Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

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 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 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

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 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.
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 Kilmallock Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Sr Betty Baker reflecting on "Faith & Care for our planet". 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).
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com