Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

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Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor episodes

  • Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor - 31-10-2026

    This Halloween special explores one of life’s few certainties: death. How can we prepare for the end of life, and could talking more openly about death help us make the most of the time we have?

    We hear from retired clinical psychologist Ursula Bates, Consultant in Palliative Medicine Dr Paul Gregan and death doula Sarah Gardiner. We’ll also hear a personal reflection on dying from Janice, a patient at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross.

    Plus, writer John MacKenna shares a radio essay on why he has decided to plan his own funeral well in advance.

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    53 min
  • 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.

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    55 min
  • 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.

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    55 min
  • 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.

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    18 min
  • 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.

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    55 min
  • 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.

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    55 min
  • 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.

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    55 min
  • 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.

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    27 min
  • 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:

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    54 min

About 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.