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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The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD
Music 'Green Leaves' by audionautix.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Bonus Episode: The Pope who serves the moment
Bonus Episode: Previous guests from four continents share their appreciation for the legacy of Pope Francis in their own lives - and their hopes for the new pope. Lots of focus on the w…
48: Yes. My faith has saved me.
Episode 48: Felicity shares movingly how and why she worked for decades in a job she found very stressful while also feeling it was a vocation and 'God's work'. She speaks about the dea…
47: A prophetic role - in our actions and our words
Episode 47: Naoise shares how he understands trying to live virtuously in a broken world - personally and professionally. He describes his belief that by our lives, we Catholics can 'ha…
46: Holy Week allows you to live that real emotion of what Christ did for us
Episode 46: In this special Holy Week episode, Jim, a scientist and a theologian, shares how he makes sense of the strong emotions of Holy Week. 'I don't see any contradiction between m…
45: Making sure I don't get in the way
Episode 45: Deacon Paul explains his unusual work at Harvington Hall, offering prayer and pilgrimage alongside showcasing Catholic Tudor history for tourists. After taking 15 years to …
44: I wouldn't be without my faith
Episode 44: Pauline shares the people and activities that have inspired her and given her joy and friendship on her faith journey so far. Three pieces of scripture are especially precio…
43: The light shines in the darkness
Episode 43: Speaking from America, Judy shares honestly how she has moved from saying the rosary in childhood, through working for social justice and peace, to finding regular Mass atte…
42: Trying to practice love every day
Episode 42: Jack shares how he was first 'grabbed by youth work' as a young adult. Rather than any liturgical-style-tribalism, he explains that it is our identity as children of God tha…
41: To celebrate the fullness of humanity
Episode 41: Brid and Lorna (a mother and daughter) share their experiences of Catholic People's Weeks and the community they find there. They explain how taking seriously Jesus' words, …
40: Why God wanted me to be a deacon
Episode 40: Deacon Mark shares how he first connected with his faith as a young adult, seeking truth and core values to live by. On being invited to consider becoming a deacon, he worri…
39: Where good things happened along the way
Episode 39: Eoin shares his experience of cycling from Canterbury to Rome following the Via Francigena pilgrimage route. Inspired by saints, by the welcome and kindness of others, he ex…
38: The opportunity to say goodbye
Episode 38: Maggie's faith has both motivated and shaped her deep concern for others and for the world. She speaks with gratitude of people she names as amazing role models. She also sh…
37:Let's give that Jesus a try again
Episode 37: Greg shares how his childhood love for Jesus has grown, 'gradually, slowly,' into a mission to share the Gospel with children and young people. He explains his journey from …
36: Getting out of the boat
Episode 36: Sister Gabrielle tells how her extraordinary family history 'has really been the strong push for me in my own faith journey.' She explains the big, perhaps counter-intuitive…
35: Don't be ashamed of being Catholic
Episode 35: Nigel explains something of his father's now-completed faith journey. From his own experience, he shares rich insights on justice, truth, Catholic social teaching, and 'rein…
34: To nurture what binds us together
Episode 34: Podcast host Theresa draws together some of the threads weaving through the conversations so far. What are the experiences and values that bind us together as Catholics? Wit…
33: Jesus became so real in my family
Episode 33: Jose shares how his faith was transformed from thriving in catechism class and church groups, into something 'so real'. His story carries us from India to the Middle East an…
32: Three Wise Women
Episode 32: Maggie, Eleni and Lorraine return to the podcast - this time together. In conversation, they share their thoughts about moving in to a new year - and where Jesus is being r…
31: Blessed are the Peacemakers
Episode 31: In this New Year episode, Sean explains how he feels there is a better world out there when he sees so many people striving for it. Much of his working life has been focusse…
30: To wait for that start of Midnight Mass
Episode 30: In this special Christmas episode, Jonathan shares how his faith journey has led him to church music. He explains how sacred music offers praise upwards and outwards and, he…