
Radio Maria England
Radio Maria England is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station broadcasting programmes expressing the Christian faith. It aims to support Catholics and others in their spiritual life and witness to those who wish to learn more about Catholicism. It is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, formed in 1998 in response to the apparitions and messages of Our Lady in Medjugorje and Fatima. Radio Maria currently has 82 radio stations across five continents with 500 million listeners worldwide.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2025 • 48min
JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - Hidden Catholic: Family Pilgrimages in London
What if a simple walk through London could become a pilgrimage? In this episode of Just Life on Radio Maria, Lauren Heithaus of Hidden Catholic is joined by fellow Catholic mum Helena Judd to explore how ordinary families can encounter faith, beauty, and history through sacred sites across the city. Whether you’re a London local or just passing through, discover how these places can shape your family’s spiritual life—and turn a day out into something deeply meaningful.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.

Jun 25, 2025 • 24min
CULTURE TUESDAY - Katharine Hill - Online and Mobile Bullying
Katharine gives practical advice on developing your child's critical thinking, creating a family Media Agreement and how your behaviour towards others often reflects your relationship with God and your family often.

Jun 24, 2025 • 48min
CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 15
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of 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 is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Jun 23, 2025 • 33min
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 18: Where does the capacity for truth come from?
Fr Toby looks at how purely material explanations of our capacity for truth just don't add up.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.

Jun 23, 2025 • 47min
JUST LIFE - Fr Chris Benyon - 60 Years of Priesthood
Fr Chris shares his wonderful experience of 60 years of priesthood, from teaching, radio, vocations and the day to day life of a very busy parish priest. Fr Chris is retired in Seaford in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. 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.

Jun 23, 2025 • 58min
CREDO - Edward Hadas - Mental Suffering: The Wounds of Christ, Part 2
Not even Christ is done with his wounds - we see them in His resurrected body, and so Edward Hadas continues his series on mental suffering under the framework of the Wounds of Christ. 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 is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Jun 17, 2025 • 18min
WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - 80s Tracks and the Trinity
Fr Toby invites us to dig deep searching for Higher Ground as we Remember the Promises He made.Join Fr Toby live each weekday at 1.15pm for his daily homily in WORD FOR TODAY or catch the rebroadcast at 12.15am. Fr Toby is the director of Radio Maria England. 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. www.radiomariaengland.uk

Jun 13, 2025 • 39min
THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Carino & Sr Cooey - Trinity in Sacred Art and the Liturgy
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.

Jun 12, 2025 • 35min
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 17: Still sceptical about scepticism!
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.

Jun 12, 2025 • 27min
CULTURE TUESDAY - Mark Vernon - "Awake: The Life of William Blake"
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.