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Radio Maria UK
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Radio Maria United Kingdom is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station broadcasting programmes expressing the Christian faith. It aims to support Catholics and others in their spiritual life and witness to those who wish to learn more about Catholicism. It is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, formed in 1998 in response to the apparitions and messages of Our Lady in Medjugorje and Fatima. Radio Maria currently has 85 radio stations across five continents with 500 million listeners worldwide.
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WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - For Ignatius and against Helicopter Parenting
2d ago00:10:25Tap to summarizeFr Toby praises boredom as the seed of imaginative contemplation.If something you hear stirs your heart, act on it. A regular monthly gift, whatever the amount, brings DAB to new towns, strengthens our studios and keeps Radio Maria on air, free from advertising and full of faith. Visit https://radiomaria.uk/donations/ to become a Pillar of Radio Maria today. Hold up something beautiful.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Becoming A Pillar of Radio Maria - Val S.
2d ago00:22:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Becoming a Pillar for Radio Maria, Helena Judd is joined by Val. Val lives with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), a condition that causes severe exhaustion which does not improve with rest and profoundly limits daily life. She shares how a friend's suggestion first led her to Florilegium, our poetry and gardening programme, and how another friend pointed her to Sarah de Nordwall's The Bardcast. Ever since, Radio Maria has been a source of comfort for Val, especially at night and in the hours when her body needs rest. Like a garden, the radio is full of variety, new discoveries and peace, a faithful companion through the quiet moments of her day.If something you hear stirs your heart, act on it. A regular monthly gift, whatever the amount, brings DAB to new towns, strengthens our studios and keeps Radio Maria on air, free from advertising and full of faith. Visit https://radiomaria.uk/donations/ to become a Pillar of Radio Maria today. Hold up something beautiful.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Becoming A Pillar of Radio Maria - Julia Charlbury
2d ago00:28:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Becoming a Pillar for Radio Maria, Julia Charlbury, a longtime listener, shares how the station has become a constant companion. So much so that Radio Maria and Fr Toby make a special appearance in her book, A Year of the Ripe Apple, a travelogue of churches. Julia shares what Radio Maria has meant in her life and her hopes for the future of Our Lady's Radio.To read a copy of Julia's book, visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Year-Ripe-Apple-travelogue-churches/dp/1068355301If something you hear stirs your heart, act on it. A regular monthly gift, whatever the amount, brings DAB to new towns, strengthens our studios and keeps Radio Maria on air, free from advertising and full of faith. Visit https://radiomaria.uk/donations/ to become a Pillar of Radio Maria today. Hold up something beautiful.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Becoming a Pillar for Radio Maria - Genevieve Wedgbury
2d ago00:24:59Tap to summarizeGenevieve has been a long time volunteer for Radio Maria with on air programmes. Over the past few years, she's had to step back from behind the microphone as she has become a mother, changing from growing in her faith through interview with other Christians to learning more about her faith as a listener. She will share what Radio Maria has been for their lives and their hopes for the future of Our Lady's Radio.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENT - Becoming A Pillar of Radio Maria - Sandy Hobson
2d ago00:26:16Tap to summarizeSandy is a long time volunteer for Radio Maria and joins regularly with events and activities of the Radio in Cambridge. Today, she'll share what Radio Maria has been for her life and her hopes for the future of Our Lady's Radio.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENTS - WE BELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026 - Fr Dominic Alain, Dr Olivia Conning - Restoring Human Dignity, A Discussion on the Catholic Approach to Healingham-Rolls and Fr Toby Lees
2d ago00:46:23Tap to summarizeWhat does healing really look like? Fr Toby hosts a panel exploring spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing through a Catholic lens. Drawing on professional and pastoral experience, the conversation considers how Christ restores the whole person and renews human dignity. Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENTS - WE BELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026 - Fr Yakoub Rafidi, Brendan Metcalfe & Edmund Adamus - What's Going on in the Holy Land?
2d ago00:44:33Tap to summarizeHear directly from Fr Yacoub Rafidi of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Director of Schools and former Rector of the Jerusalem Seminary. With Friends of The Holy Land, he shares a first-hand perspective on the Catholic Church’s mission in the Holy Land and the realities, hopes, and witness of local Christian communities today. Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENTS - WE BELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026 - Net Ministries, Faith Movement & Scouts of Europe Young Faith in a Noisy World
2d ago00:44:39Tap to summarizeHow are young Catholics finding faith, friendship, and purpose today? Meet some of the UK's most dynamic youth initiatives and hear how they are helping young people grow in confidence, serve others, and live the Gospel with courage.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENTS - WE BELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026 - Max Toone & Fr Toby - Bad Catholics: A Better Vision of Masculinity
2d ago00:45:47Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be a man today? This live podcast takes an honest look at the “manosphere,” the challenges facing young men, and the Catholic vision of masculinity - one rooted not in dominance or passivity, but in virtue, purpose, sacrifice, and authentic freedom.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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SPECIAL EVENTS - WE BELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026 - Samantha Duggan - Channels of Peace
2d ago00:42:40Tap to summarizePsychologist Samantha Duggan joins Fr Toby to explore the relationship between faith, psychology, and family life. Discover how grace works through ordinary relationships, helping us navigate challenges, build stronger homes, and become channels of peace in a busy world.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomaria.uk/donations/
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