Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

On this weeks programme SS102fm begins our new series for the "joyous" season of Lent. Over the five Sundays of Lent we will journey with the Lord towards Jerusalem and Calvary as we walk through the "Via Dolorosa " with reflections on the Stations of the Cross as a Lenten time out, allowing us to have a moment to encounter the Divine during this holy season. This week John and...

On this weeks programme SS102fm begins our new series for the "joyous" season of Lent. Over the five Sundays of Lent we will journey with the Lord towards Jerusalem and Calvary as we walk through the "Via Dolorosa " with reflections on the Stations of the Cross as a Lenten time out, allowing us to have a moment to encounter the Divine during this holy season. This week John and...

This week John & Shane are joined by Colm Hogan, Outreach Officer for Trócaire to talk about the 2020 Trocaire Lenten Campaign. We have our regular visit to the saints of the week (adjusted for the period of Lent), local notices and a reflection on the Sunday gospel.  Trócaire was established in 1973 as the overseas development agency of the Irish Bishops Conference. Their dual mandate is to s...

Trócaire was established in 1973 as the overseas development agency of the Irish Bishops Conference. Their dual mandate is to support the most vulnerable people in the developing world, while also raising awareness of injustice and global poverty in Ireland. Trócaire works with local partners to support communities in over 20 developing countries with a focus on food and resource rights, women&apo...

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Bryan Shortall who tells us about his new book " Sending Positive Vibes " which is published by Columba Books. Fr Bryan also shares with us the work of the National Office of the Padre Pio Apostolate.  "In his latest book Fr Bryan shares insight into the lessons he has learned from his parishioners as he chronicles the highligh...

John and Shane are joined by Fr Bryan Shortall who tells us about his new book " Sending Positive Vibes " which is published by Columba Books . Fr Bryan also shares with us the work of the National Office of the Padre Pio Apostolate.  "In his latest book Fr Bryan shares insight into the lessons he has learned from his parishioners as he chronicles the highlights of parish life, and...

On this weeks programme we broadcast an RTE interview by the late Marian Finucane with Mark Patrick Hederman OSB from Glenstal Abbey which was originally broadcast by RTE in June 2019. Marian interviews Dom Mark about his new book " Living the Mystery " which is published by Columba Books. We have our regular visit to the celestial guides of the week and a reflection on this weeks Sunday...

SS102fm re-broadcasts an RTE interview by the late Marian Finucane with Mark Patrick Hederman OSB from Glenstal Abbey which was originally broadcast by RTE in June 2019. Marian interviews Dom Mark about his new book "Living the Mystery: What lies between Science and Religion" which is published by Columba Books. The Irish Catholic newspapers review of the book was published on 1 August 2...

On this weeks programme (a little later than we normal do it) John and Shane take a look back at the main events in the ecclesial year in 2019 looking at what happened for things papal, international stories as well as things which happened nationally and locally in Ireland.  We have our regular saints of the week including the selection of this years radio programme patron (St John Bosco) and a s...

John and Shane take a look back at the main events in the ecclesial year in 2019 looking at what happened for things papal, international stories as well as things which happened nationally and locally in Ireland. We also do a small bit of crystal ball gazing what is coming up in 2020 for things ecclesial.  Belatedly we also have a short segment to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Au...

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Sr Mara Grace who joins us to update us on some planned events for young people upcoming in the diocese including: The Dominican Sisters will be hosting a retreat for young women who are discerning their vocation and would like to explore the religious life from 14-16 February. Interested women can email limerick@op-tn.org for more information....

This week Sr Mara Grace joins us to update us on some planned events with the Nashville Dominican Sisters for young people. The Dominican Sisters will be hosting a retreat for young women who are discerning their vocation and would like to explore the religious life from 14-16 February. Interested women can email limerick@op-tn.org for more information. From 27 February to 3 March 2020 Sr. Theresa...

This week we are joined by Dr Jessie Rogers, Professor of Scripture at St Patrick's College Maynooth. Dr Jessie shares her thoughts on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis, Aperuit illis, in which he established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. Starting with her thoughts on 'What is the Word of God' Dr Jessie shared on some of the topics...

Excerpted from this weeks programme we have interview with Dr Jessie Rogers, Professor of Scripture at St Patrick's College Maynooth. Dr Jessie shares her thoughts on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis, Aperuit illis, in which he established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. Starting with her thoughts on 'What is the Word of God' Dr Jes...

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Annette O'Donnell who shares with us her faith experiences in different places and different ways. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel which is Matthew's account of the Baptism of the Lord as today marks the close of the liturgical season of Christmas. We also have our regular visit to the saints of the week and other b...

Annette O'Donnell shares with John and Shane around her faith experiences and in particular with the Seek Youth Conference in 2019 in the USA. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme John and Shane reflect on the feast of the Epiphany which is celebrated in Ireland on January 6th. We have our regular reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel as well as a quick visit to the saints of the week and other liturgical odds and ends.  Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme John and Shane reflect on the feast of Epiphany and the different traditions and customs around the celebration of the last major feast of the Christmas season. St Matthew tells us (2:1-12) that Wise Men came from out of the east seeking the new born child as the Messiah of the whole world not just for the people of Israel. Their homage to him upon locating him in Bethlehem...

On this weeks programme John and Shane continue to mark the Octave of Christmas with more Christmas favourites in music and with some reflections about Christmas carried over from our Christmas Day programme.  As it is the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas today is the feast of the Holy Family a beautiful feast day and give a moment reflect on the meaning of family in each of our lives - that...

This little programme excerpt from our broadcast on 29th December 2019 includes reflections from Noirin Lynch, Fr Frank Duhig and Sr Patricia Hogan. Recorded as part of our Christmas programmes for the Christmas Season 2019. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

John's 8 year old Grandson, David Bond,  makes his debut on our programme as he recalls the Christmas story for us. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

From all the Sacred Space102fm team, wishing you and yours every best wish and blessing of this Holy & Festive Season and into the New Year 2019. May the Peace of the Babe of Bethlehem be the gift you receive this Christmastide. From John, Ann, & Shane ******************* "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first...

As the holy season of Advent draws to an end, on this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Chris O'Donnell to reflect on the fourth Sunday of Advent and how we have some last chances to find the daily "divine moments" of preparation in the manic chaos of the preparations for Christmas Day. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as some local notices a...

As the holy season of Advent draws to an end, on this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Chris O'Donnell to reflect on the fourth Sunday of Advent and how we have some last chances to find the daily "divine moments" of preparation in the manic chaos of the preparations for Christmas Day. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick for what is almost becoming an annual chat and catch up.  We have a discussion with Bishop Brendan looking at the bishops highlights of the year, discuss the current state of vocations in the diocese and the issue of foreign priests, migration, ecumenism, and the development of pastoral units across the diocese. ...