Radio Maria England

Fr Toby on the parable of the weeds and permitting the tares to remain amongst the wheat. 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 this special guest episode we are taken into the unusual pilgrimage of Joanna Dobson who was inspired by the ancient Rock Art of an ancient indigenous people in Siberia and journeyed to Russian Orthodoxy. We explore how symbols in art that we experience and also echo in our own work can become powerful invitations into the depths. She is an artist, interpreter and writing coach focussing on pilgrimage. www.altaipilgrim.com THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves.  Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

Aileen Walsh begins off by telling the story of how this book Twelve Sheep grabbed her attention in a book shop in Oxford, where the image on the front cover seemed to wander (as sheep do) into her life. Today she gets an opportunity to speak to John Connell, the award-winning author, about his marvellous book.JUST LIFE is programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, live on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day and on Saturday 11am and Monday 4am. Radio Maria broadcasts 24/7 on digital radio (DAB+) in selected regions, the Radio Maria Play app (Europe/England), the website live-player and via a smart speaker. (Digital regions: London, Cambridge, Bristol, South Birmingham, Liverpool, Warrington, Greater Manchester, Stockport, Norwich, King’s Lynn and Peterborough.)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

Catherine Wilson tells the history of the Catholic Grandparents Association to Radio Maria President Charles Wilson in anticipation of the day set aside to remember grandparents and the elderly called by Pope Francis. 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.

Oh what a Circus: the De Spectaculis of Tertullian Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria England, bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton. 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. 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 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 Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and the transformational effect of friendship with 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.

A pleasure to have Fr Brendan Seery with us again on Questions of Faith tackling original sin, praying to Mary and encouraging non-Catholics to come into full communion with the Church in order to receive Christ in the Eucharist

In Episode 16 Antonia and special guest Theodore Shack take ‘The Rolling English Road’ (by GK Chesterton) as they ramble through discussions of belonging and nationalism, John 6:1-15 and a place close to both of their feet – Arthur’s seat. Music: Fern Hill by William Fairhead, and if you want to hear an excellent rendition of Chesterton’s ‘The Rolling English Road’ set to music listen to Maddy Prior’s version. 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 (currently on leave from Florilegium) 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 our first Bardcast C Side of the Summer we hear from an Australian listener in Brisbane and also sit by the Dalmatian coast as a pirate ship slides by. We consider the nature of the liturgical voice in life and poetry and commence a summer project - anthologising to help prepare you for sharing tales around the fire pit at night. THE BARDCAST airs live and can be listened to on www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or digital radio in London, Bristol, South Birmingham and Cambridge at 3:15pm after the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays and 8pm on Fridays. Each week Sarah de Nordwall reflects on poems that have been sent in, shares a poem of her own, leaves us with a theme and a writing prompt and sends us off to write something ourselves. Please send your submissions to sarah@sarahdenordwall.com and the rest of the podcasts can be found on Radio Maria Englan’s website.

In this episode of Culture Tuesday, host Helena Judd is joined by journalist and author Simon Caldwell, along with 10-year-old reading and writing enthusiast Beth Carroll. Together, they share a diverse selection of books perfect for readers of all ages.The episode highlights recommendations for adults, young readers, and even younger children, ensuring there's something for everyone. From bedtime stories to beach reads, the guests provide a variety of options to suit different moods and settings. They also delve into books that offer deeper insights into the truth of this world, exploring the complexities of characters portrayed through the lens of a Catholic perspective.Whether you're looking for something light and entertaining or thought-provoking and profound, this episode has you covered. Tune in for a delightful discussion and get inspired to expand your summer reading list with these fantastic suggestions.Guest BiosSimon CaldwellSimon Caldwell is a journalist and the author of The Beast of Bethulia Park. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, Simon has captivated readers with his intriguing narratives and compelling characters.Madeleine CarrollMadeleine Carroll is the founder of Isaiah Books and the mother of Beth Carroll. She loves writing, walking, and reading to her children. Madeleine's enjoyment in creating interesting characters and storylines began when she was very young and has been greatly influenced by her Catholic faith. Her passion for storytelling shines through in her work, inspiring readers of all ages.