Best All Kinds Of Catholic With Theresa Alessandro Podcasts (2025)

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69: I can understand better now the attitude of the martyrs and the saints of past centuries 32:39

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Send us a text Episode 69 At the age of thirty, Joseph attended for the first time the Traditional Mass, the Latin Mass. He explains how the experience changed his life and 'filled a gap' that he hadn't realised was there. For Joseph, now Chair of the Latin Mass Society, this liturgy is the 'engine' of a Catholic worldview. Find out more Latin Mass…

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68: National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope. A special episode 37:51

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Send us a text Episode 68: Following pilgrims walking from four corners of England & Wales, converging in Nottingham. Their pilgrim ways, named for the four evangelists, traced the sign of the cross on the land. The pilgrims speak of Catholic heritage, hospitality, the presence of God in nature, community, hope and love. One said, 'It's really good…

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67: It's the Holy Spirit that's doing it all 23:14

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Send us a text Episode 67: John was first an Anglican and then a Catholic. In this conversation, he gives us glimpses of a life filled with dialogue with people of other faiths, care for creation, an enduring love of music, family, and trying to put the Gospel into practice each day. All these things, John says, are 'joined in my head' with the mis…

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66: The shadow is only a passing thing. There's this light and hope and beauty that is forever beyond its reach. 30:41

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Send us a text Episode 66 David describes a startling experience one Christmas day at Mass that showed him 'the abundance and realness of God's love.' Since serving a prison sentence, it is the charity, beauty and kindness of prisoners for each other that reminds him to 'choose to be a better man every day.' Prison radicalised him, David says. He n…

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65: Little moments that have somehow been strung together, made up of fragmented conversation, that begin to make sense over a lifetime 29:22

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Send us a text Episode 65 In this conversation about conversation, Clare lifts up the grace to be found in our everyday encounters with each other. Conversation is 'that place where we forge together our understanding ... where God makes God's self known.' While truth and joy stand out for Clare in scripture, she says that 'if you really want to kn…

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64: Surrounded by people that show you your faith 30:53

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Send us a text Episode 64 Nana shares how experiencing the aftermath of armed conflict, and meeting some of the people affected, led her to working at CAFOD. She once vowed, 'There's no way I'm going back into a church.' But here she reflects on how she has moved from anger to recognising that 'we are all peacemakers'. Nowadays people 'absolutely r…

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63: Living out a call to holiness, with Our Lady’s help 30:34

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Send us a text Episode 63 Michael shares his love for Our Lady, for Jesus, and for the Eucharist. In Medjugorje, in response to prayer, he met a ‘ministry buddy.’ Then, he says, 'Our Lady put very strongly on our hearts’ the beginnings of a ministry to the gay community. Continuing this work, despite struggle, judgement and criticism, Michael expla…

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62: After utter devastation, a symbol of peace, hope and reconciliation 29:29

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Send us a text Episode 62: Jim, who is an American professor and a Catholic, tells the extraordinary story of uncovering his grandfather's connection to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This research took Jim to Nagasaki, 'the centre of Catholicism in Japan for centuries.' An awkward question from a Japanese Catholic there - a descenda…

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61: Coffee with God, Latin Mass, and Sewing for the Church 28:43

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Send us a text Episode 61 Anna shares how friends helped her to recognise the presence of God in her life, as a teenager. Through prayer, she finally answered the Lord's 'nudging' and became a Lay Dominican. Her faith is nourished by attending the Latin Mass where she feels she can 'focus' better, and building community through sewing vestments and…

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60: With the Lord, I can be who I was made to be 24:47

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Send us a text Episode 60: Speaking from Wales, Joan describes with unflinching honesty how she is learning to understand God as friend and Father. Through prayer and daily journalling, she explains how her relationship with God is deepening and her life is changing. Joan has encouraging words for listeners, 'You are what He's interested in and tha…

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59: My faith has grown because of other people's faith 26:30

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Send us a text Episode 59: Helen reflects on being a lay Catholic woman in ministry, engaged in practical activities like accompaniment, and ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. There are rich, hard-won insights here. Helen describes embracing new opportunities because 'This sounds important even though I haven't really got time,' and sitting with u…

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58: Sometimes you need to let baggage go 24:27

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Send us a text Episode 58 Jude talks about journeys, from Nigeria to the UK, from Paris to Lourdes to Rome, and his 'very beautiful' ongoing faith journey. He shares how setbacks have been transformed by trying to understand what God is saying to him. 'And now I focus on living simply,' he says. Find out more National Justice and Peace Network Conf…

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57: I only did one thing. I only loved God. 23:03

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Send us a text Episode 57: Olimpia's story begins in Romania in the Communist era. A setback in life has taught her to trust God more deeply - and she welcomes 'the peace and joy we feel when we pray.' The title of this episode is a quote from Venerable Mary Potter. Olimpia explains how this woman's resilient service inspires her faith today. Find …

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56: Missionary of the Sacred Heart: bringing the compassion of Christ 27:49

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Send us a text Episode 56: An episode for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Fr Giacomo shares how he responded at last to the Lord calling him to religious life and how he is now living his faith as a Missionary of the Sacred Heart. 'Our motto is to bring the love of the heart of God into the world, or to be on earth, the heart of God.' Find out more …

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55: My faith has been forged in a fire 31:52

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Send us a text Episode 55: Antonia speaks frankly about her faith being 'forged in a fire' - as she came to terms with abuse scandals in the church and elsewhere. Convinced that, 'You don't have to choose between the practice of your faith and your care for people who've suffered abuse,' Antonia shares her understanding of restorative justice in th…

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54: I met holy people 25:39

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Send us a text Episode 54: Serving as a hospital chaplain is a path Christina 'didn't expect to be on.' In this conversation, she describes the blessings and challenges of walking alongside people at difficult times in their lives. 'It's a ministry of presence,' she says. Find out more Turvey Abbey image of the Risen Lord Student Cross A new episod…

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53: Put your faith and trust in God. No matter what. 21:31

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Send us a text Episode 53: Speaking from his home in Canada, Francisco shares how daily Eucharistic Adoration helped him to find his faith as an adult, 'It was a wonderful feeling.' And it is his faith, he says, which 'helps me to hang in there when everything seems lost.' Find out more Article in The Guardian Online Divine Mercy Chaplet at St John…

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52: What it means to wrestle with the Catholic Church 25:47

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Send us a text Episode 52: Maria describes her Korean Catholic heritage and how in Korea, perhaps unlike Britain, the Church is seen as progressive. Finding ways to 'stay connected with the church' while living as a queer Catholic, she says, 'has brought me close to the Catholic faith... and closer to God.' Find out more The Catholic Church in Kore…

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51: Will this community help me? 21:34

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Send us a text Episode 51: Martin shares how he became first an Anglican, then later a Catholic, drawn by Ignatian practices of 'deeper, imaginative prayer.' He speaks thoughtfully of his lived experience as a gay Christian who has managed, through God's grace, to overcome hurt and resentment, and to 'keep my mind and my heart open.' Find out more …

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50: Walking in the footsteps of the generations before us 28:08

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Send us a text Episode 50: For Thomas, 'Our faith isn't a dusty old thing. It's a living faith which has been passed down from generation to generation.' His grandmother helped to shape the way he puts his faith into action, working in the criminal justice system where 'we have something really important to bring as Catholics and as Christians.' A …

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49 : A thousand people in the building, all singing this hymn 27:49

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Send us a text Episode 49: Paul describes how and why, as an adult, he rediscovered and fell in love with his Ukrainian Greek Catholic heritage and the Byzantine (an Eastern) rite. He draws on St Paul to sum up 'the Christian faith and the Christian ethos' and especially to explain how the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church continues to flourish despi…

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Bonus Episode: The Pope who serves the moment 19:22

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Send us a text Bonus Episode: Previous guests from four continents share their appreciation for the legacy of Pope Francis in their own lives - and their hopes for the new pope. Lots of focus on the work of the Holy Spirit and a call for Catholic people to pray. Find out more Pray for one of the Cardinals A new episode, a different conversation, ev…

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48: Yes. My faith has saved me. 28:07

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Send us a text Episode 48: Felicity shares movingly how and why she worked for decades in a job she found very stressful while also feeling it was a vocation and 'God's work'. She speaks about the death of her husband and the friends and practices that are helping her to find a way through a series of bereavements. Felicity recommends being Christ-…

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47: A prophetic role - in our actions and our words 30:00

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Send us a text Episode 47: Naoise shares how he understands trying to live virtuously in a broken world - personally and professionally. He describes his belief that by our lives, we Catholics can 'have a transformative and transfigurative effect on the world around us.' Find out more Henri Nouwen's book The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England …

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46: Holy Week allows you to live that real emotion of what Christ did for us 23:29

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Send us a text Episode 46: In this special Holy Week episode, Jim, a scientist and a theologian, shares how he makes sense of the strong emotions of Holy Week. 'I don't see any contradiction between my science and my faith or my vocation and my faith...One has driven the other.' Since childhood, he explains, the practices of Holy Week help him to, …

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45: Making sure I don't get in the way 24:24

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Send us a text Episode 45: Deacon Paul explains his unusual work at Harvington Hall, offering prayer and pilgrimage alongside showcasing Catholic Tudor history for tourists. After taking 15 years to discern the Lord's call, he shares how he understands his role as a deacon. 'God put me there to be the conduit for his love in that moment. My job is …

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44: I wouldn't be without my faith 22:42

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Send us a text Episode 44: Pauline shares the people and activities that have inspired her and given her joy and friendship on her faith journey so far. Three pieces of scripture are especially precious - and following her own prayerful reflection, she explains how she is approaching Lent in this Jubilee Year. Find out more The Briars Catholic Yout…

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43: The light shines in the darkness 24:42

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Send us a text Episode 43: Speaking from America, Judy shares honestly how she has moved from saying the rosary in childhood, through working for social justice and peace, to finding regular Mass attendance 'really hard' because of the marginalisation of women in the church. She describes living in the midst of brutal US political upheaval, as 'hor…

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42: Trying to practice love every day 24:34

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Send us a text Episode 42: Jack shares how he was first 'grabbed by youth work' as a young adult. Rather than any liturgical-style-tribalism, he explains that it is our identity as children of God that inspires him and is something he brings to youth ministry today in the Diocese of Lancaster - via the Caribbean. Find out more Castlerigg Manor Lanc…

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41: To celebrate the fullness of humanity 25:26

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Send us a text Episode 41: Brid and Lorna (a mother and daughter) share their experiences of Catholic People's Weeks and the community they find there. They explain how taking seriously Jesus' words, 'I was in prison and you visited me,' has led them to witness, and be humbled by, the humanity of people on death row in America - and in Lorna's case…

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40: Why God wanted me to be a deacon 23:40

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Send us a text Episode 40: Deacon Mark shares how he first connected with his faith as a young adult, seeking truth and core values to live by. On being invited to consider becoming a deacon, he worried that his autism diagnosis would be a 'deal-breaker' but has found purpose in advocating for Catholic people who have disabilities. Find out more at…

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39: Where good things happened along the way 26:24

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Send us a text Episode 39: Eoin shares his experience of cycling from Canterbury to Rome following the Via Francigena pilgrimage route. Inspired by saints, by the welcome and kindness of others, he explains how he continues to be sustained by what happened - even while still processing it all. Find out more Hearts in Search of God: Diocesan pilgrim…

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38: The opportunity to say goodbye 27:04

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Send us a text Episode 38: Maggie's faith has both motivated and shaped her deep concern for others and for the world. She speaks with gratitude of people she names as amazing role models. She also shares honestly her experiences of 'messy, not linear' bereavement. Find out more CAFOD Candlelight Funds Young Christian Workers A new episode, a diffe…

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37:Let's give that Jesus a try again 32:26

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Send us a text Episode 37: Greg shares how his childhood love for Jesus has grown, 'gradually, slowly,' into a mission to share the Gospel with children and young people. He explains his journey from 'my heart was almost beating out of my chest' to being able to communicate his love for Jesus with confidence. Find out more: Mark 10 Mission Good She…

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36: Getting out of the boat 29:56

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Send us a text Episode 36: Sister Gabrielle tells how her extraordinary family history 'has really been the strong push for me in my own faith journey.' She explains the big, perhaps counter-intuitive, decisions she has made, led entirely by what she has felt the Lord is calling her to do. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! E…

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35: Don't be ashamed of being Catholic 30:27

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Send us a text Episode 35: Nigel explains something of his father's now-completed faith journey. From his own experience, he shares rich insights on justice, truth, Catholic social teaching, and 'reinserting Christianity into the public debate'. Find out more Catholic Union of Great Britain A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! …

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34: To nurture what binds us together 21:24

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Send us a text Episode 34: Podcast host Theresa draws together some of the threads weaving through the conversations so far. What are the experiences and values that bind us together as Catholics? With excerpts from those conversations - and one or two new voices. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCa…

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33: Jesus became so real in my family 19:05

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Send us a text Episode 33: Jose shares how his faith was transformed from thriving in catechism class and church groups, into something 'so real'. His story carries us from India to the Middle East and then the UK. Be encouraged by Jose's fruitful experience of evangelising across borders. Find out more Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries Awakening …

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32: Three Wise Women 32:18

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Send us a text Episode 32: Maggie, Eleni and Lorraine return to the podcast - this time together. In conversation, they share their thoughts about moving in to a new year - and where Jesus is being revealed to them, and us, in our world today. Is the Year of Jubilee helpful? And does the theme Pilgrims of Hope speak to them? Find out more Jubilee Y…

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31: Blessed are the Peacemakers 21:47

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Send us a text Episode 31: In this New Year episode, Sean explains how he feels there is a better world out there when he sees so many people striving for it. Much of his working life has been focussed on helping to make a more peaceful world because, 'If you're not standing up for justice and peace and righteousness then what's the point of being …

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30: To wait for that start of Midnight Mass 25:13

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Send us a text Episode 30: In this special Christmas episode, Jonathan shares how his faith journey has led him to church music. He explains how sacred music offers praise upwards and outwards and, he hopes, helps us all to pray. This episode includes some of the beautiful Christmas music which Jonathan has produced. O Come all Ye Faithful: The Cho…

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29: Prayer gives a very strong cutting edge 26:18

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Send us a text Episode 29: Fr Gerry shares how his views of the priesthood have changed over the years. He describes something of how being close to terrible violence has affected him. In exploring Fr Gerry's work supporting people in prison, their struggles are held up to the light too. Find out more Irish Chaplaincy Voices Unheard Pact Prison Adv…

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28: Blessed that I was brought up a Catholic 21:35

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Send us a text Episode 28: Pat talks about growing up in Ireland, getting married on the shores of the Atlantic, and coming to England for work. Since the earliest days, when he wasn't allowed to be an altar server, he shares where his faith has fitted into his 93 years and how he feels age has strengthened it. A new episode, a different conversati…

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27: Practical Catholic Service 23:45

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Send us a text Episode 27: Gerry shares that, for him, prayer is action. 'If I can help someone I will.' He explains how his significant stammer led him to becoming an engineer who was privileged to help people all over the world, as well as closer to home. While working in the film industry, he describes how his faith 'helped me to stay focussed.'…

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26: I was looking for something deeper 23:18

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Send us a text Episode 26: Sue shares how her search for something deeper has driven her work for justice and peace where the Lord has opened up many opportunities. It has also enabled her to find a spirituality that nourishes - and she explains how she became an Associate of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace. Find out more: Congregation of the Sis…

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25: It's an adventure. That's why it's a bit scary. 25:57

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Send us a text Episode 25: Amy explains how she tries to live her faith today as something real. Her mother used to 'put me to bed at night and kiss me good night and say, Remember that you were baptised priest, prophet, and king.' Amy reflects on how our compassion for others is really about letting Christ be in charge. Find out more National Boar…

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24: Pieces of a beautiful puzzle 21:17

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Send us a text Episode 24: Michael shares how he is still putting together what it means to be a Catholic after the death of a wonderful Franciscan priest inspired him to 'dig deeper' into his faith. Hear how Michael is tackling reading the scriptures and trying to have a consistent prayer life and see what resonates with your faith journey. A new …

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23: It was very intense 21:06

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Send us a text Episode 23: Shantel shares her love of going on retreat. Recognising that taking social action is 'in the bible,' she explains how she and two friends, with their school chaplain, made life better for 20,000 young people in the North East. She thoughtfully explains her Syro-Malabar heritage - and how she brings God into her life at u…

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22: God's left the building! 22:23

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Send us a text Episode 22: In this personal conversation, Andy explains how his unwilling attendance at a Catholic conference when he was 11 changed his life - and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement continues to nurture his faith. He is movingly honest about how and why he retrained as a journalist, in his 30s. Find out more Catholic Charism…

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21: God took me right to that edge 26:04

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Send us a text Episode 21: Elizabeth shares about her decades-long music ministry and the precious memories it has given her, her contributions to the Catholic Women's League, and the support of that community during a horribly difficult time. Find out more Catholic Women's League McCrimmons Publishing World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations …