Our Queen - Our Mother - with Paul Elarde

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul reflects on the life of Blessed Miguel Pro and his love for Our Lady. The post Marian Saints: Blessed Miguel Pro appeared first on Cradio.

Ever struggled to explain the role of Our Lady to your protestant friends? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul provides some responses to common arguments. The post Marian Apologetics 101 appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother,Paul answers whether one can have the Christian life without the Cross, how Mary can help in encountering trial, and what the practical tips are for coping with a life crisis. The post Coping with the Suffering of a Life Crisis appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explains the Angels, why they're important, and what we mean when we say Mary is the "Queen of the Angels". The post Mary, Queen of the Angels appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul provides some useful insights into forgiveness as an act of the will, and how we should model Our Lord and His Blessed Mother in their example of forgiveness. The post Forgiving with the Heart of Mary appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul presents the remarkable life of St Pio of Pietrelcina: his great sufferings, his mystical and miraculous experiences, and his loving devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The post Marian Saints: Pio of Pietrelcina appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul interviews Annelise on her amazing story of trust in God, consecration to Jesus through Mary, and how the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary has revealed God's power & love at critical points in her life... The post Mary’s Powerful Intercession appeared first on Cradio.

Paul gives us an overview of prayer: what is the purpose of prayer? Are there any guidelines to prayer? How to we pray with the heart of Mary? Paul also interviews Brisbane student Chris DaSilva on his journey as a follower of Christ, and the integral role Our Lady has played. The post Praying with the Heart of Mary appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul proceeds in his exploration of Marian devotions by looking at Consecration to Jesus through Mary: its history, the practice of consecration  its theological foundations, and the immense power of consecration that God grants us. The post Marian Devotion: Consecration appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul continues his exploration of Marian devotions, this time exploring what the Church really teaches on images and sacramentals - and in particular the tradition of the Green and Brown Scapulars. The post Marian Devotion: Scapulas appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul kicks off a series on Marian devotions with on overview of novenas, powerful prayers typically said over nine days - recalling the nine day period of prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost in the upper room with Our Lady and the Apostles. The post Marian Devotion: Novenas appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul presents to us the story of St Juan Diego, the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the wonder and amazement of the inexplicable image itself. The post Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explores the Marian Dogmas - the infallible teachings on Mary - and how they reveal to us who the person of Mary is and her relationship to Jesus Christ. The post Doctrine & The Person of Mary appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul teaches us how we can imitate the "yes" of Our Lady through an abandonment to God and a trust in Divine Providence. The post Our “Yes”: Imitating Mary’s Fiat appeared first on Cradio.

St Maximilian Kolbe is the martyr of charity, and a knight of the Immaculata. In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul presents the life of the great Marian saint: St Maximilian Kolbe - one of the most awe-inspiring saints of the 20th century. The post Marian Saints: Maximilian Kolbe appeared first on Cradio.

As we await the dawn of Easter Sunday, Paul unpacks each of the 7 Sorrows of Our Lady to help us appreciate how she truly suffered with Christ. The post The 7 Sorrows of Mary appeared first on Cradio.

St Bernard taught that humility is the 'foundation and guardian of virtues'. In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explores the profound example of humility shown to us by Mary, God's 'lowly handmaid'. The post Mary, Model of Humility appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of 'Our Queen, Our Mother', Paul reflects powerfully on the motherhood of Mary: what does it mean that Christ gave us His mother, and how do we apply it in our daily lives? The post Your Mother in Heaven appeared first on Cradio.

This week Paul looks at the great example of St Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of Christ. As we approach his feast day on 19 March this episode is a great reminder of the role of St Joseph as a model of fatherhood, and the power of his intercession. Paul also catches up with young Franciscan Immaculatine Postulant, Jinny Chung. Jinny shares her journey from Buddhism, to Anglicanism to Catholicism, and the role Our Lady has played in her faith journey. The post St Joseph: Man of Strength and Virtue appeared first on Cradio.

Marian Saints - Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: In the final episode of Our Queen Our Mother for 2012, Paul shares the inspiring story of one of his favourite saints, Pier Giorgio Frassati, and the role of Mary in his life. He also chats with Tammy who shares about her love for Our Lady and involvement with the Frassati Society. The post Man of the Beatitudes appeared first on Cradio.

"In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph"; The Story of Fatima (Part 3): In the final instalment of his series on Fatima, Paul explains the third secret of Fatima revealed by Blessed John Paul II in 2000. We also hear from Brother Dominic Levak, a Conventual Franciscan who shares about the companionship of Our Lady in his work and prayer life. The post “My Immaculate Heart will triumph” appeared first on Cradio.

Secrets of Fatima, The Story of Fatima (Part 2): In the second part to his series on Fatima, Paul looks at the first two secrets entrusted to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, as well as the final apparition. He also interviews Fr Anthony Bernard, a priest of the Sydney Archdiocese, who shares about his vocation and how consecrating his priesthood to Our Lady has aided him in his ministry. The post Secrets of Fatima appeared first on Cradio.

Paul looks at the story of Fatima where Our Lady appeared to three children in 1917. He also interviews Amy who shares her faith journey and work with the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate. The post Story of Fatima appeared first on Cradio.

After having spent years in a wheelchair and facing the prospect of losing her leg, a visit to Lourdes changed Juliana's life forever. The post “I walked out of my wheelchair at Lourdes” appeared first on Cradio.

Paul looks at the life of St Bernadette and the apparitions of Our Lady that took place in Lourdes in 1858. He also interviews Steve who shares how Our Lady guides him in his work and family life. The post Our Lady of Lourdes appeared first on Cradio.

Marian Apparitions: Why do they happen and what do they mean? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at the central messages of the apparitions approved by the Church in what's been termed ' the Age of Our Lady'. Paul also speaks to Sister Rachel Fleurant MGL, who shares how Mary provides her with a model for her vocation and discipleship. The post She Comes to Give us Hope appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at Blessed John Paul II's great devotion to Our Lady, exemplified in his motto 'Totus Tuus'; 'completely yours, Mary'. Paul also speaks to Tony Grace, a convert from the Anglican Church, who shares how developing a personal relationship with Mary has helped to deepen his faith. The post The Great Marian Pope appeared first on Cradio.

Paul unpacks the 20 mysteries of the Holy Rosary. He interviews Desma who shares how Our Lady has guided and inspired her in her work as a third order Salesian. The post Mysteries of the Rosary appeared first on Cradio.

Paul looks at the history and structure of the Rosary and how to pray it. He talks to Alyena, a convert from Islam, who shares how Our Lady walked with her through her conversion. The post The Holy Rosary appeared first on Cradio.

Paul continues his exploration of Mary in scripture, highlighting the importance of Mary under the title of Ark of the Covenant. He interviews Matt Hodgson who is in his fourth year at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush. The post Our Lady & Scripture pt3 appeared first on Cradio.

Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 2: Paul Elarde continues his exploration of the role of Mary in scripture, beginning with the gospel of John. He interviews Sister M Julie Brcar on the role of Mary in her vocation. The post Our Lady & Scripture pt2 appeared first on Cradio.

Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 1: Paul Elarde explores the role of Mary in Genesis, Revelations and the gospel of Luke. He interviews Tom Juszczak who shares about how Mary and the Rosary led him into the heart of the Church and the heart of Christ. The post Our Lady & Scripture appeared first on Cradio.

Why devotion to Mary gives glory to God: In this first episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul Elarde explains why true devotion to Our Lady can only bring us closer to Jesus. He interviews Jess Leach who shares her experience of how the Rosary has helped bring the scriptures to life for her and deepened her relationship with Christ. She also provides some useful insights for those who struggle with dryness in their Rosary. The post Know Mary, Know Jesus appeared first on Cradio.