Best Catechist Podcasts (2024)

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QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Sr Carino, Sr Hyacinthe & Sr Cooey: The Role of a Catechist 42:44

36m ago42:44

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In this episode of Questions of Faith we do things a little differently, inviting three sisters from St Joseph's in New Forest to share with us the importance of the role of catechists and the work they are doing to equip catechists in the Church. QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblica…

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The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 50 Lay Ministry:Catechists 28:30

2h ago28:30

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The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 50 Lay Ministry:Catechists On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about Lay Ministry:Catechists with Msgr. John Zuraw, Nicki Uerling, and Nick Perkoski. Find more about this episode’s topi…

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MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Grace Feltoe: A Liturgical Workshop 27:42

1h ago27:42

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In anticipation of the upcoming workshop given at the Rosary Shrine on Saturday the 26th of October, Grace Feltoe joins us to talk about the important work that the Dominicans in Poland are doing to bring new liturgy to the fore that draws from the Catholic Church's rich tradition. To find out more about the workshop and to register visit: https://…

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Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship_1 14:59

20h ago14:59

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Archbishop William E. Lori, Vice President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the importance of political participation in Catholic teaching. The bishops’ teaching document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility and related materials are available online at www.FaithfulCitizenshi…

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Bishop’s Blog: Peace, Preparedness, and Prevention 5:59

1d ago5:59

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Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog features Annual Procession and Mass for Peace, a Catholic Charities update, and upcoming Sunday events.By Audible Local Ledger

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Origins of Spiritual Warfare 40:38

2h ago40:38

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What are the origins of spiritual warfare? Why don’t we get to live in the Garden of Eden when it was Adam and Eve who sinned? What’s one of the best practical tips for avoiding sin? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle wrestle with these questions and more in this episode of Every Knee Shall Bow as they explore the Fall in Genesis 3. Snippet from the S…

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The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 51 Catholic Artists in the Diocese 28:30

7h ago28:30

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The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 51 Catholic Artists in the Diocese On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about Catholic Artists in the Diocese with Bishop David Bonnar, Father James Daprile, and Joan Bratt. Find more ab…

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FLORILEGIUM - 22. Autumn Journal 47:21

4h ago47:21

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Antonia and Kate return with Louis MacNiece, to discuss parts of his long poem ‘Autumn Journal’ the lure of romanticism and why we shouldn’t be taken in completely. We read from Romans 8:22-27 for the feast of St Theresa of Avila and discuss the concept of time in relation to gardening and how gardens naturally challenge our typical perceptions of …

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THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 26. God and Luci: A Midrashic Dialogue 26:19

1h ago26:19

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In Episode 26 of the Bardcast we begin with Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah and then consider the turning point of the incarnation, through a midrash style dialogue poem The Making of Mankind. In a lighthearted style, this imagined dialogue between God and Lucifer explores the enthusiasm God has for life and the glowering cynicism and “proposal” of Lu…

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JUST LIFE - Richard Harries & Ben Gilchrist - Caritas Shrewsbury 50:49

34m ago50:49

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Richard Harries is joined by Ben Gilchrist, Chief Executive of Caritas for their monthly series. 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.Radio…

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THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS: Out of the depths I cry 1:01:58

1h ago1:01:58

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A lot of time in this episode is spent on Sundays introit (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B), taken from Psalm 129/130, coming at it from different angles and hearing it set in different ways. We also remember St Luke who's feast is just around around the corner. THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week …

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CHILDREN'S LITURGY - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 11:31

7d ago11:31

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Enter the kingdom as a little child with Lucia and Ania Watson as they go through the Gospel readings for this Sunday's Mass.

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MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Stephanie Pena: Sound of Hope 22:07

5h ago22:07

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Inspired by the powerful true story, the film follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural community to embrace children in the foster system that nobody else would take. By doing the impossible–adopting 77 children–this East Texas community proved that, with real, determined love, the battle for America’s mo…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - My will, thy will... or both? 7:11

4d ago7:11

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Fr Toby on prayers of supplication and their sometime frustration. 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 …

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - 24. Prayer in Practice: Praying with the saints and the angels and glorifying God the more. 25:48

7d ago25:48

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Part 24 of Fr Toby in Conversation with Simon Tugwell's Prayer in Practice. 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, p…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - 23. Prayer in Practice: The Relief of belonging to the Communion of Saints 33:35

4h ago33:35

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Part 23 of Fr Toby in Conversation with Simon Tugwell's Prayer in Practice. 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, p…

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SPECIAL - Marian Dogmas #4. Mary's Perpetual Virginity 41:37

7d ago41:37

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Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau joins us to speak about Mary's Perpetual Virginity.The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Queen of Peace for the volunteers and resources that allow us to continue our mission. Throughout the Mariathon, you’ll hav…

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SPECIAL - Marian Dogmas #3. Mary Mother of God 44:01

39m ago44:01

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We're joined by Fr Lawrence Lew, a Dominican of Blackfrairs Oxford, currently in Rome, and whose role is Promotor General of the Rosary for the Order of Preachers. He speaks to us about the doctrine of Mary, Mother of God. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time…

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SPECIAL - Marian Dogmas #2. The Immaculate Conception 35:59

2h ago35:59

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Bravely, Fr Toby invites Fr Bernard Murphy, a Franciscan, to speak on a Marian Dogma - The Immaculate Conception.(If you're not sure why that's brave, have a hearty listen!) The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Queen of Peace for the vol…

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Angels 101 49:15

27m ago49:15

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Where did angels come from? Should you name your guardian angel? What can your guardian angel do for you? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share teachings from St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on the origins of angels, the angelic fall, and the nature of angels. They also share some practical tips on how you can enlist your guardian angel’s help…

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SPECIAL - Oct. Mariathon: Mary and Giving 43:41

4h ago43:41

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Regular Radio Maria speaker Derek Williams opens up about giving in his own life and encourages us to prayerfully consider how we can best support Mary's mission in this country. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Queen of Peace for th…

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SPECIAL - Oct. Mariathon: Our Lady of Pontmain's 200 Stars 27:46

4h ago27:46

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Radio Maria's President Dr Charles Wilson is joined by Karen O'Callaghan who initiated our 200 Stars Fundraising Campaign. Find out more about Our Lady's mantle covered in golden stars. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Queen of Peace…

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SPECIAL - Marian Dogmas #1. The Assumption 41:47

4h ago41:47

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To commemorate the Feast of the Holy Rosary Radio (and to begin our Mariathon Fundraiser) we are looking at the four Marian Dogmas. Fr Toby starts us off with the doctrine of Our Lady's Assumption. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Qu…

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SPECIAL - Oct. Mariathon: Charles & Fr Stefan on the Founding of Radio Maria England 35:02

4h ago35:02

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Radio Maria's President Charles Wilson is joined by Fr Stefan Park to speak about how Radio Maria England started, and it all begins with a visit Međugorje. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. It’s Queen of Peace for the volunteers and resou…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Why Don't They Believe? 14:04

24m ago14:04

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Fr Toby takes us through St John Henry Newman's reflections on our dispositions for faith. 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 pro…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - 22. Prayer in Practice: The generosity of the saints in heave and the saintly desire to share the good 32:23

8d ago32:23

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Part 22 of Fr Toby in Conversation with Simon Tugwell's Prayer in Practice. 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, p…

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JUST LIFE - Duncan MacNair - Save the Asian Elephants 49:10

42m ago49:10

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A charity’s dramatic journey to new law to help all animals abused in global tourism. 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.RadioMariaEnglan…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - #2. Camino Reflections, ft. Maria Toone 39:44

7d ago39:44

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Fr Toby concludes his reflections on his recent camino from Lisbon in conversation with Maria Toone. 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 …

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby #1. Camino Reflections 37:18

1h ago37:18

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Fr Toby on his recent Camino from Lisbon, Portugal. 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 …

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JUST LIFE - Gwen Fawcett Wood - Embracing a life of mission 45:36

7d ago45:36

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Gwen Fawcett Wood tells the story embracing a life of mission in conversation with Maria Toone. 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.RadioM…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - You Do Have Time 13:34

1h ago13:34

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Fr Toby on acedia and restlessness 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 don…

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AWAKENINGS - Toni Ward 40:02

1d ago40:02

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Toni Ward from Breaking the Bread podcast joins us on Radio Maria's Awakenings to tell the story of her faith in conversation with Maria Toone. 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 convers…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - The Rosary: Prayer for the Whole Person 11:34

1d ago11:34

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Fr Toby on the beauty of the gift of the Rosary. 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 …

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AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - Job 16 & 18 38:32

2d ago38:32

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Fr Euan takes us through the book of Job, chapter by chapter. 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 …

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CHILDREN'S LITURGY - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 13:28

4d ago13:28

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Enter the kingdom as a little child with Lucia and Maria Watson as they go through the Gospel readings for this Sunday's Mass. CHILDREN’S LITURGY is put together for Radio Maria by Lucia Watson based on CAFOD’s Children’s Liturgy material. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by…

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THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS - St Francis & 27th Sunday Year B 59:29

4d ago59:29

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Last week Tim was locked out of the studio! So, Liturgical Looking Glass didn't happen. But we're back with our usual dose of good music and banter, celebrating the feast of St Francis and other things besides.

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WORD FOR TODAY - Loving creation more because of loving the Creator 9:58

5d ago9:58

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Fr Toby on the love of St Francis 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 dona…

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MORNINGS WITH RADIO - anMari on being a Catholic Singer-Songwriter 32:44

5d ago32:44

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Fr Toby interviews anMari about being a Catholic singer-songwriter and the upcoming concert at the Rosary Shrine. To sign up for the concert follow the link: https://rmengland.civi-go.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=88

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AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan - Job 15 & 16 37:44

5d ago37:44

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Fr Euan takes us through the book of Job, chapter by chapter. 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 …

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Sent out prepared to prepare a way for the Lord 9:25

8d ago9:25

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Fr Toby on the sending out of the 72. 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 …

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CREDO - Sr Catherine Williams - The Virtues: Gluttony and Temperance 49:27

8d ago49:27

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Sr Catherine of the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham continues her series on the virtues. 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 …

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SONGS IN THE WILDERNESS - Fiona Campbell Hicks 57:58

8d ago57:58

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Fiona shares her story of finding faith and being found by Christ and the songs that have accompanied her along the way. Songs in the Wilderness is a 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 la…

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Five Year Milestone! 7:29

15d ago7:29

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Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog includes many memories as it reaches a five-year milestone this October.By Audible Local Ledger

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THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 25. Considering What Counts 30:26

9d ago30:26

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For National Poetry Day Sarah de Nordwall speaks to Tim about what counts, in more than one sense of the word. 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 Nordwa…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Both Flesh and Not 13:08

15d ago13:08

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Fr Toby on our place within the cosmos and the gift of our Guardian 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 …

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AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - Job Chapter 15 38:06

9d ago38:06

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Fr Euan Marley takes us, chapter by chapter, through the book of Job. 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 o…

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CREDO - Jerry Lohan: 5 Proofs For God's Existence 48:26

9d ago48:26

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Jerry Lohan from Aid to the Church in Need speaks to us about how St Thomas Aquinas (and recent modern scientific knowledge) supports the 5 arguments for the existence of God. 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 yo…

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What Every Catholic Should Know About Spiritual Warfare 28:36

9d ago28:36

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We are in a spiritual battle. Do you know how to fight? Drawing from Dave's years of experience assisting exorcists, Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle start off a new season of Every Knee Shall Bow by discussing how much weight Catholics should give to the topic of the devil and spiritual warfare. They discuss how temptation is one of our biggest …

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