Best Chris Roberts Sr Podcasts (2025)

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 18: Where does the capacity for truth come from? 32:35

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Fr Toby looks at how purely material explanations of our capacity for truth just don't add up. 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 enjoye…

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JUST LIFE - Fr Chris Benyon - 60 Years of Priesthood 46:47

1d ago46:47

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Fr Chris shares his wonderful experience of 60 years of priesthood, from teaching, radio, vocations and the day to day life of a very busy parish priest. Fr Chris is retired in Seaford in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. I…

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CREDO - Edward Hadas - Mental Suffering: The Wounds of Christ, Part 2 57:43

1d ago57:43

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Not even Christ is done with his wounds - we see them in His resurrected body, and so Edward Hadas continues his series on mental suffering under the framework of the Wounds of Christ. 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 morni…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - 80s Tracks and the Trinity 17:37

7d ago17:37

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Fr Toby invites us to dig deep searching for Higher Ground as we Remember the Promises He made. Join Fr Toby live each weekday at 1.15pm for his daily homily in WORD FOR TODAY or catch the rebroadcast at 12.15am. Fr Toby is the director of Radio Maria England. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly do…

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THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Carino & Sr Cooey - Trinity in Sacred Art and the Liturgy 39:02

11d ago39:02

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The sisters look at the Gospel for Trinity Sunday, where Jesus describes His relationship with His heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit. Catechism references: 91, 1117, 2466, 2671 Each 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 Cat…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 17: Still sceptical about scepticism! 34:48

12d ago34:48

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Fr Toby shows how an ought can follow from an is and says that Hume ought to have known better! 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 enjoy…

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CULTURE TUESDAY - Mark Vernon - "Awake: The Life of William Blake" 26:50

13d ago26:50

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On today’s episode of Culture Tuesday, Helena Judd explores the enduring spiritual wisdom of William Blake with two inspiring guests. Mark Vernon, author and psychotherapist, discusses his new book Awake: Noticing William Blake in the 21st Century, offering fresh insights into Blake’s relevance in our fast-paced, anxious world. Alongside him is Bri…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Gimli the Eschatological Dwarf 9:06

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Fr Toby speaks about the transforming power of hope in another. 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 sup…

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes and Villains of Nicaea: Athanasius Against the World (& Arius) 43:43

13d ago43:43

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Fr Joseph continues his series on the Council of Nicaea, looking at the figure of Athanasius and how the truth, championed by the Church and her saints, never loses its relevance. 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 priv…

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JUST LIFE - Fr Andrew Roberts OP - Youth Ministry in Scotland 44:53

13d ago44:53

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Stronghold Festival & Generation Hope Fr Andrew looks at youth ministry in Scotland, in particular the mission of Craig Lodge Family Retreat House and the MacFarlane Barrow family. 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 conside…

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MONTHLY PRO-LIFE TALK SHOW - Rachel Mackenzie - Witness to Hope 27:37

13d ago27:37

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Rachel Mackenzie from Rachel's Vineyard joins us to share how through her own experience of abortion she has helped others find healing and the key role her faith has played in this ministry. Currently in the UK there are around a quarter of a million abortions every year – what’s our response to this? March for Life UK faces this issue with truth …

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes & Villains of Nicaea: Phoebadius of Agen 48:32

13d ago48:32

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We continue our series on the Council of Nicaea with Fr Joseph Hamilton looking at Phoebadius of Agen. 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. F…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Stay salty! 4:56

14d ago4:56

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Fr Toby on our call to give season to a bland world. 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 …

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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton: Heroes & Villains of Nicaea - The False "Origen" of Arius 46:59

14d ago46:59

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One of the greatest theologians and most influential thinkers of the Church was Origen of Alexandria. In this episode of Patristic Pillars Fr Joseph Hamilton begins looking at the Council of Nicaea and how a false reading of that great thinker may have led to some of the errors of Arius and his followers. Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Dom…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Divine Helps for a Heavenly Journey 14:27

15d ago14:27

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Fr Toby on the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist and guidance and food the great journey of our lives, the path to sanctity. 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 th…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Chris Alar MIC - Divine Mercy is Coming to London! 1:03:56

15d ago1:03:56

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Fr Chris Alar MIC shares with Fr Toby news of making the UK a mission priority for his Province and discusses the need for his new book Understanding the Sacraments. 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 spi…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 15: Conformed to the Truth 34:53

15d ago34:53

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Fr Toby on how the truth changes us, it's not our job to change things to fit our truths 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…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 14: The importance of being judgmental 38:26

16d ago38:26

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Fr Toby looks at judgment as a state of knowing and the necessity of judgment of 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…

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QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Fr Toby & Tim - Saints & Their Bodies: Why the Fuss? 39:09

18d ago39:09

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Fr Toby and Tim look at relics, the Eucharist, Saints' bodies and more here on Questions of Faith.

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SEASONS OF GRACE - Fiona Campbell Hicks - June 41:58

18d ago41:58

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June brings the first roses, the hum of bees, and the long golden light of almost-summer. In this month’s episode of Seasons of Grace, Fiona Campbell Hicks and Sarah de Nordwall wander through gardens and feast days, meet St John the Baptist, and pause to notice the sacred hidden in the season’s beauty. There’s poetry, midsummer recipes, and the qu…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 13 32:47

18d ago32:47

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How do we know what we know? Fr Toby continues looking at the study of epistemology. 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 pro…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - An Expansive Identity 13:16

19d ago13:16

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Fr Toby encourages us to reject political ideology for the sake of Christology. 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, ple…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Dolores Ruth Pring, President of Radio Maria Philippines 27:43

19d ago27:43

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Radio Maria Philippines President Dolores Ruth Pring shares how Radio Maria Philippines trusts God’s providence monthly, relying on listener giving. She highlights its intergenerational impact, uniting families through faith. What is the Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial supp…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Ambassador Teodoro Locsin, Jr. 30:16

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Fr Toby is joined by His Excellency Ambassador Teodoro Locsin, Jr. and his Deputy Chief of Mission & Consul General Rhenita Rodriguez. The Ambassador tells us about his life leading up to his role as ambassador and the support provided for the Filipino community here in London. What is the Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the wor…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 12 36:09

19d ago36:09

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From perception to conception - Fr Toby talks us through the stages of human cognition as we continue to explore epistemology. 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 comm…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Fr Matthew Jarvis: Life of Faith in the Philippines 35:03

19d ago35:03

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Fr Matthew Jarvis OP, Prior of the St Dominic's in London, speaks about the formative time he had in the Philippines and the impression it left on him. 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 Maria…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Juliana Delos Reyes - Hope and Strokes 32:42

19d ago32:42

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Juliana Delos Reyes a Stroke Consultant in the NHS tells her faith story and gives us information about strokes and what to do if you're having one. 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 Mariatho…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Aileen Austria - Care of the Body and Soul 19:28

19d ago19:28

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Aileen Austria a nurse and Catechetical Coordinator at Sacred Heart, Holloway, speaks to us about her faith, including a special guest appearance from her daughter. 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 t…

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MATIATHON - Philippines - Fr Aaron Spinelli - A Culture Conducive to Faith 30:23

19d ago30:23

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Fr Aaron Spinelli talks about his Filipino and Sicilian heritage and focusses today on the helps that Filipino culture gave him to growing up Catholic in England 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…

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MARIATHON - Anna Whitehead - It keeps coming back to food and faith! 24:35

19d ago24:35

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Anna Whitehead speaks about the two staples of Filipino culture and their relationship. 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 ri…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Lawrence Lew - St Lorenzo Ruis and his great love for the Philippines 39:49

19d ago39:49

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Fr Lawrence Lew (Promoter General of the Rosary) discusses his time in the Philippines and his devotion to the first Filipino martyr, St Lorenzo Ruiz, after whom he took his name in religion.

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Robert Stephenson-Pardon OBE: A culture of care for people and place 32:25

19d ago32:25

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Robert Stephenson-Padron OBE tells us about the founding of Penrose Care and his work to renew Belsize Village MARIATHON May 2025 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 gi…

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THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Lucy and Sr Hyacinthe - Pentecost Sunday 38:29

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Sr Lucy and Sr Hyacinthe look at the Second Reading for Pentecost Sunday, where St Paul describes the divine sonship brought about by Baptism. Catechism references: 257, 1303, 1972, 2639 Each 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…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - The appalling strangeness of the mercy of God 12:03

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Fr Toby reflects on the martyrdom of St Peter of Verona and the sanctification and beatification of his killer, Bl Carino. 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 …

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JUST LIFE - Simon John - Set the Downtrodden Free: Cocoa Industry 56:28

21d ago56:28

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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 Ang…

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JUST LIFE - John Pontifex & Dr John Newton - Aid to the Church in Need in Syria Syria, Lebanon & Nigeria 50:44

21d ago50:44

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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 Chur…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A Brave Stand 9:39

21d ago9:39

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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 support…

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 11: Can I really know that? 34:02

21d ago34:02

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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 commen…

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JUST LIFE - John Pontifex ACN - On the Ground in Nigeria 56:55

21d ago56:55

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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.org JUST LIFE is Radio Maria's programme encompassing all as…

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THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 32. Sacro or Sanctity, Part 2 27:12

21d ago27:12

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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 sermo…

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THE BARDCAST - Sarah de Nordwall - 31. Sarco or Sanctity 25:10

21d ago25:10

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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 ref…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Marc Anthony Ignatius - From baking bread to sharing in the Eucharist 20:43

21d ago20:43

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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 t…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Fr Toby & Fr Albert Garong SSP of @fatherbrews 20:12

21d ago20:12

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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) Radi…

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MARIATHON - Philippines - Tristan Chong: Teach Me How to be Good! 22:32

21d ago22:32

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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. …

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - What's possible when someone believes in us 8:37

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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, ple…

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Making disciples of all the nations is always personal 7:04

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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 …

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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - A Parting Kiss & A Reunion 12:37

28d ago12:37

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Fr Toby reflects on Jesus's words as He prepares the disciples for His Ascension 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, pl…

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JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus & Delphine Chui - Hidden Catholic: Spiritual Motherhood 53:40

28d ago53:40

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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 …

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THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby with Matthew Harvey Sanders - Magisterium AI: much more than Google for Catholics 43:57

29d ago43:57

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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 a…

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CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 7 55:56

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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 y…

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