Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Swan

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.

 Father Billy reflects on the previous Sunday's Gospel where Jesus appears again to his apostles and asks Peter three times if he loves him and then tasks him with feeding and looking after His sheep.  He then reflects on the Netflix drama ‘Adolescence' which is about a 13 year old boy who turns into a […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the God of second chances – Netflix drama ‘Adolescence' proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy reflects on the gift of Divine Mercy and how Jesus invited his apostles to touch his wounds.  He then goes on to talk about the great Doctor of the Church, St. Catherine of Sienna.  L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Mystery and Celebration of Easter – St. Catherine of Sienna proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy Swan discusses the opening of a book of condolence for Pope Francis—a gesture of solidarity, reflection, and prayer. He shares the significance of this act for the local community and the wider Church, offering thoughts on the Pope's impact and the importance of coming together in moments of global concern.

 Father Billy shares some of his Easter homily and tells how after the Resurrection the world would never be the same again.  He then goes on to reflect on quotes from Pope Francis and his legacy. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Resurrection of the Lord – some thoughts on Pope Francis proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy speaks about Palm Sunday's Gospel which is the Passion account from St. Luke.  He then talks about the preparations for the synodal conference next year. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the great mystery of Jesus death and resurrection proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy speaks about the previous Sunday's Gospel on the woman caught committing adultery.  God loves us as we are but so much that He will not leave us where we are.  Then he talks about vocations.   L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Vocations proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy speaks about the previous Sunday's reading on the prodigal son.  Then he shares a reflection on St. John Paul II, who died twenty years ago.   L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Come home for Easter because God's joy awaits you proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode of ‘The Lenten Journey' Fr. Billy Swan looks at a few themes and the close proximity of Cross and Resurrection.    L'articolo E4 | The Lenten Journey – Fr. Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy speaks about the previous Sunday's reading on the urgency of repentance and of the patience of God.  The Lord hears the cry of the poor.  God made us to be in right relationship with God and with one another. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Lord hear the cry of the poor – our engaging God proviene da Radio Maria.

 Father Billy speaks about the previous Sunday's reading on the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.  He then talks about the second pillar of Lent which is prayer and highlights that Jesus was transfigured when He was in prayer.  He then continues on the theme of Spiritual Warfare. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Second Pillar of Lent: Prayer – Pray better and not more proviene da Radio Maria.

12th March 2025 – Father Billy discusses the following topics: Universal Message of Faith – Father Billy reflects on how the gospel message reaches people from all walks of life and prays for its impact on listeners. The Jubilee of 2025 – Discussion of the significance of the Jubilee year, highlighting themes of amnesty, new […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – The Necessity of Fasting proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy talks about Sunday which was the world day of temperance and how important it is in our lives.  He also speaks about evangelisation and speaks about four component parts of evangelisation: personal, interpersonal, liturgical and cultural. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Temperance – the basics of Evangelisation proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy talks about the Sunday Mass readings which highlight the need for unconditional love and goes on to reflect on the symbol of light. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the art of loving unconditionally – the symbol of light proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy talks about the Sunday Mass readings and reminds us how important it is to be rooted in God and then goes on to talk about the Primacy of Peter. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Beatitudes – the Primacy of Peter proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr. Billy talks about the Sunday Mass readings and then goes on to continue his reflections on the Holocaust and mans inhumanity to man. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – conclusion of the Holocaust reflections proviene da Radio Maria.

5th February, 2025 – Fr. Billy talks about the readings for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and then goes on to talk about Holocaust Memorial Day.  It is necessary to look at the reasons why human nature gets corrupted if we are to avoid them reoccurring.  Once God is eliminated; all is […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Candlemas Day and Holocaust Memorial Day proviene da Radio Maria.

29th January, 2025 – Fr. Billy talks about the readings for the Word of God Sunday (third Sunday in Ordinary time). The Jewish people who had returned from Exile to Jerusalem after a 70 year absence; they wept for joy listening to the word of God. In the Gospel Jesus proclaimed the Good News to […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the power of Gods Word and Warming Hearts proviene da Radio Maria.

15th January, 2025 – Fr. Billy talks about the gift of baptism; we are claimed for Christ.  Fr. also talks about the crisis of vocations in the Irish church.  L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the gift of baptism and the crisis of vocations proviene da Radio Maria.

1st January, 2025 – Fr. Billy talks about the Jubilee year beginning.  He speaks about the feast of the Holy Family.  The Holy Family is the model and ideal of the family.  He speaks also about the gift of friendship and tells of that of St. Basil and St. Gregory. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the feast of the Holy Family – the gift of friendship proviene da Radio Maria.

25th December, 2024 – Fr. Billy talks about the great feast of Christmas and treats us to a poem he wrote about Christmas many years ago. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – A special Christmas Poem and much more … proviene da Radio Maria.

18th December, 2024 – Fr. Billy talks about Joy and distinguishes it from happiness.  What we long for is Joy rather than happiness and yet we seek the God of Joy more than the gifts of God.  Fr. Billy also looks into the decisions of St. Joseph and how he acted as a person of […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Joy as distinct from happiness proviene da Radio Maria.

11th December, 2024 – Fr. Billy talks about Advent and the penitential aspect of the season and also discusses the historical aspect of Jesus' life.  God bridges the gap between Him and humanity in the Christ Child. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Advent; the Penitential and Historical Aspects proviene da Radio Maria.

4th December, 2024 – Fr. Billy talks again about Advent. God sent his Son in human nature that we might become Divine.  We are co-heirs with Him.  We are a people of waiting; active waiting. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – Advent and the real meaning of Christmas proviene da Radio Maria.

This week Listening Lyrics shares music from host Pieter Pastoor's Shazam list with music he has never heard before, music he had forgotten, or songs he just loves. The musicians include Rita Hosking, The Pogues, Patti Smith, The J.B.'s, Billy Swan, Smog, Nat Lefkoff, Mohama Saz, The Gold Souls, and Tracy Bonham.

This week Listening Lyrics shares the music from his Shazam list. This includes music that I have never heard before, music I had forgotten or songs I just love. Including Rita Hosking, The Pogues, Patti Smith, The J.B.'s, Billy Swan, Smog, Nat Lefkoff, Mohama Saz, The Gold Souls, Tracy Bonham.