Radio Maria Ireland

<p>Naoimh sits down with Radio Maria Ireland’s station manager, Maria Mann, for an honest and moving conversation about faith, illness, and the road back to God. Maria shares how a serious illness in her teens, and years of well-intentioned but faith-incompatible therapies, eventually led her whole family to a profound conversion — with the sacrament […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-healing-and-radio-maria-naoimh-barbieri-and-maria-mann/">RM Breakfast Show – Healing and Radio Maria – Naoimh Barbieri and Maria Mann</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Son of comedian Jimmy Cricket and himself a former stand-up, Fr. Frankie Mulgrew speaks with warmth and infectious energy about the journey that brought him from the stage to the priesthood. He shares remarkable stories of healing from his Eucharistic healing services across Ireland, the UK, and Australia, reflecting on why he believes we are […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/from-stand-up-comedy-to-christ-fr-frankie-mulgrew/">From Stand-Up Comedy to Christ – Fr Frankie Mulgrew</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Eamonn and Mary reflect on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Lent: the raising of Lazarus (John 11). They explore what it means that Jesus deliberately delayed his response to Martha and Mary’s plea, and why “Jesus wept” ranks among the most powerful verses in all of Scripture. The conversation draws out the […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/gospel-tidings-lazarus-come-out-mary-hooton-and-fr-eamonn-5th-sunday-in-lent/">Gospel Tidings – Lazarus, Come Out – Mary Hooton and Fr Eamonn: 5th Sunday in Lent</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Eamonn McCarthy and Matthias Conroy continue their journey through Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation on love for the poor, working through the final paragraphs of Chapter 5. The conversation moves from the Aparecida Conference’s call to see the poor as agents of evangelisation rather than simply objects of charity, to the Good […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/dilexi-te-99-108-learning-from-the-poor-church-wisdom-with-fr-eamonn-mccarthy-matthias-conroy/">Dilexi Te 99-108 – Learning From the Poor – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Peter George Flynn continues his Lenten series on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady, turning to the Sixth Sorrow: the taking down of Christ from the Cross. Drawing on the poetry of Francis Thompson, the Roman virtue of pietas as illustrated in Virgil’s Aeneid, and the theology of the Immaculate Heart, Fr. Peter George […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-christs-body-taken-from-the-cross-the-sixth-sorrow-of-our-lady-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – Christ’s Body Taken From the Cross: The Sixth Sorrow of Our Lady – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Peter George Flynn marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death with a rich account of how the Franciscans came to shape one of the most beloved Lenten devotions. He tells the story of St. Francis crossing enemy lines during the Fifth Crusade to preach to the Sultan of Morocco, whose admiration gave the […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/the-franciscan-hour-how-franciscans-shaped-the-stations-of-the-cross-fr-peter-george-flynn/">The Franciscan Hour – How Franciscans Shaped the Stations of the Cross – Fr Peter George Flynn</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Peter George Flynn is joined by Fr Mark Quinn from Tuam to mark the Solemnity of St. Joseph. Fr. Mark explains how he founded Men of St. Joseph in the Archdiocese of Tuam, a monthly gathering now drawing 45 to 55 men around themes of faith, formation and fraternity. They discuss whether Joseph was […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-what-was-st-joseph-really-like-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – What Was St Joseph Really Like? – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Deacon Thady shares a birthday reflection, having been born on St. Patrick’s Day, and speaks warmly about a few days travelling the country with his wife Carmel, visiting monastic sites and marvelling at how the mustard seed Patrick planted in Ireland in the fourth and fifth century grew into something that now reaches every major […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-birthdays-and-constant-prayer-deacon-thady-and-dan-horan/">RM Breakfast Show – Birthdays and Constant Prayer – Deacon Thady and Dan Horan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Mary Stenson marks the week of St. Patrick’s Day with a wide-ranging programme. She shares a pointed reflection from Father John Hogan on what St. Patrick actually was: a Catholic missionary sent by the Pope, not simply a migrant, and on his theological legacy of Trinitarian orthodoxy. She then explores Frank Duff’s foreword to the […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/all-things-legion-the-churchs-winter-mary-stenson/">All Things Legion – The Church’s Winter – Mary Stenson</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Carmela presents a special episode on the feast of St. Joseph, centred on the virtue of forgiveness. She shares a beautiful prayer of forgiveness and reparation from the Benedictine monks of Silverstream Priory in County Meath, inviting listeners to bring to mind those who have hurt them and those whom they have hurt. She reflects […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/northern-soul-st-joseph-and-forgiveness-fr-aidan-mccann-and-carmela/">Northern Soul – St Joseph and Forgiveness – Fr Aidan McCann and Carmela</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this uplifting episode, we hear lots of Irish music and interesting stories connected with the collection of music, as well some insights into our great patron Saint in his own words; and much more! To listen to more episodes of Life to the Full, click here!</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/240-life-to-the-full-eileen-odriscoll-st-patricks-week-special/">240| Life to the Full – Eileen O’Driscoll – St Patrick’s Special</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Donal O’Sullivan-Latchford and Fr. Eamonn McCarthy open with a tribute to the late Ronnie Delaney, whose instinct to kneel in prayer before 120,000 people after winning Olympic gold in 1956 speaks volumes about the faith of his generation. They discuss the movie Unbroken, St. Patrick’s hidden years as explored in Campbell Miller’s new EWTN docudrama, […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/hope-in-the-media-ronnie-delaney-jessie-buckley-and-joe-wilson-donal-osullivan-latchford-father-eamonn-mccarthy/">Hope in the Media – Ronnie Delaney, Jessie Buckley and Joe Wilson – Dónal O’Sullivan-Latchford & Father Eamonn McCarthy</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Billy Swan presents the Breakfast Show from Rome, where he spent St Patrick’s Day this year. In the first half he offers a rich meditation on the gospel of the man born blind, the fourth Sunday of Lent reading, exploring how faith in Christ gives us sight to see reality as it truly is […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-st-patrick-and-the-synod-fr-billy-swan/">RM Breakfast Show – St Patrick and the Synod – Fr Billy Swan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Peter turns to the fifth sorrow of Our Lady: standing at the foot of the cross as her son died. Drawing on St. John Chrysostom’s beautiful insight that the very means by which the devil conquered (a virgin, a tree, a death) were the same means by which Christ defeated him. He explores Our […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-crucifixion-fifth-sorrow-of-our-lady-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Crucifixion: Fifth Sorrow of Our Lady – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Peter George Flynn is joined by medieval church historian and former National Director for Catechetics Alexander O’Hara to discuss the newly produced short film series The Way of Saint Patrick, made by Neua Films in partnership with the Jesus Film Project and Scripture Union Ireland. Alexander explains how the series grew from his experience […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-way-of-st-patrick-a-new-film-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm-and-alexander-ohara/">Catechesis – The Way of St Patrick: A New Film – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM and Alexander O’Hara</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Caroline tells the story of the Woman at the Well through her eyes. Dina is a beautiful and strong-willed woman who has come to the Samaritan village of Sychar hoping to leave her complicated past behind. Told with rich, imaginative detail, the story follows Dina from the moment she wakes with a mysterious, inexplicable call […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/bible-storytime-with-caroline-dina-the-woman-at-the-well/">Bible Storytime With Caroline – Dina: The Woman at the Well</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Mary teaches how to bake a calzone, a folded alternate take on a traditional Italian pizza. If you would like to follow along with the recipe, please click here. We would love to see how this recipe turns out for you! Please WhatsApp your home baking images to 089-4672000 or [email protected].</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/e22-lets-bake-st-patricks-day-calzone/">E21 | Let’s Bake – St. Patrick’s Day Calzone</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Peter George Flynn speaks with Fr Jim Doyle, a priest from the Diocese of Ferns who serves as chaplain to the Irish community in Paris at the historic Irish Cultural Centre (formerly the Irish College), which trained thousands of priests over four centuries. Fr. Jim traces his own unusual vocation story from civil engineering […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/st-patricks-french-connection-fr-jim-doyle-and-fr-peter-george-flynn/">St Patrick’s French Connection – Fr Jim Doyle and Fr Peter George Flynn</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Margaret joins us on St. Patrick’s Day with a programme full of seasonal colour. She explores the botanical history of the shamrock, sharing the findings of two national surveys on which variety of trifolium Irish people actually associate with the name, and why clover in your lawn is worth leaving in flower for the bees. […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/sow-and-grow-shamrock-and-bells-of-ireland-for-st-patrick-margaret-griffin/">Sow and Grow – Shamrock and Bells of Ireland for St Patrick – Margaret Griffin</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Andrew and Noreen turn to one of the most important skills in any marriage: navigating disagreement and choosing forgiveness. They discuss why conflict is not the enemy of a good marriage but an opportunity to deepen it, and outline practical strategies for cooling off, identifying the real issue and working toward resolution. They also address […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/marriage-foundations-conflict-and-forgiveness-andrew-and-noreen/">Marriage Foundations – Conflict and Forgiveness – Andrew and Noreen</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Eoin and Fr. Chris Garrett work through several questions from the YouCat on the moral life. They discuss whether we must respect a person’s free will even when they choose evil, and what that means for free speech laws and the limits of state power. They then explore how the Holy Spirit sets us free […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/youchat-evil-and-free-speech-fr-chris-garrett-and-eoin-brennan/">YouChat – Evil and Free Speech – Fr. Chris Garrett and Eoin Brennan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>John and Eoin explore the theme of healing the inner self, drawing on Brendan Shanahan’s book Looking for the Missing Piece and the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales. They reflect on why silence is so difficult in today’s world and yet so necessary for God’s slow, hidden work within us, drawing the analogy of […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/peace-of-mind-interior-healing-silence-and-hidden-wounds-john-farren-and-sandra/">Peace of Mind – Interior Healing: Silence and Hidden Wounds – John Farren and Sandra</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Peter turns to the fourth sorrow of Our Lady, her meeting with Jesus as he carried his cross to Calvary. Drawing on St. Peter of Alcantara’s vivid meditation, Cardinal Newman’s stations of the cross and St. Bonaventure’s theology of compassion, he reflects on how Our Lady’s suffering by compassion exceeded any bodily suffering and […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-way-of-the-cross-the-fourth-sorrow-of-our-lady-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Way of the Cross: The Fourth Sorrow of Our Lady – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode, we learn about Laetare Sunday which is the fourth Sunday of Lent’; we look at why it calls us to ‘rejoice’; and much more! Click here to listen to more episodes of the Children’s Show!</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/e89-childrens-show-laetare-sunday/">E89| Children’s Show – Laetare Sunday</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Matthias speaks with Suellen McKenna and Maria Spellman from Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo, which this year marks 810 years of continuous worship, making it the oldest surviving abbey in Ireland still in regular use. Suellen traces the abbey’s remarkable history from its founding by King Cathal O’Connor in 1216 through burnings, suppression and roofless […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/ballintubber-the-abbey-that-refused-to-die-suellen-mckenna-and-maria-spellman-with-matthias/">Ballintubber: The Abbey That Refused to Die – Suellen McKenna and Maria Spellman with Matthias</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Naoimh Barbieri sits down with Fr. Pat Lombard of St. Anne’s Parish in Sligo, whom local young people have taken to calling a legend. Fr. Pat shares a warm and candid account of his journey from growing up in Boyle, County Roscommon, to working as a banker in Monaghan and Dublin through the late 1970s […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-banker-priest-legend-naoimh-barbieri-and-fr-pat-lombard/">RM Breakfast Show – Banker, Priest, Legend – Naoimh Barbieri and Fr. Pat Lombard</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of Catechesis, Fr. Adrian Crowley is joined by Sr. Kelly Francis (CFR) and two young missionaries to explore the meaning of vocation and the call of Christ to “follow me.” Sr. Kelly shares her journey from the United States to Ireland and the inspiration she draws from St. Francis, while Mary Claire […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-discerning-gods-call-vocation-faith-the-franciscan-missionary-year-fr-adrian-crowley/">Catechesis – Discerning God’s Call: Vocation, Faith & the Franciscan Missionary Year – Fr Adrian Crowley</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Brendan , aged eleven, from County Antrim asks Fr. Darren how to best prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. clarifies that Confirmation means being strengthened with the Holy Spirit, not just affirming faith, and compares it to a transition into a more responsible, adult way of practicing Christianity. To prepare, children should imagine welcoming […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/little-big-questions-how-to-prepare-for-confirmation-carmela-and-fr-darren-brennan/">Little Big Questions – How to prepare for Confirmation – Carmela and Fr. Darren Brennan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Eamonn McCarthy and Matthias Conroy continue their reading of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, working through chapter four’s treatment of the church’s social doctrine. The episode covers the Latin American bishops’ conferences from Medellín to Aparecida and their articulation of a preferential option for the poor, the concept of social sin and […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/dilexi-te-89-98-liberation-theology-and-trickle-down-economics-church-wisdom-with-fr-eamonn-mccarthy-matthias-conroy/">Dilexi Te 89-98 – Liberation Theology and Trickle-Down Economics – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this Lenten episode of Catechesis, Fr. Peter George Flynn reflects on the Third Sorrow of Our Lady—the loss and finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Drawing from Scripture and tradition, he explores the deep spiritual meaning of Mary’s sorrow, the mystery of Christ’s mission, and how moments of apparent absence can lead […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-third-sorrow-finding-jesus-in-the-temple-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Third Sorrow: Finding Jesus in the Temple – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Eamonn McCarthy and Mary Hooton reflect on the Fourth Sunday of Lent Gospel from John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind, highlighting themes of faith, spiritual blindness, and God’s power. Suffering is not always caused by personal sin but can reveal God’s glory and lead to spiritual growth. They contrast the blind […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/gospel-tidings-the-hidden-truth-about-suffering-and-faith-mary-hooton-and-fr-eamonn-4th-sunday-in-lent/">Gospel Tidings – The Hidden Truth About Suffering and Faith – Mary Hooton and Fr Eamonn: 4th Sunday in Lent</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of Healing Power of the Sacraments, the discussion centres on the importance of faithful participation in the Mass, clarifying common misunderstandings about obligation and sin. The presenters also continue their catechesis on the cardinal virtues, with a focus on fortitude—exploring how prayer, grace, and the sacraments strengthen us to resist temptation, endure […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/the-healing-power-of-the-sacraments-fortitude-temptation-the-call-to-faithful-worship-deacon-don-and-aidan-byrne/">The Healing Power of the Sacraments – Fortitude, Temptation & the Call to Faithful Worship – Deacon Don and Aidan Byrne</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Mary Stenson shares a rare and warm archive recording of Frank Duff himself, aged 90, being interviewed by the Philadelphia Senatus in 1979. Frank recalls the remarkable story of Joseph Gabbard and his apostolic work among British soldiers at Richmond Barracks, including the famous evening when 70 men turned up for confession. Mary also reads […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/all-things-legion-frank-duff-in-his-own-words-mary-stenson/">All Things Legion – Frank Duff in his own words – Mary Stenson</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this Lenten episode of Catechesis, Fr. Peter George Flynn explains the Second Sorrow of Mary, focusing on the flight into Egypt and the massacre of the Holy Innocents. It describes how Joseph was warned in a dream to flee with Mary and Jesus to escape King Herod, who feared a rival king. Herod ordered […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-second-sorrow-of-mary-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Second Sorrow of Mary – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr Peter George Flynn talks about the Tau is a letter from the Greek (and also Hebrew) alphabet shaped like a T, resembling a cross. St. Francis used it as his personal signature and spiritual emblem. Its biblical roots come from the Book of Ezekiel, where those marked with a Tau are spared and protected. […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/the-franciscan-hour-the-tau-emblem-of-the-franciscan-order-and-a-personal-signature-of-saint-francis-of-assisi-fr-peter-george-flynn/">The Franciscan Hour – The Tau emblem of the Franciscan Order and a personal “signature” of Saint Francis of Assisi.– Fr Peter George Flynn</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>The podcast discusses Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, and Christian faith, focusing on prayer, fasting, and spiritual growth during the Lenten season. Lent is a time to detach from distractions, suggesting a simple “digital detox” like turning off Wi-Fi to improve prayer, reflection, and family connection. The meaning of Christ’s temptation, the Transfiguration, and the idea […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/northern-soul-the-secret-to-beating-temptation-this-lent/">Northern Soul – The Secret to Beating Temptation This Lent – Fr Aidan McCann and Carmella</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Deacon Thady Shares reflections on simple Gospel messages, encouraging spiritual growth through prayer, scripture, and openness to divine inspiration. Guest Dan Horan discusses his Kenya mission, where he provides water wells to communities, improving children’s education, health, and daily life through charity and service. The episode emphasises that giving, faith, and trust in God can […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-one-mans-mission-bringing-water-faith-and-hope-deacon-thady-and-dan-horan/">RM Breakfast Show – One Man’s Mission Bringing Water, Faith, and Hope – Deacon Thady and Dan Horan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this Lenten episode of Catechesis, Fr. Peter George Flinn begins a reflection on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, focusing on the Presentation in the Temple and Simeon’s prophecy. He explores how this moment holds both joy and sorrow, revealing Mary’s unique role in Christ’s mission and our own call to unite […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-seven-sorrows-of-mary-simeons-prophecy-and-the-mystery-of-joy-in-suffering-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Seven Sorrows of Mary: Simeon’s Prophecy and the Mystery of Joy in Suffering – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this Lenten episode of The Radio Maria Breakfast Show, Fr. Billy Swan reflects on the Gospel of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, exploring the powerful symbol of water—both as a physical necessity and a sign of the “living water” of God’s grace. He highlights how we often take clean water for […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/rm-breakfast-show-living-water-and-mercy-reflections-on-lent-and-st-john-of-god-fr-billy-swan/">RM Breakfast Show – Living Water, God’s Thirst, and the Call to Mercy – Fr Billy Swan</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In a world of selfies, status updates, and carefully curated lives, vanity has become one of the most subtle and powerful temptations of modern life. In this episode, we explore how the desire to look successful, attractive, and admired can quietly take control of our identity. Why do likes, praise, and appearances hold such power […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/science-religion-and-the-modern-world-praise-appearance-and-vanity-michael-flanagan-and-gerard-mcreavy/">Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Praise, Appearance and Vanity – Michael Flanagan and Gerard McReavy</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode, Eileen is joined by Patricia Friel of Mary’s Meals who shares about recent events, updates from Mary’s Meals and personal words of inspiration on St Joseph; and much more! To listen to more episodes of Life to the Full, click here!</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/239-life-to-the-full-eileen-odriscoll-patricia-friel/">239| Life to the Full – Eileen O’Driscoll – Patricia Friel</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Fr. Peter George Flynn and Mary Hooton report from the Happiness Conference at the Galway Bay Hotel, where Fathers Gregory Pine, Toby Lees and Conor McDonough delivered talks on the question of what happiness really is. Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Gregory Pine on his striking phrase that God made us because he thought we might […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/dominican-wisdom-from-the-happiness-conference-frs-gregory-pine-conor-mcdonough-and-toby-lees-op/">Dominican Wisdom from the Happiness Conference – Frs Gregory Pine, Conor McDonough and Toby Lees OP</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Donal O’Sullivan-Latchford and Fr. Eamonn McCarthy range widely across the week’s news and culture. They continue their series on Pope Leo XIV’s World Communications Day message, focusing on his warning that surrendering our creativity to machines means burying our talents and hiding our faces. The conversation broadens into a rich discussion on the power of […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/hope-in-the-media-signs-of-hope-in-irish-catholicism-donal-osullivan-latchford-father-eamonn-mccarthy/">Hope in the Media – Signs of Hope in Irish Catholicism – Dónal O’Sullivan-Latchford & Father Eamonn McCarthy</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Mary teaches how to bake a buttery almond pound cake with rum. If you would like to follow along with the recipe, please click here. We would love to see how this recipe turns out for you! Please WhatsApp your home baking images to 089-4672000 or [email protected].</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/e20-lets-bake-nantes-gateau/">E20 | Let’s Bake – Nantes Gateau</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this Lenten episode of Catechesis, we reflect on the seventh and final shedding of Christ’s Precious Blood—the piercing of His side on the Cross. Drawing on Scripture and the writings of St. Bonaventure and other saints, this episode explores the deep spiritual meaning of the blood and water flowing from Christ, revealing the mystery […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/catechesis-the-piercing-of-christs-side-the-seventh-shedding-of-the-precious-blood-fr-peter-george-flynn-ofm/">Catechesis – The Piercing of Christ’s Side: The Seventh Shedding of the Precious Blood – Fr Peter George Flynn OFM</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of Sow and Grow, the focus is on designing and planting a natural-looking rockery garden. Margaret shares practical advice on choosing the right location, selecting suitable rocks, ensuring proper drainage, and creating a balanced planting scheme with year-round interest. There’s also guidance on maintaining rockery plants through pruning and thoughtful planting. Plus, […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/sow-and-grow-creating-a-beautiful-rockery-garden-caring-for-shade-loving-plants-margaret-griffin/">Sow and Grow – Creating a Beautiful Rockery Garden & Caring for Shade-Loving Plants – Margaret Griffin</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Caroline tells the story of the feeding of the five thousand through the eyes of Harry, a cheerful, well-meaning little boy who can never quite seem to stay out of trouble. From his sister’s missing rabbits to the salt in his dad’s porridge, Harry’s day is not going according to plan — until a walk […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/bible-storytime-with-caroline-little-harry-and-the-loaves-and-fishes/">Bible Storytime With Caroline – Little Harry and the Loaves and Fishes</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>

<p>Andrew and Noreen turn to one of the most common sources of conflict in marriage: money. They explore why couples so often have different attitudes to spending and saving, rooted in upbringing and core values, and why those differences need to be named and worked through rather than avoided. Both share personal stories from their […]</p> <p>L'articolo <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie/marriage-foundations-managing-finances-together-andrew-and-noreen/">Marriage Foundations – Managing Finances Together – Andrew and Noreen</a> proviene da <a href="https://www.radiomaria.ie">Radio Maria</a>.</p>