Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering exists
In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including saints of the week and some local notices.
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the Ascension of the Lord (Matthew 28:16-20) with the very consoling promise that Jesus is with us always, to the end of time. 
Why do we suffer?
The A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our search for meaning and truth.  These questions are echoed in the scriptures and each episode has biblical question that resonates with the title question.

In this episode retreat leader Father Patrick Cahill of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, reflects on the reality and nature of suffering and how what the Christian faith has to say about suffering.

The biblical quote are the words of Jesus from the Cross – ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Mt 27:46)

“This is not about solving the mystery of suffering …  It’s about walking with it, seeing how God can work even through pain, and recognising that our wounds can become windows.” - Fr Patrick Cahill
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On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering exists
The A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our search for meaning and truth.  These questions are echoed in the scriptures and each episode has biblical question that resonates with the title question.

In this episode retreat leader Father Patrick Cahill of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, reflects on the reality and nature of suffering and how what the Christian faith has to say about suffering.

The biblical quote are the words of Jesus from the Cross – ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Mt 27:46)

“This is not about solving the mystery of suffering …  It’s about walking with it, seeing how God can work even through pain, and recognising that our wounds can become windows.” - Fr Patrick Cahill
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]

On this weeks podcast excerpt John and Shane take a spin around the globe looking at various stories from across the Catholic News-sphere which caught our eye. 
Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness.
A Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Africa 
With a new Archbishop of Canturbury enthroned on 25 March 2026, during her visit to the Vatican - Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences 
Exposition of the relics of St Francis in the 800th anniversary of his death 
Assisted Suicide Bill Fails in the House of Lords
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September 
New data of Annuario Pontificio 2026 shows Catholics growing in Africa 
World’s Oldest Nun Turns 113 and Reveals Secret to Long Life: ‘My Whole Mind Is on God’ 
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]

On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a spin around the globe looking at various stories from across the Catholic News-sphere which caught our eye. 
In part one we have our run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including the saints of the week and the Pope's Prayer Intention for the month of May.
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week continues from the John's account of the Last Discourse at the Last Supper (John 14:15-21),
News from around the world
Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness.
A Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Africa 
With a new Archbishop of Canturbury enthroned on 25 March 2026, during her visit to the Vatican - Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences 
Exposition of the relics of St Francis in the 800th anniversary of his death 
Assisted Suicide Bill Fails in the House of Lords
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September 
New data of Annuario Pontificio 2026 shows Catholics growing in Africa 
World’s Oldest Nun Turns 113 and Reveals Secret to Long Life: ‘My Whole Mind Is on God’ 

Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]

St Patrick's Sanctuary at Lough Derg in Co Donegal has been a place of pilgrimage in Ireland since the Middle Ages and once was as famous as Santiago de Compostela, Walsingham and Rome for European pilgrims. On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Lawrence Flynn, the current prior at St Patrick's Sanctuary on Station Island in the lough. Fr La shares with listeners this week a little about the history of pilgrimage to this spot but also what the pilgrimage has to offer us in the 21st century include the traditional three day pilgrimage until Aug 15th, one day retreats, lakeshore pilgrimage along the Pilgrim Path. Full information including booking for the one day retreats (required), three day pilgrimages (advisable) at the website HERE. 
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