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Welcome to the fifth episode of BETHANY BREAKFAST with Mimi and Chiara Toone, where we take a closer look at the life and teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In this episode we reflect on how Thérèse's little way gives Gen Z Catholic women a model on how to live out our vocation.  BETHANY BREAKFAST is a space to listen, to laugh and to ask questions about being a Gen Z Catholic woman. Join sisters Mimi and Chiara Toone for reflections on scripture, to hear special guests and to find answers to questions about the joys and challenges of being Catholic women in a new generation. BETHANY BREAKFAST is live every Thursday morning at 8:15 on Radio Maria England. 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. BETHANY BREAKFAST is live every Thursday morning at 08.15 on Radio Maria. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Who they are, what they do, and how they're here for me and you!Please consider supporting Radio Maria 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sr Temi is a prison chaplain. She starts 'Voices of Hope', a series trying to take the chaplaincy to those affected such as families, victims and prisoners. 'Voices of Hope' is a space for prayer, healing and encouragement, a very noble apostolate.Please consider supporting Radio Maria 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Film Review: SketchGuest host Rowan joins Helena to review Angel Studios’ upcoming film Sketch, arriving in UK cinemas this October. The film tells the story of a young girl whose sketchbook falls into a mysterious pond, causing her drawings to come to life in unpredictable and dangerous ways. As chaos spreads, she and her brother must contain the creatures before it’s too late—while their father races through a town in crisis to save his family. Tune in for an early look at this imaginative and intense new release.

This October, Radio Maria England and The Mark 10 Mission invite you to take part in the Rosary Challenge—praying a decade of the Holy Rosary each weekday throughout the month. In this special episode, Helena is joined by Greg Finn to share the heart behind this initiative and how you can take part.With the guidance of Archbishop John Wilson, a series of videos has been created to lead listeners through all twenty Mysteries of the Rosary.Join us in prayer, reflection, and song—and accept the invitation to take on the Rosary Challenge this October. For more details and to access the videos, visit https://www.themark10mission.co.uk/rosary-challengeTo Support Radio Maria's mission, donate here: https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

When the world was at war, some chose holiness. Encounter their witness on Culture Tuesday. Sacred artist Ruben Ferreira shares the story behind his moving exhibition, Defiant Love in Times of War: Holiness under the Third Reich. Ruben reflects on the courage of the martyrs of World War II, why their testimony of faith still matters today, and how sacred art helps us enter into their story.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/

Welcome to the fourth episode of BETHANY BREAKFAST with Mimi and Chiara Toone, where we take a deep dive into the scripture of the woman caught in adultery - discovering how Jesus meets us in our most broken and shameful places. 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.BETHANY BREAKFAST is live every Thursday morning at 08.15 on Radio Maria.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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On the evening of 19 September 2025, the UK House of Lords' second day of debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Paul Danon introduces Dr Karen Singarayer, a GP and vice-chair of the Catholic Union of Great Britain. She comments on the debate and on the bill, which would legalise assisted suicide. The bill subsequently proceeded to its committee-stage.English Catholic News airs on Radio Maria at 8.45am on weekdays, with rebroadcasts at 6.15pm, 1.15am and 5.45am. 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/

We’re delighted to welcome back to Radio Maria in our JUST LIFE programme Professor Robert Thomas with his series ‘How to Live’. We all have a biological clock which determines our rate of aging. Although everyone will inevitably age, the way we lead our lives can slow or speed up the aging clock. It is well known that de-stressing,  maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise can help you live stronger for longer. Recent research has shown that boosting some dietary factors and promoting a healthy gut can help maintain testosterone levels in men, improve strength and reduce inflammation - all markers of longevity. Professor Robert explains to us the latest evidence. Professor Robert Thomas is a consultant oncologist at Cambridge and Bedfordshire hospitals and the Head of Integrative Oncology at University College London. JUST LIFE encompasses all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and on Saturdays at 11am and 8pm. 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 suggests that Luke's mention of the women is not incidental but part of a significant theological pattern.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 the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠