father Adrian Gates hospital chaplain on the Last Rites.

With Father Deacon John Bell.

Ellie Stoneley talks about her life and experiences as a mother and writer, celebrating the joy of childhood and mothering, and normalising breastfeeding as a part of day-to-day life - milky moments!

Sister Gemma and Father Tony.

With Sister Gemma and Father Tony.

Lourdes special with Father Simon and Sister Gemma.

Joanna Bogle expounds on today's feast day in the Catholic Church, The Chair of St Peter.

As Spring approaches, Professor Robert Thomas, oncologist as well as Professor of Exercise and Nutrition at Bedford University and the author of 'How To Live: The groundbreaking lifestyle guide to keep you healthy, fit and free of illness', advises us to get outside to get enough sunshine and our daily dose of vitamin D. He also reminds us of the importance of exercise, even if it's just star jumps in front of the TV!

Culture Tuesday - 2022-02-22 - Daniel Holland

On this episode, Daniel Holland shares more about his book, "Prophetic Evangelism- Kingdom Exploits in the Risk Zone"

Deacon John Bell.

Fr. Adrian Graffy.

Father John Reeves 2nd February 2022.

Catechesis February 8th 2022.

Fr Toby Lees, of St Dominic's Priory in London, shares with us his reflections on how sport has impacted his life.

Laura Mitcham and Fr Toby Lees, talk to author Roy Peachey about his book 'The Race' which tells the story of Olympian Eric Liddell.

In this new series we look at the relationship between sport and faith. In this first episode hosts Laura Mitcham and Fr Toby Lees talk to Fr Vladimir Feltzmann, chaplain to the Olympics.

Barbara Maria Sierp, resident at the Augustinian Clare Priory in Suffolk, where she looks after the retreatants as well as giving retreats herself, explores the writings of Luisa Piccaretta.

James Trewby, Justice and Peace Education Worker at Columban Missionaries and Steph Neville, founder and project manager of 'Stories of Hope and Home', talk about their refugee project 'Festivals of Encounter'. Akram, Danielle and Vanessa make guest appearances, sharing their experiences of the festival.

Hashad and Aibel, Radio Maria's two Duke of Edinburgh students, present this episode of JUST LIFE, telling us about their experience of Mountain Biking and giving tips for any enthusiasts. Their friend Raph also features as a special guest!

Father Andreas from Austria.

In this programme we speak to Radio Maria presenter Julian Wong about his work as a port chaplain for the Catholic charity Stella Maris, at the ports of East Anglia. Julian presents our weekly programme PRAYERS FOR SEAFARERS, broadcast live every Thursday at 1.30pm.

Special from Lourdes.

Joanna Bogle

Father Peter Harris.

Simon John talks about modern-day slavery.

Father Dominic and Marystella talk on the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology.

Anisa on chocolate.

World Day of the Sick - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes - Fionnuala - 2022-02-11

**Fionnuala Donovan, Neurological Outpatient Physio, Guy’s and St Thomas’

NHS Foundation Trust London**

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-02-13

Today we hear about Jesus’ special love for those who are poor, hungry, sad or badly treated. Let’s think a bit more about this today.

Opening prayer: God of all, we give you thanks for your great love. Especially for those who are poor, those who hunger, those who are sad. Amen.

Fr Simon Our Lady of Lourdes.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - DAY 9 - Dr Adrian Treloar, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry and Memory Service, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - DAY 8 - Tina Quinn - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care in the New Forest and Chief Nurse for the Catholic Association pilgrimage to Lourdes, Diocese of Portsmouth

Father Pablo Di Lima.

With Fr John Reves.

With Rev Dr Paul Goodliff

In today's programme we speak to singer-song writer, George Breakfast about his faith journey, life on the road and his upcoming new album.

With Rev Dr Paul Goodliff.

With Fr Andrew Eburne.

with Fr. David O'Malley and Stephen Lloyd.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK NOVENA - DAY 7 - MARK

Culture Tuesday - 2022-02-08

Today, Fr. Toby shares what it is like to be a Hospital Chaplain.

Dr Elizabeth Corcoran shares a personal testimony from her own family's experience of Down-Syndrome.

Tito Idakula shares her personal journey of how she has allowed God to shape her life. A compelling testimony.

Dr Kristin Williams, Japanese expert and curator of Cambridge University Library's new exhibition 'Samurai: History and Legend', guides us through this fascinating and world-class collection of never-before-seen treasures, including the rather surprising Samurai cats!

Loretta Peck and Carolyn Fuller share invaluable wisdom and advice from their experience as mental health specialist nurse practitioners.

World Day of the Sick Novena - Day 6 - Rachel's Vineyard

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2022-02-06

Today we hear something special that happened when Jesus went fishing, and how the fishermen left everything to follow him. Let’s think a bit about how we can follow Jesus in our lives today…

Opening prayer: God of love, give us the strength and courage to follow your Son Jesus in all that we say and do. May our words and actions spread your message of love for all people. Amen.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - DAY 6 - Guiellermo

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - DAY 4 - Loretta

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK NOVENA - DAY 3 - MARY

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - Day 2 - John (The paramedic)

Catechesis - Your Word is a Lamp to my feet - Canon Mark Hackeson - 2022.01.28

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK - NOVENA - Dr. Charles Wilson

Culture Tuesday - 2022-02-01

Fr. Toby Lees shares about the latest book that he and his book club are reading: The Love That Is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith by Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt.

The Love That Is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith

In today's episode Genevieve Wedgbury talks about her personal journey towards body self-acceptance and appreciation. An empowering witness of hope and strength!

In this episode Bez Idakula, musician, producer and singer-song writer, speaks about his musical and life journey.

Professor Robert Thomas, oncologist, Professor of Nutrition and Exercise at Bedford University, and author of 'How to Live: The groundbreaking lifestyle guide to keep you healthy, fit and free of illness', gives us tips on how to make small but important steps towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle which will bring both physical and mental benefits!

Just Life - 2022-01-13 - Helena Judd - Inclusion

Eddie and Dennis interview philosopher and Catholic, professor John Rist on his up-coming book, Confusion in the West.

In this episode, Eddie and Dennis talk to Derek Williams who is based in Walsingham, a layman who's a great preacher on the Gospels.

Culture Tuesday - 2022-01-25

Fr. Toby speaks about the difficulties of Christian Unity and the hopes of people listening.

In Episode 2 of his series 'Set the Downtrodden Free', lifelong human rights activist Simon John talks about modern slavery which is hidden even in Britain before our very eyes. He also shares tips on how to spot this slavery and what to do when we think we see it.

Garden Designer Raffaella Morini gives invaluable tips for a greener indoors - so vital to keep us going during these long dark British winter days.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2022-01-23

Welcome: Today we hear Jesus telling people what it is he has come to do. One of the things he says is that he has come to bring good news to people who are poor. Our faith calls us to do the same. Let’s think a bit more about what this good news is and how we can share it with others today.

Opening prayer: Loving God, you sent your Son Jesus to share the good news of your love for everyone. May we also share this good news through our words and all that we do. Amen.

Catechesis - Gary Stephens - 2021-12-24

Culture Tuesday - 2022-01-18

On Today's programme, Helena shares the themes from the film, Encanto. Fr. Toby and Helena discuss family dynamics and how each of have a gift within ourselves - and sometimes- that gift is just being ourselves.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2022-01-16

In today’s gospel we hear how Jesus did something very special at a wedding in Cana, changing water into wine. Let’s think about the changes we can make in our lives and in our world.

Opening prayer: God of wonder, we know all things are possible for you. Help us to work together to change the world, so that it becomes a fairer place for all to live. Amen.

Culture Tuesday - 2022.01.11

Fr. Toby and Helena speak about New Year's Resolutions.

Cafod Children's Liturgy - 2021-12-26

Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We hear about Jesus’ family life and something surprising that happened when Jesus was a boy. Let’s think a bit about different types of family and how we should treat people today.

Opening prayer: God of love, as we remember the family that Jesus grew up in, we pray that our own families may be full of peace, kindness and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Phil Rynhart and Shiobain Corsie

Phil and Shiobain share their msuic and what a blessing it has been to spread the gospel through music.

Word of Life - Charles and Sue Whitehead - The Holy Spirit in Christmas - 2021-12-23

Charles Whitehead shares “The Holy Spirit – ever present and active in Advent and the Christmas Season”.

Charles Whitehead has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for more than forty years and served as president of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Council for eleven years, until 2000. He is the author of the best-selling book Pentecost Is Always for Living. In July 2002, Pope St. John Paul II made him a Knight of St. Gregory in recognition of his international work in the Church. Charles and his wife, Sue, have four children and six grandchildren and live in Buckinghamshire, England.

Word Of Life - Fr. Xavier Perrin - 2021-12-22

Fr. Xavier Perrin is the abbot of QUARR Abbey. He studied French Literature at Rennes and History of Art at the Sorbonne before entering the Abbey of St Anne, Kergonan, Brittany in 1980. He made his final vows in Brittany in 1985 and was ordained priest in 1989. Meanwhile he had completed his ecclesiastical studies at the Abbey of Solesmes. He also studied Theology at Fribourg and Munich. In his monastery, he has held the offices of guest master (1990-1993), novice master (1993-2010) and choir master (1996-2013) and subprior from 1991 to 2002 when he was appointed prior. He has also been organist all through his monastic life. Father Xavier has written extensively on the history of his monastery and of the Solesmes Congregation, to which both QUARR and Kergonan belong. He has also written on spirituality, and on Gregorian chant. The first of Father Xavier’s visits to QUARR was as representative of his community at the funeral of Abbot Leo Avery in 1996. For more information on Quarr Abbey visit: www.quarrabbey.co.uk

To view the BBC series Heaven Made in which QUARR Abbey is featured as well as Fr. Xavier, you can watch it on iplayer – https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0012jm9/heaven-made-at-christmas-series-1-episode-2

The Christmas Gospels with Fr. Adrian Graffy - Episode 3 - John

Fr. Adrian Graffy, parish priest at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, Scripture scholar and member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, concludes his 3 part series with the Christmas Gosepl of John.

To hear more from Fr. Adrien Graffy, please visit https://www.whatgoodnews.org/

Just Life - Which Wine for Christmas? - Julie Mortimer - 2021-12-23

Just Life - The 12 Safety Myths of Christmas - Carla Crocombe - 2021-12-22

Created by Carla Crocombe in 2015, Safety Rocks was born out of a passion to shake-up the world of health and safety and spark real, meaningful change in the industry. Rather than telling individuals what they can and can’t do, we believe in influencing by informing, nurturing a positive culture and a happier workforce.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest - Kristina Cooper - 2021-12-23

Helena and Kristina Cooper offer of film suggestions for this Christmas Season.

Word of Life - Bishop David Oakley - 2021-12-20

Preparing for the Feast of the Holy Family with Bishop David Oakley

The feast of The Holy Family is a day in which we focus on Jesus, Mary and Joseph and always falls after the feast of Christmas on the last Sunday in December. The feast calls us to contemplate the family through prayer and reflection of the Scriptures. We keep in our prayer the vocation to marriage and family life, couples who are discerning marriage, those who have recently married, those celebrating special anniversaries and all the joys of family life.

Bishop David Oakley shares that this Feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the importance of the family in salvation history and in the life of the Church today. Bishop David Oakley is Bishop of Northampton. David James Oakley was born on 28 November 1955 in Stourbridge. He is the eldest of five children to Joyce and Fred Oakley. The family moved to Birmingham when David was seven years old. After school, he worked in a well-known department store and entered Oscott in September 1974.Fr Oakley was ordained priest on 5 July 1980 and has served in several parishes within the Archdiocese of Birmingham. He has always suggested that the parish is his natural habitat. Fr Oakley studied catechetics at the Maryvale Institute and was awarded a MEd degree. He was appointed Pastoral Director and Procurator at Oscott in 1994. During this time he researched a PhD thesis in Pastoral Theology, which was later published. As Parish Priest at Maryvale, Fr Oakley directed the diocesan Department for Parish and Family Catechesis, developing resources in collaboration with CaFE. At the same time, he undertook licentiate studies in the Pontifical University of St Patrick’s, Maynooth and was awarded the STL degree. He served as the twenty-third Rector of St Mary’s College Oscott – a seminary in Birmingham for training priests for ministry in England and Wales. He was ordained the thirteenth Bishop of Northampton in the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate and St Thomas of Canterbury on Thursday 19 March 2020. For a more detailed biography, visit the Diocese of Northampton’s website.

Just Life - Misscariages - Ruth and Phelim Kennedy - 2021-12-21

From Lancaster, Ruth and Phelim have been married for almost 18 months. They got married shortly after the first lockdown ended, in August 2020. Because of the circumstances at the time, they had a very small wedding, just themselves, their priest, their witnesses and the registrars. Their friends and family watched online. It was an amazing and special day.

They knew that we wanted to have a family as soon as God would bless us with one, and so they were open to that happening as soon as possible. Sadly, it didn’t happen in the way that they wanted it to, and in this episode fo Just Life, they share their experiences of baby loss in the form of miscarriage.

Just Life - Navitity Play - Gail Osman - 2021-12-16

Gail Osman shares a nativity presentation that she had with a school she taught with years ago.

The Christmas Gospels with Fr. Adrian Graffy Fr. Adrian Graffy, parish priest at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, Scripture scholar and member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, will be teaching about the Christmas Gospels on Radio Maria England this week. In this episode, he speaks about the gospel of Luke

To hear more from Fr. Adrian, please check out www.whatgoodnews.org

The Christmas Gospels with Fr. Adrian Graffy Fr. Adrian Graffy, parish priest at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, Scripture scholar and member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, will be teaching about the Christmas Gospels on Radio Maria England this week. In episode 1 - he speaks about the gospel of Mark.

To hear more from Fr. Adrien, please visit www.whatgoodnews.org

Culture Tuesday - 2021-12-21

Helena shares some film and tv suggestions for this Christmas Season.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest Gregory Treloar - 2021-12-17

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2021-12-19

Welcome: Today we hear how cousins Mary and Elizabeth rejoiced when they saw each other and how Elizabeth knew straight away that Mary’s baby was very special. Let’s think a bit more about this and about babies around the world.

Opening prayer: Caring God, Elizabeth was filled with joy when she saw Mary and knew how special her baby would be. May all parents and their babies around the world have the chance to live healthy and happy lives, with hope for the future. Amen.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Special - Catholic Speed Dating - 2021-12-15

Just Life - Modern slavery - Simon John - 2021-12-14

Mornings with Radio Maria - Guest - Jade from Youth 2000 - 2021-12-16

NEW Year 2021 Why not try something NEW this New Year? Join Youth 2000 at Trinity Catholic High School in Woodford Green.

NEW will be a weekend filled with fun, friendship, inspiring talks and of course lots of praise as we welcome in 2022.

NEW is open to anyone aged between 16-35 years, if you’ve never been to Youth 2000 before we have our Mission Team on hand ready to welcome and celebrate New Year with you.

If you’re a bit fed-up of the same old new year plans, interested in discovering more of who God is, and who He has created you to be, then this is for you!

We can’t wait to see you on the 31st December!

Not yet convinced? Why not scroll down and see what we got up to in 2019!

https://www.youth2000.org/new

Just Life - Sarah de Nordwall 2021-12-15

The Life of a Bard!

http://www.sarahdenordwall.com/

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bishop David Oakley's Homily from Holy Child & St Joseph RC Church, Bedford - 2021-12-13

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary and Mass at Holy Child & St Joseph RC Church, Bedford - 2021-12-14

Culture Tuesday - 2021-12-14 - Special Guest: Fr. Dominic White

Fr. Dominic White shares with listeners about the relationship between religion and dance.

Mornings with Radio Maria - Guest - Kathleen - 2021-12-02

Kathleen shares her testimony.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest - Destiny Odogiyan

Destiny is a 17 year old that attends Divine Mercy Parish. She has helped form a youth group there and is a Volunteer Advisor for Million Minutes.She shares with our listeners how she got so involved in her youth group and how she hopes the Synodal Process will help bring the youth of the church into focus for Catholics.

Destiny has her own podcast series - Destiny's Connect. Check it out!https://open.spotify.com/show/1tGwbTUF17RnNrFdfJVIq7?si=bb38ad4af5284847

Just Life - Me As a Chemist - Gail Osman - 2021-12-09

For more information about Gail Osman and "Doc Orange", please check out her website - https://docorange.co.uk/

Just Life - Healthy Eating - Jenni Cassidy - 2021-12-07

Just Life - Elizabeth and Mary Exhibition - Karen and Andrea from The British Library - 2021-12-02

For more information: https://www.bl.uk/events/elizabeth-and-mary#

Just Life - Church music with Francis Bostrom - 2021-11-30

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest Antonia Moffat - 2021-12-10

Antonia speaks to us about the importance of #FirstSaturdays

Culture Tuesday - 2021-12-07

As part of this year's Mariathon, Fr. Toby shares his testimony of how he grew into his vocation. A caller asks Fr. Toby for some suggestions of books for her university student son for Christmas.

Advent Special from Saint Mary's School, Cambridge

https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/

Advent Special from Saint Alban's Catholic Primary School, Cambridge

http://www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk/

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2021-12-05

In today’s readings we are told that someone very special is coming. Who do you think that might be? John the Baptist tries to help people get ready for this special person. Let’s think some more about this today.

Opening prayer: Loving God, you want the whole world to welcome Jesus. Help us to prepare for his coming by changing our lives for the better. We make this prayer to you through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-11-30

Fr. Toby shares the historical and traditional practice of having a patron saint - for a country such as Scotland with St. Andrew or a patron for yourself, perhaps related to your occupation or an experience you may relate to with the saint.

In this episode Fr Luke Goymour and Margaret Mary McFadyen take a look at this week's questions: With Remembrance Sunday coming up this weekend I’m wondering about soldiers going into war ‘with God on their side’. The Allies fought for ‘God and Empire’ in WWI and the Germans had ‘God with us’ inscribed in their belts. Whose side was God on? Where was God in all of these terrible wars?; When we are confirmed we choose a patron saint, and then the bishop greets us with that saint’s name. Should we be known by our confirmation name thereafter? Monks and nuns usually add to or change their name on making profession or entering noviciate so why don’t lay Christians do the same? (Especially if one hasn’t been given a Christian name at birth/baptism!); My friend sometimes refers to her ‘spiritual director’. I think I want one! But what is a spiritual director? How is a spiritual director different from my parish priest? And how do I get one?!; I mainly hear the Bible during the Mass readings. I’m not quite sure how to use it at other times, besides reading it as a story? Is there a way to use it more in my prayer life besides just at Mass?; From Sam aged 6: ‘Why haven’t scientists found God yet?’; I attend Our Lady of English Martyrs and sing in their choir – I’m Anglican though. I love singing and have friends in the choir. Can I participate in the Synodal process coming up? Do other Christian Denominations matter when it comes to this process?

In this episode Mgr Tony Rogers and Fr Stefan Park on this week's questions: Has the obligation to attend Mass been reinstated? And if not, when or will it be reinstated?; I’m confused about Halloween which is coming up this weekend. I know in some parts of the Church it is frowned upon to let one’s children dress up and go trick or treating – that in doing so is in some way collaborating with evil. How harmless or dangerous is it? Should we be exercising caution?; In the Gospels Jesus says that the one who sins against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. What is this sin against the Holy Spirit?; How should we mark All Souls Day which is next Tuesday? It seems we don’t we visit graveyards in this country as much as in other countries. Is there a reason for this? Where I was living abroad, Mass would be celebrated in the cemetery on All Souls Day; After we die, will we receive a glorified body at the moment we enter heaven, or at the end of the world after the final Judgement?; Can we pray to Old Testament prophets? Are they saints?

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-11-19 - Aid to the Church In Need

Aid the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed of are in pastoral need. John Pontifex and Fr. Dominic Robinson speak to listeners about this year's #RedWednesday2021 Campaign.

As a result of targeted violence, around the world, millions of Christians are now displaced or refugees. Countless numbers have been driven from the homes, lost their livelihoods and even their liberty and their lives because of their faith. This year our special focus is on the kidnap, forced marriage and conversion, rape and sexual enslavement of Christian women and girls.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-11-26

Fr. Toby and Helena continue their discussion of St. Dominic's Ways of Prayer.

Pre-Advent Retreat with Fr. Luke Goymour - 3 of 3

Fr Luke Goymour, MA, STB, was born and raised in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. After leaving school he pursued careers in both the golf and leisure industries before discerning a call to serve God as a priest. He was accepted as a student for the Diocese of East Anglia and sent to Oscott College, Birmingham, to study for the priesthood in 2004. Whilst at Oscott he gained two degrees in Theology and Philosophy, one from the University of Birmingham and the other from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) in Belgium.

Fr Luke was ordained priest on July 10th, 2010, by the late Bishop Michael Evans. Following his ordination, he served as an assistant priest in parishes in Norwich and Ipswich serving also as a prison chaplain, hospital chaplain, and working in youth and children’s ministry.

In 2015 Fr Luke was given permission by Bishop Alan Hopes to move outside the Diocese and serve as a parish youth-worker to St Augustine’s Catholic Parish, Tunbridge Wells, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. During that time, he obtained a Masters in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College (University of London) specialising in Liturgy, Mission and Youth Ministry.

On returning to the Diocese in 2017 Bishop Alan appointed him as full-time chaplain to the Diocesan Youth Service and the Ignite Youth Mission Team. In September 2018, at the request of the Bishop, Fr Luke became the parish priest of St Thomas of Canterbury and St John the Evangelist in Brandon and Mildenhall. He continues his role as the Diocesan Youth Chaplain, albeit part time.

Pre-Advent Retreat with Fr. Luke Goymour - 2 of 3

Fr Luke Goymour, MA, STB, was born and raised in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. After leaving school he pursued careers in both the golf and leisure industries before discerning a call to serve God as a priest. He was accepted as a student for the Diocese of East Anglia and sent to Oscott College, Birmingham, to study for the priesthood in 2004. Whilst at Oscott he gained two degrees in Theology and Philosophy, one from the University of Birmingham and the other from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) in Belgium.

Fr Luke was ordained priest on July 10th, 2010, by the late Bishop Michael Evans. Following his ordination, he served as an assistant priest in parishes in Norwich and Ipswich serving also as a prison chaplain, hospital chaplain, and working in youth and children’s ministry.

In 2015 Fr Luke was given permission by Bishop Alan Hopes to move outside the Diocese and serve as a parish youth-worker to St Augustine’s Catholic Parish, Tunbridge Wells, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. During that time, he obtained a Masters in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College (University of London) specialising in Liturgy, Mission and Youth Ministry.

On returning to the Diocese in 2017 Bishop Alan appointed him as full-time chaplain to the Diocesan Youth Service and the Ignite Youth Mission Team. In September 2018, at the request of the Bishop, Fr Luke became the parish priest of St Thomas of Canterbury and St John the Evangelist in Brandon and Mildenhall. He continues his role as the Diocesan Youth Chaplain, albeit part time.

Pre-Advent Retreat with Fr. Luke Goymour - 1 of 3 Fr Luke Goymour, MA, STB, was born and raised in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. After leaving school he pursued careers in both the golf and leisure industries before discerning a call to serve God as a priest. He was accepted as a student for the Diocese of East Anglia and sent to Oscott College, Birmingham, to study for the priesthood in 2004. Whilst at Oscott he gained two degrees in Theology and Philosophy, one from the University of Birmingham and the other from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) in Belgium. Fr Luke was ordained priest on July 10th, 2010, by the late Bishop Michael Evans. Following his ordination, he served as an assistant priest in parishes in Norwich and Ipswich serving also as a prison chaplain, hospital chaplain, and working in youth and children’s ministry.

In 2015 Fr Luke was given permission by Bishop Alan Hopes to move outside the Diocese and serve as a parish youth-worker to St Augustine’s Catholic Parish, Tunbridge Wells, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. During that time, he obtained a Masters in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College (University of London) specialising in Liturgy, Mission and Youth Ministry.

On returning to the Diocese in 2017 Bishop Alan appointed him as full-time chaplain to the Diocesan Youth Service and the Ignite Youth Mission Team. In September 2018, at the request of the Bishop, Fr Luke became the parish priest of St Thomas of Canterbury and St John the Evangelist in Brandon and Mildenhall. He continues his role as the Diocesan Youth Chaplain, albeit part time.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy -2021-11-28 - Week 1 Advent

Today is the first day of Advent. Advent is a special time when we wait in hope for the coming of Jesus. Let’s think a bit more about the things we wait for and what we hope for today.

Opening prayer: Dear God, because you love us so much you sent your only Son into the world to be with us. Help us to wait in hope with joyful hearts for his coming and to share your hope with others. Amen.

Just Life - Tom Allan - 2021-11-25

Tom Allan is a 19-year-old from Leeds, who since Year 7 has stood out from the crowd and made his belief and passion about the environment known to all. He has been an advocate and student voice of his school’s Global Warriors Group, which works across the year groups, building whole-school awareness of the need for action by giving regular assemblies and through the Student Voice. Tom was the driving force behind the school’s successful bid to become a Fairtrade school and is a great advocate of CAFOD and all of the charity’s work. He has promoted reduced energy days in school and at the moment is involved in steering the move to remove all plastics from our canteen.

His environmental efforts across the school captured the attention of the Diocese of Leeds Justice and Peace Commission, and is the first person of his age to be invited to join them. His chaplain said, “Tom gives selflessly of his time and energy. He lives out Gospel values and teachings and weaves into all of his work the Word of God. His impact and influence on other young people is to be celebrated and we are blessed to have him among us in our school community and Diocese.”

Just Life - Legend Thurman - 2021-11-24

Legend is an international #1 Best Selling Author and a native of Washington, PA and Washington, DC. Legend is currently a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate at the Royal Veterinary College aspiring to be a governmental veterinarian advocating to give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves while being rooted in servant leadership.

Legend has been featured with the AVMA, SAVMA, DVM360, Vets for Success, Women Action Takers, and several others. Some of her previous work has included animal/veterinary legislative initiatives, public policy, and advocacy on a local, national, and international level.

Word of Life - 2021-11-22 - World Fisheries Day 2021

Deacon Nick O'Neil shares with listeners about Stella Maris and their work towards World Fisheries Day 2021.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-11-22 - Guest: Lucy Underwood-Healy

Lucy Underwood-Healy shares with listeners about her book, "The Guest of Night". https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/guestofnight/

Three teenagers are drawn into the hidden underside of Elizabethan England: a world where how you pray can get you hanged, and misplaced trust can kill. Catholicism is forbidden in this world, and Catholics walk the line between faith and fear. Protestant Stephen distrusts treacherous Papists but values his friendship with Catholic Hugh; Hugh and Bridget resent Protestant tyranny but find themselves relying on Stephen’s help – and his silence. All of them understand both less and more than their parents realize of the dangers hovering on the margins of their lives. And this is the kind of volatile mix that can put nooses round necks.

Just Life - Ellen Teague - 2021-11-18

Ellen Teague is a London-based freelance Catholic journalist who writes and campaigns on Justice, Peace and Ecology issues. She has worked for the Columbans since 1990, running the media desk of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) team of the Columban Missionary Society in Britain and editing their newsletter, Vocation for Justice.

She speaks in dioceses, parishes and chaplaincies regularly on JPIC issues, particularly on the social justice teachings of Laudato Si’, the 2015 papal encyclical on ‘Our Common Home’. Ellen is also an assessor for the Livesimply Parish Award in England and Wales, and supports individuals, families, parishes and educational establishments to commit to the transition to renewable energy, advocacy for justice and peacemaking. She helps to organise the annual Columban media competition for young people, which has focused on Migrants, Refugees and ‘Throwaway Society’.

Ellen represented the Columbans at the 2015 United Nations Climate Talks in Paris, producing a daily blog which added to the clamour for an Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. She has been a Columban presence at numerous lobbies and marches over several decades on such issues as the Climate Crisis, Global Debt, Fair Trade, Extractive Industries, and Peace & Nonviolence. Influential events included lobbying the G8 on Debt in 1998 (Birmingham) and 1999 (Cologne) as part of the Jubilee 2000 campaign to cancel international debt, ‘Make Poverty History’ in Edinburgh in 2005 and ‘The Wave’ on Climate in London in 2009.

She attended the Columban conference in the Philippines in 2007 on Climate Change which established a Columban commitment internationally to work on the issue. More recently, she helped produce a series of Columban podcasts on Biodiversity for the 2020 Season of Creation, working with Columban JPIC internationally.

Ellen also writes regularly for The Tablet, Independent Catholic News, Messenger of St. Anthony International Edition and Redemptorist Publications, collaborating closely with organisations involved in the National Justice and Peace Network of England and Wales (NJPN), such as Pax Christi. She is a member of the NJPN Environment Group and is on the planning group for their July 2021 Conference: ‘Action for Life on Earth’, which is inspired by Laudato Si’.

Interest in environmental justice was sparked while working as a volunteer teacher in Northern Nigeria in the 1980s and then for CAFOD as their campaign coordinator on the ‘Renewing the Earth’ campaign 1989-1990, which did ground-breaking work on the links between development and the environment. Columban eco-theologian Sean McDonagh was a consultant to that campaign and she has been inspired by his work on Creation Theology ever since. She has produced several study programmes for Christian groups, including, ‘Paint the Church Green’, ‘Our Earth, Our Home’ – Green assemblies for primary schools, and the Columban study programme on Laudato Si’.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-11-21

Today is the feast of Christ the King. Jesus didn’t live in a palace or wear a gold crown, so what kind of king is he? Let’s find out today.

Opening prayer: God of all, you sent your Son to show us how to live. Help us to listen to the truth and to follow Jesus’ example in our lives. Amen.

Just Life - Aileen Walsh - 2021-11-17

Aileen Walsh: Journaling

Just Life - Jane Crone - 2021-11-16

Jane Crone: Medieval Church Graffiti

Culture Tuesday - 2021-11-16

Father Toby shares with listeners about St. Dominic's 9 Ways of Prayers. https://www.racinedominicans.org/about-us/prayer.cfm

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 2021-11-14

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest Joseph Savage - CAFOD - 2021-11-12

Just Life - Lucy Acred - 2021-11-11

Royal British Legion

Just Life - Prof Robert Thomas - 2021-11-10

Gut health and Covid

Just Life - Col Roger Herriot - 2021-11-09

Mornings with Radio Maria - Guest - Bishop Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth - 2021-11-05

Bishop Philip Egan share with our listeners about the POLITICS AND RELIGION: A SYMPOSIUM being held online on Saturday 6th November 2021. Bishop Philip shares the importance that we live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives and to live it through joy. He shares some of the ways that his team in the Diocese of Portsmouth take action on issues such as homelessness, diversity and immigration.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-11-07

Today we hear about a woman who did something very special. And we think about how we can share from what we have, no matter how little that is.

Opening prayer: Generous God, help us to share what we have, so that all people may have enough. Amen.

Just Life - Gail Osman - 2021-11-04

Counting Your Blessings

Just Life - Sandra Bearcroft - 2021-11-03

Sandra shares how she and Merlin, her pet cocka-poo, help children, students and patients find some peace and start conversations that lead to healing.

Just Life - Emanuela Zengeni - 2021-11-02

Emanuela Zengeni: Italian Cooking and Tradition - in an English Kitchen!

Mornings With Radio Maria - COP26 Update - 2021-10-27

Culture Tuesday - 2021-11-02

Fr. Toby Lees shares some of the traditions Catholics have regarding All Soul's Day. He also corrects some misconceptions.

Sam Baker is a husband and father of four teenage children. He lives in Bedford, but commutes to the Catholic Shrine in Walsingham each week, where he works as the Shrine’s Director of Operations. Previously he was a teacher and spent 17 years in education and education management. Sam also set up ‘Catholic Man UK’ to encourage Catholic men to learn what it means to be a man and a father. He also speaks on the theme of fatherhood and Catholic manhood at men’s groups and conferences around the country.

Just Life - Nicholas Tangney - 2021-10-27

Nicholas shares with us about traveling, what precautions to take, where to go this fall and what to start booking now for next year. He shares information about the pilgrimages that they support pilgrim groups to take.

https://www.tangney-tours.com/

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest - Anna Graglewska - 2021-11-01

Anna shares the initiative that she is helping spread around the world - https://effatha.live/

Mornings with Radio Maria - Guest Sam Baker

Sam Baker shares more about Catholic Man UK, Men's Month of November and the upcoming Pilgrimage to Walsingham - "To be a Pilgrim" - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-be-a-pilgrim-man-and-the-call-to-pilgirmage-tickets-171944198727

Please visit Catholic Man UK at https://catholicman.uk/

Radio Maria England's Celebration of 2 years Broadcasting Mass - Homily from Fr. Andreas Schaetzel

2021.10.28

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-10-31

Today we celebrate the feast of All Saints, when we remember all the people who have lived their lives really well and who have died and gone to heaven. Let’s also think about how we can follow their example and live our lives as God wants us to.

Opening prayer: God of life, we give thanks for all the holy men and women who have lived throughout the world. Help us to live as you would like us to by showing love to all, bringing peace and always trying to do what is right. Amen.

Just Life - Rafaella - 2021-10-26

Garden Design Tips for Everyone.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-10-26

Fr. Toby and Helena speak about "Villains" and "antagonists". Is the road to Hell paved with good intentions?

Just Life - Nathan Whitbread

Community Fitness. Nathan and some friends have created a community fitness group that hold each other accountable and support one another to work towards their fitness goals. Nathan shares some exercise suggestions and ways to get the whole family involved.

Just Life - Emma Gardner

In early November, the diocese welcomed its new Head of Environment, Dr Emma Gardner.

She joins the Diocese of Salford from the University of Manchester, where she held the position of Head of Environmental Sustainability for over eight years.

Prior to the University, Emma was a Regional Director with the international consultancy AECOM, working on national and international sustainability projects.

Emma has a PhD in Environmental Sustainability from The University of Salford and brings over 25 years of experience to the role.

Working closely with Bishop John, who is Environment Lead for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Emma will lead transformation in keeping with Laudato Si while providing strategic leadership to support environmental practices across our diocese and beyond.

Emma will also manage the flagship Laudato Si Centre, an exciting initiative which based at Wardley Hall. She said: “I am delighted to be working with the Diocese of Salford to build on the good work already happening. It’s a great year to start in this role, on the fifth anniversary year of the publication of Laudato Si’.

Just Life - James Suranga Perera: A Good Cup of Tea!

Live broadcast originally 2021-10-19

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-10-22 - Fr Anthony Chantry

Missio’s National Director - Fr Anthony Chantry - shares with his this year's World Missions' Sunday, the amazing work that missionaries do around the world as well as what we can do in England.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-10-21 - Antonia Moffat

Antonia shares her experience with the rosary and supporting action around the country to pray the rosary.

Rosary Refuge in the Immaculate Heart of Mary is to have a three-fold Mission to pray in intercession for Faith, Life and Peace to prevail in our lands and for the conversion to Christ of all our peoples.

https://www.walsingham.org.uk/event/rosary-refuge-in-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/

Fr. Ephraim Odhiambo shares how he became a missionary, how it blessed his life and how we can be missionaries at home and support their work around the world.

Mornings with Radio Maria - World Mission Sunday - Missio - 2021-10-20

Michelle Slater shares with listeners about World Mission Sunday which will be celebrated in all Catholic Parishes on Sunday, 24 October 2021. She also shares the good work of Missio.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-10-19

Fr. Toby and Helena discuss MPs, the death of Sir David Amess and the Assisted Suicide Bill which is set to be read on October 22nd.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-10-12

Fr. Toby Lees and Helena discuss the BBC drama - "Time" and prisons for Prisons Week. They discuss redemption and the sacrament of Reconciliation.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-10-17

Today Jesus reminds us that it is not power or money which makes us important, but how much we help other people. Let’s think about how we can help others today.

Opening prayer: Servant God, show us how we can help others, so that all members of our global family can live free from hunger and poverty.

In this week's episode Edmund Zengeni and Dennis Johnson discuss Catholic home education with special guest Rob Colquhoun who works for Regina Caeli UK.

How to Pray, Episode 8: The Beginning of Contemplation – Contemplatio (Contemplation) ‘Contemplate and share the fruits of contemplation with others’, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Glorified Love – ‘As the Risen Christ is a true man and the same man that He was, both in body as well as in soul before the Resurrection, so He has still the same human affections now’, Thomas Goodwin.

Food for Prayer – ‘It is not only the scriptures, but anything inspired by them, that can inspire us with the prayer that leads to contemplative union’, Francisco de Osuna

The Poetry Of John Bradburne - 005 - The Human Poet

5, 6, 7, 8 - Faith! Episode 10 - 2021-10-07 (limited)

Fr. Sam joins Helena in this final episode. They share their fondness for Man of La Mancha, The Passion of Augustine, Ode to Joy and Fatima, along with other films and musicals.

Mornings With Radio Maria - Guest Dr Jess Beckett

Catholic Men - Episode 3 - 2021-09-21.

Join me, Eddie Zengeni and Dennis Johnson, for episode 3 of Catholic Men, where we discuss with Father Laurence O.P. the Catholic Scouts in the UK.

Catholic Men - Episode 2 - 2021-09-14

Join me, Eddie Zengeni and Dennis Johnson for episode two of Catholic Men, where we will be discussing with our special guest Sam Baker - founder of Catholic Men UK.

Catholic Men - Episode 001 - 2021-09-07

Join me, Edmund Zengeni and Dennis Johnson for our very first episode of Catholic Men. We will introduce the programme and give you an idea of the wide range of issues from a Catholic layman's perspective.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-10-05

Such a pleasure to speak to Fr. Lawrence Lew from St Dominic's Church - The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary today on Radio Maria! He shared details and the process of creating his new book - ‘Mysteries Made Visible: Praying the Rosary with Sacred Art‘. The book features photographs taken by Fr Lawrence from churches around the world depicting the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary, and each Mystery is accompanied by a short Scripture quotation and reflection written by Fr Lawrence. The book carries a Foreword from the Master of the Order, and several endorsements from well-known promoters of the Rosary including Fr Donald Calloway MIC, author of Champions of the Rosary, and Bishop Robert Barron.

RosaryMonth #OurLadyOfTheMostHolyRosary

The Poetry of John Bradburne - 005 - The Caring Poet

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-10-03

Today we are going to hear how special and important children were to Jesus. Let’s think some more about how important all children around the world are now.

Opening prayer: Loving God, your Son Jesus shows us that all people, including little children, are important and loved by you. Help us to follow his example and to respect and care for all people around the world. Amen.

Vocations - 11 - 2021-09-28

Sr. Rose and Fr. Dominic speak about vocations, discernment and how beautiful and engaging community life is.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-09-30

Fr. Toby Lees shares his review of Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney's new book.

The Poetry of John Bradburne - 004 - John the ecumenical and musical poet

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-09-27 - Guest – Sarah Barber

Sarah Barber is the Saint Vincent de Paul Society's Director of Youth Services. She shares the history of Saint Vincent de Paul on his feast day as well as the history of the SVP. To learn more and how you can continue the legacy of Saint Vincent de Paul, check out: https://www.svp.org.uk/

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-09-26

Today we will reflect on how believing in Jesus can sometimes mean we have to make hard choices. As it is CAFOD’s Family Fast Day on Friday, we will also think about the choices we need to make to Go Green and protect and care for the beautiful planet earth, which is our home.

Opening prayer: God of love, strengthen our faith and help us to make the right choices even when it is difficult. Amen.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-09-24 - Guest – Okiemute Ekwevugbe

Radio Maria is very pleased to have Okiemute Ekwevugbe on the programmes this morning. Radio Maria has partnered with the Diocese of Nottingham to present "A Father's Heart". In the fourth episode of 'A Father's Heart - A Podcast for Catholic Dads' we focus on section 5 of Patris Corde - A Creative Courageous Father. Theyreflect on what it must have been like for St Joseph to take the Holy Family into Egypt and how many fathers are making similar journeys today. Okiemute Ekwevugbe who is the Chairman of African Catholic Chaplaincy in Leicestershire. Okiemute, originally from Nigeria, is now a parishioner of St John Bosco & St Mary's in Leicester, a pharmacist and also training to be a doctor, he is married and has two boys.

The podcast of a Father's Heart can be found on the Diocese of Nottingham's Website: https://www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/podcasts

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-09-23 - Guest – Julian Wong - Stella Maris

Chaplain Julian shares the mission of Stella Maris, the history and how he has felt privileged to serve seafarers by listening, sharing compassion to them and offering them some help far from home.

Mornings with Radio Maria - 2021-09-20- Guest – Kate Macpherson

Kate Macpherson, Secretary of The John Bradburne Memorial Society.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 9 - 2021-09-23 (limited)

Hayley Brotherton shares some of the musicals that are close to her heart and connect audiences with the ideas that love continues on and is in each one of us to be shared with others. Helena and Hayley share how important it is for theatre to create discussion in audience members. Musical numbers from Jekyll and Hyde, Merrily We Roll Along, Passion and the Phantom of the Opera.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-09-21

Fr. Toby Lees and Helena discuss workshop music and sacred music.

Our Lady of Walsingham Special - 21 September 2021

Catherine Williams from the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham joined Helena to share what the community will be doing to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Walsingham on September 24th. To learn more about the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham, please visit https://walsinghamcommunity.org/

Vocations 2021 - Episode 09 - Wellspring Community

Ben Gray is a husband, father and teacher. He is a founding member and current leader of The Wellspring Community. In addition to his work for The Wellspring Community, Ben has spent the last 12 years teaching Philosophy and Theology in Catholic schools. This week, he shares what Vocations means to him and how he and his community is rooted in Jesus Christ, lives in the freedom of the Gospel and shares this life abundantly with others. At the heart of the Wellspring Community life is the call to communion with God and others. Their inspiration comes from the early Christian community in Jerusalem (Acts of the Apostles Chapters 2 and 4), and they take the Rule of St Benedict as their guide. We seek “to prefer nothing whatever to Christ” (Rule of St Benedict), rooting our hearts every day in Him through personal prayer, listening to God’s Word, and celebrating the Divine Office. Called to follow Jesus in a wholehearted way, they are dedicated to a life of continual conversion – to be transformed in Christ. Their mission to form disciples flows from this contemplative life. To read more - please visit http://www.wellspringbrighton.org.uk/

The Poetry of John Bradburne - 003 - John the theological and nature poet.

John the theological and nature poet.

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-09-19

Today we hear how Jesus valued children and thought they were important. Let’s think about how important all children around the world are today.

Opening prayer: God of love, help us to recognise the importance of all children no matter where in the world they come from. Amen.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 8 - 2021-09-16 (limited)

Helena speaks to her friend in New York City, Mark Falconer. They dive into very obscure musicals such as King David, Children of Eve and Goodtime Charlie.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 7 - 2021-09-02 (limited)

Helena speaks with Maryam, a presenter for RMEY Faith Vibe. They talk about Disney musicals, their love for music and the orchestra. Some songs include: Through Heaven's Eyes from The Prince of Egypt, Son of Man from Tarzan, Everything's Not Awesome from The Lego Movie 2 and I see the Light from Tangled

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 6 - 2021-08-19 (limited)

Lindsay joins Helena again to speak about characters that take on sacrifices. Music from Fiddler on the Roof, Fame and My Fair Lady

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 5 - 2021-08-12 (limited)

Helena is joined with another mom, Mel Warde. They share how musicals and films have been spring boards to disucssions within their families on social justice issues and prayer life. Some musical numbers will include songs from Oliver and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Vocations 2021 - Episode 09 - Fr. Mike Brookes

Helena speaks to Fr. Mike Brookes about his vocation of priesthood and chaplaincy. He shares how we must continue to have the Holy Spirit journeying with us, ever discerning how the Lord wants us to bring out the holiness in ourselves and one another.

Vocations 2021 - Episode 07 - The Future of Vocations

Guests: Sr. Francis Kelly, Aba Shields, Anable Ward - Youth 2000, Gemma – The Ascent Team...

Vocations - 7 - 2021-09-24 - Youth Teams

Guests: Beth Warren - Senior Parish Engagement Officer, Million Minutes, Joe Beattie - Retreats, Facilities and Hospitality Co-Ordinator - Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Simeon – The Ascent

Vocations 2021 - Episode 06 - Vocations for Women

Guests: Sr Elaine Penrice FSP, Director, National Office for Vocation. MaryAnne Francalanza fcJ Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) - www.fcjsiters.org. Margaret-Mary McFadyen,Spiritual Director, trained in Ignatian spirituality in particular

The Poetry Of John Bradburne - 002 - Meet the Poet

David shares how John saw spirituality in everything, but also had a sense of wit as well with some of his more humours poems. Poetry includes "Love" and "False Teeth".

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-09-12

Today we hear about how it is not always easy to follow Jesus or to accept what God wants to happen in our lives. Even Peter, one of Jesus’s disciples found it difficult. Let’s think some more about this today…

Christ Jesus, you call us to follow you. May we have the courage to answer that call, even in the most difficult times. Amen.

https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Children-s-liturgy

John Bradburne Special with Teresa Yonge - 2021-09-08

Radio Maria has partnered with the John Bradburne Memorial Society to present a series of show sharing the great work that John Bradburne did in Zimbabwe and the people that are supporting efforts for his canonization. John was Teresa Yonge's uncle and has continued to influence and inspire her as she gathers support for his canonization. She shares how she too continues to find through sacrifice and trust she comes closer to Jesus and is able to share the light of the Lord.

The John Bradburne Memorial Society was founded as a charity in England in 1995 in order to help support Mutemwa Leprosy and Care Centre in Zimbabwe. It honours the memory of John Bradburne’s dedicated life and work at Mutemwa where he was warden between 1969 to 1979.

The Poetry of John Bradburne - 001 - The John Bradburne Story

Presented by David Crystal. David Crystal is honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Bangor, and works from his home in Holyhead, North Wales, as a writer, lecturer, editor, and broadcaster. He has been writing on topics in linguistics, with particular reference to the English language, since 1964, and a complete list of his publications, along with fuller biodata, can be found on his website www.davidcrystal.com. He received an OBE for services to the English language in 1995. His best-known books include The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of the English Language and The Stories of English, and his most recent book, published in July, is Tales of the Linguistically Unexpected. His recordings of the Catholic lectionary for lockdown can be found at www.lectionaryreadings.co.uk. He has edited all of John Bradburne's poetry for the online website www.johnbradburnepoems.com, and written a full account of the poems in A Life Made of Words: The Poetry and Thought of John Bradburne, available from his website or the John Bradburne Memorial Society. With his wife Hilary he has published several anthologies of the poems: Songs of the Vagabond, John Bradburne's Mutemwa, John Bradburne's Book of Days, John Bradburne's Birds Bees and Beasts, and John Bradburne on Love.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 05 - 2021-08-18

Di and Robert continue to share testimonies from the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham. Sam Baker joins as special guest.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 04 - 2021-08-11

This week, Diane and Robert shares testimonies from pilgrims that walked the English Way with the Ignite Youth Team from the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia. They also speak to a young man, Patrick, and priest, Fr. Peter, who have discovered their vocations through their visits to Walsingham. The final testimony they share is from Sarah, a pilgrim that drover to Walsingham.

Vocations 2021 - Episode 05 - Marriage

Helena speaks to Rose-Anne, Fr. Pio, Deacon Andrew and his wife Nicola and Abba about the vocation of marriage. They are all from the Diocese of Portsmouth and help with https://www.loving4life.co.uk/

Culture Tuesday - 2021-08-10

On today's Culture Tuesday, Helena shares information about the Dominican Jubilee - celebrating 800 years of Dominicans in England. To read more about the Jubilee, how you can get involved and send in prayer requests - check out their website at https://www.dominicanjubilee.com/

Morning Show - 2021-08-06

Helena speaks to Frances Gaynor, the Sacristan for the New Dawn Conference. She shares how her and her husband got involved in New Dawn and continue to be part of the community all year.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 4 - 2021-08-05 (limited)

Helena spoke with Rt Revd Geoff Annas, former Bishop Stafford and current Assistant Bishop for The Diocese of Winchester. He is Chair of the Trustees for Theatre Chaplaincy UK. Songs shared on this episode include music from Mikado, Annie, Godspell and Joseph and the Technical Dreamcoat.

Morning Show - 2021-08-05

Helena chats with Beth, one of the Music Ministry Leaders for the New Dawn Conference 2021. Beth shares how she first got involved in New Dawn at 14 and has been singing with them still, years later. She shares some of this year's highlights as well as what to look forward to for the rest of the week.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 04 - 2021-08-04

Di and Robert share their experience of visiting the shrine the pervious weekend, they share testimonies from Mgr. Moger, the current Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, a family that walked 5 miles to arrive at Walsingham and a brother sister that help set up the Altar and kitchen for the New Dawn Conference. A caller, Lucia, also shared why she loves to take her family to the shrine in the summer.

Morning Show - 2021-08-04

Joining Helena from the New Dawn Conference in Walsingham, Stuart Wilson share how this year's conference got pulled together, the highlights for today's conference and how he became involve in the New Dawn Conference.

Vocations 2021 - Episode 04 - Laity

Helena and guests speak about Vocations in particular the laity of the church. In the Catholic Catechism, it states that the mission of the laity is to direct the whole world toward the kingdom of God. God sends some people as laymen, so that they may build up the kingdom by their family and occupation in the midst of the world. Lay people support the life of the church, for instance, by becoming a lector or an extraordinary minister, by volunteering as a group leader, or by serving on church committees and councils. Communities for lay people are additional resources for laity to continue their faith formations, their educations and to enrich and re-ignite their flames to share with their parishes, work places and families. Guests for this episode include: Nanda Mee (Lay Dominican), Kathy Bishop (Lay Dominican) and the founder and editor-in-chief of The Faith Companion magazine: https://www.thefaithcompanion.co.uk/ and Gemma Wildsmith (Member of the Sion Community).

Culture Tuesday - 2021-08-03

Part of the weeklong interviews with people from behind the scenes at New Dawn 2021 Conference - Helena speaks to Daniel who started attending New Dawn at 11 years old. He then went on to volunteer with the youth ministry with his brother. Unfortunately, a week before the conference, Dan was pinged and needed to self isolate, so he will be unable to play as part of the youth ministry team this year.

Helena and Dan go on to speak about the importance of music in worship and how it has influenced his life.

Morning Show - 2021-08-02

This week, Helena will be chatting with some of the behind the scenes folks from the New Dawn Conference 2021. Today, she got the pleasure of speaking to camera operator Joe Eshwar. Joe started life in India and moved to the UK later his 30s. He has been helping with Shalom and other film companies behind the camera and as a producer. He's also written and directed his own films including his most recent - 8119 Miles. This week, he'll be behind the camera helping bring the New Dawn conference to participants around the globe with their online conference.

Bedtime Blessings - Version B

Bedtime Blessings - Version A

CAFOD's Children's Liturgy - 2021-08-01

Today we hear Jesus say something very special about who he is. He says “I am the bread of life.” But what does this mean? Let’s find out today…

Living God, we thank you for sending your Son Jesus to show us how to live. Work through us so that we may build a better world for all to enjoy. Amen.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 2 - 2021-07-29 (limited)

Helena speaks to The Revd. Lindsay Meader. Revd. Lindsay Meader is an Anglican priest, serving as the Lead Theatre Chaplain for the Diocese of London and Senior Chaplain of Theatre Chaplaincy UK. Prior to this she served for 14 years as Associate Rector of St James’s Piccadilly - the first inner-city place of worship and Grade 1 listed building to be awarded the Eco-Church Gold Award. Some of the musicals they share in this episode is from the musical "Hamilton", "Come From Away" and "In the Heights" and more! Please do share your thoughts on musical numbers that you would like to hear on the programme to info@RadioMariaEngland.uk

Morning Show - 2021-07-29

Helena gets to chat with some of the pilgrims on the the "English Way" prilgrimage that began Wednesday, 28 July 2021 from Ely and they are making their way to the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham. Josephine, Jennifer and Camilla joined Helena and shared their experiences on the trip so far seeing some ducks, praying and becoming a fellowship group on their adventure.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 03 - 2021-07-28

This week, Diane and Robert share more testimonies from Walsingham, including a family from Shri Lanka, some women that walked from London to Walsingham, the leader of St. Michael the Archangel's Volunteer group at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and a testimony about New Dawn in the church form Michael Tracey.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 02 - 2021-07-21

In Episode 2 of Testimonies from Walsingham, Diane Redmond and Robert Tickle have a special guest, Fr. Michael Rear. Father Michael Rear – Author of Walsingham: Pilgrims and Pilgrimage. He is now a retired priest of the Diocese of East Anglia, has been leading pilgrimages to Rome for decades. He is also the author of Rome: A Pilgrim Guide Book also published by Gracewing.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-07-27

This Tuesday, Helena has Chenade Callaghan from the New Dawn 2021 Conference on to talk about her first experience with New Dawn and what she's looking forward to this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Mv7x2uUeU&t=1s

Please join us LIVE, Tuesday, 27th of July at 11am, for our third episode of Vocations! The guest list for this episode is very impressive and they all bring such a devotion to their vocation and a wealth of experience. This show will be rebroadcast on Wednesday (28 July) at 9pm, Saturday (31 July) at 4pm and Monday (2 August) at 2am.

Fr. Joseph Bailham, Dominicans, St. Dominic’s Parish, London – Dominican priest of the English Province. Vocations’ Promoter and Promoter of the Dominican Youth Movement. Resident in London.

Brother Dominic Sassi, Brother, Christian Brothers St Timothy’s – Brother Dominic lives in Liverpool. He is involved with the Edmund Rice Network in the UK. He is also a trustee of our eight schools in England. Although retired, he remains very active and closely involved with all the members of the network. For many years he was a headmaster in various schools in England. He also spent some years in Africa where he contributed to the work of establishing the Edmund Rice presence in West Africa, particularly in Liberia and Sierra Leone. He also worked in the CB novitiate in Zambia for 3 years. As a child he grew up in Sunderland and remains a devoted and loyal fan of Sunderland football club. Here he tells his vocation story and shares with us his early years as a Christian Brother in England. To learn more about Brother Dominic and becoming a brother, please visit: christianbrothervocation.org

Edmund Patrick Adamus – Highly dedicated professional in advancing authentic Catholic education centred on family values with parental rights front and centre. Communicating success in this field to a wider audience for the common good. Seeking creative ideas and methods to further the dignity of the person and the culture of life. Inspiring others to aspire to hope in meeting life’s struggles and challenges with greater confidence and humble dependence upon grace and Goodness. Please check out his website here.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-07-20

Helena and Fr. Toby discuss films for the summer. One of the series Helena suggests is Loki on Disner Plus. This leads Helena and Fr. Toby to discuss Free Will / or Free Choice as Fr. Toby likes to put it.

Fr. Toby also discussed the upcoming pilgrimage he will be going on to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Dominicans in England.

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 2 - 2021-07-22 (limited)

Helena and guest host Legend talk about how theatre has helped them find community and confidence as they grew up and how music continues to be a special part of their lives, even if they both are not "on Stage". Musical numbers include music from Oklahoma, Phantom of the Opera, Handel's Messiah and more! Email us your song suggestions to info@RadioMariaEngland.uk

Morning Show - 2021-07-26 - Guest Gary Stephens

Gary is married to Joanne and has seven children and six grandchildren. He was recently appointed successor to Myles Gerard Dempsey as leader of the Prince of Peace Community and the New Dawn in the Church Catholic Pilgrimage Conference in Walsingham. Gary is also the head of the Men of Saint Joseph England. Gary is accredited with a Bachelor of Divinity with Ecclesiastical status, and speaks at numerous Catholic conferences, retreats and seminars both nationally and internationally. He also has prison and healing ministry.

Helena and Gary talk about New Dawn and the New Dawn 2021 Online Conference.

Today we hear how Jesus performed a miracle – feeding at least 5000 people with five loaves and two fish. Let’s think a bit more about this now….

Opening prayer: Christ Jesus, you blessed the bread and broke it so that all had enough to eat. Bless the food we eat today and encourage us to share it, so that around the world, everyone may have enough. Amen.

Morning Show - 2021-07-21 - Guest - Dan Holland Dan Holland and Richard join Helena to share their mission with the current "Walk the Way" trip. Daniel joined Through Faith Missions in July 2019. Daniel has been working as an itinerant evangelist/preacher/pastor for Ichthus Fellowship in London for the past year and prior to that was a Pastor in Hunstanton and Youth Worker in the wider NW Norfolk area for 10 years. To learn more about Walk the Way, please check out their website at: https://www.throughfaithmissions.org/

Vocations 2021 - Episode 02 - Vocations and COP26

For our second episode, we are discussing how God calls us to look after our planet and to care for all His creation. Our vocation as God’s people is to protect our common home and the resources within it. In November this year the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties in Glasgow, between the 31st October and the 12th November 2021. It’s one of the biggest global climate change events, with 197 members known as ‘parties’ to the treaty. Other organisations will join the event, both inside and outside the conference centre such as charities and businesses. Pope Francis will also be involved with the talks, showing the significance of this event for Catholics around the world and within the UK. Many people from around the UK are planning on taking a pilgrimage to pray for the success of the talks and some will be campaigning outside the conference centre. The National Office for Vocation will be in attendance to run events throughout the city and to promote the call to each individual to become stewards of the earth and how they can live this out in their daily lives.

Plans for the event in Glasgow include the Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracle Exhibition, Talks on Laudato Si, Variety of Speakers who will give short talks on the care of the earth, Mercy Bus (Offering reconciliation, hospitality and prayer), Night Fever, Torchlight Rosary Procession at the Carfin Grotto National Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes Scotland.

A message from the National Office of Vocations: Do you have, or do you know of a group of young adults who are going to COP 26 in Glasgow? Do let us know! The National Office for Vocations understands that caring for our common home is important- to many young people, to Pope Francis and to the Church. We are collaborating with Vocations Network Scotland and Vocations Ireland to promote a faith based response to care of our common home. If you would like to know more about what’s happening in COP 26 for Catholics contact us: enquiries@ukvocation.org

To find out more about the Sowing Seeds for the Future initiative for schools – click here!

Guests on this episode include:

Sr Frances Kelly (Religious Vocation Promoter)
Sr Elaine Penrice (National Office of Vocations Director)
James Ryan (Discipleship Promoter)
Fr Paul Annis (Vocation Network Scotland)

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 18 July, 2021

Today we hear how Jesus and his disciples wanted to get away and spend a little bit of time by themselves. But it didn’t quite work out like that. Let’s listen and find out what happened instead…

Opening prayer: God of all, you are always there for us. Help us to be there for others when they need us and to treat all people with compassion and respect. Amen.

Morning Show - 2021-07-15 - Guest - Liam, Youth 2000

Helena speaks to the Communications Director for Youth 2000, Liam. Youth 2000 is an international spiritual initiative established to draw young people to a deep and lasting union with Jesus Christ, placing the Eucharist “the source and summit of the Christian life” at the centre of its mission.

Liam shares some updates on the upcoming Youth 2000 retreat at the end of August. More information can be found here: https://www.youth2000.org/

5, 6, 7, 8 - FAITH! - Episode 1 - 2021-07-15

Helena and Sr Cecilia go over the Classic Musical Theatre hits that bring the scriptures to life for people of all ages! Musical number include music from the Prince of Egypt, Godsell, Jesus Christ Superstar and more! Do you have any suggestions for us to include! Email us at info@RadioMariaEngland.uk

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - 07 - 2021-07-13 Fr Sam Randall is joined by Fr Antoine Coelho, founder of Holy Spirit House in France. Fr Antoine shares his experiences of the Spirit at work in his own life, as well helping listeners to know how they can find their gifts.

Testimonies From Walsingham - Episode 01 - 2021-07-14

Diane Redmond and Robert Tickle speak about Pilgrimages and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Three testimonies are shared from Diane's trip to Walsingham in 2020, Daron (the head groundsman at Walsingham), a priest and a woman from Sligo.

For the Summer of 2021 – why not travel with some pilgrims to Walsingham with Radio Maria England? Join Diane Redmond, Robert Tickle and Fr Michael Rear as they share their experiences, as well as other pilgrims’ experiences, of travelling to the National Shrine of Walsingham. Join us starting on July 14th at 11am every Wednesday morning LIVE.

Do you have a testimony from your pilgrimage or trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham? Please share pictures, stories or messages to info@RadioMariaEngland.uk or text/WhatsApp us at 07502 385 010.

Vocations - Episode 01 - 2021-07-13

What is a Vocation? Fr. Dominic White, Dominicans, Cambridge Blackfriars – The Dominican Friars are a male religious order within the Catholic Church. We are called ‘Dominicans’ after our founder, St Dominic, who established the order in 1216. We are recognisable by our distinctive black and white habit and the rosary that hangs from our belt. Our order includes a great number of saints and blesseds, such as St Martin de Porres, St Thomas Aquinas, and the artist Fra Angelico. The Dominican order is now present all over the world, and involved in a wide variety of activities. We are blessed with many vocations, meaning that there is a strongly youthful aspect to the order. To find out more, please click here – www.blackfriarscambridge.org.uk

Brother Dominic Sassi, Brother,Christian Brothers St Timothy’s – Brother Dominic lives in Liverpool. He is involved with the Edmund Rice Network in the UK. He is also a trustee of our eight schools in England. Although retired, he remains very active and closely involved with all the members of the network. For many years he was a headmaster in various schools in England. He also spent some years in Africa where he contributed to the work of establishing the Edmund Rice presence in West Africa, particularly in Liberia and Sierra Leone. He also worked in the CB novitiate in Zambia for 3 years. As a child he grew up in Sunderland and remains a devoted and loyal fan of Sunderland football club. Here he tells his vocation story and shares with us his early years as a Christian Brother in England. To learn more about Brother Dominic and becoming a brother, please visit: christianbrothervocation.org

Aba and David Shields (Loveing4Life.co.uk)- Loving 4 Life is a Catholic Marriage Enrichment apostolate, dedicated to strengthening spousal love through one-day and weekend retreats. David and Aba met in University of Surrey in 1992, started dating in 1993, got engaged in 1997 and married at St Thomas More Church, Bramley-Surrey in 1998. They have 4 children- 3 daughters here and a son in heaven. Aba obtained a MA in Catholic Educational & Pastoral Studies – Marriage & Family from the Maryvale Institute and now works as the Marriage & Family Life project worker for the Portsmouth Diocese. David has worked in the Spacecraft/Satellite Manufacturing Industry for over 22 years and is currently working as an Operations Manager at Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth. He recently completed a Certificate in Catechises in Marriage And Family at the Maryvale Institute.

Sr Elaine Penrice FSP, Director, National Office for Vocation – Sr. Elaine helps people discover their vocational identity and supports the Catholic Church in England & Wales nurture a Culture of Vocation.

Paddie Denton – The Ascent

Culture Tuesday - 2021-07-13

Fr. Toby and Helena talk about Racism, football and how we are all called to be part of the one body of Christ. Why not open up and listen to someone that is different to you? You'll be amazed what you may learn.

Children's Rosary on Radio Maria England - Luminous Mysteries

Children's Rosary on Radio Maria England - Glorious Mysteries

Children's Rosary on Radio Maria England - Sorrowful Mysteries

Children's Rosary on Radio Maria England - Joyful Mysteries

Today we hear how Jesus sent his disciples out to spread his word, but even though they had to travel far and wide, Jesus told them not to take any of their belongings with them. Let’s think a bit more about this…

Opening prayer: God of truth, inspire us to share all that you have given us and to be friendly and welcoming to all people. Amen.

Morning Show - 2021-07-08

Helena speaks to Anne Donnelly, Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain for Plymouth and Teignmouth about Stella Maris and how she supports the seafarers in her Port both in England and around the world.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Episode 6 - The Spirit today

Fr. Sam and Fr. Stefan Park speak about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit is celebrated and taught in churches in today's world.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-07-06

Fr. Toby and Helena chat about how lovely it is to be part of a Priest's first mass. They talk about Fr. Joseph Bailham and Fr. Michael Smith, both ordained over the weekend.

Fr. Toby and Helena also chat about prayer in Football and the EU Football Cup 2020.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - 05 - 2021-06-29

The twentieth century – a new Pentecost? Fr Sam talks to Fr Luke Goymour about the multitude of the works of the Holy Spirit in recent decades, as well as ways of experiencing a more living and Spirit filled faith.

Morning Show - 2021-07-05

Sister Gemma Simmonds joins Helena to speak about her new book - Dancing at the Still Point: Retreat Practices For a Busy Life.

Morning Show - 2021-07-02

Rowan joins Helena in the studio this morning. They chat about the Devotion to the Sacred heart of Jesus and starting his first of 9 First Fridays of the month.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-06-29

Fr. Toby Lees and Helena discuss some traditions for the Feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. They also discuss the new rule that will be taking effect in a few year that junk food can not be promoter during the day on television and online. They suggest healthier alternatives, snack ideas and how to feed the soul as well.

2021-06-27 - Today we hear about two of the healing miracles of Jesus. We learn about Jesus’ kindness and understanding. Christ Jesus, as we hear of your loving kindness toward others may we be inspired to bring your healing to anyone in need. Amen.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Episode 4 - The gifts of the Spirit and the history of the Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the History of the Church. Today, in the 4th of this series, Fr Sam is joined by Brother Angelo of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Brother Angelo is from a large American Catholic family and grew up near Steubenville. He joined the Franciscans in 2007 and has served at St Fidelis Friary in London and is now based in Bradford where the community runs a soup kitchen and drop-in for the homeless. Br Angelo is the European vocations director for the community and, unusually, he has remained a lay brother. Among his interests are Ignatian spirituality and charismatic ministry. Together Fr Sam and Br Angelo explore the gifts of the Spirit in the context of the history of the Church.

Culture Tuesday - 2021-06-22

Fr. Toby and Helena discuss relics, especially relics of Sts Thomas More and John Fisher for their feasts day. They share information about the Online Relic exhibit from Stonyhurst https://www.stonyhurst.ac.uk/open-to-the-public/historic-collections-archives-and-museum/relic-exhibition and the St. Thomas Becket exhibit at the British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/thomas-becket-murder-and-making-saint

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 20 June 2021

Today we hear about how in the middle of a great storm Jesus calmed the wind and the sea. He tells the disciples to have courage and to have faith. Let’s think a bit more about this now.

God of the sea and the sky, be with us when we are afraid. Give us courage to do what is right and strengthen our faith, so we may give comfort to others who are frightened. Amen

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - June 18, 2021

Camilla White joins Helena to chat about Pilgrimages, walking together and the upcoming Walsingham Pilgrimage for Young Adults.

To learn more about the Pilgrimage at the end of July 2021 and how you can join them - please check out: http://www.englandsway.org/

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - 03 - The experience of the Spirit in the New Testament and by the Early Church.

Fr Sam discusses what we know about this from the writing of the New Testament and the lessons we can learn from it today. Charles Whitehead. Charles Whitehead has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for more than forty years and served as president of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Council for eleven years, until 2000. He is the author of the best-selling book Pentecost Is Always for Living. In July 2002, Pope St. John Paul II made him a Knight of St. Gregory in recognition of his international work in the Church

Culture Tuesday - 2021-06-15

Father Tobby Lees and Helena Judd discuss the BBC's miniseries, Time. They chat about atonement and restorative justice.

Culture Tuesdays - 8 June, 2021

Fr. Toby and Helena chat about camping.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 13 June, 2021

Today we hear about a tiny little seed. But when it is planted it grows into a big bush with branches big enough for all the birds to come and sit in. Let’s think a bit more about what Jesus was trying to say with this story. Loving God, you show us that the littlest actions can have huge results, and that the smallest of people can do great things. Inspire us to play our part in making the world a fairer place for everyone. Amen.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Episode 2 - What are the ‘gifts’ of the Spirit? with Guest Damian Stayne

Recently we celebrated in our churches the Feast of Pentecost and the giving of the Spirit. Saint Paul in 1Corthians writes that it is the Spirit of God who distributes to the people of God gifts which are the source of the Church’s vitality and mission (1Cor. 12:11. See also Rom. 12: 6-8, 1Cor. 12: 4-10, 28-30, Eph. 4:11-12, 1Pet. 4: 10-12). These gifts are the supernatural graces for service, and they are given freely and abundantly to all the people of God. ‘Gifts of the Spirit’ is a new series which will answer questions such as what the gifts are, what they are for, and how we can use them!

In the first of the series, we explored the Holy Spirit as the third Person of the Trinity, co-eternal and consubstantial with the Father and Son. We experience God through the Spirit as comforter and as advocate. In the second programme I am joined by Damian Stayne to explore the different gifts, what they do, and how we can access them. In the third programme of the series, we will explore the experience of the gifts in the New Testament and the Early Church. In the fourth in the series, we will explore the gifts of the Spirit in the life of the Saints. The twentieth century has witnessed a new awakening of the Spirit and this fresh outpouring has been supported and encouraged by all the Pope’s of the twentieth century and by the Second Vatican Council. In the final programme we will explore what is meant by the ‘Baptism in the Spirit’ and the difference this can make in our lives.

Recently we celebrated in our churches the Feast of Pentecost and the giving of the Spirit. Saint Paul in 1Corthians writes that it is the Spirit of God who distributes to the people of God gifts which are the source of the Church’s vitality and mission (1Cor. 12:11. See also Rom. 12: 6-8, 1Cor. 12: 4-10, 28-30, Eph. 4:11-12, 1Pet. 4: 10-12). These gifts are the supernatural graces for service, and they are given freely and abundantly to all the people of God. ‘Gifts of the Spirit’ is a new series which will answer questions such as what the gifts are, what they are for, and how we can use them!

In the first of the series, we explored the Holy Spirit as the third Person of the Trinity, co-eternal and consubstantial with the Father and Son. We experience God through the Spirit as comforter and as advocate. In the second programme I am joined by Damian Stayne to explore the different gifts, what they do, and how we can access them. In the third programme of the series, we will explore the experience of the gifts in the New Testament and the Early Church. In the fourth in the series, we will explore the gifts of the Spirit in the life of the Saints. The twentieth century has witnessed a new awakening of the Spirit and this fresh outpouring has been supported and encouraged by all the Pope’s of the twentieth century and by the Second Vatican Council. In the final programme we will explore what is meant by the ‘Baptism in the Spirit’ and the difference this can make in our lives.

Episode 1 - Who is the ‘Holy Spirit’

Morning Show - 2021-05-11

Father Toby joins Helena for Cultural Tuesdays. Father Toby shares his travels as a priest and the importance to go with confidence with your choices.

The Merton Prayer Reflectionsjournal is produced twice a year as a public service of Yale Divinity School. Each free issue seeks to bring theological insight to a contemporary social, political or religious question.

Thomas Merton

My Lord God,

I have no idea where I am going.

I do not see the road ahead of me.

I cannot know for certain where it will end.

nor do I really know myself,

and the fact that I think I am following your will

does not mean that I am actually doing so.

But I believe that the desire to please you

does in fact please you.

And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.

I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.

And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road,

though I may know nothing about it.

Therefore will I trust you always though

I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death.

I will not fear, for you are ever with me,

and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.

“The Merton Prayer” from Thoughts in Solitude Copyright © 1956, 1958 by The Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani. Used by permission of Farrar Straus Giroux.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 09 May, 2021

Today Jesus asks us to love one another as he loves us. He talks about the importance of looking out for our friends, and how we can all be friends of Jesus. Let’s think a bit more about our friends today. God of joy, you loved us so much you sent your Son to us. Help us to love each other as you love us. Amen.

Music for Easteride - Episode 4 (Special Guest Host, Daniel Justin)

The central theme for this week’s music is ‘sing a new song to the Lord’, which is the opening text of the introit for the mass of the fifth Sunday of Eastertide. Music included: The introit ‘Cantate Domino’ for the fifth Sunday of Easter, I am the true vine by Arvo Part, Sir James McMillan is setting of Psalm 96: his motet ‘a new song’, Regina Caeli from Mascagni’s opera Cavalleria rusticana and Vaughan Williams’ setting of ‘Rise heart, thy Lord is risen’.

Exploring the Faith – Episode 2 – Exploring World Vocations Sunday

Father Sam Randall will be exploring vocations for Catholics and looking towards World Vocations Sunday. Special guests on the show are:

Sr Frances Kelly – Sr Frances Kelly joined the National office Vocations in November 2019 as Religious Vocation Promoter. Sr Frances is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth. She has been involved in vocation ministry for the past seven years as Vocation Director for her Congregation here in the U.K. She enjoys working in NOV and it is a privilege to help those who are discerning what God is calling them to do with their lives. www.ukvocation.org

Sister Elaine Penrice (National Office of Vocations Director) – Sr. Elaine joined the office in June 2016, working as Religious Life Promoter. Recently appointed the office’s director, Sr. Elaine is responsible for the overall strategy of the office, its interface with vocations directors and its public relations. Sr. Elaine is a Daughter of St. Paul, an international religious congregation of consecrated religious founded to evangelise with the modern means of communication. www.ukvocation.org

James Ryan (Discipleship Promoter). He shares with us this exciting event that is taking place: ‘The Conversation’ BOOK NOW Wednesday 21st April 2021 @ 7pm, via Zoom. The Guests for Wednesday night: Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah, Samuel Baker, Cheryl Ann Smith, Hannah Vaughan-Spruce, Fr John McGown, Deacon Owen Gresty, Sr Walburga, Michael Akinrele from the Knights of St Columba. Click here for more information.

Sister MaryAnne (Catholic Vocations project) -Sister MaryAnne is a member of the board for Catholic Vocations Projects (Compass) and is involved in organising and running events for young adults such as Compass in Advent – www.compass-points.org.uk

RME Morning Show - 2021-04-29 - Sam Baker

The RME Morning show had special guest Sam Baker on the show this morning, April 29th. He shared with Helena and the Radio Maria England Community his work for Catholic Man, UK. He shared the importance to give men a mission when forming a parish group for men and the importance that prayer is for men. He also shared the upcoming virtual event on Saturday, 1 May - A day focused on Male Spirituality and Vocation Inspired by St Joseph. To sign up for the event and see more details, visit their site here.

What about you? Do you belong to a men's group with your parish? Share your experiences with us! Perhaps you might be interested in helping create a Catholic Man, UK series on Radio Maria England! We would love that! Email us at info@RadioMariaEngland.uk

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 02 May, 2021

Today we hear how Jesus is the vine, and how he gives life to us, his branches. Let’s think a bit about what that means today. Dear Lord, you are the vine, we are the branches. Help us to bear your fruit and follow your word. Amen.

Exploring the Faith - 3

Helena takes a look at YouCat's Little School Of Prayer guidelines and how to bring prayer into your life. Listeners are invited to follow along if they have the book: https://www.youcat.org/products/youth-prayer-book/. What do you find helpful when praying? Do you always use a Bible? Do you stay strictly to the Rosary? Does the Imaginative form of Ignatian Prayer help you? Do you struggle to even remember to pray? Please join Helena LIVE on Monday, 26 April at 09:30. Call on 0203 781 8423 or WhatsApp / text us at 07502 385 010.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 25 April, 2021

Today we are going to hear Jesus tell a story. He calls himself the good shepherd, who cares for his sheep. This story shows us that Jesus knows and cares for all people. Let’s think about how we can care for all people too, no matter where they are in the world.

Loving God, you know us and care for us. Help us to remember that all people are loved by you no matter who they are, and to care for others in the world as you do. Amen.

Exploring the Faith - Episode 1

Fr. Sam speaks about faith and Saint Thomas.

Poetry For the Season - Easter - 01

Presentor, Sally Read, presents poestry for the Eastertide season.

Sally Read is a poet and convert to the Catholic faith. She has published three collections of poetry with Bloodaxe Books, and her first as a Catholic, Dawn of this Hunger, is forthcoming from Second Spring. Her work can also be heard online and downloaded at the UK’s Poetry Archive. The story of her conversion to Catholicism from atheism, Night’s Bright Darkness, came out with Ignatius Press in 2016, and it was followed in 2019 by Annunciation, a Call to Faith in a Broken World. Sally lives with her family near Rome. She is poet in residence of the Hermitage of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - April 16, 2021

Helena speaks to Fr. Joseph Raju Katthula, Sister Francis Kelly and Mrs. Margaret Cartwright (Vocations Ireland). They share information about the Vocation Music Awards and how people can apply for this year's contest at www.vocation-music-award.com

Helena also shared the winner form last year's award: Where is My Place?

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - Culture Tuesday - April 13, 2021

Fr. Toby Lees joins Helena to chat about Easter and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.

Music for Easteride - Episode 3

Today we will be exploring music responding to the most joyful word of all, ‘Alleluia’, in different styles from different composers throughout history. Music included in this episode is: Marcel Peres and Ensemble Organum singing the Old Roman version of ‘Alleluia, Ales Barta playing Joseph Seger’s ‘Fugue on the Easter Alleluia’, Christopher Hogwood conducted the Academy of Ancient Music in the first movement from Josef Haydn’s ‘Alleluia’ Symphony, no. 30, in C major, The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir singing two psalms from Sergei Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil, directed by Paul Hillier, Rene Jacobs conducted the Choir of Clare College Cambridge and the Freiburger Barockorchester in that exhilarating performance of the ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus from Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and Sir James MacMillan’s ‘Alleluia’, beautifully performed by the SWR Vokal Ensemble and Marcus Creed.

You can follow along with the text on our website at: https://radiomariaengland.uk/about/programmes/music-for-eastertide/

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 18 April, 2021

We do not always understand things straight away, we need someone to teach us and to explain to us all the different things that we see in the world. Jesus teaches his disciples in today’s gospel story. Let’s think about how we learn today.

Loving God, we give thanks for our school, our friends and our teachers, who help us when we don’t understand. We pray that all children may have the chance to go to school to learn the skills that they need for the future. Amen.

Music for Easteride - Episode 2

In ‘Music for Eastertide’ Matthew Ward introduces songs and instrumental works from over a thousand years of music celebrating the most important date in the Church’s year. From dramatic re-imaginings of the Easter events to music for the liturgies of the season, this series will explore music both well-loved and unfamiliar. In the Easter Octave the programmes will focus on the first events of Easter: Jesus’ resurrection and his first apparitions. After this, programmes will focus on various aspects of Eastertide, including a programme on settings of the word ‘Alleluia’ and one on Easter Marian music, culminating in programmes of music for Ascension and Pentecost. Join Matthew in a journey of musical exploration which will not fail to lift your spirits and deepen your experience of Easter joy this year.

Episode 2

Music relating to two more encounters with the risen Lord: that of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and that of Thomas in the upper room, both transformative experiences for the apostles. Music includes, Sister Leonora’s ‘Haec dies’, Charpentier’s ‘Victimae Paschali laudes’, Rubbra’s ninth symphony, ‘Conversation Piece’, Michael Haydn’s ‘Hallelujah In die Resurrectionis meae’, a performance from the Marcel Peres and the Ensemble Organum, Morales’ motet ‘Dominus meus’ and ‘Resurrexit’ from Franz Liszt’s Oratorio Christus.

Music for Easteride - Episode 1

In ‘Music for Eastertide’ Matthew Ward introduces songs and instrumental works from over a thousand years of music celebrating the most important date in the Church’s year. From dramatic re-imaginings of the Easter events to music for the liturgies of the season, this series will explore music both well-loved and unfamiliar. In the Easter Octave the programmes will focus on the first events of Easter: Jesus’ resurrection and his first apparitions. After this, programmes will focus on various aspects of Eastertide, including a programme on settings of the word ‘Alleluia’ and one on Easter Marian music, culminating in programmes of music for Ascension and Pentecost. Join Matthew in a journey of musical exploration which will not fail to lift your spirits and deepen your experience of Easter joy this year.

Episode 1 - Music attempting to imagine the events of the Resurrection, from the trembling earth to Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the angels and then with Jesus. Music includes J.S. Bach’s Easter Oratorio, ‘Terra tremuit’ by Daniel Roth, Cozzolani’s ‘Ave mater dilectissima’, Sofia Gubaidulina’s ‘St John Easter’, the motet “Congratulamini mihi” from Thomas Crecquillon and Vaughan-Williams, “I got me flowers”.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 11 April, 2021

Today we are going to hear about how the disciples were hiding and afraid, but Jesus appeared to them and made them feel strong. He brings them peace. Let’s think about who makes us feel better when we are scared, and how we can help ourselves and other people feel peaceful inside.

Loving God, you sent your Son Jesus to the disciples when they were scared. Help us to bring hope to other people who are hiding, or afraid, so they may know peace. Amen.

Wisdom from the Workshop - Episode 5

Poetry for the Season - Lent - Episode 6

Poetry for the Season - Lent - Episode 5

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 6

Evening Prayer

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 28 March, 2021

Today is Palm Sunday when we remember how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by crowds of people who waved palms and shouted “hosanna”. We also hear how Jesus was arrested and crucified. Let’s think a bit more about all this today.

Christ Jesus, show us how to welcome you into our lives as you were welcomed into Jerusalem. May we never turn away from those who need our help. Amen.

Stations of the Cross - Missio - 2021

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - 23 March 2021

Helena is very excited to welcome Fr. Toby Lees to the morning show on Tuesdays. Tuesdays will now be the Cultural Tuesdays on the Morning Show where Fr Toby and Helena will share info about films, sports, music, art and events for the Radio Maria Community. Join them every Tuesday from 9 - 9:30am. Please enjoy Fr. Toby's first show below! Helena and Fr. Toby talk about Saint Joseph and where they were 1 year ago when Lockdown started in England.

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - 17 March 2021

On 17 February, 2021 - Helena had a special guest on the Radio Maria England Morning Show, Stefan Smart. Stefan Smart, once a teacher, is an actor and storyteller. Years ago, he imagined taking one of the greatest stories ever told, the Gospel of Mark, and performing it as it was originally intended – live and in one sitting. I AM MARK is the resulting solo performance. Stefan shared how he had the privilege to take it to Speakers’ Corners all over the UK, to a whole range of churches, cathedrals, conferences and schools here and abroad, as well as into prisons. I AM MARK has sold out to venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and now it is even available on global TV station CMAX.

Are you sharing the Lord's Joy through art, music, drama, dance or poetry? Helena would love to share you story, your experience and work with our Radio Maria England Community. Please email info@RadioMariaEngland.uk and we'll get you in contact with Helena to arrange an interview.

To read more, check out his webpage at I AM MARK

Wisdom from the Workshop - Episode 4

Wisdom from the Workshop - The Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist - March 19, 2021

Father Garbiel Kyte invites some of his fellow Francsican brothers to chat about how St. Joseph has influenced their lives and they offer a prayer to Saint Joseph to intercede for us.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 21 March, 2021

Jesus today uses the image of a grain of wheat to talk about what is in store for him – death and resurrection. He says that one single grain of wheat can produce a rich harvest. Let’s think some more about this today. Jesus today uses the image of a grain of wheat to talk about what is in store for him – death and resurrection. He says that one single grain of wheat can produce a rich harvest. Let’s think some more about this today.

https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Children-s-liturgy

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 5

Evening Prayer

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 4

Midday Prayer

Wisdom from the Workshop - Episode 3

Episode 3: Chaste Guardian of the Virgin

What must it have been like to grow-up next to St Joseph? Jesus grew-up under the protective and affectionate gaze of his foster father. In a time when many young people are looking for father-figures to lead them into their identity and destiny, Pope Francis has inaugurated a year dedicated to St Joseph pointing the Church to this model of fatherhood and discipleship. Based on the Litany of St Joseph and their own personal friendship with St Joseph, Fr Gabriel Kyte, CFR and Br Francois Fontanie, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will be leading us in a reflection and prayer each Wednesday throughout the month of March. Fatherhood and masculinity have been undermined in our culture but the Lord is faithful and is drawing men and women to find in the Church sources of authentic fatherhood rooted in the love of God, our Heavenly Father. With the year of St Joseph our attention has been drawn to him who remains an icon of God the Father for all of us. St Joseph desires to draw us to Jesus his son to find in Him our identity as sons and daughters. Join us in this time of prayer as we make the journey from St Joseph’s workshop to the Father’s House!

Stella Maris is the largest ship-visiting network in the world. They improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through their network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and spiritual support. Their website is: https://www.stellamaris.org.uk/. The text with photos for the stations of the cross can be found here: Stations of the Cross – Stella Maris. The Text can be printed and read to go alongside this audio version. The text for this can be found: Stations of the Cross – Stella Maris Text.

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 14 March, 2021

Today we hear about how much God loves the world and all the people in it. Let’s think some more about that love, especially today on Mother’s Day. Generous God, we give you thanks because you loved the world so much you sent your only Son to show us how to live. May we share your love with others. Amen.

For resources and more information, please visit: https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Children-s-liturgy

Stations of the Cross - Justice and Peace Group - 2021

The Justice and Peace Group – This version of the Stations of the Cross were organised by Cambridge Justice and Peace Group using text from the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (https://www.devp.org) and the Irish Catholic development agency Trocaire (https://www.trocaire.org). They quote from Pope Francis’ writings Laudato Si’ and Misericordiae vultus. The J&P Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, currently meeting online at 7:30pm. Search online for Cambridge Justice and Peace Group – All are welcome to join us. The Text can be printed and read to go alongside this audio version. The text for this can be found: Stations of the Cross – Justice and Peace

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 7 March 2021

Today we hear about how Jesus gets angry when he sees something that he does not think is right or fair. When we look at the world, we can see lots of things that are not fair. Let’s think a bit today about how we can change this.

God of justice, help us to stand up for what we believe in as we try to make the world a fairer place for everyone. Amen.

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 3

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church. Father Euan Marley, a Dominican priest at Blackfriars in Cambridge, introduces listeners to the Liturgy of the Hours. Broadcast: Monday at 12:30am and 8pm, Tuesday at 5:30am and 1pm, Friday at 4pm and Saturday at 9pm

Poetry for the Season - Lent - Episode 2

This season of poetry programmes will walk with you through Lent, and provide literary nourishment for your spiritual journey. As we turn our minds and hearts to prayer, fasting and almsgiving Sally Read will take us through poems, new and old, that reflect on these topics in traditional and surprising ways.

Like Jesus who began his ministry with forty days in the wilderness, we consider silence through poetry, its relationship to prayer, and the sense of ourselves stripped bare of distractions. Often the poems read and discussed will relate to the Mass reading for the following Sunday; always the poems will speak of what we’re all going through: the difficulties of detachment from things, the struggle and joy of prayer, and the yearning for Christ.

Join Sally as she ruminates on words sometimes divinely inspired, always very human, through this time of spiritual richness.

As well as familiar poems by John Donne, George Herbert, WB Yeats, Henry Vaughan, and Gerard Manley Hopkins, Sally will be sharing new and exciting work by Sarah Law, Paul Murray OP and many others…

Wisdom from the Workshop - Episode 2 - Model of Workmen

What must it have been like to grow-up next to St Joseph? Jesus grew-up under the

protective and affectionate gaze of his foster father. In a time when many young people are looking

for father-figures to lead them into their identity and destiny, Pope Francis has inaugurated a year

dedicated to St Joseph pointing the Church to this model of fatherhood and discipleship. Based on

the Litany of St Joseph and their own personal friendship with St Joseph, Fr Gabriel Kyte, CFR and Br

Francois Fontanie, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will be leading us in a reflection and

prayer each Wednesday throughout the month of March. Fatherhood and masculinity has been

undermined in our culture but the Lord is faithful and is drawing men and women to find in the

Church sources of authentic fatherhood rooted in the love of God, our Heavenly Father. With the

year of St Joseph our attention has been drawn to him who remains an icon of God the Father for all

of us. St Joseph desires to draw us to Jesus his son to find in Him our identity as sons and daughters.

Join us in this time of prayer as we make the journey from St Joseph’s workshop to the Father’s

House!

Wisdom from the Workshop - Episode 1 - Foster Father of the Son of God

What must it have been like to grow-up next to St Joseph? Jesus grew-up under the

protective and affectionate gaze of his foster father. In a time when many young people are looking

for father-figures to lead them into their identity and destiny, Pope Francis has inaugurated a year

dedicated to St Joseph pointing the Church to this model of fatherhood and discipleship. Based on

the Litany of St Joseph and their own personal friendship with St Joseph, Fr Gabriel Kyte, CFR and Br

Francois Fontanie, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will be leading us in a reflection and

prayer each Wednesday throughout the month of March. Fatherhood and masculinity has been

undermined in our culture but the Lord is faithful and is drawing men and women to find in the

Church sources of authentic fatherhood rooted in the love of God, our Heavenly Father. With the

year of St Joseph our attention has been drawn to him who remains an icon of God the Father for all

of us. St Joseph desires to draw us to Jesus his son to find in Him our identity as sons and daughters.

Join us in this time of prayer as we make the journey from St Joseph’s workshop to the Father’s

House!

Women Toegether - Episode 13

The final episode of Season 1. The presenters got together to look back at the last year and look forward to 2021. They speak to Diane Redmond about her experience as a presentor on Radio Marian England, her book about cats at Walsingham and what she hopes for in 2021.

Poetry for the Season - Lent - Episode 1

This season of poetry programmes will walk with you through Lent, and provide literary nourishment for your spiritual journey. As we turn our minds and hearts to prayer, fasting and almsgiving Sally Read will take us through poems, new and old, that reflect on these topics in traditional and surprising ways.

Like Jesus who began his ministry with forty days in the wilderness, we consider silence through poetry, its relationship to prayer, and the sense of ourselves stripped bare of distractions. Often the poems read and discussed will relate to the Mass reading for the following Sunday; always the poems will speak of what we’re all going through: the difficulties of detachment from things, the struggle and joy of prayer, and the yearning for Christ.

Join Sally as she ruminates on words sometimes divinely inspired, always very human, through this time of spiritual richness.

As well as familiar poems by John Donne, George Herbert, WB Yeats, Henry Vaughan, and Gerard Manley Hopkins, Sally will be sharing new and exciting work by Sarah Law, Paul Murray OP and many others…

Broadcast: LIVE Mondays at 4pm, Tuesday at 9:30am, Wednesdays at 1:00pm and 8:00pm, Saturdays at 5:30am and 2:00pm and Sundays at 1:00am

https://radiomariaengland.uk/new-programme-poetry-for-the-season-lent-2021/

Stations of the Cross - Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - 2021

Aid to the Church in Need – Their website is: https://acnuk.org/. In partnership with ACN, volunteers at Radio Maria England have virtually gathered to record ACN’s 2021 Stations of the Cross. The Text can be printed and read to go alongside this audio version. This can be found: https://acnuk.org/products/stations-of-the-cross-resources/

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 28 February 2021

Today we hear a voice from the clouds saying “This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.” How do we listen to Jesus in our lives? And how do we respond to what we hear about Jesus?

God of mercy, you ask us to listen to your Son, Jesus. Open our ears to hear your Word and fill our hearts with your love so that we may change our lives and so change the lives of others. Amen.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society – Their website is: https://www.svp.org.uk/what-we-do. written by volunteer member, Annie Callaghan, volunteer have gathered to record this version of the Stations of the Cross, inspired by the message of the Gospels, focusing on people who are sick, lonely, in prison, or suffering from addiction. The Text can be found here: Stations of the Cross Saint Vincent de Paul Society

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 2

Father Euan MArley from the Dominican Prior of Blackfriars, Cambridge, explains the history and the purpose of the Office of Readings

Morning Hymns - 10 February 2021

Join Helena with some traditional hymsn every weekday at 8:10am. The best way to start your day is with some prayer, reflection and music!

Do you have musical suggestions? Email us at Music@RadioMariaEngland.uk

Questions of Faith - Episode February 19, 2021

Questions include: Why is God so mad in the Old Testament and is will he destory the world again? Why do we give up meat in Lent? Do we need to fast this year during Lent? Isn’t lockdown and the burdens we’ve had this year enough already?”

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 21 February 2021

Today we are going to hear about how Jesus spent 40 days in the desert. Deserts are dry lands where it is hard to grow food, there is not much water and people may get hungry and thirsty. How do you feel when you are thirsty? Let’s think a bit more about that today.

God of life, your Son Jesus went out into the desert to talk to you in prayer. Help us to talk to you and get closer to you this Lent, in our prayers and in our actions. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

To view resources for the Children's Liturgy, please check out CAFOD's website at: https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Children-s-liturgy

Stations of the Cross - CAFOD - 2021

This Stations of the Cross takes us on a prayerful journey of transformation in solidarity with people living in poverty around the world. As we walk through the Stations, we also share their journey through a mixture of their stories, scripture and prayer.

This resource is flexible. It can be used for parish gatherings, where this is possible, but is also suitable for online use.

https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Prayer-resources/Stations-of-the-Cross

Introduction to the Prayer of the Church - Episode 1

Father Euan Marley, a Dominican priest at Blackfriars in Cambridge, introduces listeners to the Liturgy of the Hours. The first Episode is an overall introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours including Morning Prayers, Midday Prayer, Evening Prayers, Office of Readings and Night Prayer.

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - 15 February 2021

Helena speaks to Alan Davis, poet, author and narrator of The Poet's Gospel. He shares how he turned to the Bible and scripture for comfort when his Wife passed from Dementia and how he found solace and purpose with writign the gospels in blank verse.

To learn more about the Poet's Gospel, please visit: https://thepoetsgospel.com/ To listen exceprts from the Poet's Gospel produced by Churched Together of Britain and Ireland, please visit: https://ctbi.org.uk/lent-study-2021/

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - 17 February 2021

Marta Gallego, Secondary School teacher and Co-presenter of Radio Maria England's Science and Faith, shares with Helena how she got interested in science and faith and shares the blessings her students have been to her.

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - 16 February 2021

Helena speaks to Serga Collete, CAFOD Volunteer for Saint Laurence Parish and Cambridge. Serga shares the important work that CAFOD is doign and their Lenten appeal for 2021.

https://cafod.org.uk/Give/Donate-to-CAFOD/Lent-Appeal

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 7 February 2021

Today we hear about how Jesus healed people who were sick. Many people who were ill came to Jesus and he made them better. Who makes you feel better when you are sick? Let’s think some more about healing today. Merciful God, look after all those who are sick. Help us to bring them comfort and make them feel better in any way that we can. Watch over all doctors, nurses and carers and give them strength in their difficult job. Amen.

Morning Show - January 26, 2021 - Guests Dedo and Maria

Helena was able to speak to Dedo and Maria about how they were inspired by Dominic's fellow Care Home workers and the people he supports and wanted to support them with his talent, music. Helena hears how music has been a part of Dominic and Maria's whole life and that they use music to pray in all aspects of their lives.

Message from Dedo and Maria - “Thank You” is a song dedicated to all those who work in the front line during the coronavirus pandemic, doctors and nurses in hospitals, social care workers looking after the elderly in care homes, and more generally those involved in providing any kind of material or spiritual support to those suffering and needy in every part of the world. It is also meant to be a tribute to those who lost their lives while caring for the sick, “your sacrifice will never be forgotten”, these are “the souls of the righteous that brightens in the darkness like beautiful starts”. This song aims to be a cry of hope, of encouragement and support, it wants to say: do not be afraid, your effort will be rewarded by the peace and joy that only God can give you, God bless you all!

To watch the video: https://youtu.be/u9C1OUjs8Kk

Do you share your faith through your talents? Share your story with Helena! Email Info@RadioMariaEngland.uk

CAFOD Children's Liturgy - 31 January 2021

Join Lucia, Rosa and Maria as they talk about this Sunday's Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

Today we hear about how Jesus called his disciples to follow him. They left what they were doing and went with him straight away. Let’s think a bit about how we can follow Jesus in our lives. Christ Jesus, you call us all to follow you. Help us to answer that call and live our lives as you have asked us to. Amen.

Radio Maria England's Morning Show - Episode 25 January 2021

Musical partners, parents, care givers and Christians - these are just a few words to desribe Dedo and Maria. They joined Helena on the morning show to share how they use their talents to shine Christ's light in the darness, especially during this Coronavirus Pandemic.

Morning Show - January 18, 2021 -Special Guest: Fr. Philip John from Saint Philip Howard Church, Cambridge

Women Together - Episode 12

The presenters look back on 2020 and the pandemic. They talk about the positives and the toll lockdowns have had on their mental health, their families, communities and their faith. Helena speaks to Gail’s daughter, Variety, to share a young woman’s perspective on this last year - managing starting university In a new city with managing lockdown and missing family. Kristina Cooer returns with a thoughtful approach to how to handle the “Garbage” that life might leave in your way.

Poet Sally Read shares poems for the advent Season. Focusing on the Immaculate Conceptiorn - Poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Sally Read, John Gray and John Donne included.

Poet Sally Read shares poetry for the advent season. Poetry from GK Chesterton, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Thomas Hardy and Christina Rossetti included.

Sally Read leads listeners through some poetry for Advent. Poetry from Anne Bronte, Patrick Kavanagh, Lawrence Sail and Henry Longfellow included.