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To commemorate the feast day of this remarkable pope and saint of our time Joanna Bogle joins us on Just Life to speak about pontificate of Pope St John Paul II, increasingly being known as Pope St John Paul the Great. 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 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 what he learned from the walls of the churches in Rome. 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.

Rebekah Varela on Britain's most recent saint whose feast we celebrated on 9th October, St John Henry Newman. Originally from Canada, Rebekah is a Researcher at the University of St Andrew's in Scotland, specialising in theology and the arts. The MARIATHON is a unique fundraising event where we raise funds and deepen our connection with you, our listeners. It’s a time of thanksgiving. Throughout the Mariathon, you’ll have the chance to engage our team, learn more about our work, and discover ways you can become involved. This year our target was £30 000. We well exceeded this target and would like to thank all our listeners who contributed so generously.

After a bit of a hiatus in his weekly series on the Church Fathers Fr Joseph Hamilton is joined by Fr Toby in Rome to speak about synods in the life of the Church. 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. 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.

Part 3 of Sean Booth's series on the hidden things of the Bible, focusing this week on Healing.

In this enlightening discussion, Edward Hadas, an expert in Catholic social teaching and economics, emphasizes the intersection of economics and spirituality. He explores the sanctity of work and the importance of viewing economics as a means to human flourishing, rather than just material gain. Hadas delves into modern challenges of alienation versus progress, stressing the need for cultural reproduction in a fast-paced world. The conversation draws insightful parallels with 'Fiddler on the Roof,' showcasing the ongoing clash between tradition and modernity.

John Green from the Jesuit Institute joins us on Just Life to share about their work in prisons and the importance of Prisoners' Sunday. 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 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. 

Ryan shares with Maria Toone what it was like to grow up as a Catholic in Singapore. From teenage angst to disciple of Jesus, he shares his journey of transformation through the Holy Spirit. AWAKENINGS is which airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by Fr Stefan Park and features the conversion stories and the journeys of faith of particular guests. 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 Bernardino continues his catechesis on prayer and the spiritual life. 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 Euan takes us through the book of Job chapter by chapter. 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 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