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Fr Toby invites Fr Raphael Akuchie from Radio Maria Nigeria to share his testimony about becoming a priest and getting involved in spreading the Gospel over the airwaves. THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, providing commentary as he goes. TO DONATE and...

Fr Toby on St Martin de Porres and the importance of sweeping and praying in private.

A pro-life monthly series with the vibrant Georgia Clarke of Catholic Voices!

Do you believe in heaven? Is heaven something we can live now or do we have to wait until eternity? Ros gives a characteristically fiery insight into the reality of heaven. Ros Powell is well-known in Catholic Charismatic circles and is a regular speaker at conferences.

A brand new programme on Radio Maria aimed at parents, presented by Ciro Candia (founder of ProParent), airing Mondays at 7:30pm, Thursdays at 1:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am This very first episode highlights the tools for creating a bright and cheerful home, exploring the seven great virtues of Christian maturity:  faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. By embodying t...

Fr Toby seeks to understand the bigger picture and wonders if he's getting too political, taking inspiration from today's Dominican Blessed, Fr Buenaventura García de Paredes.

Dr Tamra Fromm starts a 6-part series from Maryvale Institute which will cover various topics available for study through their online courses. The first topic being Catechism, Dr Fromm gives an engaging talk on what Catechesis is, its history, how it is transmitted and by whom. Dr Tamra Fromm is a lecturer in catechetics and research methods for Maryvale Institute. She is also a professor of cate...

In this episode, Ciro Candia discusses some of the principles of a successful marriage, emphasising the importance of friendship between spouses. He also highlights the value of understanding the different emotional needs of men and women.

Visiting us from the West Indies, Fr Clifton Harris OP speaks to Anna Fleischer about the Dominican Mission in the West Indies. Credo is a programme on Radio Maria that nourishes you in your Catholic faith. It airs live every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by vis...

There are free Passion Plays happening all over the UK next Easter and many groups are starting their rehearsals now. The Passion Trust is hosting a free Passion Play conference coming up later this month with our trustees that include the best Jesus actor in the UK (having been crucified more than anyoneelse in the world) and the only director to do Passion Plays in jails in Louisiana, Milan and...

Athena and her husband, Peter, started Catholic Seasons from their love of the Catholic faith. They offer Catholic and Catholic-inspired products and resources for people to create their domestic church and live liturgically. On the programme, Athena shares how Catholic Seasons was created and some ideas for Advent. To visit the Catholic Seasons online shop, please visit https://www.catholicseason...

Katy Carr and Elia Kalicka share the Polish cultural traditions that are seen throughout November, beginning with All Saints Day and All Souls Day. They also share the history behind Poland's Independence Day on 11th November and some events that listeners can attend to learn more and experience Polish culture in the United Kingdom. More about Katy Carr and her music can be found at https://ka...

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the necessity of Christ’s two natures for the atonement and on how He teaches us.

James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, updates listeners on their ongoing activities and surveys. Topics covered include the Prorogation of Parliament, the upcoming King's speech, the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act designed to protect and promote free speech at universities and the "Scrap the Cap" campaign. For more news and to part...

Fr Toby in conversation with Frank Sheed on the way Christ gives us the truth, the law, and life eternal.

Fr Toby on the new prison series Time and the Motherhood of the Church.

Fr Toby, on the Solemnity of All Saints, on holiness as a participation in Christ.

Fr Toby on possible lessons from South Africa and fiction for Israel and Palestine.

Could you be a Radio Maria star? The president of Radio Maria, Dr Charles Wilson, is joined by Karen O'Callaghan and they give a heartfelt explanation of 'The 200 Stars of Radio Maria'. You could be one of the stars!

Alexander van Dijk offers his thoughts from his History of Science studies, on how religious thought and scientific discovery may have been more intricately connected in the early modern period than is commonly believed today.

Edmund Matyjaszek explores the often overlooked (and perhaps misrepresented) Catholic heritage of England.

Fr Toby says Meatloaf is closer to the answer of our existential hunger than Duran Duran.

Fr Toby on why it is always both with God.

Fr Euan continues his reflections on the Book of Wisdom, whereby in Chapter 13, he looks at the problem of idolatry.

Fr Toby on the imperative of telling the truth and the one exception.