Padre's Hour - Radio Maria England

First Broadcast 14 – 19 December 2020 The third of three special programmes with Stella Maris (formerly known as The Apostleship of the Sea) on its work with seafarers.

Padre's Hour - Episode 30 - Stella Maris - Limited Podcast The second of three special programmes with Stella Maris (formerly known as The Apostleship of the Sea) on its work with seafarers.

Originall Boradcast 30 November – 5 December 2020 - Episode 29 The first of three special programmes with Stella Maris (formerly known as The Apostleship of the Sea) on its work with seafarers. Stella Maris Stella Maris is the largest ship-visiting network in the world and the official Maritime charity of the Catholic Church, which supports Seafarers, Fishers, and their families. Seafarers are often away from their families and communities for months at a time, and life at sea can be difficult. They can often suffer from loneliness, depression, spiritual deprivation and even exploitation, but Stella Maris aims to provide a ‘friend in every port’ for seafarers and fishers. This 100-year-old charity extends friendship and welcome from chaplains and volunteers and visits hundreds of thousands of seafarers and fishers every year to provide help and support in many ways, be it ensuring that their rights are upheld, or simply being a listening ear or someone to chat to. They organise mass onboard ships and also…

Padre's Hour - Stella Maris Episode - Julian Wong This is an episode from 2020 - which was originally broadcast August 24th - 29th.

Padre’s Hour – Guest – Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE This week in PADRE’S HOUR Fr Sam Randall interviews Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE, founder and Chief Executive of Mary’s Meals, the charity that seeks to feed the hungriest children around the world. Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from many walks of life and different backgrounds. Their mission is to bring together people’s skills, time, financial support or prayer through involvement with this important work, with the aim of providing the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities. Magnus shares how Mary’s Meals came into being after a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a profound family conversion and then aid work to war-stricken Bosnia. Over a period of some years Magnus’ aid work evolved into Mary’s Meals, which is a profound work of God and a fruit of prayer. In Malawi Magnus met a young 14 year old boy called Edward whose mother was dying and asked him his dreams which…

For Padre’s Hour this week, June 28th, Fr. Sam is sharing an interview that Genevieve Wedgbury, presenter for Women Together on Radio Maria, had with Professor Robert Thomas. Father Sam is very proud of our Women Together Series that looks at our Christian Life from all aspects, faith, prayer, business, family life and health. This week’s episode, Women Together will be discussing breast cancer during their Live Show on Thursday, July 1st. Profesor Robert Thomas was to be part of this week’s show, but he has so much great advise and knowledge to share for how we can take care of ourselves, our bodies, our temples for Christ that he wanted to make sure that we shared it with as many listeners as we can. Professor Robert Thomas MRCP MD FRCR trained as a cancer doctor at the Royal Marsden Hospital and is now a Consultant Oncologist at the Primrose Oncology Unit, Bedford and Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge University Hospital Trusts, specialising in the treatment of breast, bowel and prostate cancer. He is a Professor…

Padre's Hour - Episode 51 Fr Sam talks to Elisa Alberto of Loretto HOME London - a new house of the Catholic Charismatic Loretto Movement, founded in Austria in 1987. The Loretto community serves the Catholic Church and is accredited by the Austrian Episcopal Conference with Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn as patron and friend of the community. The Loretto community came to London in 2019 and now has around 45 members with many more involved. The Loretto HOME, a residential house situated in Twickenham in SW London, is a place of community, formation, encounter, hospitality, prayer and service. Elisa talks about the founding of Loretto in England, her passion about helping young people blossom and her hopes for the the future.

Padre's Hour - 51 - Rec. Chris Vipers Fr. Sam Randall speaks to Reverend Chris Vipers, Director of Evangelism for the Diocese of Westminster. He shares a bit of his past, the joys of of serving in parishes and his hopes for the post-pandemic world of evangelisation.

In this episode Father Sam Randel, priest director, speaks to head of press and information for Aid to the Church in Need John Pontifex. Over the past two decades John has reported on human rights abuses of Christians in places such as Syria, Iraq and Pakistan.

On this week’s Padre’s Hour, Fr. Sam speaks to Fr. Adrian Graffy. With all the focus on the Bible recently this year and during the time, he thought it would be a good idea to have a Biblical expert on the show. Fr. Adrian Graffy is a Scripture scholar and parish priest at Christ The Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, director of the website What Good News.org and also a member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. In 1902, Pope Leo XIII assigned a threefold task to the new institution: a) to promote biblical study effectively among Catholics; b) to counteract erroneous opinions regarding Sacred Scripture by scientific means, and c) to study and illuminate debated questions and emerging problems in the biblical field. Fr. Adrian also shares how his parish as been facing the challenges during the pandemic and the hopes he has as England begins to lessen the restrictions of lockdown. To find out more about the publication of What Is Man? A Journey Through Biblical Anthropology by The Pontifical Biblical…

Padre’s Hour: Spotlight on Youth Engagement – Million Minutes and Walsingham House Fr. Sam Randal spoke to Daisy Srblin, Director of Million Minutes and Joe Beattie from Walsingham House about youth engagement. They both shared their experiences during the pandemic and continued efforts to engage youth in Brentwood and across England. Daisy joined Million Minutes in August 2020 as our first full-time Director. Daisy has worked across advocacy, policy, and campaigns at Christian Aid, Child Poverty Action Group, the Fabian Society, and Gingerbread, the single parents’ charity. Daisy also previously worked as a Senior Researcher to a London MP. She holds First-Class BA and MA degrees in Modern British History from University College, Durham and Queen Mary, University of London, on an academic scholarship. Daisy grew up in the Croatian Catholic diaspora community in London, is of Croatian and Lebanese heritage and lives in the parish of Hertford. Million Minutes Joe Beattie - Retreats, Hospitality and Facilities…

Padre's Hour - Episode 45 - Inn Churches Padre’s Hour: Interview with Julie Thompson, CEO of Inn Churches in Bradford Father Sam Randall will be interviewing Julie Thompson, CEO of Inn Churches in Bradford. Inn Churches provides practical support to those who need it most across Bradford. They work with over 100 other community groups and organisations, and have more than 850 volunteers from 70 churches and the wider community in Bradford. Their work comprises of an original Winter Shelter and Welfare Support, and Food Hub and Cooking Hub. Julie and Fr. Sam discuss the history of Inn Churches. She shares the challenges of the “Mobile Home Shelter” that was the beginnings of Inn Churches. They both celebrate the ecumenical spirit that has helped Inn Churches to become such a success for supporting the homeless. Julie shares how the volunteers were also blessed by serving others, but by also learning about the other churches and making friends with people from all aspects of life. To learn more about Inn…

Padre's Hour - Episode 44 - Inn Churches Fr. Sam speaks to Dr. Craig Bartholomew from the The Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge. The Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge (KLC) is an academic research centre based in Cambridge, U.K. Their mission is to foster and nurture public theology, rooted in spirituality, practiced in community, for the glory of God and in the service of the church and the world. Rev. Dr Craig Bartholomew is the Director of KLICE. Formerly, he was Senior Research Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire and recently the H Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Canada. He is also adjunct faculty at Trinity College, Bristol, and an Anglican priest. His academic background is in Old Testament studies and hermeneutics. He has edited and written many books, most recently (2017) Beyond the Modern Age: An Archaeology of Contemporary Culture (co-authored with the Dutch economist…

Padre's Hour - Week beginning 8 March - March 8th is International Women’s Day and this week, Father Sam Randall has the privilege of speaking to an amazing woman who we at Radio Maria England are celebrating, Sister Margaret Walsh, the founder and patron of St Chad’s Sanctuary, a charity committed to helping asylum seekers and refugees. The charity has continued to operate throughout the past year, providing food, clothing and hygiene products for those who have nothing. St Chad’s Sanctuary is a charitable incorporated organization (CIO) that works with the Infant Jesus Sisters, the Salvation Army, the Archdiocese of Birmingham, and Father Hudson’s Care. It provides practical support to large numbers – sometimes as many as 200 in one day – of asylum seekers and refugees. This includes providing clothes, food, welfare information and English classes. She also established the Hope Community Project in Wolverhampton and Brushstrokes in Smethwick. To find our more information about St. Chad's Sanctuary and how…

Padre's Hour - Episode 42 - Bishop John Sherrington In this episode, Father Sam would like to introduce you to Bishop John Sherrington from the Diocese of Westminster. Bishop Sherrington has responsibility for the pastoral care of the parishes and deaneries of North London and is also the Moderator of the Curia. Within the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Bishop John was a member of the Department for Catholic Education and Formation (2013–14) and has been a member of the Department for Christian Responsibility and Citizenship with responsibility for life issues since 2014. He was Co-chair of the British Catholic-Methodist Committee and is now Co-Chair of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission. He is a member of the governing body of the Anscombe Centre, Oxford, and a Trustee of the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. During their conversation, the Bishop shares the amazing work that the parishes in North London have provided communities during the pandemic, they also speak about…

Padre's Hour - Episode 41 - Ian Randall Interview with Ian Randall who co-wrote the book “Love @ Work: 100 Years of the Industrial Christian Fellowship”. Ian is also a British historian who is best known for his works on the history of European evangelicalism and Protestant nonconformity. He is a Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide at Westminster College in Cambridge, England, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Randall also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Spurgeon's College in London and the International Baptist Theological Study Centre in Amsterdam. Fr. Sam speaks to him about the ICF and about present day evaneglism.

Padre's Hour - Episode 36 - Farm Street Parish London Radio Maria England’s ongoing programme, Padre’s Hour, has shared many testimonies of Catholics and Christians serving others. Father Sam has spoken to organizations such as Stella Maris, Aid to the Church in Need, the Jesuit Refugee Project and smaller organizations and Parishes and shared their stories of dedication, service, and love with listeners. Radio Maria England endeavours to share the good work done by the church in England that blessed not only our country, but the world. On this week’s episode, Father Sam shares how we are one body and must offer our talents so that Jesus’s mission can be spread to all that need to be fed. Joanna Bogle, Radio Maria England presenter and volunteer, speaks to Father Dominic Robinson and some of the volunteers that support the lunch kitchen at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, “Farm Street Church” in London. Father Dominic also shares how the parish is supporting not only her parishioners, but the…

Padre's Hour - Episode 37 - West Suffolk Hospital Chaplains Radio Maria England’s ongoing programme, Padre’s Hour, has shared many testimonies of Catholics and Christians serving others. Father Sam has spoken to organizations such as Stella Maris, Aid to the Church in Need, the Jesuit Refugee Project and smaller organizations and Parishes and shared their stories of dedication, service, and love with listeners. Radio Maria England endeavours to share the good work done by the church in England that blessed not only our country, but the world. On this week’s episode, Padre’s Hour producer, Helena Judd, speaks to Reverend Michael Womack and Father Mike Brookes, chaplains for the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds. They share the traditional roles that chaplains have for hospitals as well as the challenges that the hospital is currently facing with the pandemic. They share stories of support that chaplains and volunteers have given in the hospitals and remind us of the life and blessings still found in…

Padre's Hour - Episode 40 - Industrial Christan Fellowship Radio Maria England’s ongoing programme, Padre’s Hour, has shared many testimonies of Catholics and Christians serving others. Father Sam has spoken to organizations such as Stella Maris, Aid to the Church in Need, the Jesuit Refugee Project and smaller organizations and Parishes and shared their stories of dedication, service, and love with listeners. Radio Maria England endeavours to share the good work done by the church in England that blessed not only our country, but the world. On this week’s episode, Father Sam Randall speaks to Reverend Phil Jump, chairman for Industrial Christian Fellowship (ICF). Faith and work remains a key issue for Christians who are serious about living out their faith in a 21st Century world. ICF has a long history of supporting Christians in the workplace and developing resources that help churches relate to the world of work. Phil shares the history of ICF and how they continue to support their members through the…