Agape Ministries Podcast
With over 40 years of experience recording the biggest speakers in Catholic circles, Agape Ministries is opening up its extensive back catalogue for free. The Covid pandemic left many needing spiritual nourishment, this site offers food for the soul specially selected for the audience of today.
Laurence Freeman OSB One and the Many. Unity of Faith Diversity of Belief Part 1.
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Episode 335
Speaker: Laurence Freeman OSB
Topic: One and the Many. Unity of Faith-Diversity of Belief. Part 1.
Recorded in 2013.
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus makes it clear that his message is not confined to Israel, to one nation, or to one religious community. His mission is toward the whole world, all people, and the unity of the human family under the wisdom that comes from God. Choose cooperation over competition and work toward one human family. Unity is not simply an inward religious experience; it is to beco...
Jack Finnegan Obedience a call to the Freedom of the Children of God.
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Episode 334
Speaker FR Jack Finnegan
Topic Obedience a call to the Freedom of the Children of God. Part 2.
To find inner freedom, Free from fear Luke 1. :73 -79 The Benedictus.
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Fr. Jack Finnegan , Obedience a call to the Freedom of the Children of God Part 1
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Episode 333
Speaker: Fr Jack Finnegan
Topic : Obedience a call to the Freedom of the Children of God Part 1
Recorded at a Mens reatreat, this teaching can help us to
delight in the time we spend with God each and everyday.
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Archie and Cathy.
James Finley Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition part 4
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Episode 323
Speaker James Finley
Topic: Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 4
Unless you change and become like a little child........
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James Finley Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition, Part 3
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Episode 322
Speaker James Finley
Topic: Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 3
After taking me to the inner lands of
Hard Work, then Silence then Suffering and the end of selfishness
The angel from God came back and spoke
“ Now Phillip are you ready for another land, are you ready
to be taken into the inner most heart of God”.
And that was the day he took me to the land of……….Laughter.
Saith Philip Neri...
James Finley Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 2
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Episode 321
Speaker James Finley
Topic: Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 2.
Father, May they be in you. Amen
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James Finley Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 1
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Episode 320
Speaker James Finley
Topic : Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition. Part 1.
John 17:21–26 is one of the most remarkable passages in the New Testament because Jesus’ final prayer before his arrest is not primarily about the Church becoming successful, powerful, or even doctrinal uniform. It is a prayer that humanity may rediscover the unity that already exists in God.
Humanity is created in the imago Dei, the image of God, our deepest identity is not competition, domination or fear. Our deepest identity is relational.
We come from love, live...
Edwina Gateley Encountering God in the Modern World Part 4
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Episode 319
Speaker : Edwina Gateley
Topic: Encountering God in the Modern World Part 4
No, not by might, nor even power but by your Spirit O Lord,
healer of hearts, binder of wounds, lives that are lost restored,
flow through this land, till every one praises your name once more.
Song by Robin Mark 1996: Daybreak Music Ccli 17677
Thank you Edwina for working with the Father to restore so many lives
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
Edwina Gateley Encountering God in the Modern World Part 3
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Episode 318
Speaker: Edwina Gateley
Topic: Encountering God in the Modern World Part 3.
I once was told the reason Jesus scandalized the religious elite of his time, was that he took the blessing of Gods presence into circumstances and lives they said that God would never bless.
Edwina did the same
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy.
Edwina Gateley Encountering God in the Modern World Part 2
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Episode 317
Speaker: Edwina Gateley
Topic Encountering God in the Modern World.
In Norwich we shared a time of reflection on the words of Mother Teresa
" I am not called to be successful, I am called to be faithful"
Wonderful words , full of hope and resilience.
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
Edwina Gateley Encountering God in the Modern World Part 1.
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Episode 316
Speaker Edwina Gateley
Topic: Encountering God in the Modern World Part 1
This recording from 2013 in Norwich brings back so many memories of a wonderfully alive woman, inspired by the Holy Spirit of God.
Red wine, stories of God, much laughter and deep deep gratitude to have tasted the goodness of God.
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 7
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Episode 315.
Speaker: Father Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, Day after Day after Day Part 7.
If you,like Cath and ,I have been richly blessed day after day by the teaching of Thomas , can we recommend the following resources from Contemplative Outreach.
The method of Centering Prayer: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method/
The international community of Contemplative Outreach: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/
The bio page on Thomas Keating:
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/fr-thomas-keating/
Every Blessi...
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 6
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Episode 314
Speaker : Father Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, day after day after day.
The daily delight of helping the world be a safe healthy and happy place for all
my brothers and sisters , experienced as an " indescribable and glorious Joy
receiving the outcome of our faith , the salvation of our souls
First Peter 1: 8-9.
Every Blessing Archie and Cathy
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 5
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Episode 313
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic; Living in the presence of God Day after Day after Day.
Thomas again shares the vision of Jesus and his understanding of how real life work.,
Helps us to understand our anxiety and apprehension.
and encourages us to trust the Jesus way to trust our heavenly |Father
Enjoy the deep call to love and justice. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 4
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Episode 312
Speaker Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the Presence of God Day after day after Day Part 4
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 3
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Episode 311
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the Presence of God Day after Day after day Part 3 .
Get prepared to go deep , the last 10 minutes could take you somewhere else
I know it took us to new understanding of Gods presence and purpose.
Every Blessing , freedom and deep peace.
Cathy and Archie
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 2
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Episode : 310
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in the presence of God, Day after day after day. Part 2.
Father Thomas continues his gentle, thought provoking, reflection on the
wisdom of spending time in the healing and restorative presence of God. day after day, after day.
Every Blessing Cathy and Archir
Thomas Keating Living in the Presence of God Day After Day After Day, Part 1
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Episode 309
Speaker: Thomas Keating
Topic: Living in Gods Presence Day after Day After Day Part 1.
Father Thomas invites us to taste the freedom of taking a moment
to celebrate the beauty and wonder found in everyday life, Day after Day after Day
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
Chris Thomas The Gift of the present moment Part 2
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Episode 308
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: Gift of the present moment Part 2.
Seek first the Inner Kingdom and everything thing else will follow.
Another invitation to Metanoia.
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Cathy and Archie
Chris Thomas The Gift of the present moment Part 1
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Episode : 307
Speaker: Chris Thomas
Topic: The Gift of the Present Moment Part 1.
Wonderful, timeless truth, the freedom of living in the gift of the here and now.
Enjoy the gift of the abundant life.
Archie
Mary Hardiman Lord teach us to pray Part 3
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Episode 306
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord teach us to Pray Part 3.
Mary gently leads, through her personal experience of being taken beyond
her own clan and culture . What freedom and courage.
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
Mary Hardiman Lord teach us to pray Part 2
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Episode 305
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord teach us to pray Part 2.
Mary Hardiman Lord teach us to pray Part 1
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Episode 304
Speaker: Mary Hardiman
Topic: Lord, teach us to pray. Part 1
If you’re looking for a gentle female Christian witness who makes the wisdom and presence of Jesus Christ feel deeply real, practical, compassionate, and inwardly transformative rather than merely doctrinal, these talks are especially worth exploring. Mary's question at the end of this recording will take you deep.
Enjoy the journey
Cathy and Archie
Sarah Bachelard The Work of Love in the face of Doom Part 4
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Episode 303
Speaker: Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in the Face of Doom Part 4
The final part of this series. Did you experience the deep wonder
at the very nature of all living things.
Peace and every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
Sarah Bachelard The Work of Love in the face of Doom Part 3
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Episode 302
Speaker: Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in a time of Doom
This reflection is on the work of Love, marvelous
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Cathy and Archie
Sarah Bachelard The Work of Love in the face of Doom Part 2
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Episode 301
Speaker : Sarah Bachelard
Topic: The Work of Love in the Face of Doom
Sarah Bachelard The Work of Love in the face of Doom Part 1
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Episode: 300
Speaker Sarah Bachelard Topic: The work of Love in the face of Doom Recorded in London May 2018.
This is deep and profound teaching , it touches on some of our most treasured beliefs and how they are framed in our emotions and understanding.
Sarah an Anglican priest and theologian share how Jesus teaches his disciples to reflect and react, to remain free from fear. in the most difficult circumstances
Her reflection on our fear of Death reminds me of Francis of Assisi " Sister Death wont harm you ".
As you will hear she also has a particular concern in...
Sarah Bachelard The Work of Love in the face of Doom Part 1
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Episode: 300
Speaker Sarah Bachelard Topic: The work of Love in the face of Doom Recorded in London May 2018.
This is deep and profound teaching , it touches on some of our most treasured beliefs and how they are framed in our emotions and understanding.
Sarah an Anglican priest and theologian share how Jesus teaches his disciples to reflect and react, to remain free from fear. in the most difficult circumstances
Her reflection on our fear of Death reminds me of Francis of Assisi " Sister Death wont harm you ".
As you will hear she also has a particular concern in...
John Shea Can you still Love Part 2
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Episode 299
Speaker: John Shea
Topic ; Can you still love, Part 2.
The timeless call to go deeper. to go beyond fear to the place of trust
and find there, the presence of God.
Enjoy this priceless spiritual treasure
Archie and Cathy
John Shea Can you still Love Part 1
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Episode 298
Speaker: John Shea
Topic: Can you still Love Part 1
Can you Still Love explores the idea that becoming fully human is not something we achieve through force or perfection, but something we gradually permit.
Rather than striving to become “more,” John suggests a gentle openness to the path of incarnation is less about transformation through effort, and more about awakening to the sacredness of what is already present.
Rest in the presence
Happy Easter
Archie and Cathy
David Wells Called to be a Merciful Church Part 4
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Episode 297
Speaker: David Wells
Topic for reflection : Called to be a Merciful Church.
David Wells Called to be a Merciful Church Part 3
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Episode 296
Speaker: David Wells
Topic : Called to be a Merciful Church Part 3.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, Gods mercy never comes to an end.
They are new every morning.
Taste and see that the lord is good
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
David Wells Called to be a Merciful Church Part 2
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Episode 295
Speaker: Dave Wells
Topic Called to be a Merciful Church Part 2
Mercy as undeserved kindness and compassion
Taste and see the sweetness of God , surrender to Gods beauty.
Enjoy being you.
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
David Wells Called to be a Merciful Church Part 1
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Episode 294
Speaker David Wells
Topic : Called to be a Merciful Church Part 1
This is a beautiful reminder of the daily invitation to experience the mercy and compassion in the heart of God for you.
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 9
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Episode 293
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 9
Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts,
the depths of their hearts, where neither sin nor desire
nor self-knowledge can reach,
the core of their reality, the person that each one is in God’s eyes.
If only they could all see themselves as they really are.
If only we could see each other that way all the time.
There would...
Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 8
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Episode 292
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 8
You are totally human and totally divine, at the same time.
And so is everyone else , now that's very good news.
Enjoy the freedom that comes from this beautiful way of seeing God at work in every human heart.
Every Blessing
Cathy and Archie
Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 7
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Episode: 291
Speaker:Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality Part 7.
Another wonderful encouragement in finding freedom.
To daily allow Gods Holy Spirit to take beyond the self
and its self imposed solitary confinement.
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 6
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Episode 291
Speaker: Richard Rohr
Topic Franciscan Spirituality Part 6
Father may we all be one in you.
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Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 5
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Episode 290
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic Franciscan Spirituality.
Richard Rohr Franciscan Spirituality Part 4
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Episode 289
Speaker Richard Rohr
Topic: Franciscan Spirituality, Francis and the Non Dual Mind. Part 4.
Wonderful powerful reminder of how to avoid the seductions of suspicion, separation. and superiority. A non dual mind is humble before the wonder of God.
Every Blessing
Archie and Cathy
