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JUST LIFE - James Hastings - The Life of a Catholic Journalist
James Hastings shares stories from his years as a Catholic journalist, in conversation with Radio Maria's news editor Paul Danon.
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.

JUST LIFE - Fr Frankie Mulgrew - 44 Years of Medjugorje
We're joined by the joyous Fr Frankie Mulgrew, talking about the message of Our Lady in Medjugorje.
JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.
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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Can I have your number?
Fr Toby on when a number is more than just a number
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 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.

PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes of Nicaea: Athanasius Against Arius, Part 2
St Athanasius on the Incarnation and the perils of Gnosticism, plus some ring-tailed lemurs for good merit.
PATRISTIC PILLARS
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 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.

MARIATHON - Philippines - Sr Elena & Sr Margarita - Sisters of Mary: World Villages for Children
A throw-back to our May Mariathon 2025 hearing from the delightful Sisters of Mary and the wonderful work that they do.
What is a Mariathon? Every May, Radio Maria stations all over the world fundraise for each other, gathering financial support for another Radio Maria somewhere in the world. We call this the Mariathon. This year (2025) Radio Maria England gives thanks for the riches of the Catholic faith in the Philippines which spills out into our parishes here in the UK with the presence of strong Filipino communities that serve so generously. Supporting Radio Maria in the Philippines is a way for us to give back and support the faith in the Philippines, a vast country with a thriving faith but where many do not have regular access to the sacraments and a Catholic radio can do a lot of wonderful work. Visit our website and make a contribution to keep Radio Maria in the Philippines on air. The campaign ends on Friday the 6th of June. Visit www.RadioMariaEngland.uk to find out more.
A Blossoming Mission in Luzon
Radio Maria Philippines was the first of its kind in Asia. It began in 2002, not far from Manila. Over the years, it has expanded steadily across the northern region of Luzon. Currently, on four FM frequencies covering multiple dioceses.
Additionally, its digital channels broadcast from the main headquarters in Tarlac. Filipino listeners have always been loyal. They support the station despite poverty and economic hardship. Their faithfulness speaks volumes about Radio Maria’s impact.
Truly, the station has become both a spiritual and social voice in their daily lives. It nourishes souls and strengthens communities. Now, more bishops want Radio Maria in their cities. They long to hear it in Tagalog and other local dialects.
The Philippines is made of over 7,000 islands. Many still wait to receive the voice of Radio Maria.
Naturally, this demand brings financial challenges. New towers, and equipment are costly. Transport and setup are major undertakings. The main studio in Tarlac needs attention. Its production equipment is outdated. The building itself requires urgent renovation. For 23 years, Radio Maria Philippines has remained self-sufficient. However, today it cannot face these new challenges alone.
Firstly, funds are needed to restore the headquarters and upgrade its technology. This is the top priority. Then, the mission will focus on expansion. Bishops are offering premises and sometimes even frequencies to help. However, to succeed, Radio Maria needs international support. It needs friends who believe in this mission.
The Philippines is the world’s third-largest Catholic country. Expanding Radio Maria here is a chance to plant lasting seeds. With your help, more Filipinos can hear the Good News. Your support can turn dreams into stations of hope.
Let your giving blossom this May. Support Flores de Maria. Let Radio Maria grow, bloom, and bear fruit in the Philippines.
Blossoms That Need Watering Your Giving Can Bear Fruit

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is for Everyone's Business, Part 22
Complex statements don't need to complicated but they do need to be considered: Fr Toby on the difference an 'and' an 'or' and 'if, then' makes.
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 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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 23
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse. 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - More Complicated Than That
Fr Toby encourages us to think again about the Parable of the Good Samaritan
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 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.

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 21: Equivocation & Obfuscation
Fr Toby continues to help us think more clearly about the arguments surrounding some of our hot-button issues
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 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - You Rreceived Without Payment
Fr Toby on the Christian dynamic of the gift handed on and multiplied against the culture of hording and entitlement.
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 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.

JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus & Delphine Chui - Spiritual Motherhood Continued
In this follow-up conversation, Lauren Heithaus and Delphine Chui dive deeper into what it means to live out spiritual motherhood in the real world—where life is busy, emotions are messy, and rest feels out of reach.
Together they explore the shadow side of womanhood - burnout, comparison, invisibility - and how spiritual motherhood can hold space for it all. They reflect on the tension between doing and being, and the often-overlooked grace of receiving care ourselves.
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.

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Fr Toby & Simon Caldwell - Lady Mabel's Gold
Simon Caldwell discusses his multi-layered Catholic thriller, Lady Mabel's Gold, with Fr Toby
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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 22
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse. 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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 21
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse. 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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of St John, Part 20
Derek Williams takes us through the through the Gospel of St John verse by verse. This week Derek looks at the mystery of healing, doing and being, and the struggle for inner silence.
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.

AWAKENINGS - James Harman - Nearly There & Back Again
James Harman shares with Fr Toby his first encounter with the Catholic faith at primary school and the journey, including Buddhism and politics, that him finally into its fulness. AWAKENINGS 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 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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 20
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse.
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.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of St John, Part 18
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse.
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.

Helena Judd: Singing Stories and Holy Encounters
This week on Culture Tuesday, I reflected on the joyful, unpredictable, and grace-filled world of Children’s Liturgy. Blending storytelling, song, and real-life moments from parish life, the episode explored how music and imagination help children encounter the Gospel in ways that are both meaningful and memorable.
I shared some of the creative ways we bring Scripture to life—through Godly Play, chants, and even a “Golden Box” full of symbols and surprises—and why these little moments matter. There was also a reminder from Bishop Patrick McKinney that will stay with me: Christ delights in the efforts parents make to bring their children to Mass, even on the most chaotic of Sundays.
This wasn’t a typical episode—it was a bit more spontaneous, more personal—but perhaps that’s fitting. After all, when it comes to passing on the faith, it’s often in the unscripted moments that we meet Jesus most clearly.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - We might be sheep but we can help to raise up shepherds
Fr Toby on the reaction of the crowds to Jesus' miracles and a culture of vocation.
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 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.

SPECIAL - Veronica Scarpati - The Journey is the Reward
Veronica Scarpati speaks with Fr Toby about her upcoming Friday evening series on Radio Maria and shares he thoughts on The Quiet Revival and evangelisation on the Camino.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 17
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of St John, verse by verse.
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.

CREDO - Edward Hadas - On the Money, Part 8
Having finished his series on Anthropologically Sound Economics Edward turns his attention to money, what is it really, and what should our attitude as Christians be towards it? This programme is broadcast live every Friday at 4pm on Credo.
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.

AFTERNOONS WITH RADIO MARIA - Shemaiah Gonzalez - Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight
Shemaiah traces out the path that led her into discovering joy and monasteries and in time her new book, Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight.

QUESTIONS OF FAITH - Fr Toby & Richard Ounsworth - I'm a Heretic: What Now?
So what do you do when you discover that you're a heretic? Fr Toby and Fr Richard Ounsworth answer this question and more on today's episode of Questions of Faith.
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 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - To Live Without a Patrimony
Fr Toby on living rather than existing inspired by Bl Pier Giorgio Frassatti.
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 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Entering into His Wounds
Fr Toby on what St Thomas, practically and experientially, teaches us about faith in the Resurrection.
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 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.

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 20: How to make a definition that's not circular
Fr Toby continues to look at language and logic.
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 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - To see Jesus is to see the Temple is to see the living God
Fr Toby reflects on the Temple and the Body of 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 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.

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 19: Getting our terms right, the importance of definition
Fr Toby continues to look at logic and the importance of language.
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 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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - The Importance of Names & Places
Fr Toby on the beauty of being Christian and why it matters that Peter's declaration of faith was at Caesarea Philippi.
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 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.

SPECIAL - Reflections on Flame 2025, ft. Students of Cardinal Allen Catholic High School
Broadcast live on Friday 20th June, this special programme looked back at the unforgettable moments of Flame 2025, the largest gathering of Catholic young people in England and Wales, held earlier this year at the OVO Arena in London.
Students from Cardinal Allen Catholic High School in Fleetwood hosted the programme sharing their personal highlights from the day. From the powerful testimonies and inspiring speakers to the incredible energy of the crowd, uplifting musical acts, and the joy of connecting with thousands of other young Catholics across the country—it was a day of deep faith, fun, and fellowship.
They were also joined by Mary Maziva, one of the event organisers and an MC for the day, who gave us a glimpse behind the scenes—offering reflections on how the event came together and what it meant for the team to witness the Spirit moving among so many young people.

CREDO - Edward Hadas - Mental Suffering: The Wounds of Christ, Part 3
Having looked at metal suffering from a theological perspective Edward Hadas now considers a more therapeutic view of mental suffering aided by a Christian perspective.
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.

MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Hope Rodgers - Drawing Closer to God Through Sculpting
Young painter-turned-sculptor Hope Elizabeth Rodgers speaks to Tim about her journey from fine art and music to setting her sights on becoming a sculptor who uses her creativity to draw herself and others closer to God.

CREDO - Derek Williams: The Gospel of St John, Part 16
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of John verse by verse and in this episode we continue with the story of the Samaritan woman at the well.
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.

JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - Hidden Catholic: Family Pilgrimages in London
What if a simple walk through London could become a pilgrimage? In this episode of Just Life on Radio Maria, Lauren Heithaus of Hidden Catholic is joined by fellow Catholic mum Helena Judd to explore how ordinary families can encounter faith, beauty, and history through sacred sites across the city. Whether you’re a London local or just passing through, discover how these places can shape your family’s spiritual life—and turn a day out into something deeply meaningful.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.

CULTURE TUESDAY - Katharine Hill - Online and Mobile Bullying
Katharine gives practical advice on developing your child's critical thinking, creating a family Media Agreement and how your behaviour towards others often reflects your relationship with God and your family often.

CREDO - Derek Williams - The Gospel of John, Part 15
Derek Williams takes us through the Gospel of John verse by verse.
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.

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 18: Where does the capacity for truth come from?
Fr Toby looks at how purely material explanations of our capacity for truth just don't add up.
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 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.

JUST LIFE - Fr Chris Benyon - 60 Years of Priesthood
Fr Chris shares his wonderful experience of 60 years of priesthood, from teaching, radio, vocations and the day to day life of a very busy parish priest. Fr Chris is retired in Seaford in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.
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.

CREDO - Edward Hadas - Mental Suffering: The Wounds of Christ, Part 2
Not even Christ is done with his wounds - we see them in His resurrected body, and so Edward Hadas continues his series on mental suffering under the framework of the Wounds of Christ.
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.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - 80s Tracks and the Trinity
Fr Toby invites us to dig deep searching for Higher Ground as we Remember the Promises He made.
Join Fr Toby live each weekday at 1.15pm for his daily homily in WORD FOR TODAY or catch the rebroadcast at 12.15am. Fr Toby is the director of Radio Maria England.
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THE WORD IN 4D - Sr Carino & Sr Cooey - Trinity in Sacred Art and the Liturgy
The sisters look at the Gospel for Trinity Sunday, where Jesus describes His relationship with His heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit.
Catechism references: 91, 1117, 2466, 2671
Each Wednesday morning the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph go deeper into the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday by exploring how it is used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.
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.

THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business, Part 17: Still sceptical about scepticism!
Fr Toby shows how an ought can follow from an is and says that Hume ought to have known better!
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 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.

CULTURE TUESDAY - Mark Vernon - "Awake: The Life of William Blake"
On today’s episode of Culture Tuesday, Helena Judd explores the enduring spiritual wisdom of William Blake with two inspiring guests. Mark Vernon, author and psychotherapist, discusses his new book Awake: Noticing William Blake in the 21st Century, offering fresh insights into Blake’s relevance in our fast-paced, anxious world. Alongside him is British singer-songwriter Katy Carr, whose album Songs of Innocence and Experience beautifully brings Blake’s poetry to life through music.
Together, they share reflections on Blake’s vision, the creative process behind Katy’s music, and details about upcoming launch events. Join us as we discover how Blake’s words continue to illuminate our faith, inviting us to imagine, hope, and see God’s truth more clearly. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer by Mark Vernon.

WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Gimli the Eschatological Dwarf
Fr Toby speaks about the transforming power of hope in another.
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 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.

PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes and Villains of Nicaea: Athanasius Against the World (& Arius)
Fr Joseph continues his series on the Council of Nicaea, looking at the figure of Athanasius and how the truth, championed by the Church and her saints, never loses its relevance.
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.

JUST LIFE - Fr Andrew Roberts OP - Youth Ministry in Scotland
Stronghold Festival & Generation Hope Fr Andrew looks at youth ministry in Scotland, in particular the mission of Craig Lodge Family Retreat House and the MacFarlane Barrow family.
JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.
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MONTHLY PRO-LIFE TALK SHOW - Rachel Mackenzie - Witness to Hope
Rachel Mackenzie from Rachel's Vineyard joins us to share how through her own experience of abortion she has helped others find healing and the key role her faith has played in this ministry.
Currently in the UK there are around a quarter of a million abortions every year – what’s our response to this? March for Life UK faces this issue with truth and compassion to help bring to an end the tragedy of abortion.
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We work to bring together the pro-life movement, educating and inspiring them to be pro-life not just in name but in their actions so that together we can flip the nation back to life!
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PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes & Villains of Nicaea: Phoebadius of Agen
We continue our series on the Council of Nicaea with Fr Joseph Hamilton looking at Phoebadius of Agen.
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.
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