Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

On this week's programme Lorraine shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, which we know better as Corpus Christi. Lorraine begins by taking us through a history of the feast which owes its existence to Blessed Juliana of Liege, who began devotion to the Blessed Sacrament in around 1230. Largely through her insistence, in 1264 Pope Urban 1V comm...

On this week's programme Lorraine shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, which we know better as Corpus Christi. Lorraine begins by taking us through a history of the feast which owes its existence to Blessed Juliana of Liege, who began devotion to the Blessed Sacrament in around 1230. Largely through her insistence, in 1264 Pope Urban 1V comm...

Geraldine Creaton joins us on our programme this week to share her experience of becoming involved with the Emmanuel Community, a community founded in France in 1972 by Pierre Goursat   and Martine Lafitte-Catta .   Geraldine tells of her making a visit to Paray Le Monial and experiencing a Jesus talking to her and leading her to a new life with him. This was the start of her journey with the Emma...

Geraldine Creaton joins us on our programme this week to share her experience of becoming involved with the Emmanuel Community, a community founded in France in 1972 by Pierre Goursat   and Martine Lafitte-Catta .   Geraldine tells of her making a visit to Paray Le Monial and experiencing a Jesus talking to her and leading her to a new life with him. This was the start of her journey with the Emma...

On this week's programme Fr. Seamus Enright C.Ss. R., Rector of the Redemptorist Community, Mount St. Alphonsus, Limerick joins John to speak about their upcoming Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help which takes place from June 14th - 22nd. We also have our regular celestial guides and reflection on the Sunday Gospel. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Fr. Seamus Enright C.Ss. R., Rector of the Redemptorist Community, Mount St. Alphonsus, Limerick shared with John a little about the history of the devotion to Our Lady under the title of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and where the original icon came from. He also explained that the Redemptorists have a papal mandate to promote devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help and how and when the Limerick...

Fr. Seamus Enright C.Ss. R., Rector of the Redemptorist Community, Mount St. Alphonsus, Limerick shared with John a little about the history of the devotion to Our Lady under the title of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and where the original icon came from. He also explained that the Redemptorists have a papal mandate to promote devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help and how and when the Limerick...

On this week's programme Fr. Eamonn Conway, Head of Department for Theology & Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College and author of Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles, joins John to speak about the spirituality of Lough Derg and what it offers to us today. We also have our regular celestial guides and reflection on the Sunday Gospel. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandsee...

Fr. Eamonn Conway speaks with John about the treasure that is Lough Derg and why it is so important for us today. Fr. Eamonn shares with us the spirituality of Lough Derg and what is involved in the three day pilgrimage. He outlines why it is necessary for us to make time for prayer and asceticism so that we can better hear God's voice and renew our souls. People of every age and background c...

Fr. Luke McNamara OSB from Glenstal shares an overview of The Acts of the Apostles, beginning by highlighting it's intrinsic connection with the Gospel of St. Luke and why it is separated from St. Luke's Gospel in the arrangement of the books of the New Testament. Fr. Luke recommends that we read The Acts of the Apostles in one sitting or perhaps over two days so that we don't miss...

Fr. Luke McNamara OSB from Glenstal shares an overview of The Acts of the Apostles, beginning by highlighting it's intrinsic connection with the Gospel of St. Luke and why it is separated from St. Luke's Gospel in the arrangement of the books of the New Testament. Fr. Luke recommends that we read The Acts of the Apostles in one sitting or perhaps over two days so that we don't miss...

On this week's programme we repeat part of a programme originally broadcast in May 2014 when we reflected on various teachings on Mary in the church and her role in salvation history as set out in catholic theology. We also have our regular reflection on the Sunday Gospel as well as some liturgical odds and ends. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

This part of the programme was originally broadcast in May of 2014. Lorraine Buckley leads us through a reflection on Catholic's understanding of Mary in salvation history and in the church. Using the book 'Introduction to Mary - The Heart of Marian Doctrine and Devotion' by Mark Miravalle we looked at what is devotion to Mary and Mary in Scripture (Old Testament pre-figurements of...

Fr. Richard Keane, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Limerick, and Parish Priest of Cratloe (as well as working as Judicial Vicar of the Cork Regional Marriage Tribunal) took time out of his busy schedule this week to talk to us about vocations and especially vocations to the priesthood. Fr. Richard shares with us why the Church has allocated a day specifically to pray for vocations, why we ne...

Fr. Richard Keane, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Limerick, and Parish Priest of Cratloe (as well as working as Judicial Vicar of the Cork Regional Marriage Tribunal) took time out of his busy schedule this week to talk to us about vocations and especially vocations to the priesthood. Fr. Richard shares with us why the Church has allocated a day specifically to pray for vocations, why we ne...

On this week's programme the SS102fm team continue our reflection on Bishop Brendan Leahy's Lenten Pastoral Letter "This Is What God Wants Of Us – Our Holiness." We also have our usual reflection on the Sunday Gospel and local notices.  John and Lorraine continued our reflection on Bishop Brendan's pastoral letter "This is What God Wants of Us - Our Holiness." Of...

On this week's programme the SS102fm team continue our reflection on Bishop Brendan Leahy's Lenten Pastoral Letter "This Is What God Wants Of Us – Our Holiness." Of course, just because Lent is over and we are well into the season of Eastertide doesn't mean that we can forget about holiness! The call to holiness is both universal (meaning that we are all called to holiness...

On this week's programme we are joined by Claire Devaney, a daughter of Deacon Don Devaney who was on the programme recently. Claire speaks to us about her experience of working with Catholic School Retreats, Divine Mercy and a soup kitchen. We also have our usual reflection on the Sunday Gospel and local notices. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Claire Devaney of Catholic School Retreats shares with us their mission to train people for children's ministry and to run retreats for primary and secondary school children. The aim of Catholic School Retreats is to provide children with an element of fun and interweave that with faith to give children and young people a positive experience of the faith. Claire is a teacher by profession and...

Welcome to this weeks SacredSpace102fm and to the celebration of Easter Sunday - the highpoint of the Christian year; the reason why we call ourselves Christian. We have a reflection with Martina Leehane-Sheehan on Resurrection. We have a reflection on the Sunday gospel and other bits and pieces.  Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this week's programme SS102fm team are joined by Martina Lehane Sheehan who gives us a beautiful, thought-provoking reflection on Easter. Martina reflects on Resurrection, Transformation and Hope. She points out that the resurrected Jesus meets us in our wounded-ness and brings about transformation. Resurrection brings hope and the availability of the abundant life as well as expansion and...

This week's recording from 'Come and See Inspirations' welcomes Fr. Frank Duhig back again. Fr. Frank leads us through the daily liturgical ceremonies of Holy Week and the importance of taking a full part each day. Each day includes Scripture readings that remind us of God's journey with us at all times and situations and of his great love for each of us. We also have our usual...

This week's recording from 'Come and See Inspirations' welcomes Fr. Frank Duhig back again. Fr. Frank leads us through the daily liturgical ceremonies of Holy Week and the importance of taking a full part each day. Each day includes Scripture readings that remind us of God's journey with us at all times and situations and of his great love for each of us. Text us at +353 874668...

On this week's programme we begin to turn our attention to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus by prayerfully reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. For our reflection we are using Mary's Way of the Cross by Richard G. Furey C.Ss. R. This Way of the Cross takes us through each station through the eyes and heart and mind of Our Blessed Mother - Mary, the Mother of God and our M...

On this week's programme we begin to turn our attention to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus by prayerfully reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. For our reflection we are using Mary's Way of the Cross by Richard G. Furey C.Ss. R. This Way of the Cross takes us through each station through the eyes and heart and mind of Our Blessed Mother - Mary, the Mother of God and our M...