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Join Lauren as she shares a family's exploration of the enchanting Northumberland coast, discovering faith in the natural world. From the serene shores of Lindisfarne to the playful pilgrimage of mudflat adventures, every moment reveals sacred connections. Reflecting on the lives of northern saints, she intertwines history with family fun—climbing Bamburgh Castle and enjoying Alnwick's magic. The episode beautifully illustrates how ordinary journeys can transform into spiritual retreats filled with laughter and wonder.

Lauren is back with her series Hidden Catholic, taking us up north to Lindisfarne, Durham and Jarrow today, which she visited with her family this summer, to discover the incredible Catholic history our country and shining a spotlight on the lives of St Cuthbert and St Bede. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.  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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 looks at the rhythms and tables of the liturgical year, stopping along the way to marvel at nature.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 invites us to open ourselves up to Wisdom. 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 Clifton Harris OP is a Dominican Friar of the English Province. He is the Superior of the Dominican community in Jamaica. In this powerful conversation with Fr Toby he speaks about different ways Dominicans are helping people rise out of difficulties: education, food, gangs, the disastrous and devastating hurricane that hit Jamaica, hope and redemption. 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 Cooey joins Fr Toby and looks at the second coming, persecution and the temptations of apostasy. 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 on the need for us to focus again and again on thanksgiving and mercy! 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Today on Culture Tuesday, we’re joined by Captain Francis Osborn, Trustee and Founder of the Catholic Military Association. The Association exists to support Catholics serving in the UK Armed Forces, along with their families and veterans — offering spiritual guidance, community, and friendship in the unique context of military life.Captain Osborn shares how faith and service intertwine, the challenges and rewards of living out the Gospel within the armed forces, and how the Catholic Military Association helps members welcome the light of Christ into their lives, families, and the wider world.To learn more about the Catholic Military Association, visit https://www.catholicmilitaryassociation.org.uk/

Fr Toby reflects on the Dominican charism of preaching and asks if it works. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Today, we have with us: Meryem Cetinkaya (Here 2 Help Service Manager) and Cheryl Cullen (Project Officer) from the UK’s SJOG. To find out more about their services and support, please visit https://sjog.uk/heretohelp.phpToday’s episode includes a discussion around suicide and depression. Some of this content may be distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is available: Samaritans – for whatever you’re going through, call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. Another resource is SHOUT – for anyone in crisis, text SHOUT to 85258. You can also phone 111 if you need urgent help or are in crisis. If someone’s life is in immediate danger – for example, through serious injury or overdose – please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. You can also speak with your GP for further support and guidance. Please take care while listening today, and remember — help is always available.