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Theresa Alessandro talks to 'all kinds of ' Catholic people about how they live their faith in today's world. Join us to hear stories, experiences and perspectives that will encourage, and maybe challenge, you.
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Send a text Episode 90 Today's guest is John Pontifex, Head of Press and Public Affairs at Aid to the Church in Need. John explains how he first heard about the charity in a talk at Sunday Mass more than 20 years ago and how inspired he was. He describes the charity's work keeping our relationship with Christ 'at the centre,' while actively supporting persecuted Christians. He describes being terrified on an early trip to post-civil-war Sudan. Echoing last week's conversation, John explains w...
Send a text Episode 89: In Part 2 of the conversation with Mike, he explains how he decided to go from Liverpool to see the Holy Land for himself at a time when there were very few visitors. His experience is brought to life through his vivid descriptions, his reflections on the incarnation, and his reports of good conversations with Palestinian Christians, Jewish and Muslim people. Deciding not to 'look away,' Mike is finding ways for Christian people to support our brothers and sisters in t...
Send us a text Episode 88: Mike has wonderful memories of growing up Catholic in Liverpool, making friends for life in Catholic schools and becoming a doctor. But then, he says, ‘the cracks were showing,’ and ‘things became real.’ Here in Part 1 of this conversation, Mike speaks with raw honesty about his experience of overcoming mental ill health and finding maturity in his faith. Next week, in Part 2, we talk about the present. Mike will share how feeling accountable to his daughters and in...
Send us a text Episode 87 John Patrick talks about the importance of his roots in a parish in Mossend, Scotland - and in his Irish and Lithuanian heritage. He describes how he and his cousin, Brian, 'fell into' setting up a media company to 'present the Church and the faith...the fullness of truth, faith and reason, but also the joy of being a Catholic.' Ten years on, John Patrick explains what he thinks makes an authentic social media presence for sharing the faith, starting with, 'You have ...
Send us a text Episode 86 Fr John shares how working as a prison chaplain 'can be emotionally draining, but at the same time, very uplifting,' because, he says, we meet Jesus in the men and women who are in prison. For Fr John, the best way to pray is like St Therese of Lisieux, to 'talk to God in my own words.' Hear why the Road to Emmaus gospel story is important for him too. Important links: All Kinds of Catholic: A Gathering Newsletter sign-up: All Kinds of Catholic on Substack A ne...
Send us a text Episode 85: Nell is another Catholic woman who is an astrophysicist. She shares how she experiences her faith, preferring evening Mass when the stars are out. While travelling to new places for study, she explores being welcomed and worshipping God in different contexts. Popping in to church to light a candle for someone is important to Nell – and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral gets a special mention too. Find out more All Kinds of Catholic: A Gathering Newsletter sign-up: Al...
Send us a text Episode 84: Special Epiphany episode with Jacqueline, Claudia and Laura, Catholic women from the world of astronomy and astrophysics. They share how they each hold together the questions of science and faith, especially when it comes to the story of the Epiphany. Find out what these three women think about when they look up at a dark, starry sky - with wonder, and faith but also greater scientific knowledge than the wise men in St Matthew's Gospel had. ‘It's all a question of h...
Send us a text Episode 83 In this episode, Jenny describes being involved in the work of building peace, after years of conflict in a Pacific island country. She reflects on the culture she found there, in which listening, not speaking, was fundamental. She contrasts this experience with the learning we need to do in the West, to try to become a synodal Church. While ‘Prayer and openly talking about God all the time was part of the culture,’ and ‘People in the Pacific make no contribution to ...
Send us a text Episode 82 Special Christmas episode: a conversation and Christmas carols. Anne and Mark share their thoughts and experiences of angels. Mark reminds us that angels are both with us and in the presence of God, ‘They’re here and they’re there at the same time.’ Seeing an image carved on a tomb years ago taught Anne to think of angels, not ‘like a fairy with pretty wings,’ but as ‘fierce’ and ‘protective.’ Thanks to Elizabeth, of Episode 21, for sharing her beautiful Christ...
Send us a text Episode 81 This episode comes from a parish in the Leeds diocese. Fr Michael and Fiona explain how the parish, and the people in it, help each other to be open to the working of the Holy Spirit. Father Michael shares how through the work of the Parish Mission team, 'We are trying very hard to be outward facing as well as looking for growth within the church.' Fiona says, 'It certainly is an exciting place to be.' New All Kinds of Catholic newsletter sign up: allkind...
Send us a text Episode 80 Carol shares how she grew up in a home where concern for social justice was part of being a Catholic. As a young woman she continued learning to view the world ‘through the lens of the Gospel.’ Working for small organisations, listening to the voices of vulnerable women – and through her own difficult experiences - Carol explains how she became alert to how women had been treated in the Church: ‘It's both an emotional thing of exclusion, but it's also a justice issue...
Send us a text Episode 79 Blake, a Catholic in America, shares the family circumstances that led him to really pray from the heart, for the first time. In charting his faith and his life so far, he describes feeling attuned to spiritual pain in people and places. He recounts how, through working for a faith-based organisation, he has 'seen directly with my eyes' the calming effect that the presence of Christ has on people. And there's a special boy-meets-girl story too. New All Kinds of Catho...
Send us a text Episode 78 John shares how the Lord called him to share the Gospel on local radio and now through a podcast from a studio at home in Limerick, Ireland. He credits his wife, Ann, with helping him to ‘stick with’ his faith when he was ‘inclined to go the way the world was going.’ We talk about John’s courage in finding ways to share the Catholic faith with others where they are in today’s world. New All Kinds of Catholic newsletter sign up: allkindsofcatholic.substack.com F...
Send us a text Episode 77 As a Catholic, when is it okay to compromise? Matt shares how his faith and his politics inform each other and how he understands compromise - and red lines. He believes wholeheartedly in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist – and also belongs to an ecumenical queer church community. He sees community as important to Catholic people, and a part of upholding dignity at work and reducing reliance on state-provided welfare support. But, Matt says, ‘We’ve lost tha...
Send us a text Episode 76 Rebecca shares how she has claimed for herself a relationship with God. Living by the guidance of Luke 7:7 Ask, search, knock, has led her into a wealth of rich experiences and a 'passion for' her faith. For example, she describes her work as a volunteer at Radio Maria England where she helps to 'let people know what is happening in the Church.' Find out more Radio Maria England Radio Maria in the world Canon Marcus Holden from the Archdiocese of Southwark's You...
Send us a text Episode 75: Eddie shares his journey from his earliest memories of prayer, being tucked in bed by his mum, to how he prays now with an icon and a candle early in the morning. Journeys on foot, the silence of monasteries and especially sharing stories around a table; these are the things that give him a taste of the kingdom of heaven. Find out more about Eddie's books Looking Ahead with Hope - Stories of humanity, wonder and gratitude in a time of uncertainty The Universe Provi...
Send us a text Episode 74 Sue explains how she wanted to really 'do something with her life' on reaching forty. Invitations and opportunities followed and Sue has embraced them all - including volunteering with Mary's Meals and 'relearning my faith through my children.' Sue shares how devotion to Our Lady is a big part of her faith journey too - and the special reminder of Mary that she carries with her now. Find out more Mary's Meals A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday...
Send us a text Episode 73 In this episode, Fiona and Martyn share their experiences of evangelising - and being evangelised. Years ago, Martyn says he ‘knew I wanted to become a Catholic, but I hadn't really discussed the topic with my family,’ and Fiona, despite being a ‘quite ludicrously devout child…very much fell out of love with the Church.’ They explain what they have learned since then about sharing the Gospel with others, in loving and truthful ways. Find out more YOUCAT Youth20...
Send us a text Episode 72: An episode with special guests Sister Marie-Kolbe Zamora, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, visiting from America, and Jenny Hayward-Jones of CAFOD. First, Sr Marie shares her insight that conversation is 'sacred space.' Then, illuminated by her theological expertise and her recent work at the Vatican, we share our thoughts about getting used to a new pope, the Synod of Bishops, and being a woman - in the world and in the Church. Jenny says, 'This is w...
Send us a text Episode 71 Each time she has had to adapt to life in a different country, Phyllis shares how her faith has sustained her and helped her to put down roots. She explains that ‘the Holy Spirit just sends these little connections and the right people,’ especially at a time when she almost stepped away from the Catholic Church. Find out more Link to Celebrate Festival Rome Sweet Home, Scott Hahn A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatho...
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