Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)
Come & See Inspirations (C&SI) is a podcasting team based in Ardagh, West Limerick, Ireland. They produce podcasts aimed at spreading hope and faith online and on air. Originally starting in 2010 with a weekly radio programme called SacredSpace102fm on West Limerick 102fm, they now share their work via this page, including a weekly podcast and other inspirational talks. Since August 2025, they have returned on air with a new weekly radio programme called "Come & See Inspirations" on West Limerick 102fm.
Episodes
C&SI - Summer Reflections Series 2026 - "Faith & Care for our Planet" - 6 Sept 2026 (S06E40b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks programme we are sharing a reflection given at the Kilmallock Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Sr Betty Baker reflecting on "Faith & Care for our pla
C&SI - Summer Reflections Series 2026 - "Faith & Care for our Planet" - 6 Sept 2026 (S06E40)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks programme we are sharing a reflection given at the Kilmallock Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Sr Betty Baker reflecting on "Faith & Care for our pla
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "The Healing Power of Love - Fr Paul Murphy" - 30 Aug 2026 (S06E39b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast excerpt we share a reflection from National Novena 2026 at Knock from Fr Paul Murphy - "The Healing Power of Love".Fr Paul F. Murphy is a priest of
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "The Healing Power of Love - Fr Paul Murphy" - 30 Aug 2026 (S06E39)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we share a reflection from National Novena 2026 at Knock from Fr Paul Murphy - "The Healing Power of Love".Fr Paul F. Murphy is a priest of the Dio
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Beyond the Rainbows" - 23 Aug 2026 (S06E38)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we share a reflection from National Novena 2026 at Knock from Niamh McCann - "Beyond the Rainbows" which was shared on 15 August 2026. After losing
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Beyond the Rainbows" - 23 Aug 2026 (S06E38b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast excerpt we share a reflection from National Novena 2026 at Knock from Niamh McCann - "Beyond the Rainbows" which was shared on 15 August 2026. Afte
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Catholic Mothers Ireland with Sinead Strong" (TheWay.ie) - 16 Aug 2026 (S06E37b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we have an interview from TheWay.ie with Sinead Strong who explains how 'Catholic Mothers Ireland' supports women in their many roles as mothers, w
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Catholic Mothers Ireland with Sinead Strong" (TheWay.ie) - 16 Aug 2026 (S06E37)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we have an interview from TheWay.ie with Sinead Strong who explains how 'Catholic Mothers Ireland' supports women in their many roles as mothers, w
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Shared Responsibility: Creating a Church were women feel at home" - 9 Aug 2026 (S06E36b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast excerpt we have a reflection from the 2026 Clonard Novena from Claire Deane (June 19th) who gives a reflecti
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "Shared Responsibility: Creating a Church were women feel at home" - 9 Aug 2026 (S06E36)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we have a reflection from the 2026 Clonard Novena from Claire Deane (June 19th) who gives a reflection on &q
C&SI - Father Mike Schmitz: Take the next step in faith (TheWay.ie) - 2 Aug 2026 (S06E35b) (podcast excerpt)
Welcome to this weeks podcast excerpt here on C&SI.First off, an apology to our regular listeners. We weren't in a position to produce a podcast for the last two weeks as we were trying to reorganise and work out the impact of the closure of WestLimerick102fm radio which was announced two weeks ago. We are still processing the implications of the news and how it is going to affect how we
C&SI - Father Mike Schmitz: Take the next step in faith (TheWay.ie) - 2 Aug 2026 (S06E35)
Welcome to this weeks podcast here on C&SI.First off, an apology to our regular listeners. We weren't in a position to produce a podcast for the last two weeks as we were trying to reorganise and work out the impact of the closure of WestLimerick102fm radio which was announced two weeks ago. We are still processing the implications of the news and how it is going to affect how we do thing
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026 - "ACCORD: Strengthening marriages and supporting couples" and "Unpacking Magnifica Humanitas" - 12 July 2026 (S06E34)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we have two such reflections and talks to share from TheWay.ie which is an online platform set up by the Iri
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026: "Faith, Sport & Addiction" - 5 July 2026 (S06E33b) (podcast excerpt)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast excerpt former Limerick intercounty hurler, Ciaran Carey shares a reflection at the Kilmallock Novena on &q
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026: "Open hearts - Open Doors" and "Faith, Sport & Addiction" - 5 July 2026 (S06E33)
During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. On this weeks podcast we have two such reflections and talks to share.- In part one, Belfast-based writer and pastoral worker Jim
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026: Journeying from being a Muslim to the Catholic Church - 28 June 2026 (S06E32b) (podcast excerpt)
We have a lighter programme/podcast this week as Shane was galivanting with the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes leaving John to mind the shop back in Ireland. During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful l
C&SI - Summer Reflection Series 2026: Journeying from being a Muslim to the Catholic Church - 28 June 2026 (S06E32)
We have a lighter programme/podcast this week as Shane was galivanting with the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes leaving John to mind the shop back in Ireland. During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across over the year from various workshops and novenas which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful l
C&SI - The Irish Synodal Pathway: progress and purpose (TheWay.ie) - 21 June 2026 (S06E31)
On this weeks podcast C&SI partners up with TheWay.ie to bring you an update on the Irish Synodal Pathway. We had hoped to have Juliann Moran (the Synodal Pathway General Secretary) on with us but unfortunately Juliann is a bit under the weather at the minute. So this week we are sharing an interview with Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, memb
C&SI - The Irish Synodal Pathway: progress and purpose (TheWay.ie) - 21 June 2026 (S06E31b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast C&SI partners up with TheWay.ie to bring you an update on the Irish Synodal Pathway. We had hoped to have Juliann Moran (the Synodal Pathway General Secretary) on with us but unfortunately Juliann is a bit under the weather at the minute. So this week we are sharing an interview with Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, memb
C&SI - Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Limerick's Solemn Novena 2026 - 14 June 2026 (S06E30)
Limerick is preparing to celebrate its Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help from June 19th to 27th at Mount St Alphonsus on Henry Street in Limerick with the Redemptorist Fathers. On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Gerry Moloney who takes us through the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and through what is up coming at the novena this year where the theme is "Called and Sent&q
C&SI - Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Limerick's Solemn Novena 2026 - 14 June 2026 (S06E30b) (podcast excerpt)
Limerick is preparing to celebrate its Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help from June 19th to 27th at Mount St Alphonsus on Henry Street in Limerick with the Redemptorist Fathers. On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Gerry Moloney who takes us through the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and through what is up coming at the novena this year where the theme is "Called and Sent&q
C&SI - Reflecting on Corpus Christi - 7 June 2026 (S06E29b) (podcast excerpt)
As we move into Ordinary Time, this Sunday in Ireland we have the beautiful feast of Corpus Christi. So on this week's programme excerpt, we bring out a reflection from our old colleague Lorraine Buckley who shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi originally in 2019. Lorraine's reflection on Corpus Christi begins by taking us through a history of the feast which o
C&SI - Reflecting on Corpus Christi - 7 June 2026 (S06E29)
As we move into Ordinary Time, this Sunday in Ireland we have the beautiful feast of Corpus Christi. So on this week's programme, we bring out a reflection from our old colleague Lorraine Buckley who shares with us some thoughts on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi originally in 2019. In part one, we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends including the Pope's Prayer Inte
C&SI - Reflecting on the Rosary and the All Ireland Rosary Rally 2026 - 31 May 2026 (S06E28b) (podcast excerpt)
As the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary draws to a close, on this weeks programme we are joined by Karen Clancy from Totus Tuus magazine who shares with us about the Rosary and the forth coming All Ireland Rosay Rally in Knock on June 6th. She shares with us some of the history of the rosary and also reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary - a prayer, a meditation, a sharing wi
C&SI - Reflecting on the Rosary and the All Ireland Rosary Rally 2026 - 31 May 2026 (S06E28)
As the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary draws to a close, on this weeks programme we are joined by Karen Clancy from Totus Tuus magazine who shares with us about the Rosary and the forth coming All Ireland Rosay Rally in Knock on June 6th. She shares with us some of the history of the rosary and also reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary - a prayer, a meditation, a sharing wi
C&SI - Pentecost Sunday - The Fruits of the Holy Spirit (WoF) - 24 May 2026 (S06E27b) (podcast excerpt)
Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the liturgical year and brings to a close the season Easter where we celebrate the manifestation of the Holy Spirit into the church and the need for the church to go out into the world. In this weeks podcast excerpt, we share a reflection from Word On Fire Ministries where Bishop Robert Barron focus on the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians,
C&SI - Pentecost Sunday - The Fruits of the Holy Spirit (WoF) - 24 May 2026 (S06E27)
Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the liturgical year and brings to a close the season Easter where we celebrate the manifestation of the Holy Spirit into the church and the need for the church to go out into the world. In part one of this weeks podcast we go through the up coming liturgical odds and ends as well as flagging some up coming events on the calendar for local listeners in West L
C&SI - Why do we suffer? With Fr Patrick Cahill (TheWay.ie) -17 May 2026 (S06E26b) (podcast excerpt)
On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering existsThe A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our searc
C&SI - Why do we suffer? With Fr Patrick Cahill (TheWay.ie) -17 May 2026 (S06E26)
On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering existsIn part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including saints of the week and some local notices.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunda
C&SI - News Magazine from around the world - 10 May 2026 (S06E25b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt John and Shane take a spin around the globe looking at various stories from across the Catholic News-sphere which caught our eye. Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness.A Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Africa With a new Archbishop of Canturbury enthroned on 25 March 2026, during her visit to the Vatican - Pope: Anglica
C&SI - News Magazine from around the world - 10 May 2026 (S06E25)
On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a spin around the globe looking at various stories from across the Catholic News-sphere which caught our eye. In part one we have our run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including the saints of the week and the Pope's Prayer Intention for the month of May.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which t
C&SI - Lough Derg - Sanctuary of St Patrick - 3 May 2026 (S06E24b) (podcast excerpt)
St Patrick's Sanctuary at Lough Derg in Co Donegal has been a place of pilgrimage in Ireland since the Middle Ages and once was as famous as Santiago de Compostela, Walsingham and Rome for European pilgrims. On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Lawrence Flynn, the current prior at St Patrick's Sanctuary on Station Island in the lough. Fr La shares with listeners this week a little a
C&SI - Lough Derg - Sanctuary of St Patrick - 3 May 2026 (S06E24)
St Patrick's Sanctuary at Lough Derg in Co Donegal has been a place of pilgrimage in Ireland since the Middle Ages and once was as famous as Santiago de Compostela, Walsingham and Rome for European pilgrims. On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Lawrence Flynn, the current prior at St Patrick's Sanctuary on Station Island in the lough. Fr La shares with listeners this week a little a
C&SI - Exploring Vocations on Good Shepherd Sunday - 26 April 2026 (S06E23b) (podcast excerpt)
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, taking its name from the gospel reading of the 4th Sunday of Easter from the gospel of John and his account of the parable of the Good Shepherd. In Ireland, it is also known as Vocation Sunday as it is a day set aside for prayer for vocations to priesthood and the religious life.On part two of the podcast this week we share three different pieces linking into t
C&SI - Exploring Vocations on Good Shepherd Sunday - 26 April 2026 (S06E23)
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, taking its name from the gospel reading of the 4th Sunday of Easter from the gospel of John and his account of the parable of the Good Shepherd. In Ireland, it is also known as Vocation Sunday as it is a day set aside for prayer for vocations to priesthood and the religious life.On part two of the podcast this week we share three different pieces linking into t
C&SI - Little Nellie of Holy God - An Irish Child Mystic who helped to guide a Pope - 19 April 2026 (S06E22)
On this weeks programme, John and Shane are delighted to speak to Sr Jennifer McAleer about the unique story of Ellen Organ, originally from Waterford and who lived and died in Cork aged just four years old and yet whose love of the Eucharist and of the Child Jesus led to a Pope changing the rules around when children could receive Holy Communion for the first time. Ellen, known as Little Nellie o
C&SI - Little Nellie of Holy God - An Irish Child Mystic who helped to guide a Pope - 19 April 2026 (S06E22b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks programme excerpt, John and Shane are delighted to speak to Sr Jennifer McAleer about the unique story of Ellen Organ, originally from Waterford and who lived and died in Cork aged just four years old and yet whose love of the Eucharist and of the Child Jesus led to a Pope changing the rules around when children could receive Holy Communion for the first time. Ellen, known as Little
C&SI - God's Call: My Faith Journey - Ger Hanley (The Way) - 12 April 2026 (S06E21b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast we are sharing an interview from The Way with former League of Ireland footballer Gerard Hanley. From the series "God's Call: My Faith Journey", Ger shares his faith journey and how he came to find his identity in Christ and his work with Alpha Youth rather than in his career as a footballer.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI - God's Call: My Faith Journey - Ger Hanley (The Way) - 12 April 2026 (S06E21)
On this weeks podcast we are sharing an interview from The Way with former League of Ireland footballer Gerard Hanley. From the series "God's Call: My Faith Journey", Ger shares his faith journey and how he came to find his identity in Christ and his work with Alpha Youth rather than in his career as a footballer.In part one of the podcast we have our regular liturgical odds and end
C&SI - Easter joy in a world gone mad - 5 April 2026 (S06E20b) (podcast excerpt)
On this week’s programme excerpt we are delighted to welcome back Noirin Lynch, Director of FCJ Spirituality House, Teach Spiorodáltathe in Spanish Point, Co Clare to reflect on Easter Joy in a world gone mad. Noirin reminds us that Easter is not either about stopping in the paid of Good Friday nor at the same time running into the Alleluia’s but more a reminder to us that Easter Joy is the confid
C&SI - Easter joy in a world gone mad - 5 April 2026 (S06E20)
ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!! CHRISTUS RESURREXIT, RESURREXIT VERES ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!! CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!"Let everyone share this feast of faith; let everyone enjoy the riches of goodness. Let none lament their poverty; for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let none mourn their sins; for forgiveness has dawned from the grave. L
C&SI - Reflecting on Holy Week for Fr Frank Duhig - 29 March 2026 (S06E19b) (podcast excerpt)
We enter into the solemn time of Holy Week this weekend with the celebration of Palm (or Passion) Sunday and the commemoration of the Lord's entry into the holy city of Jerusalem. The week ahead is liturgically intense as Christians commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Saviour of the World. In this weeks podcast excerpt Fr Frank Duhig joins John and Shane to reflect on the d
C&SI - Reflecting on Holy Week for Fr Frank Duhig - 29 March 2026 (S06E19)
We enter into the solemn time of Holy Week this weekend with the celebration of Palm (or Passion) Sunday and the commemoration of the Lord's entry into the holy city of Jerusalem. The week ahead is liturgically intense as Christians commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Saviour of the World. In part two of this weeks podcast Fr Frank Duhig joins John and Shane to reflect on t
C&SI - Journeying with a Stations of the Cross - 22 Mar 2026 (S06E18)
We adore you O Christ and we bless youBecause by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.On this weeks podcast as we journey through the joyous holy season of Lent, we provide a pause moment to reflect on the Stations of the Cross. The Stations are a traditional Lenten devotion walking the Via Dolorosa with Christ, meditating on his Passion and Death. In part two of this weeks podcast, we pray
C&SI - Journeying with a Stations of the Cross - 22 Mar 2026 (S06E18b) (podcast excerpt)
We adore you O Christ and we bless youBecause by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.On this weeks podcast excerpt as we journey through the joyous holy season of Lent, we provide a pause moment to reflect on the Stations of the Cross. The Stations are a traditional Lenten devotion walking the Via Dolorosa with Christ, meditating on his Passion and Death. We pray the Stations of the Cross
C&SI - Who was the real St Patrick? with Michael Keating - 15 March 2026 (S06E17b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt we are sharing a reflection with Michael Keating from the archive where Michael joined us to reflect on the celebration of our national day and ask the question who was St Patrick? Like so many Christian feasts and festivals, St Patrick’s Day has been somewhat hijacked - St Patrick has about as much to do with a pint of Guinness as St Valentine has to do with a box of
C&SI - Who was the real St Patrick? with Michael Keating - 15 March 2026 (S06E17)
On this weeks podcast we mark Laetare Sunday, Mother's Day (in Ireland and the UK) and of course in Ireland we mark the fact that next week we celebrate the solemnity of our national apostle - St Patrick. In part one we have our regular liturgical odds and ends including the Pope's Prayer Intention for the month of March for peace and disarmament and we have a quick run through the up co
C&SI - Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen - 8 March 2026 (S06E16b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast the C&SI team head to the diocese of Peoria in Illinois in the US to speak to Msgr. Jason Gray who is the Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation to learn about one of the newest Beati/Blessed from the America's, Archbishop Fulton Sheen.While the official decree of beatification by Pope Francis was issued in 2019, the formal ceremony will recogni
C&SI - Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen - 8 March 2026 (S06E16)
On this weeks podcast the C&SI team head to the diocese of Peoria in Illinois in the US to speak to Msgr. Jason Gray who is the Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation to learn about one of the newest Beati/Blessed from the America's, Archbishop Fulton Sheen. In part one we have our regular liturgical odds and ends including a brief mention of the up coming saints of
C&SI - Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 (S06E15b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast we catch up with Jane Mellet from Trocaire to hear about the Trocaire 2026 Lenten Campaign. Trocaire is the overseas development agency of the Irish Bishops Conference (the Irish member of Caritas Internationalis) and their annual Lenten Campaign has been running for over 53 years. This years Lenten Campaign accompanies a three-generation family in rural Rwanda, led by Uwamah
C&SI - Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 (S06E15)
On this weeks podcast we catch up with Jane Mellet from Trocaire to hear about the Trocaire 2026 Lenten Campaign. Trocaire is the overseas development agency of the Irish Bishops Conference (the Irish member of Caritas Internationalis) and their annual Lenten Campaign has been running for over 53 years. This years Lenten Campaign accompanies a three-generation family in rural Rwanda, led by Uwamah
C&SI - Reflecting on Lent with Bishop Brendan Leahy - 22 Feb 2026 (S06E14b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten Season. Bishop Brendan shares with us his reflection from his Lenten Pastoral Letter 2026 on how we could reframe our understanding of the ancient call to fast during the period of Lent including how to translate it into action for the modern world. Fasting is always put before us in the C
C&SI - Reflecting on Lent with Bishop Brendan Leahy - 22 Feb 2026 (S06E14)
On this weeks podcast we are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy to reflect on the beginning of the Lenten Season. Bishop Brendan shares with us his reflection from his Lenten Pastoral Letter 2026 on how we could reframe our understanding of the ancient call to fast during the period of Lent including how to translate it into action for the modern world. Fasting is always put before us in the Christian
C&SI - Three Habits to Get the Most out of Lent (WoF) - 15 Feb 2026 (S06E13b) (podcase excerpt)
It seems like we have only just come out of the Christmas Season and we are down the door of the great season of Lent with Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent next week. So on this weeks podcast excerpt we are sharing a reflection from Bishop Robert Barron (from Word on Fire) on the three habits to get the most out of Lent. Bishop Barron reminds us that during this time of preparation, th
C&SI - Three Habits to Get the Most out of Lent (WoF) - 15 Feb 2026 (S06E13)
It seems like we have only just come out of the Christmas Season and we are down the door of the great season of Lent with Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent next week. So on this weeks podcast we are sharing a reflection from Bishop Robert Barron (from Word on Fire) on the three habits to get the most out of Lent. Bishop Barron reminds us that during this time of preparation, the Church
C&SI - Ecclesial Year in Review 2025 - 8 Feb 2026 (S06E12b)(podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt we take a quick run through some of the main highlights from 2025 in the area of church life including things papal, worldwide, and at the national and local level here in Ireland. Usually we aim to do this particular podcast in January but it slipped out a bit on us this year - the joys of life and other events! From a global perspective 2025 was a Jubilee Year with
C&SI - Ecclesial Year in Review 2025 - 8 Feb 2026 (S06E12)
On this weeks podcast we take a quick run through some of the main highlights from 2025 in the area of church life including things papal, worldwide, and at the national and local level here in Ireland. Usually we aim to do this particular podcast in January but it slipped out a bit on us this year - the joys of life and other events! From a global perspective 2025 was a Jubilee Year with two pope
C&SI - Who is the real St Brigid? - (TheWay.ie) - 1st Feb 2026 (S06E11)
Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach which was shared
C&SI - Who is the real St Brigid? - (TheWay.ie) - 1st Feb 2026 (S06E11b) (podcast excerpt)
Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI on this weeks podcast excerpt we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Ede
C&SI - Sunday of the Word of God - 25 Jan 2026 (S06E10b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of
C&SI - Sunday of the Word of God - 25 Jan 2026 (S06E10)
On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. In
C&SI - Reality is not fair. God doesn’t owe us anything - Fr Mike Schmitz @ SEEK2026 - 18 Jan 2026 (S06E09b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks programme/podcast we take a jaunt across the Atlantic to the SEEK2026 conference in the USA and share with listeners an input by Fr Mike Schmitz where he reminded 17,000+ Catholics that life isn't fair but God stepped into our world, into our suffering to redeem it from the inside out. SEEK 2026 was held from January 1 to 5 simultaneously in three cities: Columbus, Denver, and F
C&SI - Reality is not fair. God doesn’t owe us anything - Fr Mike Schmitz @ SEEK2026 - 18 Jan 2026 (S06E09)
On this weeks programme/podcast we take a jaunt across the Atlantic to the SEEK2026 conference in the USA and share with listeners an input by Fr Mike Schmitz where he reminded 17,000+ Catholics that life isn't fair but God stepped into our world, into our suffering to redeem it from the inside out. We have our regular liturgical odds and ends in part one including up coming saints of the wee
C&SI - Exploring the meaning of our baptism - 11 Jan 2026 (S06E08b) (podcast excerpt)
This Sunday is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord and marks the end of the Christmas season on the Latin calendar, on Monday we slip back into Ordinary time.In an extended part two on this weeks programme excerpt, we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who gives us a reflection firstly on the Sunday gospel which is Matthews account of the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan river and from there give
C&SI - Exploring the meaning of our baptism - 11 Jan 2026 (S06E08)
This Sunday is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord and marks the end of the Christmas season on the Latin calendar, on Monday we slip back into Ordinary time.On part one of this weeks programme we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including the upcoming saints of the week. We also have some local notices and our weekly prayer space. In an extended part
C&SI - A Christmas Pic & Mix - 4 Jan 2026 (S06E07b) (podcast excerpt)
Merry Christmastide to all our readers and listeners from the C&SI team. We are still in the Christmas Season and of course also Happy New Year as we have passed the turn on the calendar also. For our international listeners just to flag that Ireland still celebrates the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th so liturgically the gospel reading on this weeks podcast is from the Second Sunday of Chris
C&SI - A Christmas Pic & Mix - 4 Jan 2026 (S06E07)
Merry Christmastide to all our readers and listeners from the C&SI team. We are still in the Christmas Season and of course also Happy New Year as we have passed the turn on the calendar also. For our international listeners just to flag that Ireland still celebrates the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th so liturgically the gospel reading on this weeks podcast is from the Second Sunday of Chris
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Hope & peace - Martina Lehane Sheehan - 3 January 2026
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Martina Lehane Sheehan gives us a reflection on Hope and peace.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - In the midst of chaos - Fr Chris O'Donnell - 2 January 2026
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Fr Chris O'Donnell gives us a reflection "In the midst of chaos".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Our Nobility - Br Simon Sleeman - 1 January 2026
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Br Simon is a monk of Glenstal Abbey, editor of The Glenstal Prayer Book and gives us a reflection on "Our Nobility".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Faith, Hope & Love - Noirin Lynch - 31 December 2025
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Noirin Lynch is the director of FCJ Spirituality House - An Teach Spiordalta in Spanish Point Co Clare. Noirin shares with us a reflection on Faith, Hope & Love.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspi
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Listening - Columba McCann - 30 December 2025
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Columba McCann is the abbot of Glenstal Abbey in Murroe Co Limerick and he shares a reflection with us on Listening.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Mary in Our Times - Sr Phyllis Moynihan - 29 December 2025
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Sr Phyllis Moynihan shares with us a reflection on Mary in Our Times. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI - Feast of the Holy Family - A Christmas Miscellany (Part 2) - 28 December 2025 (S06E06)
On this weekends podcast we mark the feast of the Holy Family which falls on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.We continue with our reflections from guests who joined us on the podcast during the year as they share their thoughts on the Christmas Season. On this episode we have:Fr Columba McCann OSB, abbot of Glenstal reflecting on ListeningNoirin Lynch, director of FCJ Spirituality House
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Make Space for Hope - Juliann Moran - 27 December 2025
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Juliann Moran is the General Secretary of the Irish National Synodal Pathway and shares a reflection with us on the need to Make Space for Hope.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI Christmas Reflections 2025 - Keep the Light On - Bishop Brendan Leahy - 26 December 2025
We are sharing individual excerpts from our Christmas podcasts over the days of the Christmas Season to provide a pause moment for listeners throughout the days of this special time.Bishop Brendan Leahy reflects on how we need to Keep the Light On. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI - A Christmas Day Miscellany 2025 - 25 December 2025 (S06 E05)
From all the Come & See Inspirations podcast team, wishing you and yours every blessing of the Babe of Bethlehem for the Holy Season of Christmas and into the New Year 2026.Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léirFromJohn, Ann & Shane*******************On this special podcast we celebrate this special day with reflections, favorite Christmas carols and hymns, readings &
C&SI - Advent Reflections with Bishop Robert Barron - 21 Dec 2025 (S06E04c) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast as a final sharing for Advent, we share two reflections from Bishop Robert Barron from the Word On Fire Ministry where he reflects on Why Mary matters (WOF 22/12/2024) and how the Three Comings of Jesus prepare us for Advent (WOF 2/12/2021).Why Mary MattersBishop Barron looks at some of the Church’s classical titles of Mary. These are not simply pious exclamations, but rather
C&SI - Advent Reflections with Fr Frank Duhig - 21 Dec 2025 (S06E04b) (podcast excerpt)
On this weeks podcast excerpt we have a reflection from Fr Frank Duhig on Advent and the approach of Christmas should encourage us to focus on the the poor and those who are in need at this time of the year.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
C&SI - Advent Reflections - 21 Dec 2025 (S06E04)
On this weeks podcast as a final sharing for Advent, we share two reflections from Bishop Robert Barron from the Word On Fire Ministry where he reflects on Why Mary matters (WOF 22/12/2024) and how the Three Comings of Jesus prepare us for Advent (WOF 2/12/2021).In part one we have a reflection from Fr Frank Duhig on Advent and the approach of Christmas should encourage us to focus on the the poor
