Radio Maria England

This month Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Ben Thatcher host special guest Peter Kahn to discuss bringing up children to share pro-life beliefs. Peter is the author of several books including 'Passing on Faith to your Children' and 'Facing difficulties in the Christian Family Life'.
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In May 2026, We celebrated the tenth anniversary of the National Day of Prayer that was initiated by Pope Francis. In this special programme, Nikki Dhillon Keane, psychotherapist working with survivors of domestic violence, talks about why the month of May is so special for survivors of domestic abuse and gender based violence.
This episode includes discussions that may be distressing or difficult: gender based violence, violence against women and girls and domestic abuse. If you are impacted or you are worried about someone you know, there are places you can find help and support:
www.caritaswestminster.org.uk/safe-in-faith/.org.uk

Fr Toby reflects on how Jesus transfigures sacrifice rather than abolish it.
WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.
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Fr Toby on Philip Neri, the saint who was serious about giving up everything for Christ and so joyful about everything else.
WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day.
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Fr Toby speaks with James Franklin, editor of the 'Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society'. James is also the Author of Catholic Thought and Catholic Action - including stories from Australian Catholic history.
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