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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.

Inspired by the powerful true story, the film follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural community to embrace children in the foster system that nobody else would take. By doing the impossible–adopting 77 children–this East Texas community proved that, with real, determined love, the battle for America’s most vulnerable can be won.Executive produced by Letitia Wright (Black Panther)Directed, written, and produced by Joshua Weigel (The Butterfly Circus) for Peacetree Productions. Distributed by KOVA International in the UK and Ireland on behalf of Angel Studios.Sound of Hope will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on October 11. https://soundofhopemovie.co.uk/

Fr Toby on prayers of supplication and their sometime frustration. 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. 

Part 24 of Fr Toby in Conversation with Simon Tugwell's Prayer in Practice. 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 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 23 of Fr Toby in Conversation with Simon Tugwell's Prayer in Practice. 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 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.

Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau joins us to speak about Mary's Perpetual Virginity. 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. It’s Queen of Peace for the volunteers and resources that allow us to continue our mission. 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 is £30 000. If you would like to contribute to this campagne please visit: https://radiomariaengland.uk/mariathon-october-2024/