Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)
On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI on this weeks podcast excerpt we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach which was shared on TheWay.ie
Saint Brigid was born in 454 and she went on to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth.  The Saint Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God’s protection.  Her legacy is one of compassion, courage, faith and female leadership. However many confuse Saint Brigid who founded her monastery in Kildare with a preceding pagan Goddess myth.

Medieval historian Dr Edel Bhreathnach aims to answer the question – Who is the real St Brigid?

Dr Breathnach is a medieval historian with a particular interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect archaeology, history and literature.  She has done extensive research on St Brigid focusing on areas like why she chose Kildare, the historical and political context in which she achieved so much and her impact on the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
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Lá Fhéile Bhríde shona daoibh go léir! (Happy St Brigid's day!)
On this the feast day of one of Ireland's patron saints (did you know we had three! - Patrick, Brigid and Colmcille) here on C&SI we explore the question of who was the real St Brigid renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. We share an interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach which was shared on TheWay.ie
In part one of the programme we have our regular look at the up coming liturgical odds and ends including the saints of the week and a prayer space.
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is the beginning of Matthews account of the Sermon on the Mount from chapter 5 of his gospel and which begins with Jesus' teaching of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12).
Who is the real St Brigid?
In part two of this weeks programme we have interview with Dr Edel Bhreathnach on TheWay.ie which seeks to explore the history behind the saintly woman Brigid. 

Saint Brigid was born in 454 and she went on to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth.  The Saint Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God’s protection.  Her legacy is one of compassion, courage, faith and female leadership. However many confuse Saint Brigid who founded her monastery in Kildare with a preceding pagan Goddess myth.

Medieval historian Dr Edel Bhreathnach aims to answer the question – Who is the real St Brigid?

Dr Breathnach is a medieval historian with a particular interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect archaeology, history and literature.  She has done extensive research on St Brigid focusing on areas like why she chose Kildare, the historical and political context in which she achieved so much and her impact on the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
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On this weeks podcast excerpt we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. 
Fr Frank reflects on Sunday of the Word of God which is celebrated this weekend. Using the Parable of the Sower from the gospel of Luke Fr Frank reminds us that God is a God who wishes to communicate and the ultimate expression of that was Jesus as the Incarnate Word. Reflecting on the parable we need to ask ourselves where do we individually fit into the parable? Ask ourselves the question are we listening to the Word of God? How do we turn down the volume of the noise of the world to allow us to hear the Word of God? Where and how do we present "good soil" to allow us to receive the seed from God?
Resources for Sunday of the Word of God from Irish Bishops Conference
Dei Verbum - Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation
Pope Leo XIV General Audiences on Dei Verbum - 7 Jan 2026, 14 Jan 2026, 21 Jan 2026.
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On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God 2026 which falls on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. It is a day to be devoted to the celebration, study, and spreading of the Word of God. 
In part one we have our regular look at some liturgical odds and ends including the upcoming saints of the week as well as a brief prayer space.
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the calling of the first disciples as Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee after the arrest of John the Baptist. 
Sunday of the Word of God
Fr Frank joins us this week to reflect on Sunday of the Word of God which is celebrated this weekend. Using the Parable of the Sower from the gospel of Luke Fr Frank reminds us that God is a God who wishes to communicate and the ultimate expression of that was Jesus as the Incarnate Word. Reflecting on the parable we need to ask ourselves where do we individually fit into the parable? Ask ourselves the question are we listening to the Word of God? How do we turn down the volume of the noise of the world to allow us to hear the Word of God? Where and how do we present "good soil" to allow us to receive the seed from God?
Resources for Sunday of the Word of God from Irish Bishops Conference
Dei Verbum - Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation
Pope Leo XIV General Audiences on Dei Verbum - 7 Jan 2026, 14 Jan 2026, 21 Jan 2026.

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On this weeks programme/podcast we take a jaunt across the Atlantic to the SEEK2026 conference in the USA and share with listeners an input by Fr Mike Schmitz where he reminded 17,000+ Catholics that life isn't fair but God stepped into our world, into our suffering to redeem it from the inside out. 
SEEK 2026 was held from January 1 to 5 simultaneously in three cities: Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth, Texas. In total, the event attracted more than 26,000 participants, a 24 percent increase from the previous year. Columbus alone welcomed over 16,000 attendees, making it the conference's main hub.

Attendees included primarily university students and young adults, joined by priests, consecrated persons, lay leaders, and bishops. Notably, 58 bishops from across the United States were present, while the number of seminarians rose by 43 percent.
On this weeks podcast we share a powerful keynote at SEEK26 in Columbus, Ohio. Fr. Mike Schmitz spoke before 17,000+ Catholics, cutting straight to the heart of the Gospel.
Life isn’t fair.
Suffering is real.
Brokenness is unavoidable.
But God stepped into our world.
Into pain.
Into sin.
Into death.
Christianity isn’t the promise of an easy life—it’s the proclamation that God entered our suffering to redeem it from the inside out.
The words “But God” change everything.
They transform despair into hope and the Cross into resurrection.
Where do you need to let “But God” rewrite your story right now?
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