Our Divine Sparks with Dearbhail McDonald offers a fresh and engaging exploration of religious and spiritual life as well as an occasionally offbeat perspective...
Children share the wonder of a baby born in extraordinary circumstances. The nativity and life 2,000 years ago is explored by Fr. Kieran O’Mahony, Rev Gillian Wharton and Zuleika Rodgers TCD.
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Episode 4
Sandra Cullen, DCU on St. Nicholas. Richard Kearney considers the sacredness of nature in the Irish Celtic tradition. Siofra Mulqueen on music and spirituality. Andrea Corr shares insights about her faith.
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Episode 3
Michael Kelly on Syria’s religious and ethnic groups. Kathy Donaghy on Christmas without religious rituals. Hugh Turpin on the rise of atheism. Dave Macardle reports on a Dog Carol Service.
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Fr. Aidan Troy on the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Children chat about Virgin Mary. Gina Menzies on the Virgin Mary and assisted dying. Michael Harding on departure rituals.
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This week we ask if the Trump Presidency will reshape the role of religion in public affairs. We delve into the history of secretive papal elections, explore the allure of grand religious ceremonies, and on the anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, we hear about the man Catholic Ireland took to its hearts and hearths.
Our Divine Sparks with Dearbhail McDonald offers a fresh and engaging exploration of religious and spiritual life as well as an occasionally offbeat perspective on the world of religion.
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