Best Fr Michael Black Podcasts (2024)

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 8, 2024 – Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White ... 57:05

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Ken talks with Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” (Sophia Institute Press) and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White” (Ignatius Press). Father Spitzer’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-four-levels-of-happiness/ and Father Brisson’s at: https://i…

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FLORILEGIUM - 18. 'In Lovely Blue' feat. Rosemary Black 43:07

1h ago43:07

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In Episode 18 Antonia and Rosemary Black discuss Mary’s creative ‘let’, Holderlin’s poem ‘In Lovely blue’ and what it is to dwell. They move onto ways of thinking about the house and garden relationship. They are joined by two little people who didn’t want to nap. Music: Mantle (Ave) by Joseph and Rosemary Black. Florilegium is a programme on Radio…

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MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Elvis Tribute with Pierre Petrou 30:03

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Commemorating the 47th Anniversary of Elvis Presley's Passing. Whilst Elvis is most famous for his groundbreaking music and unforgettable performances, many people may not be aware of the profound impact his Christian faith had on his life and career. Pierre Petrou explores the spiritual side of Elvis - the man whose deep love for Gospel and Christ…

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton: Athanasius 51:09

2h ago51:09

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Getting to know you: Athanasius - Oration 21 of Gregory of Nazianzus. 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 s…

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DIVING DEEPER - Sr Rose & Fr Michael - Called & Gifted 49:51

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Fr Michael Hall and Sr Rose Rolling team up to tell us about Called and Gifted. More than just a once off course running in your local parish Called and Gifted is the unlocking of a lifelong process that helps Christians discover their charisms of service and put them into practice. DIVING DEEPER is a programme on Radio Maria that features a range …

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THE FRIARSIDE - Prayer in Practice Part 16. Transubstantion at the Mass, not just Eucharistic elements 30:59

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Part 15 of Fr 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, please consider making a on…

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JUST LIFE - Roger Price: Gospel Playwright & Wordsmith 50:01

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Roger Price joins us in the studio to talk about his career setting passages of the Gospels to into scenes on stage. 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…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - What Are We Eating? 18:19

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Fr Toby takes us on a brief historical tour of Eucharistic theology. 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 conside…

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August 20: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor 6:27

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August 20: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor 1090–1153 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of the Cistercian Order, beekeepers, and candlemakers A reformer par excellence, he saved the Benedictine Order and rejuvenated monasticism Today’s saint was like a medieval rock star who never stopped touring Europe. He traveled with an…

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Culture Tuesday - Chef Richard Hardy - Feeding the Soul and Body 24:56

1h ago24:56

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In this episode of Culture Tuesday, we sit down with Chef Richard, the talented chef manager at St. Richard's of Newminster School, who has dedicated his career to both feeding students' bodies and nurturing their souls. Chef Richard's culinary journey is nothing short of inspiring—starting from humble beginnings helping in the kitchen at home, he …

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QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Sr Carino & Fr Toby: Gossip and Mirth 39:06

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Today's episode of Questions of Faith began with a discussion about covenants, vows, gossip and truth and ended in a flurry of mirth. Enjoy. 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…

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CREDO - Edward Hadas - Sound Economics #2 58:00

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Anthropologically Sound Economics: if such a thing can exist, what would it look like? Edward Hadas continues a new series that draws on the Teaching and Tradition of the Catholic Church to answer this question in his weekly Credo which airs at 4pm every Friday on Radio Maria. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. I…

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Mary's 10 Virtues in the Bible: You Will Get to Heaven! Explaining the Faith w/Fr. Chris Alar 1:21:31

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Where is Mary in the Bible? Here are the virtues we need to get to Heaven, all shown by Mary in the Bible. Also, learn about the amazing video taken personally by Fr. Chris Alar showing the evidence of Mary's intercession. To watch "Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar," visit Divine Mercy Plus! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine …

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CREDO - Derek Williams: The Our Father #4. When you Pray, cont. 50:24

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Derek Williams continues a series on the prayer our Lord taught us to pray, the Our Father, in preparation for the Year of Jubilee which is 2025. Using the Our Father to prepare is something that Pope Francis has specifically asked us to do this. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria ever…

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THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS - St Bernard & God's Doorkeepers 1:01:00

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Sunday's introit, taken from Psalm 83/84 forms a large part of today's discussion and music for the Liturgical Looking Glass as well as a meandering into the realms of schools of chant and what the Cistercians contributed to the tradition, taking us into the halls of Boulaur (so to speak) in anticipation of St Bernard's feast. THE LITURGICAL LOOKIN…

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August 19: Saint John Eudes, Priest 6:54

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August 19: Saint John Eudes, Priest 1601–1680 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, Québec His fine education led to a life of deep prayer and identity with Jesus Many educated Catholics are familiar with the great Spanish saints of the 1500s: Saints Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, John of the Cross…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Ezekiel and Only Fans 14:17

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Fr Toby on social media and the temptation of Israel. 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…

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CREDO - Derek Williams: Our Father #3. When You Pray, cont. 49:18

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Derek Williams continues a series on the prayer our Lord taught us to pray, the Our Father, in preparation for the Year of Jubilee which is 2025. Using the Our Father to prepare is something that Pope Francis has specifically asked us to do this. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria ever…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Prayer in Practice Part 14. Liturgical prayer as something received and formative 34:22

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Part 14 of Fr 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, please consider making a on…

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August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary 5:44

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August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary c. 975–1038 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Hungary and of kings Baptized by his pagan father, made King by the Pope, his heirs demolished his legacy Saint Stephen of Hungary was a warrior king whose silhouette stands proud on a far distant horizon as the sun rises behind him at the daw…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 15, 2024 – James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” 55:29

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Ken talks with James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” (Sophia Institute Press) and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” (Ignatius Press). James’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-like-the-early-church/ and Nikloas’s at: https://ignatius.com/now-and-at-the-h…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A Reasonable Assumption 9:11

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Fr Toby on reasons but not The Reason for our belief in the Assumption. 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 cons…

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton: The Dormition of the Holy Virgin 46:46

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The Dormition of the Virgin Mary: An ancient homily from the East for the Assumption. In anticipation of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady Fr Joseph Hamilton looks at what the Church Fathers taught about Mary's bodily Assumption into Heaven. Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese o…

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CREDO - Derek Williams: Our Father #2. When you Prayer, cont. 51:30

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Derek Williams starts a new series on the prayer our Lord taught us to pray, the Our Father, in preparation for the Year of Jubilee which is 2025. Using the Our Father to prepare is something that Pope Francis has specifically asked us to do this. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria eve…

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August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:50

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August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Century Solemnity; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of France and Lebanon God wants Mary for Himself Today’s Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven commemorates, liturgically, a dogma. Catholicism celebrates her dogmas like a country celebrates its independence da…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - No rash Assumption 11:12

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The Biblical basis for veneration of Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant 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 con…

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CREDO - Derek Williams: Our Father #1. When you Pray 52:45

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Derek Williams starts a new series on the prayer our Lord taught us to pray, the Our Father, in preparation for the Year of Jubilee which is 2025. Using the Our Father to prepare is something that Pope Francis has specifically asked us to do this. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria eve…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Prayer in Practice Part 13. Reflecting on feelings in prayer in light of the Truth 33:31

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Part 13 of Fr 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, please consider making a on…

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August 14: Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 7:41

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August 14: Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 1894–1941 Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of prisoners, drug addicts, journalists, and the pro-life movement Prisoner 16670 was tough, immersed in God, and ready when the moment came Saints are made, not born. Even more so martyrs. Maximilian Kolbe was so impressive a man that h…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Sweetness from a different sort of scroll 5:51

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Fr Toby on the sweetness of Ezekiel's scroll 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 m…

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SPECIAL - New Dawn: Andi Oney on Mary the Mother of the Church 47:48

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It was a joy for Radio Maria to broadcast from New Dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham this year in 2024. In this talk from August 6 Andi Oney speaks about Mary the Mother of the Church. Andi is married to Deacon Larry Oney who also spoke at New Dawn this year.About New Dawn: In 1897, Pope St Leo XIII prophesied that, “When Englan…

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August 13: Saints Pontian, Pope; & Hippolytus, Priest: Martyrs 6:46

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August 13: Saints Pontian, Pope; & Hippolytus, Priest: Martyrs Late Second Century–c. 235 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of Montaldo Scarampi, Italy (Pontian) and prison guards (Hippolytus) An exiled Pope dies along with a learned priest Today’s martyrs died on the island of Sardinia, perhaps from overwork in the mines or per…

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SPECIAL - New Dawn: Fr Pat Collins on Resolving Conflicts in Christian Relationships 44:14

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It was a joy for Radio Maria to broadcast from New Dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham this year in 2024. In this broadcast Fr Pat Collins speaks about the importance of resolving conflicts in Christian relationships and the blessings that God unlocks for us when humble ourselves and strive to live in true charity with one another…

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SPECIAL - New Dawn: Fr Pat Collins on The Love of God 43:21

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It was a joy for Radio Maria to broadcast from New Dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham this year in 2024. In this talk Fr Pat Collins speaks about The Love of God. Fr Pat has been a school teacher, a college lecturer and has published numerous books. A committed ecumenist, he helped to introduce the Alpha Course to Ireland and he …

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Novatian on Purity 53:43

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Getting to know you V: Novatian the On Purity 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 Ge…

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QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Fr Toby & Fr Brendan Seery: Ideologies 33:59

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How far can a Christian be loyal to a cause, even a good cause? When do ideologies conflict with our conversion? Here the answer to this questions 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 fait…

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St. Philomena: The Only Saint to Ever Have This! 1:11:33

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One of the most beloved saints from antiquity is St. Philomena. With some of the most amazing miracles ever known, numerous popes and saints have invoked her intercession, but did she really exist? What do we know about her and why is she so important? Fr. Chris Alar explains. Are you enjoying this podcast? I invite you to listen to more shows brou…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Olympian Bread 12:32

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Fr Toby on the need for hope and divine sustenance. 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 o…

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THE BARDCAST - ft. Charlotte Xerri: B Side of the C Side of #22 32:52

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In this Episode Sarah de Nordwall discusses with Charlotte Xerri, singer and singing teacher, the journey to the spiritual beauty of singing. Charlotte shares the joy of singing the role of Irene in Handel's Theodora and explores how different it is to experience Church music in a Church setting sung by people of faith and who also desire to bring …

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August 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 5:30

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August 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 1572–1641 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of widows and parents separated from their children An aristocratic widow’s grief is transformed into love of God Today’s saint was well born and acted like it. She was educated, refined, beautiful, witty, and wealthy. She married a…

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CREDO - Derek Williams: Walsingham and New Dawn 52:47

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As New Dawn visits Walsingham, Derek Williams reflects on the significance of the Shrine and England's history as Mary's Dowry. 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…

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JUST LIFE - Hillbilly Thomist Fr Austin Litke: Marigold 57:38

10d ago57:38

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Fr Austin Litke, founding member of the all Dominican Friar bluegrass band The Hillbilly Thomists speaks to Fr Toby and Tim about their new album Marigold and how two venerable traditions - bluegrass and scholastic theology - make good bed fellows. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am an…

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August 11: Saint Clare, Virgin 7:01

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August 11: Saint Clare, Virgin c. 1193–1253 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of embroiderers, goldsmiths, and laundry workers She heard Francis, left comfort, and slept on the floor for forty-one years Silicon Valley is not, topographically, a valley. The name is a contrivance dating from the 1970s and 80s. The actual valley is named …

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THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS - Edith Stein & The Assumption 56:40

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Nick and Tim take a number of twists and turns in this episode of the Liturgical Looking Glass into strange (though not necessarily uncharted) musical waters, from the Chichester Psalms of Bernstein to the more familiar chanting of the Dominican brothers. A week full of feasts, and so much to listen to - don't miss it. THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS …

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THE FRIARSIDE - Prayer in Practice Part 12. I Am Not My Feelings 33:33

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Part 12 of Fr 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, please consider making a on…

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August 10: Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 5:47

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August 10: Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr c. Early Third Century–258 Feast; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of deacons, comics, and cooks A Deacon heads the Church for four days, then perishes like his fellow deacons The Church’s liturgy, like all public rituals whether sacred or secular, is inherently conservative. Its form is not easily alt…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - More Than Minds 8:24

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Fr Toby on the incarnate cross of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross's 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. If you enjoyed this programme, pl…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Prayer in Practice Part 11. Feelings in prayer: be authentic or fake it till you make it? 30:59

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Part 11 of Fr 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, please consider making a on…

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MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Sr Margaret Atkins: Never Bored at Boarbank 25:52

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Canonesses of St Augustine - Fr Toby in Conversation with Sr Margaret Atkins of the Canonesses of St Augustine, Boardbank Hall.

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August 9: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr 7:11

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August 9: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr 1891–1942 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Co-Patron Saint of Europe A Jewish intellectual discovers St. Teresa of Ávila, converts, and dies for her race Edith Stein, today’s saint’s given name, was a highly cultured European intellectual. She obtained a doctorate in philosoph…

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