Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

On this weeks podcast we are resharing an interview we did in March 2026 when the C&SI team headed to the diocese of Peoria in Illinois in the US to speak to Msgr. Jason Gray who is the Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation to learn about one of the newest Beati/Blessed from the America's, Archbishop Fulton Sheen. 
Msgr Jason Gray introduces our listeners this week to Archbishop Fulton Sheen whose ceremony of beatification took place in St Louis on 24th September. While the official decree of beatification by Pope Francis was issued in 2019, the formal ceremony recognises the next step in the process towards canonisation of the man known in his lifetime as "America's Bishop". Gaining prominence initially through his radio programme the Catholic Hour  (1930 - 1950) and then from 1951 to 1979 his television series, Life is worth living, Archbishop Sheen was regarded as one of the premier 20th century Catholic evangelists who harnessed the power of what was then the new media of radio and tv, eventually reaching an estimated 30 million viewers each week, which would make it the most widely-viewed religious series in the history of television. He won an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Television Personality, was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and became one of the most influential Catholics of the 20th century.
Msgr Gray takes us through Sheen's life story including his role as National Director of the Society for the  Propagation of the Faith, raising money to support the missions, as Bishop of Rochester, his participation in the Second Vatican Council and the cautious approach taken to ensure there was no issues with formally declaring him Blessed. He reflects on Sheen's example to us of daily prayer as Sheen kept a daily Holy Hour and there are many videos of Sheen available online as a resource to us still in the journey of faith. 
Resources mentioned in segment about Archbishop Fulton Sheen
- Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation
Book recommendations:
- Treasure in Clay (Autobiography)
- The Life of Christ
- The Priest is not his own
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks podcast we are resharing an interview we did in March 2026 when the C&SI team headed to the diocese of Peoria in Illinois in the US to speak to Msgr. Jason Gray who is the Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation to learn about one of the newest Beati/Blessed from the America's, Archbishop Fulton Sheen. 
In part one we have our regular liturgical odds and ends including a brief mention of the up coming saints of the week.
In part three we have our reflection on the Sunday gospel which this weeks is Matthews parable challenging us to make sure our actions live up to the words we proclaim (Mathew 21:28-32). 
Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Msgr Jason Gray introduces our listeners this week to Archbishop Fulton Sheen whose ceremony of beatification took place in St Louis on 24th September. While the official decree of beatification by Pope Francis was issued in 2019, the formal ceremony recognises the next step in the process towards canonisation of the man known in his lifetime as "America's Bishop". Gaining prominence initially through his radio programme the Catholic Hour  (1930 - 1950) and then from 1951 to 1979 his television series, Life is worth living, Archbishop Sheen was regarded as one of the premier 20th century Catholic evangelists who harnessed the power of what was then the new media of radio and tv, eventually reaching an estimated 30 million viewers each week, which would make it the most widely-viewed religious series in the history of television. He won an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Television Personality, was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and became one of the most influential Catholics of the 20th century.
Msgr Gray takes us through Sheen's life story including his role as National Director of the Society for the  Propagation of the Faith, raising money to support the missions, as Bishop of Rochester, his participation in the Second Vatican Council and the cautious approach taken to ensure there was no issues with formally declaring him Blessed. He reflects on Sheen's example to us of daily prayer as Sheen kept a daily Holy Hour and there are many videos of Sheen available online as a resource to us still in the journey of faith. 
Resources mentioned in segment about Archbishop Fulton Sheen
- Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation
Book recommendations:
- Treasure in Clay (Autobiography)
- The Life of Christ
- The Priest is not his own
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners.

On this weeks programme we are sharing a reflection given at the National Novena at Knock in August 2026 by Aidan Gallagher - "From addiction to healing". Aidan is a member of the Cenacelo Communuity and his testimony at the Novena set out his story of descent and recovery from addition. He grew up in a faith-valued family in Dublin, but stopped believing around age 15 or 16 as he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol with peers. Drug use escalated from weekend socializing to a daily habit by age 19, causing him to drop out of college. At age 25, after feeling completely lost, his parents encouraged him to enter the Cenacolo Community outside Knock. Through a demanding routine of physical work, prayer, and mutual support in the international Catholic community, he achieved three years of sobriety and rediscovered his faith and personal dignity.
In part one we have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends including the saints of the week. 
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the parable of the generous landowner and dealing with his labourer's (Matthew 20:1-16). 
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners.

On this weeks programme excerpt we are sharing a reflection given at the National Novena at Knock in August 2026 by Aidan Gallagher - "From addiction to healing". Aidan is a member of the Cenacelo Communuity and his testimony at the Novena set out his story of descent and recovery from addition. He grew up in a faith-valued family in Dublin, but stopped believing around age 15 or 16 as he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol with peers. Drug use escalated from weekend socializing to a daily habit by age 19, causing him to drop out of college. At age 25, after feeling completely lost, his parents encouraged him to enter the Cenacolo Community outside Knock. Through a demanding routine of physical work, prayer, and mutual support in the international Catholic community, he achieved three years of sobriety and rediscovered his faith and personal dignity.
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

During the summer months here on C&SI we try to share with listeners reflections and talks which we have come across which we think deserve a wider audience and to provide some thoughtful listening for our listeners. 

On this weeks programme we are sharing a reflection given at the National Novena at Knock in August 2026 by Sheila Murphy called "From Mass to Meadow: Living our Faith outdoors".  We thought this would be an appropriate one to share this week with listeners as we are into the Season of Prayer for Creation (from 1 Sept to 4th Oct). 
Sheila Murphy is the Mayo County Council Biodiversity Officer, and an experienced ecologist with over 15 years’ experience in the field of ecology and community engagement. She is passionate about how we can positively contribute towards the management, restoration and protection of our habitats and ecosystems. Sheila works closely with local authority staff, community groups and stakeholders towards positive outcomes for biodiversity.
In part one we have our regular liturgical odds and ends including the upcoming saints of the week.
In part three, we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel (Matthew 18:21-35) where we have one of the most challenging gospels asking us what we understand by forgiveness with Jesus holding us to God's generous standard.
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com