Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

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A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.

  1. Apr 10

    Episode 20

    Faith in space – Leo Enright. The story of Knock Airport – Nikki Carter. Philippa Hanna, Christian singer/songwriter. Report: Evangelical worship. Divorce in a changing Ireland – Lindsey Earner-Byrne. Essay: The quiet miracle of Spring – Rosalind Skillen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 20

  2. Apr 3

    Episode 19

    Origin and tradition of the Stations of the Cross – Fr. Kieran O’Mahony. Report: The Easter story through children’s eyes – Siofra Mulqueen. Artistic portrayals of the crucifixion – Paul Whittington. What is a good death? – Ursula Bates, Jean Callanan and Eileen Nolan. Easter essay – Jennifer Horgan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 19

  3. Mar 27

    Episode 18

    Pete Hegseth's conservative Christian convictions – Marion McKeone. ISIS Brides - Dr. Nussaibah Younis. Report: Glenstal Abbey by Siofra Mulqueen. Ireland’s first transgender Minister – Teagan MacAodhagáin. Essay: On Penance and Politics by Kevin Hargaden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 18

  4. Mar 27

    Glenstal Abbey Extended Report

    Glenstal Abbey - extended report. Síofra Mulqueen explores the daily lives and work of the monks who live in this Benedictine community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Glenstal Abbey Extended Report

  5. Mar 20

    Episode 17

    Lorraine O’Connor & Hafsah Seyed on celebrating Eid. Jan ní Fhlanagain reports on reimagining spirituality. Andrew Graystone discusses the challenges facing new Archbishop of Canterbury, and Gina Menzies explores the Feast of the Assumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 17

  6. Mar 6

    Episode 16

    Ireland’s psychiatric institutions: a troubling chapter in Ireland’s past . Niall Breslin discusses his documentary All That Remains on St. Loman’s Psychiatric Hospital and psychiatrist Prof. Brendan Kelly explores the legacy of psychiatric care in this country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 16

  7. Feb 27

    Episode 15

    Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church: Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Report: Fashion of religious vestments – Siofra Mulqueen. Catholic upbringing as literary inspiration: novelist Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. Spiritual roots of protest songs: David Stowe. Essay: Weather woes and the Child of Prague:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 15

  8. Feb 20

    Episode 14

    From hardship to holiness – Pastor Nick Park. Report: The heavenly craft of communion wafers. The harrowing legacy of clerical abuse – Fr. Hans Zollner. Essay: Self-forgiveness, the toughest task of all – Lis Cashin. Ann Lee, leader of the Shakers – Nikki Carter. Religion in China – Denis Staunton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 14
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