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In this captivating discussion, Edward Hadas, a speaker on Christian Anthropology and economics, dives into the intersection of faith and financial principles. He argues that true human flourishing transcends material wealth, advocating for an economy rooted in spirituality. Hadas explores the profound connection between our daily lives and divine purpose, emphasizing the dignity of labor and the sacredness of work. He also critiques modern technology’s impact on genuine experiences, urging listeners to value deeper connections over mere commodification.

A broadcast from our recent Mariathon which aimed raise £30 000 through the generocity of our wonderful listeners - a goal we are happy to say our listeners well exceeded. Kate Banks from Florilegium here speaks to Fr Toby.

Eucharist Source and Summit of Christian Life: Part 10 of Derek William's catechesis on the Our Father in preparation for the Church's year of Jubilee. 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 making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Fr Toby on our ways of self-deception and seeing ourselves truly in Christ. 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 making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In anticipation of the upcoming workshop given at the Rosary Shrine on Saturday the 26th of October, Grace Feltoe joins us to talk about the important work that the Dominicans in Poland are doing to bring new liturgy to the fore that draws from the Catholic Church's rich tradition. To find out more about the workshop and to register visit: https://rosaryshrine.co.uk/calendar/

Antonia and Kate return with Louis MacNiece, to discuss parts of his long poem ‘Autumn Journal’ the lure of romanticism and why we shouldn’t be taken in completely. We read from Romans 8:22-27 for the feast of St Theresa of Avila and discuss the concept of time in relation to gardening and how gardens naturally challenge our typical perceptions of productivity and efficiency. Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and  gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack. About the Creators Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria.  Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In Episode 26 of the Bardcast we begin with Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah and then consider the turning point of the incarnation, through a midrash style dialogue poem The Making of Mankind. In a lighthearted style, this imagined dialogue between God and Lucifer explores the enthusiasm God has for life and the glowering cynicism and “proposal” of Lucifer. We reflect on the value of returning to our early work and seeing the “call” in the themes that have inspired our “interpretive act” that is the gift of writing. A writing prompt follows and you are encouraged to send in a dialogue. The version of God and Luci that you’ll hear on the Bardcast is taken from Sarah's CD “Lipstick is a Spiritual Experience” that is available on https://sarahdenordwall.com/shop/

A monthly series with Caritas, the national Catholic development and relief agency, looking at Pope Benedict’s first encyclical Deus Caritas Est, in the run up to its 20th anniversary next year during the Year of Jubilee. Richard Harries, CEO of Caritas Westminster looks back at the last few years and where Catholic social action is working, as well as considering what the future might hold. In this second episode Richard is joined by Ben Gilchrist, CEO of Caritas Shrewsbury and national advocacy lead for Caritas Social Action Network. JUST LIFE is a programme that encompasses a wide range of topics touching on everyday life, airing on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm, and Saturdays at 11am and 8pm. Radio Maria is on digital radio in selected regions, the Radio Maria Play app, our website live-player and via a smart speaker. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a one-off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England. It only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk

In this episode of Questions of Faith we do things a little differently, inviting three sisters from St Joseph's in New Forest to share with us the importance of the role of catechists and the work they are doing to equip catechists in the Church. QUESTIONS OF FAITH is a programme in which listeners call in and ask our guests a theological, biblical or pastoral question - anything related to the faith, in other words. We usually have a priest, religious brother or sister or lay evangelist on and the programme airs live on Fridays at 11:15am. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

Enter the kingdom as a little child with Lucia and Ania Watson as they go through the Gospel readings for this Sunday's Mass.