We may think prayer is not for people like me. Instead, people who pray are very religious or holy or close to God. In today’s podcast, we explore prayer as a must for someone who wants to get to know God.

Sometimes we can arrive at Holy Week feeling like we’ve lost a bit of the stamina we had six weeks ago, and thus end up feeling a little deflated; like we could have done a bit better. But don’t lose heart - the race isn’t over yet! As St Irenaeus said “God’s power is shown most perfectly in weakness.” We still have time to accompany Him this week.

Welcome to our literary series on the blog, “What’s on Our Bookshelf?” where we’re delighted to share our reading recommendations with you. Whatever your genre of choice, we’ve tried to include something for everyone.

Join us on Hearts+Minds with our Guest Maita Crowe as we unpack the great power of Courageous Conversations. We explore what makes a conversation truly courageous.

Earlier this week, I stumbled across a few Instagram posts extolling the virtues of self-care. Which was probably understandable given the fact that Mother’s Day is celebrated this month and we all know mothers need a little TLC.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since the country entered its first lockdown due to the pandemic. One thing that the pandemic brought to light was our tendency to normally be ‘on the go’ – to be busy with something, to be going somewhere, to be meeting someone, to be hurrying from one place to another.

Excitement is brewing in the Hearts+Minds team as our next Overnight Getaway is just days away! The theme for the Overnight is “Forging Meaningful Relationships” and we’re delighted to be welcoming Maita Crowe to deliver not one but two sessions.

The season of Lent is just around the corner. While some of us might have our resolutions for the next forty days set in stone, perhaps some of us are scrambling at the last minute to decide how to make the best use of this time to grow in our relationship with God.

This episode is for you if you are about to get married and are afraid of married life, or starting a family, or going through difficulties in marriage right now. 

With Valentine’s Day looming in the not so distant future, it’s hard to miss the red roses and heart shapes adorning shop fronts and taking over all the advertising! How are you celebrating this day dedicated to all things love and romance? 

Some of you may (or may not) remember from childhood the gospel hymn, When the Saints Go Marching In. In it there’s a line that says “I want to be in that number!” I was reminded of it recently when I took a visit to York Cathedral. It’s one of the most famous landmarks in Britain and it is remarkable.

Are you tired of scrolling dating apps and losing heart that you will ever discover your life partner? Join us as we dig into the top 10 tips for those waiting to date.

There’s something for everyone in the podcast world, on almost every topic imaginable. If you’re in need of something new to add to your podcast playlist, check out some of the shows we’ve been enjoying.

Oscar Wilde once said, “be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” It’s a call to really be the unique and unrepeatable person you are. There is something very compelling about authenticity and the choices we make say a lot about who we are.

In today's episode, ''Can You Get the Job Done?'', we explore the third essential building block of trust: ability.

I recently received some Christmas cards in the post. It’s such a novelty, because receiving actual post which isn’t a shopping item or bills is unusual. I enjoyed checking the postmark and looking at the handwriting to figure out who had sent it. The anticipation of opening a card from someone I’ve not seen in months forms part of the excitement!

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the fascinating concept of psychological immunity and the key elements that contribute to it. We dive deep into the question, 'What is psychological immunity?' to understand its importance and impact on our well-being.

Maybe you’ve been distracted by the run-up to Christmas - frantically buying last-minute gifts, worrying about the budget that was stretched too far or dealing with tough family dynamics. To quote the well-known cliché, we can end up forgetting the real reason for the season - God made man - and that all these things we do, are a means not an end.

Advent can be a bit of a blur for most people. And yet, if you can give it a moment it can really make an impact on these last few weeks before Christmas. It is a time of opportunity - or grace as we would say in the Catholic tradition.

Welcome to our literary series on the blog, “What’s on Our Bookshelf?” where we’re delighted to share our reading recommendations with you. Whatever your genre of choice, we’ve tried to include something for everyone. This month we’re sharing some of our recommendations for the season of Advent and Christmas.