Today’s prayer coach reflection comes from Mark 12:38-44, where Jesus warns against seeking recognition and praise, before pointing to the example of a poor widow who quietly gives ‘all she had to live on.’ It’s a passage that challenges us to think about generosity, humility and what truly matters in the eyes of God.   To reflect on that message […]

Loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a major public health issue, with research suggesting its impact on health can be as serious as other well-known risk factors. A conference last week brought together researchers, policymakers and charities to examine the links between loneliness and health, and what can be done to address the problem.   Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE and a […]

David Turner was in studio to discuss the situation of Christians in China. In a wide-ranging discussion with Kieran, he explained the increasing restrictions placed on all churches in China requiring each church to register with the authorities, agree to promote the Chinese Communist Party and advance its socialist policies. The banning of children from […]

Will the proposed Leaving Cert history course be anti-Catholic and anti-Western? Well, according to critics, if you boiled down parts of the Leaving Cert history course into one sentence, it would read: ‘Western civilisation bad, Catholic Church bad.’     David Quinn from the Iona Institute has been writing about this issue and spoke with Nikki Hayes 

The global situation is pretty tense at the  moment. We have wars going on in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and Myanmar. The situation in the China sea is very tense. It is a time for us to be praying for wise calm heads to prevail.  It’s a time for us to be praying for peace.   Barry Mallet is organising […]

Lydia O’Kane, News Editor at Spirit Radio talks to Trocaire’s Roisin Pye Alexander about Laudato Si week, which is currently underway, about how communities in Ireland are taking action to protect creation through daily choices, prayer, and concrete acts of care.

Women in the 40s are turning away from the “Frozen” look for the “Glow-Up”. Advanced skincare and laser expert Sara O’Hagan joined Nikki Hayes on “Mornings” to discuss why and how to deal with a common Irish skin complaint of Rosacea. For more info click HERE  

Amanda Prather of Tearfund Ireland speaks to Nikki about the situation in Lebannon now, what their partners are seeing on the ground and how you can help over 1 million displaced in the country right now

Some of you will know the name Dr Scott Hahn, he is a theologian, a writer and a lecturer and this week he will be speaking at an event in the Convention Centre. Organised by the Domenicans, the event is called Ignite with the subtitle From Embers to Flames.  Our CEO Rob Clarke had a […]

Will Crampton from Better Together, a national peer-led recovery community offering free support and connection to people across Ireland.   Through online groups, peer support and community events, Better Together creates safe spaces for people facing mental health challenges, addiction recovery or isolation — reminding people they don’t have to go through difficult times alone.