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Robert Stephenson-Padron OBE tells us about the founding of Penrose Care and his work to renew Belsize Village MARIATHON May 2025 Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in...

Sr Lucy and Sr Hyacinthe look at the Second Reading for Pentecost Sunday, where St Paul describes the divine sonship brought about by Baptism. Catechism references: 257, 1303, 1972, 2639 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 f...

Fr Toby reflects on the martyrdom of St Peter of Verona and the sanctification and beatification of his killer, Bl Carino. 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 co...

In this archive programme from 2022, Simon John looks at the slavery of children in the harvesting of cocoa and how the chocolate industry isn't doing enough to bring it to an end. Simon John is a retired solicitor and life long human rights activist with a passion for fighting modern slavery. Find out about Simon's work with the Diocese of East Anglia here: ⁠https://www.rcdea.org.uk/carit...

We are joined by John Pontifex and Dr John Newton for the latest updates from Aid to the Church in Need, focusing this month on their work in Syria, Lebanon and Nigeria, shining a particular light on the recent political turmoil and rumours of Christian persecution in the UK media. www.acnuk.org/. ACN is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church and ministers to suffering Christian communitie...

Fr Toby on the witness of St Charles Lwanga and companions. 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 R...

Fr Toby introduces us to some of the different ways by which we know: logical analysis, direct observation, trust in others. THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes. If you enjoyed this programme, pl...

John Pontifex, Head of Press and Public Affairs at Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) talks about his recent and highly dangerous trip to Nigeria. Aid to the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church and ministers to suffering Christian communities worldwide. www.acnuk.org JUST LIFE is Radio Maria's programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesda...

In this 2nd part of the Sarco or Sanctity episode of our mini-series on Assisted dying, we ask whether drama can save lives. Sarah de Nordwall looks both at a profound monologue from the Priest in the play “Pure Dead Dangerous” and also a quote from Paul Tennant’s play - “A Matter of Conscience” set in 1941. This is a section of the real life sermon that inspired the White Rose Movement of Sophie...

These final 2 episodes of the Bardcast miniseries on Assisted dying stand together to share inspiring and touching monologues from Stephen Callaghan’s beautiful play Pure dead Dangerous. (Julie’s mum in this episode and The Priest in the 2nd episode.) We look at the dark comedy of the astonishing rhetoric around the Sarco (the suicide pod) that refers to it as ‘reliable and safe.’ We ask whose val...

Marc Anthony Ignatius, shares his love of ube, Filpino baking, and the Lord. What is the Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in the Philippines which spills...

Fr Albert Garong SSP who uses to coffee to evangelise in the Philippines and has the popular Instagram channel @fatherbrews. What is the Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the...

Tristan Chong, from Youth for Christ, shares with us how being allowed to ask big questions on a retreat led him to find Jesus Christ as the answer. What is a Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks...

Fr Toby on St Augustine of Canterbury and the transforming power of friendship. 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 Toby on the true nature of Christian evangelisation. 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 Radi...

Fr Toby reflects on Jesus's words as He prepares the disciples for His Ascension 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...

Lauren Heithaus, founder of Hidden Catholic, giving tours of Catholic England, is joined with Delphine, who was one of the MCs for the Woman in the Church Summit, to explore the quiet, transformative call of spiritual motherhood as they reflect their experiences at the summit - the often unseen ways women nuture faith, create space for growth, and form the Church from within. Lauren also talks wit...

Matthew Harvey Sanders speaks to Fr Toby about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI and why he founded Magisterium AI. THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes. If you enjoyed this programme, please c...

Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it. This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo. 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 suppor...

Sr Carino and Sr Cooey look at the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. Catechism references: 243, 1099, 2466, 2623 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:...

Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo. 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 suppor...

Fr Toby on our loving response to the invitation to share in life of the Trinity. 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 mo...

Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo. 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 suppor...

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...

Fr Toby reflects on the old covenant and the new and our relation with the Scriptures and the Eucharist. 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...