Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

On this weeks podcast we are delighted to chat to Br Simon Sleeman OSB from Glenstal about one of the latest additions to the Glenstal repertoire, the Glenstal Prayer Book in part two.  In part one, we have our regular run through notices, liturgical odds and ends including saints of the coming week with a prayer space and reflection.  In part three we have some brief reflections and thoughts to s...

On this weeks podcast we dip our toes into the events held in Rome last week for the Jubilee of Youth which culminated with a Vigil at Tor Vergata University outside Rome with Pope Leo and about a million youngsters! We will be catching up with the contingent from Limerick diocese in a few weeks time but on this weeks podcast we sharing an address given by Bishop Robert Barren full keynote speech...

On this weeks podcast we dip our toes into the events held in Rome last week for the Jubilee of Youth which culminated with a Vigil at Tor Vergata University outside Rome with Pope Leo and about a million youngsters! We will be catching up with the contingent from Limerick diocese in a few weeks time but on this weeks podcast we sharing an address given by Bishop Robert Barren full keynote speech...

On this weeks podcast/radio programme we are (re-)sharing a discussion with Fr Michael Liston and Bishop Brendan Leahy where Fr Michael recounts his experience of establishing Muintearas Iosa in Limerick diocese in 1974. Muintearas Iosa is the main vehicle for youth ministry in the diocese. Inspired by the community of Taize, Fr Michael established this group which has been marked by over 50 years...

On this weeks podcast/radio programme we are (re-)sharing a discussion with Fr Michael Liston and Bishop Brendan Leahy where Fr Michael recounts his experience of establishing Muintearas Iosa in Limerick diocese in 1974. Muintearas Iosa is the main vehicle for youth ministry in the diocese. Inspired by the community of Taize, Fr Michael established this group which has been marked by over 50 years...

On this weeks podcast we are (re-)sharing one of the talks given at the Clonard Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belfast which took place from 19th June until 27th June 2024. The theme of last year's Novena was Pope Francis' call of cultivating a culture of care, following the example of our compassionate God. We are sharing a talk given by Dr Andrea Renny about creating...

On this weeks podcast we are (re-)sharing one of the talks given at the Clonard Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belfast which took place from 19th June until 27th June 2024. The theme of last year's Novena was Pope Francis' call of cultivating a culture of care, following the example of our compassionate God. We are sharing a talk given by Dr Andrea Renny about creating...

On this weeks podcast, we have an interview with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore about the renewal of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which took place at Knock on the 23rd June.  Bishop Phonsie reflects on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we mark the end of the 350th anniversary of the apparitions to St Margaret Mary and how ultimately, the dev...

On this weeks podcast, we have an interview with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore about the renewal of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which took place at Knock on the 23rd June.  We have our regular notices and liturgical odds & ends including saints of the week in part one and as usual in part three John and Shane share a few thoughts on this weeks Su...

For regular podcast listeners just a small update as there had been an unplanned break in services over the last few weeks, As always, thanks for listening. John and Shane Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this week's programme we dip into the archive to share our discussion from June 2019 with Fr. Donal Neary S.J., then Editor of The Sacred Heart Messenger, who speaks to us about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and about The Sacred Heart Messenger.  This year marks the 350th anniversary of the  appearance of Jesus to Sr Margaret Mary with the message to share about his Sacred Hear...

On this week's programme we dip into the archive to share our discussion from June 2019 with Fr. Donal Neary S.J., then Editor of The Sacred Heart Messenger, who speaks to us about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and about The Sacred Heart Messenger.  In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends of the coming week including the saints of the week. In part...

On this weeks podcast we take a spin around the world as we explore some news items that caught our eyes over the last few months which we would like to share with our listeners.  In part one we have our regular prayer space and liturgical odds and ends including saints for the coming week. In part three we have a very brief reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel which is for the feast of the Holy...

On this weeks podcast excerpt we take a spin around the world as we explore some news items that caught our eyes over the last few months which we would like to share with our listeners.   Some links to the news items covered on this weeks podcast: ‘Both tumors are gone’ — Did Solanus Casey work a Michigan miracle Pope Francis Declares Korean War Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable" What’s h...

Summer is supposed to be here although you wouldn't know it from the weather, the national exams have started, local festivals are kicking off and parents are strategizing how to keep children occupied over the summer as they count down the days to the end of the school year. So as it is the start of the month of June in Limerick it must mean it is close to the annual celebration of faith whi...

Summer is supposed to be here although you wouldn't know it from the weather, the national exams have started, local festivals are kicking off and parents are strategizing how to keep children occupied over the summer as they count down the days to the end of the school year. So as it is the start of the month of June in Limerick it must mean it is close to the annual celebration of faith whi...

On this weeks programme we welcome back Martina Lehane Sheehan to the podcast where Martina leads us through her years of study & training and work with her beloved husband Pat who died in 2022 and how she continues to share inspirational talks and retreats in person and online, both nationally and internationally. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends in part one includ...

On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you.  (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ).    In our podcast excerpt this week we are he...

On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you.  (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ).  In part one we have our regular notices, lit...

On this weeks podcast, John and Shane meet up with Marcus from the Lough Derg pastoral team to discuss with him the on-going work taking place at one of Ireland's holiest pilgrimage spots - St Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg in Co Donegal.  We have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends including saints of the week. We check in with Rome to see what Papa Leo has...

On this weeks podcast, John and Shane meet up with Marcus from the Lough Derg pastoral team to discuss with him the on-going work taking place at one of Ireland's holiest pilgrimage spots - St Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg in Co Donegal.  Faithful to a tradition inspired by Patrick, who himself found hope and new purpose in his time among the mountains, ​Lough Derg is here to offer o...

C&SI are delighted to announce that we are returning to local radio on West Limerick 102fm every Sunday from 7 - 8pm. We hope that local listeners will join us there and share the word especially for those who may not be as podcast-savy. We will continue of course to post our weekly podcast/programme here! Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Well! Have you caught your breath yet with the speed of events? White smoke on Thursday evening around 5pm Irish time with the presentation of the new Holy Father Pope Leo XIV to the faithful about an hour later. We have a brief chat about what we know so far about the new Holy Father and share some thoughts and a little bit of C&SI speculation as to the days ahead. One thing for listeners is...

So in normal programming excerpt this week which had been planned for quite a number of weeks, John and Shane were delighted to speak to Mother Catherine, the prioress of the Cobh Priory of St Benedict of the Congregation of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmatre a.k.a. the Tyburn Benedictine Nuns. We learn about the sisters daily life, their history and also their role in honouring...

We have a BUMPER podcast this week for listeners! So in normal programming which had been planned for quite a number of weeks, John and Shane were delighted to speak to Mother Catherine, the prioress of the Cobh Priory of St Benedict of the Congregation of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmatre a.k.a. the Tyburn Benedictine Nuns. We learn about the sisters daily life, their history...