Theresa Alessandro talks to 'all kinds of ' Catholic people about how they live their faith in today's world. Join us to hear stories, experiences and perspectives that will encourage, and maybe challenge, you. Never miss an episode by following All Kinds of Catholic on a podcast platform like Apple/Spotify/Amazon/Youtube etc. Music 'Green Leaves' by audionautix.com
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 12: Elena shares her journey to finding a new Catholic community after leaving home for university. We talk about the Latin Mass and why she and other young Catholics can be drawn to it. Elena describes honestly the things she struggles with - experiences familiar to many. A new episode, a different conversation, eve…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 11: In a story told with striking honesty, Karen shares how her faith is more about doing than praying. She traces this back to her adoption journey, and the example of her parents. Hear too about her continuing struggle with the structure of the Church and the pace of change within it. A new episode, a different con…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 10: Lorraine shares her journey from standing outside churches not daring to go in, to becoming a Catholic - choosing a thoughtful confirmation name along the way- and finally recognising that 'I was always invited. I was always supposed to be there.' We talk about the ups and downs of being welcomed at the door, too…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 9: Lots of voices - from the National Justice & Peace Network annual conference. Special thanks to all this week's guests sharing how the gospel inspires them to work for justice and peace. Find out more about the National Justice & Peace Network and recordings from many of the Conference speakers. Conference calls t…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 8: Eleni shares how the writings of John Henry Newman brought her to Catholicism and truth, saying, 'He's my guy.' And also, 'I really did come to Christ through Mary.' Eleni talks about how she experiences very different kinds of liturgy, parish life, and even church interiors and recognising what really 'feels like…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 7: An episode from the other side of the world. Yvonne shares how she became a Catholic and eventually found communities to belong to. She also talks about her work supporting people who have a dementia and how her faith motivates her to do that. Check out Growing Old Gracefully from the Diocese of Leeds - a source o…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 6: Matthew reflects on being a small child during a civil war. He talks about his experience of 'living two lives' and how the rosary is still the prayer that sustains him. Through this conversation, Matthew and Theresa discovered a shared devotion to Blessed Cyprian Tansi. Find out more about Blessed Cyprian's time …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 5: Colette reflects on the times she feels close to God, in nature and in quiet reflection but also a time when she felt strong anger and resentment towards God - so much that she stepped away from the Church for a time. Colette shares insights into her role as the Co-ordinator of Westminster Diocese' Justice & Peace…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 4: 'I see God working in their life and it's through me' Matthew talks about the many ways in which his faith draws him to serve others. He is filled with hope for his own future too so expect to be moved when he speaks about that. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCat…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 3: At an early age I realised that, 'Well, God loves me.' Martin shares how the way he lives is faith has been shaped by Vatican II, by Jesuit writer Teilhard de Chardin, by opposition to nuclear weapons, and by his own 'overdeveloped sense of justice'. Check out Martin's Nuclear Morality Flowchart And the document f…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 2: Maggie talks about her Irish Catholic heritage and the ways her faith has influenced her professional life. She explains how she appreciates Catholic Social Teaching but reflects honestly on what she finds difficult about being a Catholic today. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: t…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 1: I was sent again by the God of Surprises Peter shares how his faith has been shaped by growing up in a Catholic family, serving the church from a young age, starting a new chapter in another country, and using his skills and experience to build community and to advocate for climate change. Find out more about the …
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Send us a Text Message. Look out for All Kinds of Catholic - a new podcast coming soon. Theresa Alessandro will be in conversation with Catholic people about how we live our faith today. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook and X/Twitter Give me a follow @KindsofCatholic Find the…
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