Come & See Inspirations

On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten Season. Bishop Brendan shares with us his reflection from his Lenten Pastoral Letter 2026 on how we could reframe our understanding of the ancient call to fast during the period of Lent including how to translate it into action for the modern world. Fasting is always put before us in the Christian life.  and reminds that “Jesus' call to conversion and penance… does not aim first at outward works… but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion”. Without interior conversion our external works such as fasting“ remain sterile and false.” In Lent, fasting is never meant as something we do on its own. It is not to be separated from prayer and almsgiving as forms of Christian love. Each of us must decide in our heart and perhaps in consultation with others, what specific form of fasting we want to take on for Lent. And then, we need to persevere in our undertaking. He also shares on a Lenten resource that is being made available as part of the preparations for the National Synodal Pathway. Baptised and Sent is the Preparatory Document for the Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Irish Synodal Pathway, which took place on 18 October 2025. A key moment in the Irish Synodal Pathway it was a shared journey of listening, prayer, and discernment as the People of God. The document was prepared to support reflection and dialogue across parishes, schools, faith communities, and dioceses.This Lent, parishes, schools and groups across Ireland are invited to journey together through a set of reflective resources inspired by Baptised and Sent. Grounded in the conviction that baptism is the foundation of our identity, dignity and mission, these resources help us return to the heart of Christian life, that through Baptism we are reborn in Christ and sent out by the Spirit in service of the Gospel.  Through these Lenten reflections, each person – lay, religious and ordained – are encouraged to rediscover who we are as God's people, to listen to the Holy Spirit and to take concrete steps, individually and collectively towards living our baptismal calling more deeply.You can also register to participate online HERE.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten Season. Bishop Brendan shares with us his reflection from his Lenten Pastoral Letter 2026 on how we could reframe our understanding of the ancient call to fast during the period of Lent including how to translate it into action for the modern world. Fasting is always put before us in the Christian life.  and reminds that “Jesus' call to conversion and penance… does not aim first at outward works… but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion”. Without interior conversion our external works such as fasting“ remain sterile and false.” In Lent, fasting is never meant as something we do on its own. It is not to be separated from prayer and almsgiving as forms of Christian love. Each of us must decide in our heart and perhaps in consultation with others, what specific form of fasting we want to take on for Lent. And then, we need to persevere in our undertaking. He also shares on a Lenten resource that is being made available as part of the preparations for the National Synodal Pathway. Baptised and Sent is the Preparatory Document for the Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Irish Synodal Pathway, which took place on 18 October 2025. A key moment in the Irish Synodal Pathway it was a shared journey of listening, prayer, and discernment as the People of God. The document was prepared to support reflection and dialogue across parishes, schools, faith communities, and dioceses.This Lent, parishes, schools and groups across Ireland are invited to journey together through a set of reflective resources inspired by Baptised and Sent. Grounded in the conviction that baptism is the foundation of our identity, dignity and mission, these resources help us return to the heart of Christian life, that through Baptism we are reborn in Christ and sent out by the Spirit in service of the Gospel.  Through these Lenten reflections, each person – lay, religious and ordained – are encouraged to rediscover who we are as God's people, to listen to the Holy Spirit and to take concrete steps, individually and collectively towards living our baptismal calling more deeply.You can also register to participate online HERE.We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends in part one including the saints of the coming week.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel and this Sunday's gospel is Matthew's account of the temptations (or testing) of Jesus in the desert which is something for us to reflect on as we enter into our Lenten journey and how would we deal with the temptation to power, pride and testing of God in our lives. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

It seems like we have only just come out of the Christmas Season and we are down the door of the great season of Lent with Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent next week. So on this weeks podcast excerpt we are sharing a reflection from Bishop Robert Barron (from Word on Fire) on the three habits to get the most out of Lent.  Bishop Barron reminds us that during this time of preparation, the Church asks us to cultivate a deeper friendship with God through prayer, to control and reorder our desires for physical goods through fasting, and to show our love in the concrete way of giving alms. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

It seems like we have only just come out of the Christmas Season and we are down the door of the great season of Lent with Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent next week. So on this weeks podcast we are sharing a reflection from Bishop Robert Barron (from Word on Fire) on the three habits to get the most out of Lent.  Bishop Barron reminds us that during this time of preparation, the Church asks us to cultivate a deeper friendship with God through prayer, to control and reorder our desires for physical goods through fasting, and to show our love in the concrete way of giving alms. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including the saints of the week (noting that the saints take a slight back seat during Lent) and a prayer reflection from Monica Brown.In part three we have our reflection on the Sunday gospel where we continue with Matthews account of the Sermon on the Mount and what is a challenging gospel this week calling us to look ask ourselves about our deeper understanding of our relationship with anger, desires and truthful integrity in what we say. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast excerpt we take a quick run through some of the main highlights from 2025 in the area of church life including things papal, worldwide, and at the national and local level here in Ireland. Usually we aim to do this particular podcast in January but it slipped out a bit on us this year - the joys of life and other events! From a global perspective 2025 was a Jubilee Year with two popes! This marks the third time in history this has occurred, following the Jubilees of 1390 (Urban VI and Boniface IX) and 1700 (Innocent XII and Clement XI). In Ireland we saw movement towards the Assemblies of the Irish Synodal Pathway in October 2026, anniversaries for St Oliver Plunkett and St Lawrence O'Toole and Dublin finally gets a catholic cathedral!Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we take a quick run through some of the main highlights from 2025 in the area of church life including things papal, worldwide, and at the national and local level here in Ireland. Usually we aim to do this particular podcast in January but it slipped out a bit on us this year - the joys of life and other events! From a global perspective 2025 was a Jubilee Year with two popes! This marks the third time in history this has occurred, following the Jubilees of 1390 (Urban VI and Boniface IX) and 1700 (Innocent XII and Clement XI). In Ireland we saw movement towards the Assemblies of the Irish Synodal Pathway in October 2026, anniversaries for St Oliver Plunkett and St Lawrence O'Toole and Dublin finally gets a catholic cathedral!We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends in part one including a brief prayer space.In part three we have our reflection on the weekly Sunday gospel which continues Matthews account of the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:13-16) where Jesus challenges his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach which was shared on TheWay.ieIn part one of the programme we have our regular look at the up coming liturgical odds and ends including the saints of the week and a prayer space.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is the beginning of Matthews account of the Sermon on the Mount from chapter 5 of his gospel and which begins with Jesus' teaching of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12).Who is the real St Brigid?In part two of this weeks programme we have interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach on TheWay.ie which seeks to explore the history behind the saintly woman Brigid. Saint Brigid was born in 454 and she went on to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth.  The Saint Brigid's Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God's protection.  Her legacy is one of compassion, courage, faith and female leadership. However many confuse Saint Brigid who founded her monastery in Kildare with a preceding pagan Goddess myth.Medieval historian Dr Edel Bhreathnach aims to answer the question – Who is the real St Brigid?Dr Breathnach is a medieval historian with a particular interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect archaeology, history and literature.  She has done extensive research on St Brigid focusing on areas like why she chose Kildare, the historical and political context in which she achieved so much and her impact on the spread of Christianity in Ireland.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI on this weeks podcast excerpt we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach which was shared on TheWay.ieSaint Brigid was born in 454 and she went on to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth.  The Saint Brigid's Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God's protection.  Her legacy is one of compassion, courage, faith and female leadership. However many confuse Saint Brigid who founded her monastery in Kildare with a preceding pagan Goddess myth.Medieval historian Dr Edel Bhreathnach aims to answer the question – Who is the real St Brigid?Dr Breathnach is a medieval historian with a particular interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect archaeology, history and literature.  She has done extensive research on St Brigid focusing on areas like why she chose Kildare, the historical and political context in which she achieved so much and her impact on the spread of Christianity in Ireland.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. Fr Frank reflects on Sunday of the Word of God which is celebrated this weekend. Using the Parable of the Sower from the gospel of Luke Fr Frank reminds us that God is a God who wishes to communicate and the ultimate expression of that was Jesus as the Incarnate Word. Reflecting on the parable we need to ask ourselves where do we individually fit into the parable? Ask ourselves the question are we listening to the Word of God? How do we turn down the volume of the noise of the world to allow us to hear the Word of God? Where and how do we present "good soil" to allow us to receive the seed from God?Resources for Sunday of the Word of God from Irish Bishops ConferenceDei Verbum - Dogmatic Constitution on Divine RevelationPope Leo XIV General Audiences on Dei Verbum - 7 Jan 2026, 14 Jan 2026, 21 Jan 2026.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. In part one we have our regular look at some liturgical odds and ends including the upcoming saints of the week as well as a brief prayer space.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the calling of the first disciples as Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee after the arrest of John the Baptist. Sunday of the Word of GodFr Frank joins us this week to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God which is celebrated this weekend. Using the Parable of the Sower from the gospel of Luke Fr Frank reminds us that God is a God who wishes to communicate and the ultimate expression of that was Jesus as the Incarnate Word. Reflecting on the parable we need to ask ourselves where do we individually fit into the parable? Ask ourselves the question are we listening to the Word of God? How do we turn down the volume of the noise of the world to allow us to hear the Word of God? Where and how do we present "good soil" to allow us to receive the seed from God?Resources for Sunday of the Word of God from Irish Bishops ConferenceDei Verbum - Dogmatic Constitution on Divine RevelationPope Leo XIV General Audiences on Dei Verbum - 7 Jan 2026, 14 Jan 2026, 21 Jan 2026.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme/podcast we take a jaunt across the Atlantic to the SEEK2026 conference in the USA and share with listeners an input by Fr Mike Schmitz where he reminded 17,000+ Catholics that life isn't fair but God stepped into our world, into our suffering to redeem it from the inside out. SEEK 2026 was held from January 1 to 5 simultaneously in three cities: Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth, Texas. In total, the event attracted more than 26,000 participants, a 24 percent increase from the previous year. Columbus alone welcomed over 16,000 attendees, making it the conference's main hub.Attendees included primarily university students and young adults, joined by priests, consecrated persons, lay leaders, and bishops. Notably, 58 bishops from across the United States were present, while the number of seminarians rose by 43 percent.On this weeks podcast we share a powerful keynote at SEEK26 in Columbus, Ohio. Fr. Mike Schmitz spoke before 17,000+ Catholics, cutting straight to the heart of the Gospel.Life isn't fair.Suffering is real.Brokenness is unavoidable.But God stepped into our world.Into pain.Into sin.Into death.Christianity isn't the promise of an easy life—it's the proclamation that God entered our suffering to redeem it from the inside out.The words “But God” change everything.They transform despair into hope and the Cross into resurrection.Where do you need to let “But God” rewrite your story right now?Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme/podcast we take a jaunt across the Atlantic to the SEEK2026 conference in the USA and share with listeners an input by Fr Mike Schmitz where he reminded 17,000+ Catholics that life isn't fair but God stepped into our world, into our suffering to redeem it from the inside out. We have our regular liturgical odds and ends in part one including up coming saints of the week.In part three we have our reflection on the weekly Sunday gospel where we encounter John the Baptist again in the gospel of St John and his proclamation of Jesus as the Lamb of God.SEEK2026 - “Reality is not fair. God doesn't owe us anything.”

This Sunday is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord and marks the end of the Christmas season on the Latin calendar, on Monday we slip back into Ordinary time.In an extended part two on this weeks programme excerpt, we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who gives us a reflection firstly on the Sunday gospel which is Matthews account of the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan river and from there gives us a reflection on what the meaning of our baptism is and both the rights and responsibilities it gives us to be called Children of God and members of his body - the Church. Baptism is the key sacrament in the sense to it grants access to all the others.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

This Sunday is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord and marks the end of the Christmas season on the Latin calendar, on Monday we slip back into Ordinary time.On part one of this weeks programme we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including the upcoming saints of the week. We also have some local notices and our weekly prayer space. In an extended part two on this weeks programme, we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who gives us a reflection firstly on the Sunday gospel which is Matthews account of the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan river and from there gives us a reflection on what the meaning of our baptism is and both the rights and responsibilities it gives us to be called Children of God and members of his body - the Church. Baptism is the key sacrament in the sense to it grants access to all the others.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Merry Christmastide to all our readers and listeners from the C&SI team. We are still in the Christmas Season and of course also Happy New Year as we have passed the turn on the calendar also. For our international listeners just to flag that Ireland still celebrates the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th so liturgically the gospel reading on this weeks podcast is from the Second Sunday of Christmas.A Christmas Pic' & MixIn part 2 we have a run through a few things including the papal messages over the Christmas period, a reminder of the meaning of the 12 days of Christmas, and encouragement to read and reflect on the 2026 letter from Taize which askes the question, "What are you seeking?".Popes homily for Christmas Eve - Announce the joy of Christmas, a feast of faith, charity, and hopePopes homily for Christmas morning - Since the Word was made flesh, humanity speaksChristmas Urbi et Orbi - Peace is a shared responsibilityTaize Letter 2026Jubilee Year concludes in particular Churches in Rome‘God's heart remains open', says Cardinal at closing of Holy Door (of St Mary Majors on Christmas Eve)Closeness is the legacy of the Jubilee, says Cardinal at closing of St. John Lateran Holy Door (on December 27th, feast of St John the Apostle)Cardinal Harvey closes Holy Door at St Paul's Outside the Walls (on December 28th, feast of the Holy Family)Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Merry Christmastide to all our readers and listeners from the C&SI team. We are still in the Christmas Season and of course also Happy New Year as we have passed the turn on the calendar also. For our international listeners just to flag that Ireland still celebrates the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th so liturgically the gospel reading on this weeks podcast is from the Second Sunday of Christmas.In part one we have a run through the liturgical odds and ends of the coming week and also flagging the Noveritis (Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts). We also have our annual patron saint selection for members of the team and the podcast - you can select yours HERE. In part three we have our reading of the gospel for the Sunday which is taken from the Prologue of St John with it is poetic account of the External Word entering into our human existence.A Christmas Pic' & MixIn part 2 we have a run through a few things including the papal messages over the Christmas period, a reminder of the meaning of the 12 days of Christmas, and encouragement to read and reflect on the 2026 letter from Taize which askes the question, "What are you seeking?".Popes homily for Christmas Eve - Announce the joy of Christmas, a feast of faith, charity, and hopePopes homily for Christmas morning - Since the Word was made flesh, humanity speaksChristmas Urbi et Orbi - Peace is a shared responsibilityTaize Letter 2026Jubilee Year concludes in particular Churches in Rome‘God's heart remains open', says Cardinal at closing of Holy Door (of St Mary Majors on Christmas Eve)Closeness is the legacy of the Jubilee, says Cardinal at closing of St. John Lateran Holy Door (on December 27th, feast of St John the Apostle)Cardinal Harvey closes Holy Door at St Paul's Outside the Walls (on December 28th, feast of the Holy Family)Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Martina Lehane Sheehan gives us a reflection on Hope and peace.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Fr Chris O'Donnell gives us a reflection "In the midst of chaos".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Br Simon is a monk of Glenstal Abbey, editor of The Glenstal Prayer Book and gives us a reflection on "Our Nobility".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Noirin Lynch is the director of FCJ Spirituality House - An Teach Spiordalta in Spanish Point Co Clare. Noirin shares with us a reflection on Faith, Hope & Love.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Columba McCann is the abbot of Glenstal Abbey in Murroe Co Limerick and he shares a reflection with us on  Listening.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Sr Phyllis Moynihan shares with us a reflection on Mary in Our Times. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weekends podcast we mark the feast of the Holy Family which falls on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.We continue with our reflections from guests who joined us on the podcast during the year as they share their thoughts on the Christmas Season. On this episode we have:Fr Columba McCann OSB, abbot of Glenstal reflecting on ListeningNoirin Lynch, director of FCJ Spirituality House in Spanish Point reflecting on Faith, Hope and LoveBr Simon Sleeman OSB reflecting on Our NobilityFr Chris O'Donnell reflects on Christmas in the Midst of ChaosMartina Leehane Sheehan reflections on Hope & Peace.  Each of these will be shared individually as podcast to allow you to listen back as well in a bite sized amount. For part three, we have the gospel for the feast day which is Matthews account of the Flight into Egypt. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Juliann Moran is the General Secretary of the Irish National Synodal Pathway and shares a reflection with us on the need to Make Space for Hope.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Bishop Brendan Leahy reflects on how we need to Keep the Light On. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

From all the Come & See Inspirations podcast team, wishing you and yours every blessing of the Babe of Bethlehem for the Holy Season of Christmas and into the New Year 2026.Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léirFromJohn, Ann & Shane*******************On this special podcast we celebrate this special day with reflections, favorite Christmas carols and hymns, readings & reflections and our regular reflection on the Gospel of the day. We are joined on the programme with a reflection by some very special guests.Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick reflecting Keeping the Light onJulianne Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway with her reflection on Make Space for Hope.Sr Phyllis Moynihan with her reflection on Mary in our times.These reflections will also be published as daily reflections over the Christmas Octave as well so listen to in bite sized parts.********************"In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace among those whom he favours!'When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.'So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child;and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.T he shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them."- (Luke 2: 1-20)Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast as a final sharing for Advent, we share two reflections from Bishop Robert Barron from the Word On Fire Ministry where he reflects on Why Mary matters (WOF 22/12/2024) and how the Three Comings of Jesus prepare us for Advent (WOF 2/12/2021).Why Mary MattersBishop Barron looks at some of the Church's classical titles of Mary. These are not simply pious exclamations, but rather very substantive insights into her role in bringing Christ to birth—both in history and in us today.Three Comings of Christ Prepare us for AdventBishop Barron reflects on how Advent calls to mind three “comings” of Christ: the first in history, the second now, and the third at the end of time. Meditating upon each of these is a helpful preparation for the holy season.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast excerpt we have a reflection from Fr Frank Duhig on Advent and the approach of Christmas should encourage us to focus on the the poor and those who are in need at this time of the year.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast as a final sharing for Advent, we share two reflections from Bishop Robert Barron from the Word On Fire Ministry where he reflects on Why Mary matters (WOF 22/12/2024) and how the Three Comings of Jesus prepare us for Advent (WOF 2/12/2021).In part one we have a reflection from Fr Frank Duhig on Advent and the approach of Christmas should encourage us to focus on the the poor and those who are in need at this time of the year.We also have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends and in particular the saints who will accompany us throughout the Christmas Octave and into New Year. In part three Michael Keating joins John and Shane to reflect on the Sunday gospel which this week focuses on the silent figure of Joseph and the "annunciation" to him in a dream as to who Jesus was. Why Mary MattersBishop Barron looks at some of the Church's classical titles of Mary. These are not simply pious exclamations, but rather very substantive insights into her role in bringing Christ to birth—both in history and in us today.Three Comings of Christ Prepare us for AdventBishop Barron reflects on how Advent calls to mind three “comings” of Christ: the first in history, the second now, and the third at the end of time. Meditating upon each of these is a helpful preparation for the holy season.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a slower approach and we have a reflection on Advent - the liturgical season which sometimes is skipped over in our rush to Advent. To allow us to meaningfully enter into the Christmas Season we ask ourselves how and why we should just let Advent be Advent. In part one we have our regular look at the up coming liturgical week including the saints of the week and some local notices.In part three we reflect on the Sunday gospel where have John the Baptist asking Jesus if he is the one who was promised? We ask ourselves the question as to who is Jesus and how would we be if we stood in John's shoes. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a slower approach and we have a reflection on Advent - the liturgical season which sometimes is skipped over in our rush to Advent. To allow us to meaningfully enter into the Christmas Season we ask ourselves how and why we should just let Advent be Advent. In part one we have our regular look at the up coming liturgical week including the saints of the week and some local notices.In part three we reflect on the Sunday gospel where have John the Baptist asking Jesus if he is the one who was promised? We ask ourselves the question as to who is Jesus and how would we be if we stood in John's shoes. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we have a chat with John Quinn (Director of Strategy, Alpha Ireland) and Fr Chris O'Donnell about the Alpha programme and what it offers to searchers for the meaning of life and those seeking someway to engage with the big questions of life in a friendly, open and fulfilling encounter.John, John Quinn and Fr Chris have a chat about what Alpha means and what it is. It generally consists of a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha provides a safe space to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment. Alpha sessions are all about a time to connect, relax and build friendships over a cup of tea or something to eat. There is a talk/video designed to engage and inspire conversation; exploring the big issues and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions in a fresh, contemporary, and dynamic way. Followed by conversations where people share their thoughts and discuss it in a small group. Link to Alpha IrelandContact Fr Chris - 0876323309Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we have a chat with John Quinn (Director of Strategy, Alpha Ireland) and Fr Chris O'Donnell about the Alpha programme and what it offers to searchers for the meaning of life and those seeking someway to engage with the big questions of life in a friendly, open and fulfilling encounter.We have our regular run through the upcoming liturgical odds and ends of the week which has a very large Marian theme with the feast of the Immaculate Conception of BVM (Dec 8), Our Lady of Loreto (Dec 10) and Our Lady of Guadeloupe (Dec 12). We also remind people of some of the upcoming events at Knock Shrine.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel and this week we encounter the figure of John the Baptist - the Forerunner of the Lord, the great bridge between the Old and New Testaments and his uncompromising call to conversion to prepare the way of the Lord which echos down to us to this moment in time. Introducing AlphaJohn, John Quinn and Fr Chris have a chat about what Alpha means and what it is. It generally consists of a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha provides a safe space to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment. Alpha sessions are all about a time to connect, relax and build friendships over a cup of tea or something to eat. There is a talk/video designed to engage and inspire conversation; exploring the big issues and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions in a fresh, contemporary, and dynamic way. Followed by conversations where people share their thoughts and discuss it in a small group. Link to Alpha IrelandContact Fr Chris - 0876323309Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast/radio programme excerpt the C&SI team is joined by Fr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Executive Secretary for Liturgy of the Irish Catholic's Bishop Conference to discuss the up coming changes in the lectionary for the Irish Church and how Catholics in Ireland will hear the proclamation of the Word of God. In 2011 the global English speaking community got a new translation of the Roman Missal including all the parts and prayers of the Mass. On this weeks podcast Fr Neil O'Donoghue joins us to explain the next change that Irish Catholics will experience in how we celebrate our liturgies with the work in progress on preparing a new lectionary - aka the book of the readings of Scripture used in our public liturgies.For over fifty years, parishes and communities across the island of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand have listened to the scripture readings proclaimed in church from the same translations which are given in the Lectionary for Mass which are taken from the Jerusalem Bible.  Many of these books are now in a poor state and in need of replacing.  In 2021 the bishops recognised that this was an opportunity for a new edition of the Lectionary, taking advantage of a revised translation of the readings, which is both accessible and faithful to the evolving nuances of the English language and contemporary biblical scholarship. For Ireland, the Revised New Jerusalem Bible was chosen as the text for the Lectionary.  This translation recognises the need for the text to be proclaimed in the liturgy, to be faithful to the original biblical texts and it is sensitive to inclusivity.  For the psalms in the Lectionary, the Abbey Psalms and Canticles will be used.  This is a sympathetic revision of the familiar Grail Psalter and the revised text has already been adopted in several English-speaking countries. It is a joint project with the church in Australia and New Zealand but it will mean that our readings in Ireland are going to sound slightly different to our nearest neighbours in the UK. Bishops' Conferences of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand collaborate on ‘Joint Lectionary Project'Lectionary group from Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand meet in MaynoothText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Happy New Liturgical Year! to all our listeners on C&SI as we enter into the new liturgical year with this weekend being the first Sunday of Advent. On this weeks podcast/radio programme the C&SI team is joined by Fr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Executive Secretary for Liturgy of the Irish Catholic's Bishop Conference to discuss the up coming changes in the lectionary for the Irish Church and how Catholics in Ireland will hear the proclamation of the Word of God. In part one as always we have our run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends including the saints of the week as well as some notices and reminders about Advent retreats.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel and this week we begin our journey with Matthew through the new liturgical year.Preparing a new lectionary for the Irish ChurchIn 2011 the global English speaking community got a new translation of the Roman Missal including all the parts and prayers of the Mass. On this weeks podcast Fr Neil O'Donoghue joins us to explain the next change that Irish Catholics will experience in how we celebrate our liturgies with the work in progress on preparing a new lectionary - aka the book of the readings of Scripture used in our public liturgies.For over fifty years, parishes and communities across the island of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand have listened to the scripture readings proclaimed in church from the same translations which are given in the Lectionary for Mass which are taken from the Jerusalem Bible.  Many of these books are now in a poor state and in need of replacing.  In 2021 the bishops recognised that this was an opportunity for a new edition of the Lectionary, taking advantage of a revised translation of the readings, which is both accessible and faithful to the evolving nuances of the English language and contemporary biblical scholarship. For Ireland, the Revised New Jerusalem Bible was chosen as the text for the Lectionary.  This translation recognises the need for the text to be proclaimed in the liturgy, to be faithful to the original biblical texts and it is sensitive to inclusivity.  For the psalms in the Lectionary, the Abbey Psalms and Canticles will be used.  This is a sympathetic revision of the familiar Grail Psalter and the revised text has already been adopted in several English-speaking countries. It is a joint project with the church in Australia and New Zealand but it will mean that our readings in Ireland are going to sound slightly different to our nearest neighbours in the UK. Bishops' Conferences of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand collaborate on ‘Joint Lectionary Project'Lectionary group from Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand meet in MaynoothText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

2025 marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. On this weeks podcast excerpt we are sharing an Introduction to the Nicaean creed which has been prepared by the team at Knock Shrine in which Fr Martin Browne OSB gives an introduction to the history and context of the Council and its significance to all Christians right down to the present day. On May 20, the Christian world commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the opening of the first ecumenical council, held in Nicaea in 325, which has gone down in history primarily on account of the Creed, which brings together, defines, and proclaims the faith in salvation in Jesus Christ and in the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Later completed by the Council of Constantinople in 381, the Nicene Creed became in practice the identity card of the professed faith of the Church. This pivotal moment in the history of the Church still shapes what we believe, how we pray, and how we understand God today.As part of the commemoration, Knock Shrine has put together a series of videos exploring the Council and the parts of the creed. In this first episode, Fr Eugene Duffy and Fr Martin Brown OSB go through the history of the council and tease out its significance for the history of Christianity.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

2025 marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. On this weeks podcast we are sharing an Introduction to the Nicaean creed which has been prepared by the team at Knock Shrine in which Fr Martin Browne OSB gives an introduction to the history and context of the Council and its significance to all Christians right down to the present day. In part one we have a run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends for the week ahead including saints of the week and some notices around preparations for Advent. In part three as always we have our reflection on the Sunday gospel which is Luke's account of the Crucifixion which is the reading for the Solemnity of Christ the King.  1700th Anniversary of the Council of NicaeaOn May 20, the Christian world commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the opening of the first ecumenical council, held in Nicaea in 325, which has gone down in history primarily on account of the Creed, which brings together, defines, and proclaims the faith in salvation in Jesus Christ and in the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Later completed by the Council of Constantinople in 381, the Nicene Creed became in practice the identity card of the professed faith of the Church. This pivotal moment in the history of the Church still shapes what we believe, how we pray, and how we understand God today.As part of the commemoration, Knock Shrine has put together a series of videos exploring the Council and the parts of the creed. In this first episode, Fr Eugene Duffy and Fr Martin Brown OSB go through the history of the council and tease out its significance for the history of Christianity.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Sr Phyllis Moynihan who gives us a reflection on grief taking the account from the gospel of Luke of the death of Lazarus. We have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends on the liturgical calendar including Saints of the Week and we also went through some up coming resources for Advent (listed in the notes at the end).As we come towards the end of the liturgical calendar, the gospel puts before us the teaching of Jesus to his disciples about enduring the travails of the world and trusting in God (Luke 21:5-19). Lord if you were here, my brother would not have diedGrief is a difficult journey to comes to us all and it is a time in which God can seem very far away. On this weeks podcast Sr Phyllis Moynihan reflects on that sense of aloneness and deep darkness and how even when we don't feel it, God is there in the darkness with us taking us through Jesus' own experience of grief of a loved one with the death of his friend Lazarus. Preparing for Advent29th November - Advert Desert Day - Limerick Diocesan Office29th November - Prepare the Way - Glenstal Abbey1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd of December - Advent Retreat (via Zoom) - Ruah Rest & Martina Leehane Sheehan6th & 7th December - Whisper of God Retreat - Knock Shrine20th December - Oasis Days 2025 – December 20th – Present for Christmas , present to Christ - FCJ House of Spirituality, Spanish PointOn the podcast this week we mentioned a number of other events coming up at Knock Shrine in the next few weeks. Find more information under Whats On at Knock Shrine.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Sr Phyllis Moynihan who gives us a reflection on grief taking the account from the gospel of Luke of the death of Lazarus. Grief is a difficult journey to comes to us all and it is a time in which God can seem very far away. On this weeks podcast Sr Phyllis Moynihan reflects on that sense of aloneness and deep darkness and how even when we don't feel it, God is there in the darkness with us taking us through Jesus' own experience of grief of a loved one with the death of his friend Lazarus. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast excerpt we introduce our listeners to the The Way - which is a new digital multimedia platform set up by the Irish Bishops' Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In part two, we share an interview from the The Way between John Quinn of Alpha Ireland and Wendy Grace asking the question "How can I find God" in Ireland today. The WayJohn has a brief chat with Fr Bill Kemmy to introduce The Way, the new online digital multimedia platform dedicated to sharing the Good News.  In the very early Church, the first believers were known as followers of ‘the Way' (e.g. Acts 9:2). In answer to the question ‘how can we know the way?' (John 14:5) Jesus declared that ‘I am the Way, the Truth and Life.' The platform is intended to help people to know the Way – to discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and followers.  Here on C&SI we are always trying to find new resources and guides for our listeners on their faith journey and here on the podcast we will also be tapping into the resources available from The Way and sharing them with our listeners as well as our own output and regular interviews as well. How can I find God?We have had a couple of programmes and podcast previously here in C&SI about the Alpha programme and this week we are sharing an interview with John Quinn from Alpha Ireland from "A Question of Faith" podcast series on on the Way. In discussion with Wendy Grace, John Quinn discusses how people can connect with faith and the importance of contact with fellow seekers.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we introduce our listeners to the The Way - which is a new digital multimedia platform set up by the Irish Bishops' Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In part two, we share an interview from the The Way between John Quinn of Alpha Ireland and Wendy Grace asking the question "How can I find God" in Ireland today. We have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends, share about the feast day this Sunday which is the Dedication of the Basilica of St John in the Lateran and share the Sunday gospel which is for the feast day. The WayJohn has a brief chat with Fr Bill Kemmy to introduce The Way, the new online digital multimedia platform dedicated to sharing the Good News.  In the very early Church, the first believers were known as followers of ‘the Way' (e.g. Acts 9:2). In answer to the question ‘how can we know the way?' (John 14:5) Jesus declared that ‘I am the Way, the Truth and Life.' The platform is intended to help people to know the Way – to discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith. It is for both seekers and followers.  Here on C&SI we are always trying to find new resources and guides for our listeners on their faith journey and here on the podcast we will also be tapping into the resources available from The Way and sharing them with our listeners as well as our own output and regular interviews as well. How can I find God?We have had a couple of programmes and podcast previously here in C&SI about the Alpha programme and this week we are sharing an interview with John Quinn from Alpha Ireland from "A Question of Faith" podcast series on on the Way. In discussion with Wendy Grace, John Quinn discusses how people can connect with faith and the importance of contact with fellow seekers.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this week programme John and Shane take a visit back into the archive to an interview we did in 2015 with a very special guest, the Irish writer Alice Taylor. Alice spoke to us then about her reflections on memory and grief - important considerations during the month of November for many people. We have some our regular reflection on the weekly Sunday gospel which this week is for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Soul's) and is Luke's account of Jesus raising the son of the widow of Naim.Reflections on memory & grief: An Interview with Alice TaylorNovember can be a hard month for many people as we recall the memory of our dead. In the Roman Catholic tradition it is the month of the Holy Soul's. And it seems to be an appropriate time to reflect and pray for our dead as the year and seasons move towards the death of winter.But coping with death and grief can be difficult and on this weeks programme we share an interview with Alice Taylor to reflect on memory and dealing with grief especially after writing her book As time stood still.Alice Taylor lives in the village of Innishannon in County Cork, in a house attached to the local supermarket and post office. Since her eldest son has taken over responsibility for the shop, she has been able to devote more time to her writing.Alice Taylor worked as a telephonist in Killarney and Bandon. When she married, she moved to Innishannon where she ran a guesthouse at first, then the supermarket and post office. She and her husband, Gabriel Murphy, who sadly passed away in 2005, had four sons and one daughter. In 1984 she edited and published the first issue of Candlelight, a local magazine which has since appeared annually. In 1986 she published an illustrated collection of her own verse.To School Through the Fields was published in May 1988. It was an immediate success, launching Alice on a series of signing sessions, talks and readings the length and breadth of Ireland. Her first radio interview, forty two minutes long on RTÉ Radio's Gay Byrne Show, was the most talked about radio programme of 1988, and her first television interview, of the same length, was the highlight of the year on RTÉ television's Late Late Show. Since then she written numerous other books in fiction, poetry and memoir.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this week programme John and Shane take a visit back into the archive to an interview we did in 2015 with a very special guest, the Irish writer Alice Taylor. Alice spoke to us then about her reflections on memory and grief - important considerations during the month of November for many people. Reflections on memory & grief: An Interview with Alice TaylorNovember can be a hard month for many people as we recall the memory of our dead. In the Roman Catholic tradition it is the month of the Holy Soul's. And it seems to be an appropriate time to reflect and pray for our dead as the year and seasons move towards the death of winter.But coping with death and grief can be difficult and on this weeks programme we share an interview with Alice Taylor to reflect on memory and dealing with grief especially after writing her book As time stood still.Alice Taylor lives in the village of Innishannon in County Cork, in a house attached to the local supermarket and post office. Since her eldest son has taken over responsibility for the shop, she has been able to devote more time to her writing.Alice Taylor worked as a telephonist in Killarney and Bandon. When she married, she moved to Innishannon where she ran a guesthouse at first, then the supermarket and post office. She and her husband, Gabriel Murphy, who sadly passed away in 2005, had four sons and one daughter. In 1984 she edited and published the first issue of Candlelight, a local magazine which has since appeared annually. In 1986 she published an illustrated collection of her own verse.To School Through the Fields was published in May 1988. It was an immediate success, launching Alice on a series of signing sessions, talks and readings the length and breadth of Ireland. Her first radio interview, forty two minutes long on RTÉ Radio's Gay Byrne Show, was the most talked about radio programme of 1988, and her first television interview, of the same length, was the highlight of the year on RTÉ television's Late Late Show. Since then she written numerous other books in fiction, poetry and memoirText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast John and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran, the General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway to get an update on where things are with the Irish Synodal Process especially after the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on the 18th October.We have a very quick run through the liturgical odds and ends on this weeks calendar including a reminder about next weekend being the lovely feasts of All Saints and All Souls.In part three we have our weekly pause and reflection on the Sunday gospel which continues Luke's focus on prayer with the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Irish Synodal Pathway UpdateJohn and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran to find out what has been happening with the Irish Synodal Pathway and in particular what took place in Kilkenny on 18th October at the Pre-Synodal Assembly. Julieann takes us (briefly) through the process to date outlining the interaction of the Irish Synodal Pathway with the global Synod of Bishops work on Synodality and how it has linked together before explaining what happened in Kilkenny and outlining what is the plan for the next 12 months ahead of a Synodal Assembly in 2026. The whole process has been very faith focused and led by prayer. The Synodal process is very focused on discernment and being open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit with particular focus on the process of Conversations in the Spirit to facilitate the dialogue needed. Julieann takes us through the day in Kilkenny highlighting the preparation before hand with the publication of the document Baptised & Sent and how after the Synodal process from 2021, the areas of focus have been distilled down to 7 priorities but with everything examined and assessed through the focal point of our baptism and what it means for us as a church of disciples of Jesus Christ. Ahead of the formal Synodal Assemblies next year we move into a phase of action where parishes and dioceses become "laboratories of synodality" looking to assess and act on the 7 priority areas supported by previous experience, solid theological and other inputs and learning from good practice around the country and from around the world. Resources:Synodal Pathway websiteBaptised & Sent document including the reflection on baptismVideos & quick interviewsThe WayiCatholicText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast John and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran, the General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway to get an update on where things are with the Irish Synodal Process especially after the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on the 18th October.Julieann takes us (briefly) through the process to date outlining the interaction of the Irish Synodal Pathway with the global Synod of Bishops work on Synodality and how it has linked together before explaining what happened in Kilkenny and outlining what is the plan for the next 12 months ahead of a Synodal Assembly in 2026. The whole process has been very faith focused and led by prayer. The Synodal process is very focused on discernment and being open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit with particular focus on the process of Conversations in the Spirit to facilitate the dialogue needed. Julieann takes us through the day in Kilkenny highlighting the preparation before hand with the publication of the document Baptised & Sent and how after the Synodal process from 2021, the areas of focus have been distilled down to 7 priorities but with everything examined and assessed through the focal point of our baptism and what it means for us as a church of disciples of Jesus Christ. Ahead of the formal Synodal Assemblies next year we move into a phase of action where parishes and dioceses become "laboratories of synodality" looking to assess and act on the 7 priority areas supported by previous experience, solid theological and other inputs and learning from good practice around the country and from around the world. Resources:Synodal Pathway websiteBaptised & Sent document including the reflection on baptismVideos & quick interviewsThe WayiCatholicText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On the weeks podcast excerpt the C&SI team are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick diocese for a catch up on Jubilee year, the recent Diocesan Assembly and the upcoming Parish Consultation Meetings across all the parishes of the diocese. Bishop Brendan shares with us some thoughts on how the Jubilee Year is going both across the diocese but also various pilgrimages to Rome. He briefs us on the Diocesan Assembly which was held on 4th October.Bishop Brendan also shares with us the plan to hold consultation meetings across the parishes of the diocese over the next number of weeks. Ten years after the diocesan Synod in 2016, post-covid our diocesan future looks very different and having looked at the facts and figures in the diocesan report in 2023 and again in 2025 the consultation is looking for peoples inputs to plans as to where parishes will be in 5 or 10 years time.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On the weeks podcast the C&SI team are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick diocese for a catch up on Jubilee year, the recent Diocesan Assembly and the upcoming Parish Consultation Meetings across all the parishes of the diocese. World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father's annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last Sunday in October, meaning this year it will be celebrated over the weekend of Sunday 19th October. The theme for this year's celebration of Mission Sunday is: “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”.Popes annual message for Mission SundayPope Leo's appeal for Mission SundayWe have our regular run through various liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including saints of the week.In part three we have our reflection on the Sunday gospel which is from Luke 18:1-8 where Jesus is teaching us his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart.Catch up with Bishop Brendan LeahyJohn has a chat with Bishop Brendan this week where Bishop Brendan shares with us some thoughts on how the Jubilee Year is going both across the diocese but also various pilgrimages to Rome. He briefs us on the Diocesan Assembly which was held on 4th October.Bishop Brendan also shares with us the plan to hold consultation meetings across the parishes of the diocese over the next number of weeks. Ten years after the diocesan Synod in 2016, post-covid our diocesan future looks very different and having looked at the facts and figures in the diocesan report in 2023 and again in 2025 the consultation is looking for peoples inputs to plans as to where parishes will be in 5 or 10 years time. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on lectio divina - a ancient monastic way of prayerfully engaging and reflecting on scripture as the Word of God. Lectio divina, or "divine reading," is an ancient Christian prayer practice that involves slowly and contemplatively reading a short passage of scripture to foster a deeper communion with God. It typically follows four movements: reading the text (Lectio), reflecting on a word or phrase that stands out (Meditatio), responding with prayer (Oratio), and resting in God's presence (Contemplatio). The goal is to listen to God's word personally rather than to simply study a text.  We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends of the week including the Pope's prayer intention for October (straight from his lips to your ears!) as well as our saints for the coming week.In part three, we have our regular sharing on the Sunday gospel where Fr Frank takes us through a brief application of lectio divina to this weeks Sunday gospel and to give an flavour of how to engage with it.  Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on lectio divina - a ancient monastic way of prayerfully engaging and reflecting on scripture as the Word of God. Lectio divina, or "divine reading," is an ancient Christian prayer practice that involves slowly and contemplatively reading a short passage of scripture to foster a deeper communion with God. It typically follows four movements: reading the text (Lectio), reflecting on a word or phrase that stands out (Meditatio), responding with prayer (Oratio), and resting in God's presence (Contemplatio). The goal is to listen to God's word personally rather than to simply study a text.  Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we reflect on the new document from the Irish Bishops Conference on Why Sunday matters. We share with listeners some of the thoughts and reflections  that ss we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, all Catholics are invited to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass.  This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have been away, to return with renewed joy to the celebration of the Eucharist.The "Why Sunday Matters" campaign seeks to Extend an Invitation to Reflect: The campaign invites Catholics to reflect on the profound significance of Sunday and to rediscover the heart of their faith. Be a Response to Challenges: It acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted practices and led to declining attendance, with some feeling disconnected or unwelcome. Encourage a Return: The campaign encourages those who have stopped attending to return to Sunday Mass, emphasizing it as a sacred privilege rather than just a duty. Promote a Welcoming Parish: It calls for a broader conversation within parishes about how to create more welcoming environments and enrich the celebration of Mass for everyone. Resources for listeners:Why Sunday Matters – an invitation to reflect on Sunday MassIrish bishops publish pastoral message encouraging a return to Sunday MassText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

This week we are sharing a visit by John to the Cenacelo Community in Knock, Co. Mayo. Cenacelo Community is an organisation which provides a free, fully residential programme to help people suffering from addiction to change their lives. John chats with Fr Adrian Crowley and three community members, Adrian, Aidan & Edmund, who share their testimony. We ask our listeners to keep them in your prayersThe Community was founded by an Italian nun, Mother Elvira Petrozzi, in 1983. For many years she had been concerned by the destruction she had seen among people of all ages through drug abuse and she longed to help them. Mother Elvira, together with two companions, Sr. Aurelia and a teacher, Nives Grato, were given an abandoned old house in Saluzzo in Italy, and so Community Cenacolo was born.Today there are houses worldwide with over 2,000 men and women in the programme. The house for men in Ireland was opened in Knock, Co. Mayo in 1999. As yet, there is not a house for women in Ireland but women who wish to enter the Community are accepted in Cenacolo houses in Europe having attended the information and assessment night in Dublin. While secular programmes will use methadone and other drug substitutes to wean people off drug, Mother Elvira has a completely different approach. She believes in showing addicts a better life. She encourages them to find out who they are and to face up to their difficulties. They discover a God who loves them. They learn to accept a simple lifestyle and rediscover the gifts of work, friendship and of faith in the Word of God instead of relying on the crutch of drugs to escape from everything that is too painful to deal with. The Cenacolo Community relies totally on voluntary contributions as they do not receive any Government grants.All men and women who wish to find out more about entering Community Cenacolo will be met beforehand by people that have already been through the programme. They are now living their lives free from addiction and are giving up their time to help others achieve the same goal.More information - Website- Contact - Adrian (00353) 852526864Email: cenacolocommunityireland@yahoo.ieText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com