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Adam Simon, leader of The Lay Community of St Benedict, introduces us all to St Benedict Week, a really new initiative that coincides with the Feast of St Benedict on 11th July. Learn about the Benedictine Congregations across Britain and Ireland as we delve deeper into Benedictine spirituality. Find out more about the Lay Community of St Benedict: www.lcsb.ukDIVING DEEPER is a programme exploring the heights and depths of spiritual life, usually airing live on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.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

Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series. AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. 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.

In this book, Clare and Jeremy share the heartrending realities of raising children who know they are adopted while simultaneously learning to support and empower a child with ADHD. Whilst giving a raw account of universal themes of loss and hope, and exploring the realities of miscarriage and IVF, this book sheds light on the journey of adoption, providing first-hand insight into the care system and lesser-known initiative of Fostering for Adoption. Recounted alternately by Clare and Jeremy, the memoir explores both a mother’s and a father’s perspective on the topics of baby loss, IVF, adoption and parenting. It is an accessible, immersive read foradoptive and prospective adoptive parents, equipping and encouraging them on the journey. It will also connect with anyone who has yearned for a family and experienced the ensuing pain and complexities, and with everyone who has had to re-adjust their expectations of parenting when the reality is impossibly hard.Warning: This episode contains a retelling of miscarriages and IVF. The content might be unsuitable for younger audiences.The Catholic Church’s teaching on In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) stems from a deep respect for human life and the sacredness of marriage. The teaching is offered with compassion for those who experience the pain of infertility. The Church understands the heartfelt desire for children and acknowledges the suffering that can accompany the inability to conceive naturally. However, its guidance on IVF is rooted in the belief that every human life, from the moment of conception, possesses inherent dignity and a right to life, which can be compromised by practices such as the creation and potential destruction of embryos. The Church also emphasises that procreation should arise from the loving, unitive act of husband and wife, a bond that IVF, by its very nature, separates from the act of conception.This teaching is not meant to judge or condemn individuals who have sought or are considering IVF, but rather to uphold a vision of human procreation that fully honours the dignity of the child and the unique meaning of the conjugal act. While recognising the immense love parents have for children conceived through IVF, the Church gently calls attention to the moral concerns inherent in the process itself. It is a compassionate invitation to reflect on the profound mystery of life's beginning and to seek paths to parenthood that align with the Church's understanding of God's design for human life and love.This teaching is not a condemnation, but a heartfelt call to uphold the full dignity of human life and procreation.

20 years ago a young sceptic went to the little Croatian village of Medjugorje thinking that if there is any place that will either prove or disprove God's existence a village claiming daily apparitions of God's Mother would do it. Liam Driver tells the story of the simple yet life changing encounter he had there and how he has lived, since then, to enable others to have those encounters too.

After a few happy years working for Radio Maria, Tim tells the story of how he found himself in the role of Editorial Content Assistant, says goodbye and shares what's next. MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA airs live every weekday at 9am, featuring a wide range of guests with interesting stories to tell and things to share. If you don’t already follow our live broadcasts, tune in on DAB in England or download the Radio Maria Play app and listen anywhere in the world. 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.

Belsie, shares her experiences of life as a traveller and her work to help the travelling community to come to know Christ through the Scriptures. Also, how her own difficulties and trials have inspired her to work with the homeless for over 20 years. We’re also blessed to hear Belsie share her talent for storytelling and beautiful singing.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.

Sally, as a local resident, reflects on the recent events in Rome, talks about her writing and the place poetry can have in our lives and treats us a live recitation. Sally Read is a Catholic poet who lives in Italy. Sally Read also reflects on recent events, the death of Pope Francis, the election of Pope Leo XIV and the

Fr Bernardino reflects on the Mass readings for this coming Sunday.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.

Fr Toby reflects on the burning bush and Jesus's invitation to find rest in HimWORD 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.

Athanasius Discourses Against the AriansWe go a little deeper into some of the dangers of espousing the errors of Arius, how clearing Athanasius saw this and how skilfully he opposed them. PATRISTIC PILLARSFr 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.