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Radio Maria England is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station set up to broadcast programmes promoting and expressing the Christian Faith. It aims to support Catholics and others in their spiritual life and witness to those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. It is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, formed in 1998 in response to the apparitions and messages of our Lady in Medjugorje and Fatima. Radio Maria currently has 77 radio stations across 5 continents with 500 million listeners world-wide.

Radio Maria England


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    JUST LIFE - Simon John - Set the Downtrodden Free: Cocoa Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 56:28


    In this archive programme from 2022, Simon John looks at the slavery of children in the harvesting of cocoa and how the chocolate industry isn't doing enough to bring it to an end. Simon John is a retired solicitor and life long human rights activist with a passion for fighting modern slavery.Find out about Simon's work with the Diocese of East Anglia here: ⁠https://www.rcdea.org.uk/caritas-east-anglia/modern-slavery/⁠. The Modern Slavery Helpline is 08000 121 700. JUST LIFE is programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and Saturdays 11am and 10pm.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk

    JUST LIFE - John Pontifex & Dr John Newton - Aid to the Church in Need in Syria Syria, Lebanon & Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 50:44


    We are joined by John Pontifex and Dr John Newton for the latest updates from Aid to the Church in Need, focusing this month on their work in Syria, Lebanon and Nigeria, shining a particular light on the recent political turmoil and rumours of Christian persecution in the UK media. www.acnuk.org/.ACN is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church and ministers to suffering Christian communities worldwide. JUST LIFE is programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and Saturdays 11am and 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A Brave Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 9:39


    Fr Toby on the witness of St Charles Lwanga and companions.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 11: Can I really know that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 34:02


    Fr Toby introduces us to some of the different ways by which we know: logical analysis, direct observation, trust in others.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Don't Accept the Status Quo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 22:17


    Fr Toby encourages to imagine different spaces in which we gather in trust.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. 

    JUST LIFE - John Pontifex ACN - On the Ground in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 56:55


    John Pontifex, Head of Press and Public Affairs at Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) talks about his recent and highly dangerous trip to Nigeria. Aid to the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church and ministers to suffering Christian communities worldwide. www.acnuk.orgJUST LIFE is Radio Maria's programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and Saturdays 11am and 8pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk

    THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 32. Sacro or Sanctity, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 27:12


    In this 2nd part of the Sarco or Sanctity episode of our mini-series on Assisted dying, we ask whether drama can save lives. Sarah de Nordwall looks both at a profound monologue from the Priest in the play “Pure Dead Dangerous” and also a quote from Paul Tennant's play - “A Matter of Conscience” set in 1941. This is a section of the real life sermon that inspired the White Rose Movement of Sophie Scholl. Robert Cassidy also reads real stories from Dr John Wilkie's book “Assisted Suicide past and present” that teaches us how quickly safe guards fall and fail when Assisted Dying has been legal for a while. An episode full of striking facts and helpful considerations then reflects on the short but powerful life of Saint Jacinta who embraced her suffering and death at age 9 in order to save souls. We take her as our patron for this urgent cause of keeping government-sanctioned assisted suicide out of our culture and mindset. For those creatives wishing to help build a culture fit for life, do come to our next Activation Day either in June or October.Apply here www.writeforlife.academy

    THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 31. Sarco or Sanctity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:10


    These final 2 episodes of the Bardcast miniseries on Assisted dying stand together to share inspiring and touching monologues from Stephen Callaghan's beautiful play Pure dead Dangerous. (Julie's mum in this episode and The Priest in the 2nd episode.)We look at the dark comedy of the astonishing rhetoric around the Sarco (the suicide pod) that refers to it as ‘reliable and safe.'We ask whose values and choices are really respected when autonomy becomes the highest value in society and consider what values and ideas really help us. We encourage everyone to send episodes of this mini-series to friends and MPs or MSPs who need to imagine the possible unforeseen consequences of the Assisted Dying bill becoming law before it's too late.For those creatives wanting to attend the Write for Life Academy's next Activation Day in June 14th or online in October apply herewww.writeforlife.academy

    MARIATHON - Philippines - Marc Anthony Ignatius - From baking bread to sharing in the Eucharist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 20:43


    Marc Anthony Ignatius, shares his love of ube, Filpino baking, and the Lord.What is the Mariathon?Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in the Philippines which spills out into our parishes here in the UK with the presence of strong Filipino communities that serve so generously. Supporting Radio Maria in the Philippines is a way for us to give back and support the faith in the Philippines, a vast country with a thriving faith but where many do not have regular access to the sacraments and a Catholic radio can do a lot of wonderful work. Visit our website and make a contribution to keep Radio Maria in the Philippines on air. The campaign ends on Friday the 6th of June. Visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk to find out more. A Blossoming Mission in LuzonRadio Maria Philippines was the first of its kind in Asia. It began in 2002, not far from Manila. Over the years, it has expanded steadily across the northern region of Luzon. Currently, on four FM frequencies covering multiple dioceses.Additionally, its digital channels broadcast from the main headquarters in Tarlac. Filipino listeners have always been loyal. They support the station despite poverty and economic hardship. Their faithfulness speaks volumes about Radio Maria's impact.Truly, the station has become both a spiritual and social voice in their daily lives. It nourishes souls and strengthens communities. Now, more bishops want Radio Maria in their cities. They long to hear it in Tagalog and other local dialects.The Philippines is made of over 7,000 islands. Many still wait to receive the voice of Radio Maria.Naturally, this demand brings financial challenges. New towers, and equipment are costly. Transport and setup are major undertakings. The main studio in Tarlac needs attention. Its production equipment is outdated. The building itself requires urgent renovation. For 23 years, Radio Maria Philippines has remained self-sufficient. However, today it cannot face these new challenges alone.Firstly, funds are needed to restore the headquarters and upgrade its technology. This is the top priority. Then, the mission will focus on expansion. Bishops are offering premises and sometimes even frequencies to help. However, to succeed, Radio Maria needs international support. It needs friends who believe in this mission.The Philippines is the world's third-largest Catholic country. Expanding Radio Maria here is a chance to plant lasting seeds. With your help, more Filipinos can hear the Good News. Your support can turn dreams into stations of hope.Let your giving blossom this May. Support Flores de Maria. Let Radio Maria grow, bloom, and bear fruit in the Philippines.Blossoms That Need WateringYour Giving Can Bear Fruit

    MARIATHON - Philippines - Fr Toby & Fr Albert Garong SSP of @fatherbrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 20:12


    Fr Albert Garong SSP who uses to coffee to evangelise in the Philippines and has the popular Instagram channel @fatherbrews. What is the Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in the Philippines which spills out into our parishes here in the UK with the presence of strong Filipino communities that serve so generously. Supporting Radio Maria in the Philippines is a way for us to give back and support the faith in the Philippines, a vast country with a thriving faith but where many do not have regular access to the sacraments and a Catholic radio can do a lot of wonderful work. Visit our website and make a contribution to keep Radio Maria in the Philippines on air. The campaign ends on Friday the 6th of June. Visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk to find out more. A Blossoming Mission in LuzonRadio Maria Philippines was the first of its kind in Asia. It began in 2002, not far from Manila. Over the years, it has expanded steadily across the northern region of Luzon. Currently, on four FM frequencies covering multiple dioceses.Additionally, its digital channels broadcast from the main headquarters in Tarlac. Filipino listeners have always been loyal. They support the station despite poverty and economic hardship. Their faithfulness speaks volumes about Radio Maria's impact.Truly, the station has become both a spiritual and social voice in their daily lives. It nourishes souls and strengthens communities. Now, more bishops want Radio Maria in their cities. They long to hear it in Tagalog and other local dialects.The Philippines is made of over 7,000 islands. Many still wait to receive the voice of Radio Maria.Naturally, this demand brings financial challenges. New towers, and equipment are costly. Transport and setup are major undertakings. The main studio in Tarlac needs attention. Its production equipment is outdated. The building itself requires urgent renovation. For 23 years, Radio Maria Philippines has remained self-sufficient. However, today it cannot face these new challenges alone.Firstly, funds are needed to restore the headquarters and upgrade its technology. This is the top priority. Then, the mission will focus on expansion. Bishops are offering premises and sometimes even frequencies to help. However, to succeed, Radio Maria needs international support. It needs friends who believe in this mission.The Philippines is the world's third-largest Catholic country. Expanding Radio Maria here is a chance to plant lasting seeds. With your help, more Filipinos can hear the Good News. Your support can turn dreams into stations of hope.Let your giving blossom this May. Support Flores de Maria. Let Radio Maria grow, bloom, and bear fruit in the Philippines.Blossoms That Need WateringYour Giving Can Bear Fruit

    MARIATHON - Philippines - Tristan Chong: Teach Me How to be Good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 22:32


    Tristan Chong, from Youth for Christ, shares with us how being allowed to ask big questions on a retreat led him to find Jesus Christ as the answer. What is a Mariathon?Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in the Philippines which spills out into our parishes here in the UK with the presence of strong Filipino communities that serve so generously. Supporting Radio Maria in the Philippines is a way for us to give back and support the faith in the Philippines, a vast country with a thriving faith but where many do not have regular access to the sacraments and a Catholic radio can do a lot of wonderful work. Visit our website and make a contribution to keep Radio Maria in the Philippines on air. The campaign ends on Friday the 6th of June. Visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk to find out more. A Blossoming Mission in LuzonRadio Maria Philippines was the first of its kind in Asia. It began in 2002, not far from Manila. Over the years, it has expanded steadily across the northern region of Luzon. Currently, on four FM frequencies covering multiple dioceses.Additionally, its digital channels broadcast from the main headquarters in Tarlac. Filipino listeners have always been loyal. They support the station despite poverty and economic hardship. Their faithfulness speaks volumes about Radio Maria's impact.Truly, the station has become both a spiritual and social voice in their daily lives. It nourishes souls and strengthens communities. Now, more bishops want Radio Maria in their cities. They long to hear it in Tagalog and other local dialects.The Philippines is made of over 7,000 islands. Many still wait to receive the voice of Radio Maria.Naturally, this demand brings financial challenges. New towers, and equipment are costly. Transport and setup are major undertakings. The main studio in Tarlac needs attention. Its production equipment is outdated. The building itself requires urgent renovation. For 23 years, Radio Maria Philippines has remained self-sufficient. However, today it cannot face these new challenges alone.Firstly, funds are needed to restore the headquarters and upgrade its technology. This is the top priority. Then, the mission will focus on expansion. Bishops are offering premises and sometimes even frequencies to help. However, to succeed, Radio Maria needs international support. It needs friends who believe in this mission.The Philippines is the world's third-largest Catholic country. Expanding Radio Maria here is a chance to plant lasting seeds. With your help, more Filipinos can hear the Good News. Your support can turn dreams into stations of hope.Let your giving blossom this May. Support Flores de Maria. Let Radio Maria grow, bloom, and bear fruit in the Philippines.Blossoms That Need WateringYour Giving Can Bear Fruit

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - What's possible when someone believes in us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 8:37


    Fr Toby on St Augustine of Canterbury and the transforming power of friendship.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Making disciples of all the nations is always personal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:04


    Fr Toby on the true nature of Christian evangelisation.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A Parting Kiss & A Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 12:37


    Fr Toby reflects on Jesus's words as He prepares the disciples for His AscensionWORD 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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus & Delphine Chui - Hidden Catholic: Spiritual Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 53:40


    Lauren Heithaus, founder of Hidden Catholic, giving tours of Catholic England, is joined with Delphine, who was one of the MCs for the Woman in the Church Summit, to explore the quiet, transformative call of spiritual motherhood as they reflect their experiences at the summit - the often unseen ways women nuture faith, create space for growth, and form the Church from within. Lauren also talks with Marilis, founder of Cor Filiae, meaning Heart of the Daughter, and how it flows directly from the heart of spiritual motherhood - a desire to form women deeply and help them rediscover their identity as daughters of God. It's a conversation about hidden strength and the quiet yes that changes everything.JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby with Matthew Harvey Sanders - Magisterium AI: much more than Google for Catholics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 43:57


    Matthew Harvey Sanders speaks to Fr Toby about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI and why he founded Magisterium AI.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 55:56


    Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it. This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Carino & Sr Cooey - Sixth Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 40:50


    Sr Carino and Sr Cooey look at the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.Catechism references: 243, 1099, 2466, 2623Each Wednesday morning the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph go deeper into the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday by exploring how it is used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 58:13


    Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A response with a definite shape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 8:30


    Fr Toby on our loving response to the invitation to share in life of the Trinity.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 52:35


    Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - The Letter to the Hebrews, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 36:02


    Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series.AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Don't Just Read the Menu: Taste and See that the Lord is Good

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 9:32


    Fr Toby reflects on the old covenant and the new and our relation with the Scriptures and the Eucharist.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 55:50


    Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - The Letter to the Hebrews, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:24


    Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series.AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Karolina Uniejewska on Psychotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 48:15


    Karolina speaks with Fr Toby about the different therapeutic approaches and speaks about the importance of embracing challenges and difficulties in life as the occasion for growth. She emphasis that therapy helps us to understand how the past and our relationships have effected but counsels against simply using the past as an excuse for not changing the present.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas: Dilexit Nos: He Loved Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 53:28


    Edward Hadas takes a break from his usual Christian Anthropology teaching to talk about what he thinks of as Pope Francis' best encyclical Dilexit Nos.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CULTURE TUESDAY - Bishop Timothy Menezes & Claire Reay - The Empty Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:28


    Bishop Timothy Menezes, Auxiliary of Birmingham and Claire Reay, Head of Safeguarding, join Fr Toby on the National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse to discuss safeguarding and to pray for survivors of abuse. In particular, they look at this year's theme, 'The Empty Chair', and the sadness of so many missing from the pews due to the experience of abuse to them or loved ones.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Encouraging one another in the faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:45


    Fr Toby looks at reasons why some people lapse and how we witness to the truth in our suffering.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Edward Hadas: Mental Wellbeing & the Wounds of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 54:30


    For Mental Health Awareness Week Edward Hadas looks at what wholeness might mean when we turn out attention to the mind. 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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Kimberlee Woo Ling - Closing the Distance: Evangelising Hearts for Christ in Trinidad (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 53:14


    In this second episode with Kimberlee (see her on Mornings with Radio Maria for episode 1), we hear how the prompting of the Holy Spirit inspired her to organise a young adult event in St. Finbar's Parish, Trinidad. What began as a simple act of obedience sparked a powerful revival among young people. Kimberlee also shares how the Holy Spirit continues to guide her in her vocation in the medical field, especially with her patient interactions. Together with Fr. Toby, they explore challenges young people face in today's secular culture and how living out their faith can offer strength, direction, and a sense of purpose.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Pope Leo the Great, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 48:40


    Still bristling with gladness the day after attending the new Holy Father's inauguration Mass, Fr Joseph delivers Part 2 of his look the Pope's namesake, Leo the Great. 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 studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

    MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Kimberlee Woo Ling - Closing the Distance: Evangelising Hearts for Christ in Trinidad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 52:02


    We meet Kimberlee Woo Ling as she speaks to Fr Toby about evangelization in Trinidad. This is the first instalment of a two episode conversation. Look out for the part two on our Credo podcast. MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA airs live every weekday at 9am, featuring a wide range of guests with interesting stories to tell and things to share. If you don't already follow our live broadcasts, tune in on DAB in England or download the Radio Maria Play app and listen anywhere in the world. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CULTURE TUESDAY - Stella Powell-Jones - Little Brother: A Refugee's Odyssey.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:48


    Artistic Director Stella Powell-Jones brings Little Brother: A Refugee's Odyssey to life on Today's Culture Tuesday.Adapted by celebrated playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, Little Brother is a powerful retelling of the true story of Ibrahima Balde from Guinea, who risks everything to find his runaway younger brother on the dangerous migrant routes toward Europe. Based on the award-winning memoir by Ibrahima Balde and Amets Arzallus Antia, the play explores the harrowing realities faced by refugees — a crisis that Pope Francis has repeatedly highlighted as a human, not political, tragedy. Through Ibrahima's journey and his heartfelt closing poem, audiences are invited to witness the plight of migrants with compassion and urgency, bearing witness to both the suffering and the hope found along the way.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Living witnesses to God?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 8:37


    Fr Toby on the possibility of life in Christ and the means to receive it.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - The Letter to the Hebrews, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 37:42


    Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series.AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    JUST LIFE - Amy Balog & Fr Dominic Robinson SJ - ACN Pilgrimages to Rome & to York, & Pope Leo XIV!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 51:26


    Amy Balog of Aid to the Church in Need is joined by ACN's Ecclesiastical Advisor Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, and they review their recent 'Witnesses of Hope' Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome, including the unexpected events of the Conclave and election of Pope Leo XIV. Fr Dominic also tells us about the upcoming pilgrimage to York, in the heart of a Catholic JUST LIFE is programme encompassing all aspects everyday life,airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and Saturdays 11am and 10pm.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us witha one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of ourlisteners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 10: Your 'god of the gaps' is not my God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 31:19


    Fr Toby explains the difference between that which we expect science to be able to provide an explanation for in due time and what could never be explained by science.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 9: Your clothes won't pick themselves up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 34:44


    On whether order ever emerges chaos. Fr Toby introduces us to the teleological argument for God's existence.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Helen Bridges: Magister Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 23:30


    Having felt the need for quality teaching resources to assist in delivering the demands of the new curriculum in Catholic Schools Helen Bridges set up Magister Resources which hit the ground running just a few years ago and has been going from strength to strength ever since. She tells Tim all about it on Mornings with Radio Maria. MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA airs live every weekday at 9am, featuring a wide range of guests with interesting stories to tell and things to share. If you don't already follow our live broadcasts, tune in on DAB in England or download the Radio Maria Play app and listen anywhere in the world. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    JUST LIFE - Dr Andrew Parker - A desire for wholeness and a search for meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 53:55


    Dr Andrew Parker, a psychiatrist, discusses mental health with Fr Toby, emphaisising the importance of personal growth and agency in spite of circumstances. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Hyacinthe & Sr Carino: Fifth Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 39:05


    Sr Carino and Sr Hyacinthe look at the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, where Jesus gives the new commandment of love.Catechism references: 782, 1267, 1823, 2842Each Wednesday morning the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph go deeper into the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday by exploring how it is used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. 

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 8: Everything has a cause except the uncaused cause

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 37:43


    Fr Toby introduces us to the Cosmological argument and explains why it does not make sense to ask, 'then who caused God?'THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays 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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - The Wells of Hope and Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:29


    Join Lauren Heithaus on a deeply moving pilgrimage across time and landscape as she journeys to two of Britain's most sacred and enduring holy wells: Ladyewell Shrine in Lancashire and St Winefride's Well in North Wales. Along the way, you'll walk the paths of hidden recusant Catholics, hear the miraculous story of St Winefride, and pause at ruined abbeys, quiet chapels, and flowing springs that have brought hope and healing to generations of pilgrims. Whether you're walking with Lauren in spirit or simply tuning in from home, this episode invites you to rediscover what it means to be a pilgrim — to carry your wounds, your prayers, and your hope toward the Living Water that never runs dry.JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Allow the crisis to become a quest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:42


    Fr Toby on how the issue is not searching for rest but where we search for it.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CREDO - Nathan Whitbread - Neurodiversity & Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 46:20


    For Mental Health week Helena is joined by Nathan Whitbread to talk about Neurodiversity and Faith. 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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 7: Nemo dat quod non habet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 39:31


    Fr Toby explains that nothing can give what it does not have and how talk of an unconcsious energy behind the universe cannot explain our consciousnessTHE 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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    CULTURE TUESDAY - Katharine Hill - Raising digitally savvy, well-balanced kids.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 27:58


    On this episode, we're diving into the challenges and blessings of raising resilient, emotionally healthy children in today's culture—especially during Mental Health Awareness Week. I'm joined by Katharine Hill, who brings a wealth of experience and compassion to this conversation. Katharine is the UK Director of Care for the Family, a national charity that has been supporting families of all shapes and sizes for over 30 years. Their mission is to strengthen family life, offering practical help and faith-filled hope to parents, couples, and those navigating loss or hardship. Katharine is also a well-known speaker, broadcaster, and author of several brilliant books including “Left to Their Own Devices – Confident Parenting in a Digital World” and “A Mind of Their Own”, which explores how we can support our children's emotional wellbeing in a fast-changing and sometimes overwhelming world. Author of 'A Mind Of Their Own: Building Your Child's Emotional Wellbeing in a Fast-Changing World' and ‘Left To Their Own Devices: Confident Parenting in a Digital World'

    THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everybody's Business, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 33:52


    More on the four causes and seeing how the effective cause does not always precede the effect in time.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

    SPECIAL - The Passover Investigation: An Easter Play for Voices by Edmund Matyjaszek

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 61:00


    Step back in time to 35 AD. The province of Judaea is restless. The execution of a man called “Christus” still haunts Jerusalem. Rumours swirl about an empty tomb. Was Pontius Pilate's trial just? Did his followers steal his body? Or is there another truth?Join Radio Maria for a thrilling live broadcast of The Passover Investigation—A Play for Voices by Edmund Matyjaszek. This thought-provoking drama delves into the mystery and political intrigue surrounding Christus's death. Featuring the voices of Fr Toby Lees, Charles Wilson, Stephanie Pena, Sarah de Nordwall and Edmund Matyjaszek and accompanied by Rachael Shipard on the piano. This broadcast was performed in front of a live audience on the 4th of May 2025.

    WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Not just belief, but compelling witness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:59


    Fr Toby discusses the criterion of the apostles for the selection of St Matthias and the task of each us to witness to what we believe.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 supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

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