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Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

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  • Episode 20

    April 10, 2026 · 55 min

    Faith in space – Leo Enright. The story of Knock Airport – Nikki Carter. Philippa Hanna, Christian singer/songwriter. Report: Evangelical worship. Divorce in a changing Ireland – Lindsey Earner-Byrne. Essay: The quiet miracle of Spring…

  • Episode 19

    April 3, 2026 · 54 min

    Origin and tradition of the Stations of the Cross – Fr. Kieran O’Mahony. Report: The Easter story through children’s eyes – Siofra Mulqueen. Artistic portrayals of the crucifixion – Paul Whittington. What is a good death? – Ursula Bates…

  • Episode 18

    March 27, 2026 · 54 min

    Pete Hegseth's conservative Christian convictions – Marion McKeone. ISIS Brides - Dr. Nussaibah Younis. Report: Glenstal Abbey by Siofra Mulqueen. Ireland’s first transgender Minister – Teagan MacAodhagáin. Essay: On Penance and Politics…

  • Glenstal Abbey Extended Report

    March 27, 2026 · 18 min

    Glenstal Abbey - extended report. Síofra Mulqueen explores the daily lives and work of the monks who live in this Benedictine community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Episode 17

    March 20, 2026 · 54 min

    Lorraine O’Connor & Hafsah Seyed on celebrating Eid. Jan ní Fhlanagain reports on reimagining spirituality. Andrew Graystone discusses the challenges facing new Archbishop of Canterbury, and Gina Menzies explores the Feast of the…

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  • Episode 16

    March 6, 2026 · 26 min

    Ireland’s psychiatric institutions: a troubling chapter in Ireland’s past . Niall Breslin discusses his documentary All That Remains on St. Loman’s Psychiatric Hospital and psychiatrist Prof. Brendan Kelly explores the legacy of…

  • Episode 15

    February 27, 2026 · 53 min

    Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church: Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Report: Fashion of religious vestments – Siofra Mulqueen. Catholic upbringing as literary inspiration: novelist Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. Spiritual roots of protest songs: David Stowe…

  • Episode 14

    February 20, 2026 · 54 min

    From hardship to holiness – Pastor Nick Park. Report: The heavenly craft of communion wafers. The harrowing legacy of clerical abuse – Fr. Hans Zollner. Essay: Self-forgiveness, the toughest task of all – Lis Cashin. Ann Lee, leader of the…

  • Episode 13

    February 13, 2026 · 54 min

    Lenten tradition of sacrifice and repentance – Lindsey Earner Byrne, TCD. Essay: Reflections from the Confessional – Michael Harding. Muslim Women Talk Ramadan - Shelina Janmohamed. Report: Cupid crosses congregations - Dave Macardle…

  • Episode 12

    February 6, 2026 · 54 min

    From pulpit to platform – Bishop Paul Tighe. Faith in the digital age – Maggie Phillips. Report: Choirs cultivating joy – Jan ní Fhlanaghain. Wigmore Hall’s John Gilhooly. The rise of spiritual books – Peter Admirand. Essay: Why writers…

  • Episode 11

    January 30, 2026 · 53 min

    Religious symbols – Tom Inglis. The Forgiveness Project – Marina Cantacuzino. Our Lady’s Hospice report – Dave Macardle. Brigit, Lady of the Irish Otherworld – Pauline Breen. Early Christian women – Nikki Carter. My Hijab, a personal…

  • Episode 10

    January 23, 2026 · 53 min

    From Pews to Power: Faith and friction across the United States. Guests: Russell Contreras, Justice and Race Reporter at Axios, journalist Marion McKeone, Prof. Massimo Faggioli Trinity College Dublin and Lutheran Pastor Angela Denker…

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About the show

A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.