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Join Lauren from Hidden Catholic on Radio Maria England as she walks the ancient Pilgrims’ Way from Southwark to Canterbury. Discover the rich history of St. Thomas Becket, the medieval pilgrims who journeyed in faith, and what it means to walk a pilgrimage today. Whether you’ve trekked the route yourself or dream of doing so, this episode brings England’s sacred paths to life. JUST LIFE is a huma...

Derek continues to take us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse. 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...

Churchill's language shows the finger of God was upon him - and that he was aware of it. Edmund reflects on Churchill's use of language, the victory that was won, as well as England’s identity as the Dowry of Mary. This programme fortifies us in our understanding of our own country and what it exists for, and so encourages us all. Edmund Matyjaszek is a poet and playright, who lives on the...

Derek continues taking us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse. 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 i...

We take a break from St Basil on fasting and feasting to look at the fascinating figure of St John Chrysostom. Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in...

The Sisters of St Joseph's reflect on the readings from Sunday and use the Catechism to go a bit deeper into their meaning. 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...

CEO of Caritas Westminster, Richard Harries speaks to Lord Lemos, author of 'Childhood and Contemporary Catholicism' - a compelling and timely argument that Catholic faith and religious practice still hold a unique and vital significance for children. All involved in the education and spiritual formation of the young will find this book most useful for understanding the essential role of C...

Fr Toby on the deep conversion Jesus invites us into. 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 making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England b...

We continue looking at the St John's account of Jesus conversation with Nicodemus in Chapter 3. 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/donati...

The March for Life UK team (or Ben and Isabel) chat to Bishop John Keenan, bishop of Paisley, about his passion for the pro-life cause. Currently in the UK there are around a quarter of a million abortions every year – what’s our response to this? March for Life UK faces this issue with truth and compassion to help bring to an end the tragedy of abortion.  Our public witness events, training days,...

Derek turns out attention to Nicodemus, that interesting figure and his encounter with Christ in Chapter 3 of John's Gospel. 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. Visi...

Simon looks at the Home Office's recently released figures on Modern Slavery for 2024 and homes in on some recent cases in the Diocese of East Anglia. Simon John is a retired solicitor and lifelong human rights activist from Thetford in Suffolk. His series 'Set the Downtrodden Free' has been running on Radio Maria since 2021. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by R...

Rejoice Jerusalem! We look in this episode at the 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, named after its introit. THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson. It airs every Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoy...

What does the Church teach about extra-terrestrials? Should Catholics break the prayer barriers around abortion clinics en masse? And what should a Catholic marrying an agnostic be prepared for? Hear Sr Carino and Fr Toby's answers to these questions and more. QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything...

Adam Simon, leader of The Lay Community of St Benedict, tells us not only about what it is to be a Lay Benedictine and how to get involved, but also about St Benedict, the history of the Benedictines in this country and of two current vacancies within the Order. Find out more on www.lcsb.uk CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every wee...

A brand new series on Radio Maria in which the Dominican Sisters of New Forest looking at the Gospel readings for the Sunday to come and the Catechism passages that speak to it. 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 secti...

Step into the rhythm of the year with Seasons of Grace, a monthly tour of nature, history, and the sacred. As winter loosens its grip, Fiona Campbell Hicks journeys with us through a March brimful with the promise of renewal; daffodils shining, birdsong ringing out, and a plethora of feasts radiating with joy. SEASONS OF GRACE is a monthly programme on Radio Maria written and presented by Fiona Ca...

Fr Toby on the basic simplicity of Christian life and the complexity of sin. 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...

Step into the rhythm of the year with Fiona Campbell Hicks for this monthly tour of nature, history and the sacred. As spring unfolds in earnest, April brings a world of cherry blossom and Easter joy. 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 and looks at the rhythms and tables of the...

We see a different side of Jesus in the Cleansing of the Temple, and Derek takes us through it and its meaning. 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 making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visitin...

Fr Toby examines some of our questions about petitionary prayer. 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 making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Mari...

Can films and novels help us fight the battle against the multiple dangers of governments allowing assisted suicide? Creatives are often prophetic and their warnings tell truths imaginatively that others might miss. This week the Bardcast returns with a dynamic conversation between Sarah de Nordwall our Bardcast host and charismatic Glaswegian Robert Cassidy, who taught theology and philosophy in...

Churchill's language shows the finger of God was upon him - and that he was aware of it. Edmund reflects on Churchill's use of language, the victory that was won, as well as England’s identity as the Dowry of Mary. This programme fortifies us in our understanding of our own country and what it exists for, and so encourages us all. Edmund Matyjaszek is a poet and playwright who lives on the...

Why do we say that Jesus descended into hell in the Creed? If Jesus descended there what did he do there? Fr Brendan and Fr Toby answer this question and others in this episode of Questions of Faith hosted by Charlotte. 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 usu...

Enter the kingdom as a little child with Lucia and Maria Watson as they go through the Gospel readings for this Sunday's Mass. CHILDREN’S LITURGY is put together for Radio Maria by Lucia Watson based on CAFOD’s Children’s Liturgy material. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www. RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling...