Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

Here on C&SI we have had an intermittent series of interviews where men and women in religious life have shared their stories with us. On this weeks podcast we are delighted to welcome back to Limerick Fr Seamus Madigan who has completed a period of service as a chaplain in the Irish Defence Forces and who now returns to take up a parish appointment in Limerick diocese. Seamus shares with us h...

As we journey through the Season of Creation 2022, John and Shane are joined on this weeks podcast by Sr Betty Baker to speak and reflect on this years focus and theme of  “Listen to the Voice of Creation” . “I have heard their cry…I know their sufferings…Come, now! I will send you…I will be with you” (Ex 3: 1-12). The burning bush is the Symbol for the Season of Creation 2022. In addition we have...

As we journey through the Season of Creation 2022, John and Shane are joined on this weeks podcast by Sr Betty Baker to speak and reflect on this years focus and theme of  “Listen to the Voice of Creation” . “I have heard their cry…I know their sufferings…Come, now! I will send you…I will be with you” (Ex 3: 1-12). The burning bush is the Symbol for the Season of Creation 2022. Season of Creation...

As we come to the Autumn, it is often a time to be thankful for the good things and the bounty of the world. It is also a time to remind ourselves that we should try to find time for us to find some sabbath rest, a time out for our soul, our inner selves - easier said than done! John and Shane are joined this week by Noirin Lynch from the FCJ Spirituality House who extends the invitation to each o...

As we come to the Autumn, it is often a time to be thankful for the good things and the bounty of the world. It is also a time to remind ourselves that we should try to find time for us to find some sabbath rest, a time out for our soul, our inner selves - easier said than done! John and Shane are joined this week by Noirin Lynch from the FCJ Spirituality House who extends the invitation to each o...

On this weeks podcast we are delighted to welcome back David Bracken, archivist for Limerick diocese to tell us about the forthcoming publication of a new book " Of Limerick: Saints & Seekers " which he edited. In Of Limerick Saints and Seekers we journey through a millennium and a half of Limerick history with scholars and scribes, poets and preachers, martyrs and missionaries, and...

On this weeks podcast we are delighted to welcome back David Bracken, archivist for Limerick diocese to tell us about the forthcoming publication of a new book " Of Limerick: Saints & Seekers ". We have our regular run through the saints of the week, local notices and of course our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel. Of Limerick: Saints & Seekers In Of Limerick Saints and See...

On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Michael Hopkins from the " Friends of Calcutta " to share with us the work that they do.  Friends of Calcutta Founded in 1994, the Friends of Calcutta from simple beginnings has  grown to funding 4 schools and since 1996 thousands of students have been educated. The schools have over 800 students.  Their mission is to assist the most margina...

On this weeks podcast we are joined by Michael Hopkins from the " Friends of Calcutta " to share with us the work that they do. We have our regular run through the saints of the week, some local notices and of course our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel.  Friends of Calcutta Founded in 1994, the Friends of Calcutta from simple beginnings has  grown to funding 4 schools and since 19...

 Our first  playback comes from 21 February 2010  when Fr Frank Duhig shares his vocation story with us Here Our second playback comes 9 May 2010 when Michael Keating reflects for us on the Apparitions at Fatima with us Here Our third playback comes from 23 May 2010  when Mary Keating & Paddy Geary share their reflection on Apparitions at Medjugorje with us Here Our fourth playback comes from...

At times it can seem that events and happenings will overwhelm us, - both internal and external to the church - and it can all seem too much. But we are called to " Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer " (Romans 12:12). During the  the Second Vatican Council in the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes , the Council Fathers reminded us that " The joys an...

At times it can seem that events and happenings will overwhelm us, - both internal and external to the church - and it can all seem too much. But we are called to " Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer " (Romans 12:12). During the  the Second Vatican Council in the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes , the Council Fathers reminded us that " The joys an...

Welcome to this weeks podcast where we continue a series of reflections from the monks of Glenstal Abbey called " Lord teach us to pray ". We originally started this series in May 2022 and continuing with the series on this weeks podcast we share two of the reflections from the series: "Difficulties in prayer" - Fr Columba OSB "An inherited instinct" - Fr Fintan OSB  ...

Welcome to this weeks podcast where we continue a series of reflections from the monks of Glenstal Abbey called " Lord teach us to pray ". We originally started this series in May 2022 and continuing with the series on this weeks podcast we share two of the reflections from the series: "Difficulties in prayer" - Fr Columba OSB "An inherited instinct" - Fr Fintan OSB A...

-Welcome to this weeks podcast from the C&SI team! On this weeks podcast we dip back into the archive to share with you a reflection on the Apparitions at Knock. Originally broadcast on 26th August 2012, Michael Keating tells us of the story of the Apparitions of Knock and leads a panel discussion around the significance of the apparition. While the shrine at Knock is mainly viewed as a Marian...

On this weeks podcast excerpt we dip back into the archive to share with you a reflection on the Apparitions at Knock. Originally broadcast on 26th August 2012, Michael Keating tells us of the story of the Apparitions of Knock and leads a panel discussion around the significance of the apparition. While the shrine at Knock is mainly viewed as a Marian shrine, Michael reminds us that the focus of t...

Join John and Shane on this weeks podcast as we explore and share some thoughts on the up coming solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th. A dogma only defined in 1950 by Pope Pius XII but which expressly set out the belief of the church for millennia. We explore what it is all about and also how we share the celebration with our brothers and sisters in the Orthodox Ch...

Join John and Shane on this weeks podcast as we explore and share some thoughts on the up coming solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th. A dogma only defined in 1950 by Pope Pius XII but which expressly set out the belief of the church for millennia. We explore what it is all about and also how we share the celebration with our brothers and sisters in the Orthodox Ch...

On this podcast excerpt John and Shane reflect on the Sunday gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary time from Luke 12:13-21 which reflects on the need to make sure that the practicalities of the world do not come between us and our need to focus on God alone. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme John and Shane take a run around the world to look at events happening. We also have  our liturgical odds and ends for this week including saints of the week for the 18th week in ordinary time (Psalter Week II). News from around the world Pope Francis visit to Canada on a penitential pilgrimage   - good summary from CNS here as to why the pope is in Canada.  The Pillar has...

On this weeks programme John and Shane take a run around the world to look at events happening.  News from around the world Pope Francis visit to Canada on a penitential pilgrimage   - good summary from CNS here as to why the pope is in Canada.  The Pillar has analysis here . Pope Francis has made College of Cardinals ‘less European ,’ analysis shows Will Pope Francis resign? - Pope: ‘If I resign...

On this weeks podcast we mark World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the feast of St Joachim and St Anne - grandparents of Jesus - on July 26th. To mark the day, we take an interview from our archives about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was originally broadcast 7th September 2014. Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents an...

On this weeks podcast we mark World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the feast of St Joachim and St Anne - grandparents of Jesus - on July 26th. To mark the day, we take an interview from our archives about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was originally broadcast 7th September 2014. Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents an...

On this weeks podcast C&SI is continuing a 5 part series for the summer months where we are sharing a series of reflections and homilies by Bishop Robert Barron from Word on Fire Ministries focusing on one of the most understood books of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. The Heavenly City In the Book of Revelation we find a detailed description of the heavenly Jerusalem, the holy city, coming...

On this weeks podcast C&SI is continuing a 5 part series for the summer months where we are sharing a series of reflections and homilies by Bishop Robert Barron from Word on Fire Ministries focusing on one of the most understood books of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. In addition to the fifth reflection in this series, we have our regular podcast numbers including a run through the liturgi...