All Kinds of Catholic
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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Episodes
30 episodes
29: Prayer gives a very strong cutting edge
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 ...
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26:18
28: Blessed that I was brought up a Catholic
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 h...
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21:35
27: Practical Catholic Service
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. W...
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23:45
26: I was looking for something deeper
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 becam...
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23:18
25: It's an adventure. That's why it's a bit scary.
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 com...
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25:57
24: Pieces of a beautiful puzzle
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 try...
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21:17
23: It was very intense
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 ...
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21:06
22: God's left the building!
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 ...
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21: God took me right to that edge
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...
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26:04
20: Hearts in Search of God
Episode 20: Phil talks about his own faith journey and how this has led to his current pilgrimage project - while we walk part of a new Pilgrim Way he is uncovering in the Diocese of Shrewsbury.Find out moreThe
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19: Abundant Blessings
Episode 19: Such fantastic energy and joy from Yemisi in this episode - while she generously shares her experience and insight on engaging young people, marriage and family life, and making time for encounter.Find out more...
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26:24
18: Poor and in need of a Saviour
Episode 18: Mark shares how awareness of his own weaknesses fuels his deep commitment to God. He talks about being a Lay Dominican, leading worship, and taking action on climate change - in Vancouver.Find out moreMark's
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26:06
17: Deciding not to be lukewarm
Episode 17: A bumper episode in which Giuliana shares her experience of Italian 'cultural Catholicism', deciding to commit more deeply to her faith, the challenges of being both a Catholic and a critical Marxist, and her experience and insights...
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35:46
16: A Home Within the Church
Episode 16: George shares with listeners about his faith journey, his gender transition, and his teaching vocation.He explains how the very Catholic understanding of the primacy of conscience helped him.Find out more:
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25:57
15: Being together, with God
Episode 15: Caroline and Bernard - two guests! - share how their faith is the foundation of their marriage: 'God is the glue that keeps us together.'They share how they came to walk down the aisle on their first date and how the routine...
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25:21
14: A Community of Communities
Episode 14: Sam explains how his life is shaped both by wanting to share his faith and to help others. The value of community shines though as he talks about being involved in local politics, working especially on climate change an...
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20:38
13: I definitely wasn't going to church
Episode 13: Neil talks about his sense of being a missionary in his diocesan work. He shares honestly the things that are high points, like being with young people, and some of the low points, on his own faith journey. We...
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19:51
12: It's Just So Beautiful
Episode 12: Elena shares her journey to finding a new Catholic community after leaving home for university. We talk about the Latin Mass and why she and other young Catholics can be drawn to it.Elena describes honestly the ...
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28:26
11: Women in Moral Danger?
Episode 11: In a story told with striking honesty, Karen shares how her faith is more about doing than praying. She traces this back to her adoption journey, and the example of her parents. Hear too about her continuing struggle with the s...
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26:45
10: They look like ordinary people
Episode 10: Lorraine shares her journey from standing outside churches not daring to go in, to becoming a Catholic - choosing a thoughtful confirmation name along the way- and finally recognising that 'I was always invited. I was always s...
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20:35
9: Recharging the batteries of social justice
Episode 9: Lots of voices - from the National Justice & Peace Network annual conference.Special thanks to all this week's guests sharing how the gospel inspires them to work for justice and peace.Find out more about the
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8: Inspired by St John Henry Newman
Episode 8: Eleni shares how the writings of John Henry Newman brought her to Catholicism and truth, saying, 'He's my guy.' And also, 'I really did come to Christ through Mary.'Eleni talks about how she experiences very different kinds o...
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24:14
7: Special Permission to Get Married
Episode 7: An episode from the other side of the world. Yvonne shares how she became a Catholic and eventually found communities to belong to. She also talks about her work supporting people who have a dementia and how her...
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