Fr Joseph Hamilton returns to St Cyprian to continue the theme on patience we began in the last episode with Tertullian.

Fr Joseph Hamilton explores St Athanasius's Life of St Anthony, what it says on the topic of demons, the monastic life in the desert and all this in discussion with our very own Dominican, Fr Toby.

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

Ciro Candia was the headteacher of Oakwood School in Purley for 25 years. Married to Caroline, they have seven children aged 27 to 17. Last December, he started an organisation called ProParent - to inspire parents to become successful leaders in their families. He runs family hubs and conferences throughout the UK and Ireland and is also an Educational Consultant for a Trust in London – working mainly with 15-18 years olds, designing and implementing a life coaching programme. Over the past 30 years as an educator – he has seen first-hand what constitutes strong marriages and successful parenting. It’s some of these experiences and insights which he’d like to share with you today.  On Saturday, June 10th – he spoke at the Family Enrichment Conference in Newmarket.

Julie MacFarlane-Barrow, Director of Generation Hope, speaks about Pope Francis and his influence in her life. Julie is the wife of Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary's Meals, the inspirational charity that feeds millions of children around the world.

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Mary Hirst walks us through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. Mary Hirst did a series of Lectio Divina broadcasts on Radio Maria. She is a public speaker and Retreat Organiser.

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