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QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Vi...

Sally READ talks about Gerard Manley Hopkins who has a huge influence on poetry. Hopkins has incredibly rich and beautiful way of capturing the particular essence of persons, animals and things. 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 t...

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.  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...

President of the Catenians Gerry McCormack is joined by Deacon Duncan Aitkens to tell us all about the work of the Catenian Association, an international body of Catholic laymen. Find out more: www.thecatenians.com JUST LIFE is a programme that encompasses a broad range of topics relating to everyday life and airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am and is rebroadcast at...

Fr Toby helps us see the link between the Transfiguration and the Crucifixion. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day.

Sr Cooey and Sr Carino OP help us to make sense of the Transfiguration. 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 and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer....

Sr Catherine returns to Radio Maria with a new series on the saints. She kicks off with one of her favourite saints, the Carmelite St Elizabeth of the Trinity. Sr Catherine looks at St Elizabeth's writings and spirituality, exploring what St Elizabeth can teach us today. Part 2 will be on Wednesday 6th August, live at 4pm, and the series will continue each first Wednesday of the month. Sr Cath...

 Fr Toby asks what would you give in exchange for your soul or that of another? WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or mont...

Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series. AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or mont...

Jonathan Moore speaks with Fr Toby about faith and theatre. He tells of a teacher who believed in him as well as the profound effect of Ignatian spirituality on his work. In the end Jonathan and Fr Toby are defeated by 'chronos' time, and the conversation will be continued! THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11.15am and is rebroadcast at 11.15pm on the same d...

Parish priest of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town, Fr Damian Ryan speaks to us about what a missionary church looks like. 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....

Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series. AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or mont...

Adam Simon, leader of The Lay Community of St Benedict, introduces us all to St Benedict Week, a really new initiative that coincides with the Feast of St Benedict on 11th July. Learn about the Benedictine Congregations across Britain and Ireland as we delve deeper into Benedictine spirituality. Find out more about the Lay Community of St Benedict: www.lcsb.uk DIVING DEEPER is a programme explorin...

Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series. AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or mont...

In this book, Clare and Jeremy share the heartrending realities of raising children who know they are adopted while simultaneously learning to support and empower a child with ADHD. Whilst giving a raw account of universal themes of loss and hope, and exploring the realities of miscarriage and IVF, this book sheds light on the journey of adoption, providing first-hand insight into the care system...

20 years ago a young sceptic went to the little Croatian village of Medjugorje thinking that if there is any place that will either prove or disprove God's existence a village claiming daily apparitions of God's Mother would do it. Liam Driver tells the story of the simple yet life changing encounter he had there and how he has lived, since then, to enable others to have those encounters t...

After a few happy years working for Radio Maria, Tim tells the story of how he found himself in the role of Editorial Content Assistant, says goodbye and shares what's next. MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA airs live every weekday at 9am, featuring a wide range of guests with interesting stories to tell and things to share. If you don’t already follow our live broadcasts, tune in on DAB in England or...

Belsie, shares her experiences of life as a traveller and her work to help the travelling community to come to know Christ through the Scriptures. Also, how her own difficulties and trials have inspired her to work with the homeless for over 20 years. We’re also blessed to hear Belsie share her talent for storytelling and beautiful singing. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you b...

Sally, as a local resident, reflects on the recent events in Rome, talks about her writing and the place poetry can have in our lives and treats us a live recitation. Sally Read is a Catholic poet who lives in Italy. Sally Read also reflects on recent events, the death of Pope Francis, the election of Pope Leo XIV and the

Fr Bernardino reflects on the Mass readings for this coming Sunday. 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. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is onl...

Fr Toby reflects on the burning bush and Jesus's invitation to find rest in Him WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or...

Athanasius Discourses Against the Arians. Fr Joseph goes a little deeper into some of the dangers of espousing the errors of Arius, how clearly Athanasius saw this and how skilfully he opposed them. Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton. Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome and a priest of the Ar...

When a British emergency room doctor saves the life a woman who apparently attempted suicide, he is accused of committing a crime and stands trial. Not only is Dr. Matthew Kemble's medical practice at risk, but also his liberty. If he is found guilty of trespassing on a woman's right to die, he could go to jail. This is the premise for Fiorella book and she joins us on Radio Maria to talk...

Fr Toby looks at that most popular of verses John 3:16 and the ones that follow. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or mon...

Tim is joined by Caitlin West from the podcast Crash Course Catholicism to answer questions about doom scrolling, how can we present the Catechism to others, who canonizes Angels and more! QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious b...