Questions of Faith - 2021-07-02

Fr Sam is joined by Sr Cecelia, a Stone Dominican currently based her in Cambridge. They answer these questions: 1) Why do some Popes become saints but some don’t? 2) Does the Church still believe in the existence purgatory and if yes, how long much time might we spend there? 3)If someone commits suicide are they damned? 4) If someone else makes us really angry and so we respond with anger, is that a sin? 5) Is it possible to completely forgive someone, so that when we think about that person we don’t feel inflamed with emotions? 6) How can I implement ‘holiness’ in my everyday life? 7) Does God love me even when I feel so far away from him? 8) I struggle to engage at Mass, what can I do about this?

Questions of Faith - 2021-06-25

On this week's Questions of Faith, Fr. Sam and Sister Gemma answer the following questions:  Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?  Why are we celebrating a special year for him and what does it mean for me?  What is a plenary indulgence?  Why does the liturgical season have colour themes at Mass?  Why do women wear veils at Church and why is the practice growing in popularity?  Is the phenomenon of a statue of the Virgin Mary weeping blood accepted in the Church?  If you're not a Christian and you've never heard about God, can you still go to heaven?

Questions of Faith - 2021-06-18

Fr. Sam is joined by Sarah Taylor, Trustee and Volunteer for Radio Maria England.  They discuss questions that listeners have sent in to the station including: Do Catholics celebrate Father's Day?  Why do Catholics kneel when they enter a church?  What are some ways to make praying a habit in my life?

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Questions of Faith - 2021-06-11

Fr. Sam has invited Jane Crone, Community Participation Coordinator, for East Anglia Diocese is Parishes and schools with CAFOD.  They'll be answering the following questions sent in by listeners: 'I am a confirmation candidate and need to do a service project with my parish and I’m really interested in helping our planet. I’m only 15. Any suggestions on how I can help?'; 'I’ve read a lot of troubling news coming out of Colombia. Is the Church doing anything to help them?'; 'The G7 Summit is coming up and they will be talking about rebuilding after the Pandemic. Does the Church have any opinions that they will be sharing?'; 'We know that people have had hard financial times during the pandemic. I’ve also switched jobs this past year as it wasn’t feasible to keep working in hospitality. I’ve incurred a lot of debt as well.  I’ve had massive help here in England. Is there anything that the Church can do to help with debt… besides pray?'; 'My children are struggling to get anything out of Live Streamed Mass. Any resource suggestions?'; 'My friend in Lebanon constantly prays for Saint Oscar Romero to intercede for her. Why would someone in Lebanon connect with a saint from El Salvador?' You are very welcome to send in your questions to [email protected].

Father Sam Randell is joined by theologian Father Simon to discuss issues in and around the Catholic faith. 

In this episode Father Sam Randell is joined by founding trustee of Radio Maria England, Father Stefan Parc. Among the issues discussed is how did Radio Maria begin, and do we necessarily have to pray with other people?

In this episode priest director Father Sam Randell and sister Gemma discuss the Catholic Church, the faith and social issues, including why is there a Radio Maria.

Priest Director Father Sam Randell is joined by Sister Gemma as they tackle such questions as who were the Church Fathers and how to handle your children at mass.

Questions of Faith - 2021-04-16

Sister Gemma and Father Sam answer a range of questions from listeners including ones received during the programme. I realise that there are so many Jewish traditions , rules and other prayers that I have never heard of; I would have thought Christians would have kept many of the Jewish ways; why don’t Christians follow some of the same teachings at Jewish people?  Why is the Catholic Church holding so many memorials for Prince Philip?  Father Sam was talking about Saint Thomas the other day and mentioned the Gospel of Saint Thomas; could he share more about that? What happened to Nicodemus and why didn’t he stop the Pharisees from crucifying Jesus?

Questions of Faith - 2021-04-02

Father Sam and Sister Gemma answer questions sent in from listeners and volunteers.  Questions include: Sister Gemma and Father Sam answer questions sent in to RME. Questions include: Where is God in this current COVID Pandemic? Why did it happen? Why do we celebrate Jesus’s rising from the dead on Saturday evening, as three days after Good Friday is Monday? What do bunnies and eggs have to do with Easter? Why did they cover the statues and the cross in church this week? Does the Communion wine have to be alcoholic? What are some of your favourite Easter traditions?