Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Swan

Home from Rome for a week, Fr Billy Swan presents the Breakfast Show from Drumantine Retreat Centre, Co. Down, where he is leading a diocesan retreat, and reflects on Trinity Sunday just passed — including what Bernini's colonnades at St Peter's Square were designed to say about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The second […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Draw to St Paul VI's Grave – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan reflects on the feast of Pentecost — specifically the transformation of the disciples from locked-door fear to public proclamation — and what that gift of boldness looks like in the Church today. The second half turns to the feast of Pope Saint Paul VI on 29th May: his life, his legacy, and […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Pentecost Boldness – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents from Rome, opening with a report on the Alpha leadership conference and its ten takeaways, which he reads alongside the Ascension Sunday scriptures — finding a perfect correspondence. His central point: mission is not primarily about delivering content well but about introducing people to a person. If Christ isn't real in […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Encounter: St Damian of Molokai – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents on the theme of truth in the lead-up to Pentecost, asking what it was that enabled the first Christians to leave the upper room without fear. He finds his answer not only in the Holy Spirit but in the conviction that what they proclaimed was simply true — and no one […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – What is Truth? – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents from Casa Santa Marta — his new address inside the Vatican walls — on the feast of St Catherine of Siena. He opens with Pope Leo XIV's letter for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, drawing out three themes from the Good Shepherd Sunday gospel: pause, listen, and entrust yourself […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Catherine of Siena and the Vocations Crisis – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents from Rome on an unusually warm April morning, reflecting on the Emmaus gospel for the Third Sunday of Easter. His starting point is personal: he invites listeners to recall a moment of real disappointment or failure, and uses that as the door into the story of Cleopas and his unnamed companion […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Seeing Ourselves on the Road to Emmaus – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents from Rome, reflecting on Divine Mercy Sunday and the record numbers received into the Church at Easter — nearly 130 catechumens in Dublin alone, a 37% jump in Fort Worth, Texas, and 94% in Venice, Florida. He takes Thomas's encounter with the risen Lord as a lens for understanding this phenomenon: […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Doubting Your Doubts – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents the Breakfast Show live from Wexford, home for Easter, and opens with a sustained reflection on the resurrection as a spiritual revolution — not a symbol of values, but a shattering historical event on which everything else stands or falls. He pushes back against what he calls the “domestication” of the […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Easter Revolution – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents the Breakfast Show from Rome on Spy Wednesday, the eve of the Easter Triduum. Opening by sharing a recent visit to the Convent of St. Mark in Florence, where Fra Angelico's frescoes each include a Dominican friar actively present in the gospel scene, he uses this as a lens for exploring […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Follow Jesus at a Safe Distance? – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Broadcast on the Feast of the Annunciation, Father Billy opens with a moving reflection on the raising of Lazarus — and on a statue called “Jesus Wept” commissioned after 9/11 — before turning to the heart of the day's feast. He explores what Gabriel's words would have meant to a young Jewish girl who recognised […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Mary's Yes, and Ours – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan presents the Breakfast Show from Rome, where he spent St Patrick's Day this year. In the first half he offers a rich meditation on the gospel of the man born blind, the fourth Sunday of Lent reading, exploring how faith in Christ gives us sight to see reality as it truly is […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – St Patrick and the Synod – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

In this Lenten episode of The Radio Maria Breakfast Show, Fr. Billy Swan reflects on the Gospel of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, exploring the powerful symbol of water—both as a physical necessity and a sign of the “living water” of God's grace. He highlights how we often take clean water for […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Living Water, God's Thirst, and the Call to Mercy – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan reflects on the second Sunday of Lent and the Transfiguration, using it as a springboard for a rich meditation on beauty — its nature, where it is found, and how Christ himself is its source and fullness. He explores how grace beautifies and sin diminishes us, and how Lent is an invitation […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Beauty of the Transfiguration – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Broadcasting from Rome, Father Billy Swan reflects on the First Sunday of Lent and the temptation of Jesus in the desert, exploring four spiritual challenges — deception, division, diversion, and discouragement — and how faith helps us overcome them. With insights on spiritual renewal, prayer, and the witness of the early Church through St. Polycarp, […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Lent, Hope, and the Temptation of Jesus – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Broadcasting from Rome on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, Fr Billy reflects on Jesus' call to be “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” Looking at Holocaust Memorial Day and the lessons of 20th-century Europe, he asks a challenging question: […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Holocaust and Witnessing to Christ – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Reflecting on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Billy Swan explores the Beatitudes as Jesus' blueprint for happiness that is true and lasting. Moving beyond surface-level “happiness,” he unpacks the deeper meaning of blessedness, the central role of humility, and how a life ordered to God brings real joy and peace. In the second […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Jesus' Blueprint for Happiness – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Father Billy Swan as he reflects the third Sunday of ordinary time or Word of God Sunday as designated by Pope Francis. Fr. also talks about Christian Unity and Christians united in God. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Christian Unity – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Father Billy Swan as he reflects on last Sunday's Gospel, exploring John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Dive into the meaning of Christ's sacrifice, the reality of human sin, and the hope and grace offered through His love. Father Billy also […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Behold the Lamb of God – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode of the Breakfast Show, Fr. Billy gives a reflection on the Baptism of Our Lord by St John the Baptist in the River Jordan and the gift of Baptism as a Sacrament. Fr also talks about the feast of St Hilary of Poitiers who was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of […] L'articolo RM – Breakfast Show – Baptism of Our Lord – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode of the Breakfast Show, Fr. Billy is broadcasting live from Rome after his new appointment. He reflected on the gospel reading of the proceeding Sunday, the 2nd Sunday of advent, highlighting the role of John the Baptist and pharisees, his teaching of preparation, and repentance. He also looked at the coming of Jesus and […] L'articolo RM – Breakfast Show – John The Baptist – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

In his final live broadcast from Wexford, Fr. Billy Swan reflects on his upcoming move to Rome to serve in the Congregation for the Clergy and explores two central themes. Firstly, Red Wednesday and the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. Secondly, the dignity of human work inspired by St. Paul's teaching. In the second half, […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Christian Persecution – Fr. Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Deacon Don Devaney and Father Billy Swan as they explore the call to priestly vocation, the sacrament of ordination, its transformative grace and power for healing. Father Billy shares his journey from engineer to priest, his studies in Rome, and his new role in the Dicastery for the Clergy, where he himself will be […] L'articolo The Healing Power of the Sacraments – Father Billy Swan and Deacon Don Devaney – The Healing Power of Ordination proviene da Radio Maria.

Father Billy announces his new appointment to the Dicastery for Clergy in the Vatican! He shares how he will be continuing his Radio Maria ministry from Rome, and explores the rising culture of cruelty in Ireland, calling listeners to nurture kindness and moral responsibility, to be effective witnesses of the universal beauty of the Church's […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Our Man in the Vatican – Fr. Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Father Billy Swan on the Breakfast Show as he talks about traditions of honouring the dead the communion of saints and how not even death can separate us from our loved ones and God because Jesus who is Love has conquered death. Fr. Billy also talks about The existence of God and how our […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Holy Souls, the Faithful Departed – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Father Billy Swan on the Breakfast Show as he reflects on the Gospel parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, breaking down the importance of humility, authentic prayer, and compassion. He draws connections between faith, cultural events like the Wexford Opera Festival, and the daily call to live out our unique vocations. This […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – St. John Henry Newman, Teacher of Trust in God – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Join Father Billy Swan on The Breakfast Show as he reflects on mission, faith, and the enduring call to discipleship in the modern world. In this episode, he explores the lessons of St. John Henry Newman, the transformative influence of Pope Saint John Paul II, and insights from Jordan Peterson on truth, responsibility, and human […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Vision of St. John Paul II – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

On The Breakfast Show, Fr Billy Swan reflects on the Feast of St Teresa of Avila, praising her honesty with God and her wisdom about the inner spiritual life. He connects her example to the Sunday Gospel of the ten lepers, highlighting the power of gratitude to transform hearts and relationships. Fr Billy encourages listeners […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Learning Gratitude from St. Teresa of Avila – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

Our deep-dive on the history behind "Don't Be Cruel" continues through Elvis's television appearances on the Ed Sullivan show, live concerts such as the Louisiana Hayride, the Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, and the USS Arizona Memorial fundraiser, and the revealing insights heard in the Million Dollar Quartet recording. Justin and Olivia catch back up with Otis Blackwell as he rides the success of "Don't Be Cruel" to launch a career writing and arranging for other artists in the late 1950s, and we discuss why Elvis Presley appears as a co-writer on the song. We leapfrog over Elvis's movie career, as "Don't Be Cruel" doesn't show up again until the filming of the '68 Comeback Special but from there we're able to trace its appearances in Elvis's live setlists up to his final concert in 1977. We then discuss a number of covers including ones by Billy Swan, The Judds, Cheap Trick and more before finally closing out with Otis Blackwell as he remembered and paid tribute to Elvis, and finally got his chance to fulfill his lifelong musical dream at the very end of his career.

In this Breakfast Show, Father Billy reflects on the importance of moral courage, drawing from the prophet Habakkuk's words that “the upright person will live by faithfulness.” He highlights examples of courage from Donal Walsh, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, and ultimately Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodied strength rooted in truth and love. Father Billy also […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Models of Courage: Donal, Malala, Greta – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode, Fr. Billy Swan explores the life and legacy of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most beloved saints of modern times. Discover the beauty and simplicity of her “Little Way” — a spirituality rooted in love, humility, and trust in God in the ordinary moments of daily life. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – St Thérèse of Lisieux proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy shares on the wonderful Coffee Morning just held in Wexford, encouraging people to follow suit and host their own Coffee Mornings. He discusses the concept of justice as presented in the book of the Prophet Amos. He talks about how systems must be set up fairly for all involved. The greed of some […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Social Justice and God's Wrath proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the Exaltation of the Cross and the mystery of suffering in light of the Resurrection.  Also reflects on St Pier Giorgio Frassati and Catholic social teaching. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Exaltation of the Cross proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on “The Joy of the Gospel” and Gods beauty in all that he made, and the care for all creation.  L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – The Joy of the Gospel proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the readings for the twenty second Sunday of ordinary time and St Gregory the Great L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – St Gregory the Great proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the readings for the twenty first Sunday of ordinary time and St Monica and St Augustine. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – St Monica and St Augustine proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the readings for the twentieth Sunday of ordinary time and John Henry Newman becoming a doctor of the Church. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Praying and loving holiness proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on being attentive, committed, ready and awake.  Staying awake and being ready for the Lord. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Being Ready and Awake proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the readings for the eighteenth Sunday of ordinary time about detachment from created things and attachment to God.  He goes on to speak about the mystery of the transfiguration. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the mystery of the Transfiguration proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the gospel for the seventeenth Sunday of ordinary time where Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.  He goes on to speak about the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford and reflects on how music accompanies every human experience. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – World day of the Elderly – Music, beauty and the life of Faith proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the gospel for the sixteenth Sunday of ordinary time where Martha asks Jesus to tell her sister Mary to help her serving and Jesus tells her that Mary has chosen the ‘better part'.   He then speaks about the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.  He goes on to summarise his […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – World day of Prayer for the Elderly – A new apostolic Age proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the gospel for the fifteenth Sunday of ordinary time on the Good Samaritan.   He then concludes his talk from a Conference on Evangelisation.   L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – life has meaning; we have been called to live the Gospel proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the gospel for the fourteenth gospel of ordinary time.   He then shares some more of his talk at a Conference on Evangelisation.  He speaks of the gift of faith and how it interacts with culture and how we can share it as best we can as missionary disciples of Christ. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – how to share the gift of Faith proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's gospel on the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.  He then shares some more of his talk at a Conference on Evangelisation. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul – What is Evangelisation proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's gospel on the Feast of Corpus Christi.  He then shares some of his talk at a Conference on Evangelisation. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Corpus Christi – Evangelisation proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's gospel for Trinity Sunday.  He then moves on to speak about the Irish Martyrs. Whose authority do we obey first? L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Trinity Sunday – the Feast of the Irish Martyrs proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's gospel and then goes on to talk about Venerable Matt Talbot and how he entrusted his whole life and future to God. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Penticost: we are all called to Evangelise – Venerable Matt Talbot proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the feast of St. Charles Lwanga and his companions in Uganda.  He then goes on to talk about martyred priest Fr. Ragheed Ghani. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan –  St. Charles Lwanga and his companions – Fr. Ragheed Ghani proviene da Radio Maria.

Label: Coral 62558Year: 1969Condition: MPrice: $60.00This is a beautiful Mint copy of a single released in 1969 to commemorate Buddy Holly's untimely 1959 death, along with its striking picture sleeve. I had first heard this lovely version many years ago on a U.K.-released double album set Buddy Holly: Legend. The liner notes to that album describe the track as follows: "Love Is Strange" was one of Buddy's favorite songs. The version he recorded was around a minute long and the track included here has been "stretched" by splicing and re-recording the original tape. Norman Petty's later treatment of the recording, adding organ sounds to create the impression of strings, probably comes fairly close to Buddy's own ideas for the song. As for the B side, this rarity was cowritten with Waylon Jennings and not released until well after Holly's death. Among other places, it appeared on the B side of U.K. single in 1964. Upon hearing it, I knew I'd heard it before and after wracking my brain for awhile, I remembered that it was a version by the neo-Rockabilly singer/songwriter Billy Swan released in 1976 that was in my head. Other than that, I haven't heard any other versions, though it's indubitably hit material! Note: The 45 itself has Mint labels. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine. The great picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's Gospel where Jesus gives some of his final words and gift to his disciples of peace.  He then goes on to speak about the beauty of nature and how contemplation of the cosmos can lead to the creator of the universe. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – My peace I give you proviene da Radio Maria.

 Fr. Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's Gospel where Jesus gives the command to Love one another as He has loved us.  Fr. Billy then goes on to look at the practical ways to love others. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Love one another proviene da Radio Maria.