Sunday Faith Matters: Recent Episodes
Sunday Faith Matters
Sunday Faith Matters is a weekly faith magazine programme presented by Brenda Drumm on Kfm Radio in Kildare. Podcast is also available here weekly after live broadcast on Sundays.
Kildare, Co Kildare, Ireland
Sunday Faith Matters is the weekly faith show on Kfm Radio in Kildare. It is broadcast every Sunday at 7.30am.
We are delighted to share the full podcast of the show here too.
On Sunday 7 May Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Richard Gibbons, the rector of Knock Shrine about the place of pilgrimage in the hearts of Irish people.
You can get in touch with the show by email to FaithMatters@kfmradio.com.
Broadcast date: 7 May 2017
Sunday Faith Matters is the weekly faith show on Kfm Radio in Kildare. It is broadcast every Sunday at 7.30am.
We are delighted to share the full podcast of the show here too.
On Sunday 30 April the show heard a pause for thought from Bishop Fintan Monahan on the importance of pilgrimage. Brenda also spoke to Sinead Keane, the Lent Marketing Officer with Trócaire about the impact of this year's Lenten campaign which focused on Honduras.
You can get in touch with the show by email to FaithMatters@kfmradio.com.
30 April 2017
This is the full podcast of Sunday Faith Matters which was broadcast on Kfm Radio on Sunday 23 April 2017.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Willie Purcell about a new prayer initiative for vocations to priesthood and religious life. The pause for thought was on caring for our common home and in the weekly faith news we heard about the Resurrection in lights in Blackpool and the ordination of three deacons for the Irish Catholic Church.
Tune in Sundays at 7.30am on 97.3 & 97.6FM on Kfm.
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This is the full podcast of Sunday Faith Matters which was broadcast on Kfm Radio on Sunday 16 April 2017.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Bishop Denis Nulty about Easter being more than an egg these days. The pause for thought was from 12 year old Cathal and in the weekly faith news we hear about a papal laundry and some nuns taking over a police station.
Tune in Sundays at 7.30am on 97.3 & 97.6FM on Kfm.
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On Sunday 26 February In Caelo choir performed the new setting of the Mass entitled 'Mass of the People' which was composed by Padraig Meredith.
The choir also performed one of Padraig's Communion Hymns on the day, a beautiful piece called 'Our Blessing Cup' which he gifted to In Caelo choir in 2016.
The soloist on this piece is Teresa Lynch.
Please forgive the quality of the audio - the recorder was trying to pick up the choir, musicians and the soloist.
This music and performance is copyrighted.
On Sunday 26 February a brand new Mass setting written by Newbridge Composer Padraig Meredith was performed for the first time by In Caelo Choir from Newbridge.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin presided at the Mass and preached the homily.
In this audio clip you will hear the following pieces all sung by In Caelo. Bishop Denis Nulty also performs the Kyrie and the Doxology.
Entrance Hymn: The Summons
Kyrie, Eleison by Padraig Meredith
Glory to God by Padraig Meredith
Psalm In God Alone by Padraig Meredith
Alleluia by Padraig Meredith
Offertory: Bread of Life
Holy Holy by Padraig Meredith
Memorial Acclamation by Padraig Meredith
Sign of Peace and Lamb of God by Padraig Meredith
Please note the pieces Bread of Life and The Summons were not written by Padraig Meredith.
All these pieces are copyright to the composer and this audio should not be used without the permission of said composers.
This is shared with permission.
For more see NewbridgeParish.ie.
ENDS
RhonDa Willoughby was in studio with Brenda Drumm to talk about 'Food for the Sole' - the cookbook with a difference!
Leprosy still exists in some parts of the world and particularly in India.
For the last two years we have been running our ‘Good for the Sole’ project in partnership with Leprosy Mission. We have raised €25,000 to buy sandals, made out of recycled tyres. Sandals help protect the feet of those who suffer from leprosy in India. We are moving into the second phase of our project - to raise money for foot surgery.
For some people the sandals come too late and their feet are already badly damaged. Foot surgery costs €50, which includes medical care, hospital stay and aftercare. This surgery gives a leprosy sufferer a new lease of life, and again, means that they can work and earn a living. 5 cookbooks will provide one life changing operation. Extend your recipe bank and change someone’s life!
Copies are €10 / £10 + post & package.
To order your copy email foodforthesole2016@gmail.com Or visit: www.meathandkildare.org
About the author
Rhonda Willoughby lives in Naas with her husband Tim and daughter Christina. She is passionate about food and cookery with over 10 years experience in the food industry. Rhonda has previously written the food column for Living It magazine and worked on a celebrity cookbook Rite Ingredients for the charity I.S.A.N.D.S. She believes everyone can cook and start at any age – the best thing about cookery is that all your experiments are edible!
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 8 January 2017.
Father Gareth Byrne is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin and he spoke to Brenda Drumm about his new book of prayers, meditations and reflections entitled ' Love One Another as I Have Loved You'. The book, published by Veritas, is a response to the publication by Pope Francis of Amoris laetitia, his apostolic exhortation ‘on Love in the Family’ (2016).
This collection includes reflective pieces on love, family, friendship, community and on the Church as the family of Christ. With the World Meeting of Families to be hosted by the Archdiocese of Dublin in August 2018, this is an opportunity to begin to think and pray in new ways about what family and relationships mean to us.
'Love One Another as I Have Loved You' is available from Veritas bookstores for 4.99 euro.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 8 January 2017.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, shares his message and greeting for Christmas 2016.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Christmas Day 2016.
Bishop Patricia Storey, Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare shares her message and greeting for Christmas 2016.
This was broadcast on Religion Matters on Kfm on Christmas Day 2016.
Pastor Richard Blaney shares his message for Christmas 2016. This was broadcast on Kfm on Christmas Day.
This is a performance by In Caelo Choir from Newbridge, Co Kildare with Pro Nuova in the Pro Cathedral Dublin on the First Sunday of Advent - 27 November 2016.
The piece is 'Your Light Will Come Jerusalem'.
Brenda
Father Bryan Shortall OFM Cap shared the Thought for the Day on the First Sunday of Advent on 27 November.
His piece is entitled Something Good is about to Happen.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 27 November.
advent #christmas# frbryanshortall #popefrancis
Brenda Drumm spoke to Julieann Moran, National Secretary of Missionary Children Ireland about some of their December initiatives which include an Advent Prayer Resource for children, a Mad Hair Day and a Christmas Concert with the Celtic Tenors.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 27 November 2016.
Capuchin Franciscan Father Bryan Shortall joined Brenda Drumm in the Kfm studios to chat about Pope Francis and the conclusion of the Year of Mercy. Bryan also shared details of his new book 'Tired of all the bad news'.
Broadcast Sunday 27 November 2016 on Kfm.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Martina Lehane Sheehan about her new book. In Waiting in Mindful Hope, psychotherapist and retreat director Martina Lehane Sheehan explores the transformative power of mindfulness, with a particular emphasis on how readers can cultivate a consoling sense of hope in their lives, particularly during times of transition or change.
A book that holds special resonance during the ‘waiting’ season of Advent, Waiting in Mindful Hope offers wisdom for all seasons and invites the reader to foster a profound sense of watchfulness, acceptance and an awareness of God in the present moment.
This was broadcast on Kfm Radio on Sunday 27 November 2016
Father Seamus Enright spoke to Brenda Drumm about how a parish mission works in 2016 and shared some insight into the upcoming mission in Monasterevin Parish.
Broadcast on Sunday 13 November 2016 on Kfm
Brenda Drumm shared a reflection from The Reluctant Disciple by David Hall. In this piece he reflects on a visit to the sites significant to The Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Somme #RemembranceSunday
Father Liam Merrigan joined Brenda Drumm on Sunday 6 November to chat about the Monasterevin Parish Mission which begins on Sunday 13 November.
The theme of the Mission is “Come as You Are” and it runs from Sunday 13th Novemeber to Friday 18th November.
Morning Mass will be celebrated each morning of the Mission at 7am and 10am and evening services will take place at 7.30pm.
The Mission is open to all and to people of all ages.
Schedule of events is as follows: Sunday 13th November Blessing of babies and young children 11.30am Mass Remembering the dead, assembling in St Evins Cemetery at 6.30 and procession to the Parish Church with lighted candles for 7.30pm
Monday 14th November A Celebration of Community Life, Parish Church 7.30pm
Tuesday 15th November Celebrating Home and Family, Parish Church 7.30pm
Wednesday 16th November Mass for the sick, elderly and infirm, anointing of the sick, Parish Church 3pm Celebration of Healing and Forgiveness, Parish Church 7.30pm All night vigil, Our Lady’s Chapel
Thursday 17th November God in our lives in challenging times, Parish Church 7.30pm
Friday 18th November Celebrate faith with our young people, Parish Church 7.30pm
For more see www.kandle.ie.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 6 November.
Revd Brian O'Reilly joined Brenda Drumm on Kfm's Religion Matters on Sunday 6 November to chat about the Camino de Glendalough.
The Camino de Glendalough began on Sunday 6 November at both ends of St Kevin’s Way with services taking place simultaneously in St Kevin’s Church, Hollywood and St John’s, Laragh at 9.30 am.
Following the service in Hollywood, pilgrims will have the choice of making the 30km journey by foot, bicycle or car. A booklet will be provided to aid the journey. Those that travel by car will be able to stop at certain points in their journey where St Kevin’s Way meets the R756. Walkers should expect to take at least six hours to complete this route.
Those attending St John’s, Laragh, on the day, will be provided with a booklet outlining walks around the Monastic City and along the Green Road. There will also be an opportunity to take a shorter walk along St Kevin’s Way from the Wicklow Gap to Glendalough. This is approximately 12km and will take approximately two hours to complete. A bus will be provided to take walkers to Wicklow Gap. There are many other opportunities for short walks in the area around the Monastic City.
St John’s, Laragh, will act as an information base on the day and participants are free to join in activities at any time that is suitable to them.
Weather permitting, the day will conclude with a gathering at the Upper Lake in Glendalough for a service of praise and thanksgiving at 3.30 pm.
A beautiful booklet has been produced to accompany those who undertake the Camino de Glendalough – either on November 6 or at any time. The booklet details the route of the Camino, which follows St Kevin’s Way from Hollywood to Glendalough, but also gives an insight into why people undertake pilgrimage and the story of the life of St Kevin. A brief history of the Monastic City of Glendalough is also outlined.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 6 November 2016.
Surprised by Joy was the theme of the Sunday morning reflection on Kfm's Religion Matters on Sunday 6 November.
Surprised by Joy is taken from a book called 'The Reluctant Disciple' by David Wells.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 6 November 2016.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Liam Lawton about 'Requiem for a Child'. Father Liam said, "As part of the 1916 Celebrations I was privileged to be invited by Mary Amond O Brien to write some music for this special commemoration of this centenary year. What emerged is 'Requiem for a Child' in which I have taken various elements of the Requiem in the Latin, Irish and English languages to reflect the immensity of what happened to our children and what sadly is still happening throughout the world today. Written for Choir , String Quartet, Piano and Uilieann Pipes, it has been beautifully arranged by Mark Cahill and all under the amazing direction of Mary Amond O Brien. This will be a unique one night only performance in this significant year in the beautiful setting of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow."
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 16 October. For more on the performance of Requiem for a Child, see www.kandle.ie.
Brannockstown Baptist Church has welcomed a new pastor. Richard Blayney, his wife Steph, and their three young children arrived in August from Coleraine, Northern Ireland, and are enjoying getting to know the people and places of County Kildare.
Richard dropped into the Religion Matters studio for a chat with Brenda Drumm about himself and his work.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 2 October 2016 on Kfm.
Brenda Drumm spoke with Father Alan Hilliard about his new booklet 'Open Heart, Open Arms'.
The aim of this booklet is to help foster an understanding of the plight of migrants that lead to action in the local faith community. Understanding the role of the Christian towards the ever more present reality of migration and of the great Catholic tradition of hospitality is more important than ever, especially if we want or desire to make the appropriate response.
The actions may not change situations in the homelands from which people migrated in the first place, but the action we undertake in the neighbourhood where we live together can have amazing impacts for the stranger, for us and for our community, eventually influencing policy through our mutual understanding of the way our world is functioning or not functioning. The information in this booklet will help nurture the instincts of those who wish to make a difference in the face of the current crisis, which brings with it so much tragedy.
The aim of this booklet is to help foster an understanding of the plight of migrants that lead to action in the local faith community. Understanding the role of the Christian towards the ever more present reality of migration and of the great Catholic tradition of hospitality is more important than ever, especially if we want or desire to make the appropriate response.
The actions may not change situations in the homelands from which people migrated in the first place, but the action we undertake in the neighbourhood where we live together can have amazing impacts for the stranger, for us and for our community, eventually influencing policy through our mutual understanding of the way our world is functioning or not functioning. The information in this booklet will help nurture the instincts of those who wish to make a difference in the face of the current crisis, which brings with it so much tragedy.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 2 October 2016.
The definition of a good homily: "It should have a good beginning and it should have a good ending. And the two should be as close together as possible."
Brenda Drumm was joined by Kieran O'Mahony OSA to talk about his new book 'Speaking From Within - Biblical Approaches for Effective Preaching'. In his book Kieran says that "anyone who preaches is aware that the art of the homily is both ephemeral and precarious". Brenda invited him onto Religion Matters to find out more.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 25 September
Sister Trinita, a Presentation Sister, spoke to Brenda Drumm about an Inter-Faith prayer service taking place on Tuesday 20 September in Portlaoise Parish Church.
Broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 18 September 2016.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage and the Catholic Grandparents Association. Brenda and Catherine spoke about the 10th anniversary of the pilgrimage, faith, family and Pope Francis.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 11 September 2016 on Kfm Radio in Kildare.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, spoke to Brenda Drumm on Sunday 11 September about opening the final Door of Mercy for the Jubilee of Mercy. He also shared his thoughts on the success of Pope Francis' Year of Mercy.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm Radio, Kildare on Sunday 11 September 2016.
Brenda Drumm spoke to local man Willie Hughes from Rathangan about his 'The Story of Love' concert.
A global audience will watch the concert The Story of Love composed by Dublin-born composer and musician Willie Hughes, to be broadcast on Saturday October 15 and Sunday October 16 from Knock Basilica. The concert will be streamed live on the website of Pope Francis' recently launched prayer app. The Pope’s video for the month of October, featuring his prayer intention, will be screened as part of the concert.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 4 September 2016 on Kfm.
Mother Teresa was declared a Saint today, Sunday 4 September 2016. Brenda Drumm spoke to Pamela McLoughlin, Publicist with Veritas, about Mother Teresa and the special resources they have put together to celebrate the canonisation.
Brenda Drumm shared some of Mother Teresa's profound wisdom as her thought for the day on Kfm on Sunday 4 September.
Everyone wants to believe in miracles. Welcome to the village built on one.
An apparition of the Virgin Mary. A multi-million euro restoration project. A plane full of American pilgrims en route. Thousands of faithful seeking a miracle. 'Strange Occurrences in a small Irish village' explores the big question of faith, in a small Irish village.
One dark evening in 1879 in the town of Knock, Ireland, fifteen villagers claim to witness a vision of the Virgin Mary. After two official inquiries, the village was declared a Marian Shrine. Today, Knock’s 2,000 residents welcome over one million pilgrims annually.
In the village, we meet people with compelling stories – invalids seeking cures; the eight sibling owners of rival religious merchandise shops; a woman relieved of multiple sclerosis during a 1970s pilgrimage; feisty Mildred, advocate for gender parity for the shrine’s handmaids; and the staff of the Knock Marriage Bureau, the matchmakers behind one thousand marriages and counting.
Father Richard has a vision of his own – to bring Knock into the twenty-first century. The charismatic, outward-looking Parish Priest is on a mission to entice new transatlantic visitors via Knock Airport.
With references to “the scandals”, falling church attendances, and the modernisation of the shrine and the village itself, 'Strange Occurrences in a small Irish village' presents a timely reflection on the position of the Church in modern Ireland. For the faithful it celebrates a beacon of spiritual hope; for sceptics it opens an enticing window on an anachronistic but thriving world.
On Sunday 28 August Brenda Drumm spoke to the director of this new film Aoife Kellegher about 'Strange Occurances in a small Irish village'.
Broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 28 August 2016
This is a new piece written by Padraig Meredith called 'On the Day I called'. It is a setting of Psalm137 (138) and it was performed in public for this first time this evening in the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin by In Caelo Choir from Newbridge, under the direction of Cora Coffey. The soloist is Teresa Lynch and I wish the audio recording was better but the choir was on one side and Teresa was on the other.
The instrumentalists are stunning.
Father Paul Dempsey PP, Rebecca Nolan from Newbridge and Cliodhna Malone from Allen, were in the Religion Matters studio on Sunday 24 July to chat to Brenda Drumm about World Youth Day 2016. They dropped in just before their departure by bus to Dublin Airport for their flight to Krakow where this year's World Youth Day is taking place.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 24 July 2016.
Bishop Denis Nulty was in studio on Sunday 24 July to chat to Brenda Drumm about World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow. Bishop Nulty is leading 130 pilgrims from the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin to the 2016 pilgrimage which is expected to involved up to 2 million people.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 24 July 2016 on Kfm.
worldyouthday #WYD #Krakow2016
Bishop Donal McKeown, Catholic Bishop of Derry spoke to Brenda Drumm about World Youth Day 2016 - what his experience of it is, the importance of good youth ministry programmes and the issue of security and safety at this year's WYD in Krakow. Bishop McKeown also spoke about the recent atrocity in Nice, France.
This interview was aired on Kfm Radio in Kildare on Sunday 17 July 2016.
For more see kfmradio.com
Nice #WorldYouthDay #Krakow2016
Listen to a snippet of Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, speaking about youth ministry in Ireland as part of an interview coming on Sunday 17 July 2016 on Religion Matters on World Youth Day 2016.
Tune in on Sunday at 8am on www.kfmradio.com to hear the full interview.
WorldYouthDay #Krakow2016 #WYD #IrishatWYD
Julieann Moran, the new National Secretary of Missionary Children with World Missions Ireland, was in the Kfm Radio studios chatting to Brenda Drumm.
Julieann shared some details of the work of World Missions Ireland and the projects run by Missionary Children which are all about praying and sharing.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 10 July 2016. For more see www.wmi.ie
Brenda Drumm spoke to Declan O'Brien of Focolare on their annual Mariapolis retreat which will be taking place this month on the theme of mercy.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 3 July 2016.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Brian Grogan SJ, a priest and author who has just published a new book called 'God You're Breaking my Heart: What is God's response to suffering and evil?'
This was broadcast on Religion Matters on Kfm on Sunday 3 July.
Coming up on this week's Religion Matters, Brenda Drumm will be chatting to Father Brian Grogan SJ about his new book 'God You're Breaking My Heart: What is God's response to suffering and evil?'.In this clip Father Brian shares a few thoughts on why he has decided to write such a book at this time.
Also on this week's show, Brenda will be chatting to Declan O'Brien about the annual Mariapolis retreat which is on the theme of mercy for 2016.
There will be music and time out for reflection. Join Brenda at 8am on Kfm.
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On Sunday 12 June we asked the question 'The Church in a Pluralist Society: Good Riddance or Good Influence?'. Brenda Drumm was joined in studio by Dr Fainche Ryan and Dr Con Casey from the Loyola Institute to discuss their upcoming conference on this theme.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Amy McCrea who is the Youth Ministry Development Officer for the Southern Region of the Church of Ireland. Amy spoke about her work with young people and their upcoming gathering called ANOIS.
Broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 19 June 2016
On this week's Religion Matters on Sunday morning, we ask the question 'The Church in a Pluralist Society: Good Riddance or Good Influence?'. Brenda Drumm will be joined in studio by Dr Fainche Ryan and Dr Con Casey from the Loyola Institute to discuss their upcoming conference on this theme.
Join Brenda on Sunday on Kfm at 8am.
Excuse the clicks in this but this was recorded on an iPhone left on a seat as we sang on the altar at the Henry Flanagan concert in the Dominican College in Newbridge.
The Audio was recorded by Brenda Drumm The piano accompaniment was Padraig Meredith The choir director is Cora Coffey The applause ........ was from those listening
Meabh Carlin of Goretti Girls speaking to Brenda Drumm about her life, faith and her music. She also shares her inspirational journey back to wellness after being seriously injured in a hit and run accident.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 29 May 2016
Méabh Carlin and Hannah McCauley are better known as The Goretti Girls. They are just about to launch their debut album 'I Will Wait'. Here a snippet from an interview with Méabh Carlin which will air on Religion Matters on Kfm on Sunday 29 May in which she shares her extraordinary faith journey back to life .......Join Brenda Drumm at 8am on Sunday on Kfm 97,3 & 97.6FM
Brenda Drumm spoke to Ger Gallagher on Sunday 8 May about Bible Week 2016 which is taking place in the Greater Dublin Area from Sunday 15-Sunday 22 May.
On Sunday 8 May, Brenda Drumm spoke to Rev Ruth Patterson about her new book 'The Gaze of Love'.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Rick Hill from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland about a new daily prayer resource they have launched.
Tides Daily is emailed to you early each morning and is a mixture of prayer, scripture and commentary. The resource is free of charge.
Listen here to find out how to receive it.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 24 April 2016.
By his own admission, Willie Walsh would be more comfortable wielding a hurley than a pen, but a near-death experience in 2014 prompted him to reflect ever more deeply on his own life, his faith and his ministry of over fifty years. In this book, which combines memoir with deep personal reflection, his gentle, conversational style guides us through the story of an ordinary man from an ordinary family in his memoir No Crusader.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 24 April 2016
Listen to a short promo from an interview which Brenda Drumm will be doing with Bishop Willie Walsh, the retired Bishop of Killaloe, on Sunday 24 April on Kfm.
By his own admission, Willie Walsh would be more comfortable wielding a hurley than a pen, but a near-death experience in 2014 prompted him to reflect ever more deeply on his own life, his faith and his ministry of over fifty years. In this book, which combines memoir with deep personal reflection, his gentle, conversational style guides us through the story of an ordinary man from an ordinary family in his memoir No Crusader.
To hear the full interview tune in to 97.3 & 97.6FM on Sunday 24 April at 8am.
Bishop Denis Nulty joined Brenda Drumm on Sunday 17 April 2016 to give his initial reaction to the new Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis which was published on 8 April. The document is called 'Amoris Laetitia' which translates as The Joy of Love.
Father Ruairi O'Domhnaill joined Brenda Drumm on Voctions Sunday 2016 on Kfm's Religion Matters to chat about his work as Vocations Director for the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 17 April 2016.
Bishop Denis Nulty will be speaking to Brenda Drumm on Religion Matters, Kfm's weekly religion, reflection and social issues programme on on Sunday 17 April. He will be sharing his initial reactions to the new Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis on love in the family. Join Brenda Drumm from 8am on 97.3 and 97.6 FM to hear the interview in full.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Jesuit priest Father Donal Neary about his friend Michael Paul Gallagher SJ who passed away after a battle with cancer in November 2015. Michael Paul Gallagher wrote his last book just before he died which was called 'Into Extra Time', and in fact he didn't live to finish it. In this interview Donal Neary recounts his friendship with Michael Paul Gallagher and shares some of his legacy.
Broadcast on Sunday 13 March 2016.
Brenda Drumm spoke to David Bracken, Archivist with the Diocese of Limerick about his new book 'The End of All Things Earthly - Faith Profiles of the 1916 Leaders' which has just been published by Veritas.
Broadcast on 28 February 2016
Recorded for Kfm Radio in Kildare in July 2015 and offered today for our fragile souls. #peace #prayersforParis #Prayers4OurWorld
This is a poem which was read by Desmond Egan on Kfm Radio in July 2015. We are offering this recording today in memory of all those who died in the Paris attacks at the weekend. We are also offering it in memory of all who have been killed in terrorists attacks.
The music accompanying this piece is by Ludovico Einaudi.
peace #prayers4paris
Niamh Cahill spoke to Brenda Drumm on Religion Matters on Sunday 15 March about living with an acquired brain injury and how her faith has helped her cope with serious illness.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 15 March 2015
Bishop Denis Nulty shares a reflection for the fourth Sunday of Lent entitled 'The Three Stations and the Four Tailors'.
This was broadcast on KFm on Sunday 15 March 2015.
stationsofthecross #lent #BishopDenisNulty #kfm
Bishop Denis Nulty, Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin spoke to Brenda Drumm on Sunday 15 March about '24 hours for the Lord', funeral ministry in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Lent and the upcoming Marriage Referendum.
This interview was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 15 March 2015.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Gerard Gallagher from the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin about Emmanuel 2015. Emmanuel is a three-day faith fest of music and catechesis for post-primary schools in the Archdiocese of Dublin. It's like the Church#s version of The Voice!
emmanuel2015 #dublindiocese
Brenda Drumm was joined in studio on the Second Sunday of Lent by Rev Stephen Neill the new Rector of Celbridge, Straffan and Newcastle Lyons to chat about his new appointment as well as life, the universe etc.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 1 March 2015.
lent #lent2015
Rev Stephen Neill, Rector of Celbridge, Straffan and Newscastle Lyons offered the Thought for Today on Religion Matters on Kfm for the Second Sunday of Lent (1 March 2015). #lent2015 #lent
Brenda Drumm spoke to Cathrina Sheridan from Trócaire about their lenten campaign for 2015 on the theme of Climate Justice.
This was broadcast on Sunday 22 february 2015.
Father Michael Drumm, Chair of the Catholic Schools Partnership offers a reflection for the First Sunday of Lent 2015.
This was broadcast on Kfm radio on Sunday 22 February 2015
Brenda Drumm spoke to Lisa Nagle and Gerry O'Donoghue about a fundraising concert in Saint Conleth's Parish Church on Friday 27 February called Raise the Roof in aid of Maintain Hope.
Broadcast on Sunday 15 February 2015.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Ruairi O'Domhnaill about a new vocations programme in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin called The Samuel Circle.
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 15 February 2015.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Julie Carville about an Easter Egg with a difference.
easteregg #easter
This was broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 15 February 2015
Father Paddy Byrne from Portlaoise Parish joined Brenda Drumm to chat about this year's Portlaoise Parish Novena.
This was broadcast on Sunday 8 February 2015.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Aonghus Dwane about his new book on Donald Caird.
As Bishop of Limerick, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, and Archbishop of Dublin successively, Donald Caird has enjoyed a distinguished career in the Church of Ireland. His lifelong interests in the Irish language and ecumenism mean he is also well-known in wider Irish society.
His time in office, particularly as Archbishop of Dublin in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, coincided with historic developments in the life of both Church and State, including the great 'liberal agenda' debates on contraception, abortion and divorce in the Republic; the ordination of women to the ministry of the Church of Ireland, and the developing peace process in Northern Ireland. A man who had met both Peig Sayers and CS Lewis, the broad scope of Donald’s friendships and interests both North and South afforded him an unusual insight into many aspects of the Irish scene, combining leadership of his own community with interested engagement with other streams of national life.
This biography will trace Donald Caird’s life story from early experiences in the Gaeltachtaí of Dún Chaoin and the Blaskets, and his introduction to the Irish language Guild of the Church (where he encountered figures such as Dr Kathleen Lynn who had participated in the 1916 Rising); through his education in Trinity College and early life in the ministry (including a curacy and chaplaincy in Northern Ireland) to the taking up of episcopal office in 1970. The visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland and his meeting with Church of Ireland bishops in 1979; Donald's relationships with the late Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and Archbishop Robin Eames; and his strong commitment to ecumenism and full minority participation in the institutions of the Republic are all recounted. Readers will also get a glimpse of the private and family man through his own reminiscences and the anecdotes of friends and contemporaries.
Aonghus Dwane is an Irish language officer in Trinity College Dublin. Originally from Cork city and a graduate in Law from UCC, he worked as a senior prosecution solicitor with the DPP before moving to the Irish language sector in 2005. He has contributed to various newspapers and journals and was director of the Celtic Revival Summer School in Dublin and the Aran Islands in 2006. He is the deputy chairman of Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise.
Broadcast on Sunday 25 January 2015.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Michael Drumm of the Catholic Schools Partnership about Catholic Schools Week 2015.
Broadcast on KFM on Sunday 25 January 2015.
On Sunday 18 January Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Joe McDermott, Parish Priest of Newbridge and Caragh, about a faith festival taking place in the parish on the weekend of 12, 13 and 14 February 2015.
This was broadcast on Sunday 18 January on KFm Radio.
Professor Mona O'Moore joined Brenda Drumm to chat about her new book 'Understanding Cyberbullying A Guide for Parents and Teachers' which is published by Veritas.
This book provides an understanding of cyberbullying and the many forms it takes. It explores the characteristics of cyberbullying, its prevalence, the serious effects it has, as well as the coping strategies of children and teenagers who are subjected to or witness cyberbullying. It also provides a critical understanding of the law as it can be applied to cyberbullying. Crucial and practical steps are provided so that schools, teachers, parents and children of all ages can better prevent and respond effectively to cyberbullying.
Understanding Cyberbullying is unique in its recommendations for best practice, which draw not only on the most up-to-date research but also on the author’s many years of professional experience working with the Anti-Bullying Centre, and with schools and individual children, parents and teachers. It is designed for anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of cyberbullying and methods for its prevention in a clear and concise manner.
Broadcast on Sunday 16 November 2014.
Bishop Denis Nulty joined Brenda Drumm in studio to chat about his newly published pastoral letter for the month of November.
Broadcast on Kfm on Sunday 16 Novembger 2014.
John Mitchell joined Brenda Drumm to chat about a fundraising concert to directly benefit those working in the fight against Ebola in Africa. John lost a number of colleagues to Ebola this year and in this sometimes poignant interview he recalls his friendship with them and how they gave their lives in service of others.
This was broadcast on Sunday 23 November 2014 on Kfm.
On Sunday 23 November 2014 Brenda Drumm spoke to writer Louise Hall who dropped into the Religion Matters studio to chat about her new book on Medjugorje which has just been published by The Columba Press.
This was broadcast on KFm on Sunday 24 November 2014.
On Sunday 5 October Brenda Drumm spoke to Fr Christopher Hayde, author and priest from the Diocese of Ferns about his new book on the Creed 'I Believe'.
This was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 5 October 2014.
Fr Robert McCabe is a priest of the diocese of Meath and he joined Brenda Drumm to chat about an initiative in solidarity with Christians in Iraq. People are being invited to make a symbolic walk to church on a given Sunday.......
This was broadcast on Sunday 31 August 2014 on KFM.
For more information on this initiative please see http://www.acnireland.org/index.php/home/the-crisis
Rev John Purdy spoke to Brenda Drumm about Eco Congregation Ireland and their resources for Creation Time which runs from 1 Sept - 4 Oct.
This was broadcast on Sunday 31 August 2014 on KFM Radio.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin dropped into the KFM studios for a chat with Brenda Drumm about his ministry in the diocese.
This was broadcast on Sunday 13 April 2014.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin diocese joined Brenda Drumm in the KFM studios on Sunday 13 April to chat about Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.
This was broadcast on Sunday 13 April 2014.
Bishop Denis Nulty joined Brenda Drumm in the KFm studio on Palm Sunday 13 April 2014 to share his Thought for Today on the Cross of Christ
Broadcast on KFm on Sunday 13 April 2014
Friar Alessandro from Italy, who has a voice that has been described as miraculous, joined Brenda Drumm for a chat while in Ireland on tour.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 23 March 2014.
Our Thought for Today for Sunday 16 March was by Aishling English and she chose to reflect on GOSSIP!
This was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 16 March 2014.
Raymond O'Connor from the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association joined Brenda Drumm in studio to chat about the Pioneer challenge for Lent to give up alcohol.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 9 March 2014.
Martina Lehane Sheehan joined Brenda Drumm to chat about her new book 'Whispers in the Stillness'.
'Whispers in the Stillness', published by Veritas, invites us to see how the increasingly popular practice of mindfulness can be a doorway to spiritual experience. Interweaving stories and step-by-step meditations, along with psychological and scriptural wisdom, it provides guidance in discovering how the Spirit can reach us through moments of stillness and mindful awareness.
Written by psychotherapist and retreat director Martina Lehane Sheehan, this book offers a new way of understanding how the combined practices of mindfulness and spirituality can lead to transformation.
Martina is donating her royalty on this book to Chernobyl Children International.
www.veritas.ie for more information.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 9 March 2014 on KFM Radio.
Aishling English offered the Thought for Today on Religion Matters on Sunday 2 March 2014 on the subject of her dog Tigger.
Brenda Drumm shared a piece from Nora Ephron about being old. Nora Ephron was an American journalist, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, novelist, producer, director, and blogger. She died on 26 June 2012.
This was broadcast on Sunday 23 February 2014
Brenda Drumm spoke to Ger Gallagher about the Emmanuel Concerts for 2014 which begin in early March.
This was broadcast on Sunday 23 February 2014
Brenda Drumm spoke to Brother Richard from The Sanctuary in Dublin about their new meditation CD called 'Cave of the Heart'.
Christian Meditations from the Sanctuary with Brother Richard OFM Cap
This double CD offers both beginners and practitioners a way into the meditative tradition of Christianity. The fact that the Christian faith has an ancient and vibrant meditative practice of Mindfulness and Meditation within the Christian faith was reserved to the monastic life. In recent times it has been extended to the wider population as a way of deepening and enriching their spirituality as well as providing a sacared space where Christians may encounter those of other faiths and traditions.
Price: €17.50 (Includes postage)
For more information on the CD and the work of The Sanctuary, please see: www.sanctuary.ie. This was broadcast on 23 February 2014.
Eamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, recently returned from the Philippines. He was there to see the progress made following the devastating typhoon that struck there last November. He updated Brenda Drumm on what has been happening.
This was broadcast on Sunday 16 February 2014.
Fr Paddy joined Brenda Drumm to chat about this year's Novena in Postlaoise Parish which begins on 19 Feb and runs for nine consecutive Wednesdays.
This was broadcast on 16 February 2014 on KFM.
Saint Conleth's Parish in Newbridge, Co Kildare has introduced a new food bank for people in need in the parish. Have a listen to what Gaye White from the Parish Pastoral Council had to say.
This was broadcast on Sunday 2 February 2014.
In the first of a new series on Religion Matters, 16 year old Emma Tobin from Co Kildare shares her own thoughts on the meaning of life.
Broadcast on KFM on Sunday 2 Feb 2014.
Cathriona Kelly, Youth Worker with the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, spoke to Brenda Drumm about the Pope John Paul II Awards which were presented to more than 200 students in the diocese on the eve of Saint Brigid.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Joanna Joyce from the Irish Bishops' Council for Emigrants about a conference they are jointly hosting with the Irish Bishops' Council for Immigrants on the subject of migration. The conference is on the theme 'Journeying Together: Challenges Facing the Migrant Today' and will take place on Wednesday 19 February in Dublin.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Bishop Denis Nulty the Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin about how the first few months as bishop have been.
Broadcast on 22 December 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare - Bishop Patricia Storey - about her appointment and her hopes for the diocese and her new phase of ministry.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Eamonn Meehan, new Executive Director of Trócaire about this year's Global Gifts.
Broadcast on 15 December 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Sister Marie Dunne, a Holy Faith Sister from Dublin about her Missing Persons' song 'A Candle for You' which she wrote in memory of all missing persons in Ireland. The title of the song is inspired by something which Philip Cairns mother said to Sister Marie - that she lights a candle for Philip every day.
Sister Marie has recorded a new version of the song in time for the annual memorial of missing persons in Ireland. The new version is performed by Celine Byrne.
Broadcast on Sunday 8 December 2013.
Christmas From Dublin is the title of a new CD from Saint Patrick's Cathedral Choir in Dublin. Brenda Drumm spoke to the choir director about the new cd.
Background:
A beautiful collection of Christmas music from the men and boys' choir of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. In addition to popular favourites there are new arrangements of 'The holly and the Ivy', the traditional Irish 'Wexford Carol', and a haunting new carol for Epiphany 'Star of the East' from young composer - and member of the choir - Ernest Dines. Some of the carols feature brass in rousing fanfares and uplifting accompaniments, and the collection comes to a thrilling conclusion with 'Hark! The herald angels sing' in the unique version sung every Christmas in Saint Patrick's to the tune of Handel's 'See the conqu'ring hero comes' from 'Judas Maccabeus.
Featuring Saint Patrick's Cathedral Choir, David Collins & Rick Cowan trumpets, Bethan Watkeys horn, Gavin Roche trombone, Francis Magee tuba. David Leigh organ, directed by Stuart Nicholson.
Broadcast on KFM on 1 December 2013.
Part 2 of Brenda Drumm interview with Maurice McQuillan from Trócaire on their Church collection and how it will help not only the people of the Philippines but the people of Syria too.
This was broadcast on Sunday 17 November 2013 on KFM.
Brenda Drumm spokle to Maurice McQuillan about the work Trócaire are doing following the devastating Typhoon in the Philippines ahead of a special national Church collection for the Philippines and Syria on the weekend of 16/17 November.
This was broadcast on Sunday 17 November 2013 on KFM.
Part one of a two-part interview with Justin Kilcullen who has just retired as Director of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
This was broadcast on Sunday 10 November 2013 on KFM. www.kfmradio.com www.trocaire.org
Part two of Brenda Drumm's interview with Justin Kilcullen who has just retired as Director of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
This was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 10 November 2013. www.kfmradio.com www.trocaire.org
Liam Lawton spoke to Brenda Drumm about his two new albums - one liturgical and one for Christmas - as well as those rumours about him writing a song for Disney.
Broadcast on Sunday 3 November 2013 on KFM Radio.
You Can't Eat a Flag is the title of an event taking place as part of the commemoration of the 1913 Lockout in Dublin. Brenda Drumm was joined by Rev Earl Storey to chat about the event.
This was broadcast on Sunday 20 October 2013 on KFm Radio. www.kfmradio.com
Brenda Drumm spoke to Sister Helen prejean from the US who has to date accompanied six men on death row to execution. She is the author of Dead Man Walking, made into a movie by Tim Robbins and starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn.
She is a fascinating woman so do take a listen. You will be moved by her story and her great conviction.
This was broadcast on Sunday 27 October 2013 on KFM Radio. www.kfmradio.com
Brenda Drumm spoke to Lir Mac Carthaigh about a new exhibition in the Dublin Print Museum during November of some unusual front covers of pamphlets - almost mad men in style - that were circulated by Catholic publishers at the time. Fascinating topics. Have a listen. This interview was broadcast on Sunday 20 October 2013 on KFM Radio. www.kfmradio.com
On Sunday 13 October, the day the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin ordained 7 men to be permanent deacons, Bishop Denis Nulty dropped into KFM to chat to Brenda Drumm about the deacons, vocations and how things have been for him since his appointment as Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin on 4 August 2013. broadcast on Sunday 13 October 2013 Part 1 of a two-part interview
On Sunday 13 October, the day the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin ordained 7 men to be permanent deacons, Bishop Denis Nulty dropped into KFM to chat to Brenda Drumm about the deacons, vocations and how things have been for him since his appointment as Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin on 4 August 2013.
broadcast on Sunday 13 October 2013 Part 2 of a two-part interview
This is the second part of the interview with Brenda Drumm and Fr Richard Leonard SJ. In this part of the interview Richard talks about his new book Why Bother Praying?
This was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 6 October 2013.
www.kfmradio.com
Brenda was joined in studio by Fr Richard Leonard SJ, author, film critic and a member of the Media Committee of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference. Fr Richard updated Brenda about his sister who was paralysed from the neck down when she was just 28. She was the inspiration for his book WHERE THE HELL IS GOD? On the day he was in studio with Brenda he was thrilled to be able to tell her that his sister turned 53 that very weekend. Have a listen to his amazing story which was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 6 October 2013.
www.kfmradio.com
Brenda Drumm spoke to Mary Wynne about walking the way of the Mullingar monks.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 30 June 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Bryan Shortall about Rio in Dublin which is taking place to coincide with World Youth Day in Rio.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 30 June 2013 on KFM Radio.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Paul Kivlihan on his ordination to the priesthood on the same day.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 9 June 2013 on KFM Radio.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Brother Richard about the Sanctuary in Dublin.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 9 June 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Michael Kelly, Editor of the Irish Catholic Newspaper about an article he wrote in the Irish Catholic on the subject of support for priests.
This interview was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 23 June 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Father Gerry Tanham about a new pilgrimage between some local churches in the Athy area.
This interview was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 23 June 2013.
Brenda Drumm spoke to John Taaffe about a new prayer book on addiction and the services of the IBDI
Brenda Drumm spoke to Fr Joe McDermott the Parish Priest of Saint Conleth's Parish in Newbridge, Co Kildare about their annual pilgrimage to Lourdes.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 16 June 2013. *Due to the floods in Lourdes, the parish was unable to make the pilgrimage this year.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Bishop Michael Burrows, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel and Ossory about a significant statement issued by the Church of Ireland bishops on the G8 summit.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Monsignor Richard Mohan about the appeal and the challenge of the Lough Derg pilgrimage.
This interview was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 2 June 2013. www.kfmradio.com
Brenda Drumm spoke to Fr Michael Collins on his new book on Pope Francis.
This interview was broadcast on Sunday 26 May 2013 on KFm Radio. www.kfmradio.com
Brenda Drumm spoke to Piaras Jackson about the European Christian Internet Conference which is being hosted in Ireland in June 2013.
This was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 26 May 2013.
Stephen Cummins, Director of Marriage Education with ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service chats to Brenda Drumm about the Facebook Effect on Marriage and Relationships. This was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 27 January 2013
Sr Marie Dunne CHF is a Holy Faith sister and composer of music. She had a new cd out of some of her best-known songs and she joined Brenda Drumm in the KFm studios for a long overdue chat. This interview was broadcast on Sunday 23 September 2012. You can find more information on Sr Marie Dunne on her website : www.mariedunnechf.org
Liam Lawton chatting to Brenda Drumm about his new book 'Where God Hides' and his musical plans for the remainder of 2012. This interview was broadcast on Religion Matters on KFM Radio on Sunday 16 September 2012.
Where God Hides is published by Hachette Books and you can read more about Liam's book on their website at the following link: http://www.hachette.ie/BookDetail.aspx?Id=297607
Ger Gallagher from the Archdiocese of Dublin spoke to Brenda Drumm about Good News to Go youth project in the Archdiocese of Dublin. This interview was broadcast on Religion Matters on KFM on Sunday 23 September 2012.
Debra Snoddy speaking to Brenda Drumm about a series of talks on Vatican II which are taking place this Autumn in All Hallows College in Dublin. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 23 September 2012.
Columban priest Fr Sean MacDonagh spoke to Brenda Drumm about his new book on Fukushima. This interview was broadcast on Religion Matters on KFM on Sunday 30 September 2012.
Fr Mac Donagh's book is called "Fukushima the Death Knell for Nuclear Energy?" and it is published by Columba Press.
Link to the Columba Press website: http://www.columba.ie/Fukushima/423/
Canon Roy Byrne speaking to Brenda Drumm about a new interactive exhibition feature at Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin. This interview was broadcast on Sunday 30 September 2012.
Back to Church Sunday is an annual event and Rev Cliff Jeffers from Athy explains it here. This was broadcast on Religion Matters, KFMs weekly religion, reflection and social issues programme on Sunday 30 September 2012.
The Irish Church Music Association Summer School takes place annually in July in St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co Kildare. This year's Summer School takes place from 2 - 6 July with Marty Haugen as guest director. In this interview Fr Christy Fitzgerald explains what the week is about. Broadcast on KFM on 13 May 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Geraldine McDonnell from the parish of the travelling people. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Fr John Cummins from the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Fr Eamonn Bourke talking about the National Diocesan Vocations Directors stand. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Conall O'Cuinn SJ talking about Sacred Space. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Catherine Wiley, Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is a piece from the Dead Theologians Society. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
New series of voices from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin from 10 - 17 June 2012. This is Fr Robert McCabe, Chaplain to the Defence Forces. This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 17 June 2012.
Michael Kelly, Deputy Editor of the Irish Catholic newspaper talking to Brenda Drumm about the 50th International Eucharistic Congress on the morning of the opening ceremony and Mass. This was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 10 June 2012.
Colette Furlong from the offices of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress talking to Brenda Drumm about final preparations of the IEC2012. This was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 10 June 2012.
Anne Alcock is a Counsellor, Spiritual Director and retreat Giver who has just had her fourth book published. The book is called "Texts and Tips for Spiritual Directors and for Personal Prayer" (Columba Press). This interview was broadcast on KFM on Sunday 27 May 2012
Emma Tobin aged 15 interviewing Religion Matters presenter Brenda Drumm about what a day at the Congress might look like.
Brenda Drumm speaking to Fr Damien O'Reilly about the new pilgrim walk in Dublin which is available until 16 June and has been prepared as part of Dublin's preparations for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. Interview broadcast on Sunday 3 June on KFM.
Fr Brendan Leahy speaking to Brenda Drumm on KFM on Sunday 3 June about the Theology Symposium of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012.
Bishop Makram Max Gassis, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee for 2012 was in Ireland in May 2012 as a guest of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The bishop was in Ireland to raise awareness of the plight of his people in his diocese in Sudan. He spoke to Brenda Drumm on KFM - this was broadcast on Sunday 20 May 2012.
Sr Roisin Gannon talking to Brenda Drumm about upcoming events at Mount Saint Anne's Retreat and Pastoral Centre in Killenard, Co Laois. Broadcast on KFm Radio on Sunday 6 May 2012
Fr Kevin Doran is the Secretary General of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which will take place in Ireland from 10-17 June 2012. In this interview Fr Doran talks about the final preparations for the Congress as the one month countdown begins. This interview was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 6 May 2012.
Brenda Drumm spoke to Petra Conroy who is one of the people behind a new lay Catholic organisation in Ireland called Catholic Comment. This interview was broadcast on KFM Radio on Sunday 29 April 2012.
Fr Alan Hilliard a member of the board of the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants talks to Brenda Drumm about the Emigrant Information Pack 2012
David Ogwang is from Uganda and he spent two weeks during March in Ireland as a guest of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In this interview David told Brenda how important the work of Trócaire is to him and his community.
This is a special reflection for Mother's Day which reflects on the task God had when creating mothers. It is beautifully read by Emma Tobin aged 14.
Martin Sheen's new movie is Stella Days, the story of a priest in rural Ireland who opens a cinema and has to deal with the conflict which this results in. The film is inspired by Stella Days 1957-1967: The Life and Times of a Rural Irish Cinema is a book written by Michael Doorley. It is an evocative publication about growing up with the local 'Stella' cinema in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. It's setting, in the late 1950's during an economic depression mirrors our situation in Ireland today. It also reflects the key role of the arts during difficult times as the story centres around the building of a cinema in a small town community.
Bob Fyffe from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland spoke to Brenda Drumm about Lent and its relevance today. He also outlines some resources available for Lent 2012
Maeve Mahon from Faith Development Services in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin spoke to Brenda Drumm about A Place At The Table, the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress.
Stephen Cummins, Director of Marriage Care with ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service spoke to Brenda Drumm about ACCORD's golden jubilee in 2012 and about the range of services they offer.
Fr Bryan Shortall a Capuchin, joined Brenda Drumm in studio for a chat about Lent - because Lent is what you do!
In this interview Brother Ronan explains the new vocations discernment programme which is being tried out by Vocations Ireland for 2012.
Fr Brian Grogan SJ has just published a new book called Where to from Here which looks at the issue of eschatology. Eschatology, as the author notes, has been closed for repairs for quite some time. This book opens up the doors again, with new insights and images of what may be ahead for us. The argument throughout is that God's loving relationship with us, revealed in Jesus Christ, cannot be broken. Well-worn topics such as General Judgement, hell, heaven and purgatory are treated in a fresh and intelligibly satisfying way, while concise and illuminating treatment is given to human solidarity in Christ, universal salvation, the divinisation of humankind and the future of the material world. Of course, this brief overview opens up more questions than it answers, but it offers a fresh departure in exploring a dimension of reality too long neglected.
Yvonne Rooney explains the background to the Diocesan Congress and specifically what is available for school and young people aged 16 - 25.
Three fifth year students from the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge speaking to Brenda Drumm on Religion Matters as part of a special broadcast of the show for Catholic Schools Week 2012.
St Teresa's Prayer read as a reflection by Katie Shannon a 5th year student in the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge, Co Kildare as part of special broadcast of Religion Matters for Catholic Schools Week 2012
Brenda Drumm talking to Sr Kate Cuskelly, Holy Family Sister and Chaplain in the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge, Co Kildare about school life, faith and her own vocation. Broadcast as part of Catholic Schools Week 2012
Reflection read by Megan O'Neill from 5th year in the Holy Family Secondary School as part of the special broadcast of Religion Matters for Catholic Schools Week 2012
A reflection read by Emma O'Loughlin from 5th year in the Holy Family Secondary School as part of the special broadcast of Religion Matters for Catholic Schools Week 2012
Brenda Drumm talks to Mrs Angela Ryan, Principal of the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge, Co Kildare about school life, faith and her favourite time of the school year.
This is a reflection called 'Through God All Things Are Possible' which was read by 5th year student Michelle Byrne as part of the special broadcast on KFM Radio for Catholic Schools Week 2012
Julie Donnelly is the Holy Family Secondary School Captain and she took a moment to welcome KFM listeners to her school and to the special broadcast for Catholic Schools Week 2012
To celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2012 KFM's religion, reflection and social issues programme - Religion Matters, was broadcast from the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
The first Radharc documentary was aired on Irish television 50 years ago this month [Jan 2012]. Brenda Drumm spoke to Fr Dermod McCarthy about the original Radharc documentaries, their legacy and the Radharc Trust.
The first ever Radharc Documentary aired 50 years ago this month [Jan 2012] and Brenda Drumm spoke to Fr Dermod McCarthy about how Radharc documentaries and the Radharc trust.
Hannah Evans, Church Officer for Trocaire talks about the new climate change awareness campaign called UpToUs. See www.trocaire.ie for more information