Universalis: Mass & Liturgy of the Hours

Dive into the significance of All Souls' Day and discover why we pray for the dead. Explore how prayers maintain relationships with those we've lost and how memories shift over time, revealing deeper connections. Learn about tracking anniversaries and the Remembrance Cards feature to nurture these bonds. Plus, hear about the insightful writing of Dom Aelred Watkin, highlighting themes of death, resurrection, and judgment, now available in audio installments. A heartfelt exploration of life, death, and enduring connections awaits!

Explore the lives of obscure apostles Simon and Jude, whose stories highlight the church's quieter week leading to All Saints Day. Delve into the celebration of both known and unknown saints, emphasizing the importance of every soul in the heavenly chorus. Discover the unique story of Alfonso Rodriguez, a humble servant whose quiet influence produced great fruits. Consider your own path to sainthood while embracing humility and avoiding spiritual pride. This week invites reflection on the glory of God shining through each person's journey.

Pope St John Paul II. The Ugandan martyrs. St John Capistrano and the minaret on St Paul's. St Anthony Mary Claret: assassinations and books. Episode notes.

Dive into inspiring tales of outsiders like lepers and gentiles, highlighting the mercy woven into scripture. Discover Blessed John Beyzym's remarkable mission among Madagascar's lepers and the significance of Our Lady of Aparecida for everyday people. Explore how God-fearers challenge the boundaries of faith and the role of local holy places in devotion. Reflect on St. Teresa of Avila’s transformative reforms and the unique blend of saintly stories, including the legendary bear companion of St. Gall and St. Luke's gentle approach as a physician.

The prophet Jonah. Saint Abraham. Saint John Henry Newman. Episode notes.

The week of the angels and the crack in the clouds. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, and the Guardian Angels. St Jerome; the Brazilian Martyrs of Natal. St Thérèse of Lisieux and St Francis of Assisi. A report on the Southwark Day for Catechists. Episode notes.

Saint Matthew and his Gospel. Why have Gospels? Why have three synoptic Gospels? The madness of Q. Can investment bankers be saved? Episode notes.

Faith: more than a theological virtue. Hope: a hard virtue. The civilised martyrdom of St Cyprian. The Korean martyrs: "I am".

Saints, Blesseds, and canonisation. Our relationship with the saints. Blessed (soon to be Saint) Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed (soon to be Saint) Carlo Acutis. Saint Peter Claver. Episode notes.

Confirmation, catechesis and the Creed. "I" and "we" revisited. Saint Gregory the Great; bishops as icebergs. Mother Teresa and why people hate her. More saints to hate! Differing views of judgement. The Litany of Loreto. Episode notes.