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Welcome to the third episode of BETHANY BREAKFAST with Mimi and Chiara Toone, where we take a deep dive into the scripture of the Woman at the Well - discovering how Jesus reveals himself to us even when we least expect it. Join the Toone sisters from North Yorkshire in this series as we explore the unnamed women of the gospels and what it can teach us about our identity as Gen Z Catholic Women. B...

Fr Toby looks at the life of St Juan Macias and the woman crying at the feet of Jesus. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It...

Fr Toby reflects on today's gospel in light of the extraordinary St Hildegard of Bingen. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donati...

Fr Toby reflects on what it means for Jesus to give a son to his mother. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only throu...

CULTURE TUESDAY celebrates the shared mission of Radio Maria England — to be an accompanying voice of faith, hope, and love across the country. To Support Radio Maria's mission, donate here: https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

Helena shares a recent experience of taking the family to play Badminton - a game that none of the family members know how to play. WIlling to try it out, Helena reflects with help from Pope Francis on how the event could have gone better. A story of learning, reflection and looking to Pope Francis for inspiration and guidance. CULTURE TUESDAY celebrates the shared mission of Radio Maria England —...

Fr Toby aided by JRR Tolkien reflects on the most holy name of Mary. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through t...

As we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Fr Bernardino reflects on the reality of very real suffering in our lives, as we truly die to ourselves to become like the seed, on our own way of the cross. Fr Bernardino is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal at St Patrick's Friary, Limerick, Ireland. CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs li...

Fr Toby responds to the horrific assassination in the light of today's gospel and Jesus' exhortation to us 'to love our enemies'. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please co...

SEASONS OF GRACE is a monthly programme on Radio Maria written and presented by Fiona Campbell-Hicks that airs on the last Thursday of the month at 8pm and looks at the rhythms and tables of the liturgical year, stopping along the way to marvel at nature. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listen...

Fr Toby on how we have to move our reaction from cringe to gratitude and acceptance. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It i...

Fr Toby completes his catechesis on the parable of the Prodigal Son and looks at the ontological argument for the existence of God.    If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

Fr Toby on how we have to move our reaction from cringe to gratitude and acceptance. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It i...

In this episode of AWAKENINGS we welcomed to Radio Maria four candidates received into the Catholic Church in Cambridge at Easter 2025. Daniel, Roya, Mark and Michael talk to Karen about their journeys of faith and the RCIA course they attended and how it helped them to cross the threshold.  AWAKENINGS is a monthly programme on Radio Maria featuring testimonies of faith and conversion, with guests...

Welcome back to Mimi and Chiara Toone, two sisters from North Yorkshire, for this second episode of BETHANY BREAKFAST in which Mimi and Chiara take a closer look at the healing of the woman with a haemorrhage. BETHANY BREAKFAST is a space to listen, to laugh and to ask questions about being a Gen Z Catholic woman. Join Mimi and Chiara for reflections on scripture, to hear from special guests and t...

Sr Hyacinthe and Sr Catherine explain the paradoxical exaltation of the Cross wrought by the radical love of Christ. 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 Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy an...

Derek hosts a mini-series for the month of September looking at the life of this extraordinary saint. 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 you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosit...

Derek begins a mini-series for the month of September looking at the life of this extraordinary saint. 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 you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosi...

Fr Toby reflects on forgiveness in light of this parable and Fr Henri Nouwen's reflections on Rembrandt's beautiful painting of the same. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

Pray before . . . everything! Fr Toby on the natural and supernatural benefits of prayer. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation....

On the 25th of March, 2025, Culture Tuesday , we welcome Sr Winifred Morley of the Cenacle in Liverpool. With warmth and wisdom, Sr Winifred shares the story and spirituality of the Cenacle Sisters, their mission of prayer, community, and accompaniment, and how their charism continues to speak to today’s Church and culture. Join us for an inspiring conversation that blends history, faith, and live...

Fr Toby reflects on the 'I love you' of Mary when she says 'Fiat' and looks at her as the great paradigm of God's astonishing invitation to participate in his work. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby gives a reflection, drawn from the Mass readings of the day. I...

Mia Hadfield-Spoor - The Journey Home - A Christian Adventure! Mia shares with us her journey from seeking ordination as an Anglican Vicar to becoming a Catholic. A journey that also brought her healing, wholeness and a sense of coming home! AWAKENINGS airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by...

BETHANY BREAKFAST is new on Radio Maria - hosted by Mimi and Chiara Toone, two sisters from North Yorkshire. BETHANY BREAKFAST is a space to listen, to laugh and to ask questions about being a Gen Z Catholic woman. Join Mimi and Chiara for reflections on scripture, to hear from special guests and to find answers to questions about the joys and challenges of being Catholic women in a new generation...

Valentine speaks to Fr Toby about addiction to pleasure and the remedy of embracing the struggle. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.