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The sisters look at the Gospel for Trinity Sunday, where Jesus describes His relationship with His heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit.Catechism references: 91, 1117, 2466, 2671Each 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 Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.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 is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. 

Fr Toby shows how an ought can follow from an is and says that Hume ought to have known better!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 consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

On today’s episode of Culture Tuesday, Helena Judd explores the enduring spiritual wisdom of William Blake with two inspiring guests. Mark Vernon, author and psychotherapist, discusses his new book Awake: Noticing William Blake in the 21st Century, offering fresh insights into Blake’s relevance in our fast-paced, anxious world. Alongside him is British singer-songwriter Katy Carr, whose album Songs of Innocence and Experience beautifully brings Blake’s poetry to life through music.Together, they share reflections on Blake’s vision, the creative process behind Katy’s music, and details about upcoming launch events. Join us as we discover how Blake’s words continue to illuminate our faith, inviting us to imagine, hope, and see God’s truth more clearly. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer by Mark Vernon.

Fr Toby speaks about the transforming power of hope in another.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 RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Joseph continues his series on the Council of Nicaea, looking at the figure of Athanasius and how the truth, championed by the Church and her saints, never loses its relevance. 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 Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

Stronghold Festival & Generation Hope Fr Andrew looks at youth ministry in Scotland, in particular the mission of Craig Lodge Family Retreat House and the MacFarlane Barrow family. 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. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Rachel Mackenzie from Rachel's Vineyard joins us to share how through her own experience of abortion she has helped others find healing and the key role her faith has played in this ministry.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, YouTube channel, social media presence and talks both in the UK and abroad all help to create awareness of the hurt and damage abortion causes as well as promote respect for the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception. We work to bring together the pro-life movement, educating and inspiring them to be pro-life not just in name but in their actions so that together we can flip the nation back to life!About Radio Maria: Radio Maria England is a 24 hour Catholic radio station which broadcasts on Digital Radio in selected regions of the UK and online (using the Radio Maria Play app or the webpage) accessible anywhere in the world. 

We continue our series on the Council of Nicaea with Fr Joseph Hamilton looking at Phoebadius of Agen.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 Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) 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 is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. 

Fr Toby on our call to give season to a bland world. 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 RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby looks at the importance of language as a way of describing reality and shows how our language of true and false refutes the sceptics. 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 consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.