Thought for Advent

04:10 | Dec 25th, 2013

This special reflection is more a 'Thought for Christmas' in which our consultant on the Middle East North Africa region, Dr Harry Hagopian, delivers an authentic slice of what it's like to celebrate ...Show More

04:08 | Dec 24th, 2013

For the last day of Advent we have an excellent reflection from Monsignor James Cronin, the National Director of Missio - the Church's overseas missionary charity.

04:05 | Dec 23rd, 2013

Today the Director of the Catholic Education Service, Paul Barber, looks at how teaching is at the centre of the Church's mission.

04:53 | Dec 22nd, 2013

Marie Kato-Kmiec gave birth to her daughter Abigail two months ago. In this podcast she shares her experiences of waiting, hope and anticipation as we approach Christmas.

03:56 | Dec 21st, 2013

Father-of-five John Green, Director for Development for the charity Apostleship of the Sea, looks at the call to fatherhood as we approach the birth of Christ.

04:27 | Dec 20th, 2013

Archbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus has released a Christmas message called 'The Refugees before The Crib'. An English translation of the original Arabic version is read for this podcast by the Bishop...Show More

02:54 | Dec 19th, 2013

Cathy Corcoran, Chief Executive of the Cardinal Hume Centre, manages to find hope this Advent despite the near-overwhelming challenges and heart-breaking stories.

05:19 | Dec 18th, 2013

Dr James Hanvey SJ gives us this excellent Advent reflection on the 'Our Father' from The Church of the Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.