We're joined by the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland the Right Reverend Dr David Bruce. Patricia Friel, the Irish charities director, on Mary's Meals work during the COVID Pandemic and Fr Michael Collins shines a spotlight on a treasured artist in his new biography, Raphael's World.

On this evenings programme, the voices of two prominent Christian leaders in America, following the death of George Floyd and the use of religious symbols in a photo opportunity by President Trump.

Pictures taken in 1903 in a Dublin City Churchyard raise more questions than answers and Jewish historian, Yanky Fachler examines the influence of the Jewish faith on the work of iconic musical artists, Barbra Streisand and Leonard Cohen.

Zen Buddhist Priest Myozan Kodo on Vesak, which is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. The RTÉ Radio 1 May Day tradition of playing Canon Sydney MacEwan's Bring Flowers of the Rarest. And we take a look at the Irish Chaplaincy in London which provides help and support, to Irish elderly people, prisoners and Travellers.

On tonight's programme, the spiritual inspirations from running 3,100 miles, the challenges for those observing Ramadan during the pandemic and we hear what is keeping Pope Francis busy in his period of isolation.

On tonight's programme, different kinds of isolation, from a French enclosed order of nuns, mariners at sea, missions abroad and the tranquillity of Inis Mor on the Aran Islands. The Leap of Faith is after the news.

This week, The Leap of Faith brings you a programme produced by CTVC in the UK. With churches closed and the lockdown firmly in place, the UK faces a very different Easter this year. More and more people experience the sudden loss of a friend or family member. Others fear genuinely for loved ones who are elderly or vulnerable.

Chris Patten, now Lord Patten of Barnes, reflects on the way in which faith has underpinned his entire life, both personally and politically.

Dr.Kevin Hargaden on what we can learn from desert monks when it comes to economics and social justice. The Very Reverend Doctor Dean Sarah Rowland Jones talks about St.David the patron saint of Wales and journalist and writer Robert Fisk shares his insight into the role of religion in middle east conflicts.

On the Leap of Faith this week: Peter Owen-Jones, about the contrast in Lenten activities between today and the past. Fr Michael Kelly is celebrated on a new Irish Stamp for his work of over 50 years in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Zambia and commonalities in Muslim and Christian approaches to palliative care.