The great Solemnity of Pentecost. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, " Human pride and egoism always create divisions, build walls of indifference, hate and violence. The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, makes hearts capable of understanding the languages of all, as he re-establishes the bridge of authentic communion between earth and heaven. The Holy Spirit is Love ".
The great Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. Our Holy Father Pope Francis tells us that, "the Ascension of Jesus into heaven acquaints us with this deeply consoling reality on our journey that in Christ, true God and true man, our humanity was taken to God. Christ opened the path to us. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest who with his Passion passed through death and the tomb and ascended into heaven. He is with God the Father where he intercedes for ever in our favour (cf....
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP reflects on the start of the Act of Apostles and the development of the early church. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: How He Loves - David Crowder Band Lord I Need You - Matt Maher Holy Spirit - Fransesca Battiselli Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take the...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP reflects on events just after the resurrection. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in the Podcast App on an iPhone or iPad when searching for the channel of "Dominicans Interactive". Want to...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP reflects on Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Good Friday. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Rend Collective - My Lighthouse Matt Maher - Lord I need you Matt Redman - 10000 Reasons Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The pr...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP reflects on Palm Sunday and Triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Is he worthy? Chris Tomlin Grace Got You. MercyMe Only Jesus. Casting Crowns Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to ...
‘Late Have I Loved You’: An Introduction to St Augustine’s Confessions Structure of talk Introduction Augustine’s life (up to conversion) Augustine and our post-Christian contemporaries The Confessions : style, structure, content Augustine’s conversion ( Confessions V-IX) Questions for discussion Conclusion Quotations You are great, Lord, and highly to be praised (Ps 47:2), great is your power and your wisdom is immeasurable (Ps 146:5). Man, a little piece of your creation, desires to praise you...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son found the the Gospel according to Luke. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Reckless love - Cory Asbury Chris Tomlin - Good Good Father Same Power - Jeremy Camp Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues the reading and reflecting on the Gospel according to John, Chapter 3. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Lord I need you - Chris Tomlin Love fitting me - Tesla Layton Write you stay - Francesca Battistelli Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues the reading and reflecting on the Gospel according to John, Chapter 3. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Nothing I hold onto - Will Regan Reckless love - Cory Asbury No Longer Slaves -Bethel Music Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into acco...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP the show is just after Ash Wednesday, and as such there is a short reflection on lent before continuing the reading and reflecting on the Gospel according to John, Chapter 3. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Lord, I Need You - Matt Maher How Great is Our God - Chris Tomlin Reckless love - Cory Asbury Please...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading and reflecting on the Gospel according to John, Chapter 3. The focus is on the quest of Nicodemus and the teaching on Baptism. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Lord, I Need You - Matt Maher How Great is Our God - Chris Tomlin Reckless love - Cory Asbury Please send any comments or...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading and reflecting on the Gospel according to John, starting with Chapter 3. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Even Then - Micah Tyler Less of Me - Tori Harris Known - Tauren Wells Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP talks a little bit more about prayer and listening to the voice of the Lord in our lives. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: You say - Lauren Diagle Reckless love - Cory Asbury Alive Again - Alive Again - Matt Maher Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them i...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues the discussion on the encounter with Jesus and how it changes our lives. This reflection is a continuation of previous weeks, looking at the stories of the first disciples Jesus called. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Fight the Good Fight by the Irish bandI Am. Fires by Matt Redman. My Lighthouse...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues to talk about the experience of people of God in connection with last weeks talk about the Seek 2019 conference organised by FOCUS. The story of the first disciples of Jesus is used as the indication how this journey progresses. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: Welcome the Healer - Passion, Sean C...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP talks the FOCUS Conference which was held in Indianapolis in January 2019. The conference was attended by over 17.000 young adults, and it was a real experience of the life and dynamism of the Church! The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. The music played on the live show was: Songs: 1. Chris Tomlin - Lord I Need You 2. Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship 3...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP talks about the events around the Christmas Season, especially the Epiphany. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in the Podcast App on an iPhone or iPad when searching for the channel of "Dom...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP literals makes a flying visit to the Radio Maria studio to discuss the Gospel Passages relevant to the end of Advent and the Christmas season. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in the Podca...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. As every week, some of the questions during the live show are answered during the show. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to i...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. As every week, some of the questions during the live show are answered during the show. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to i...
Earlier in the year the three brothers who completed last years noviciate made their First Profession into the Dominican Order. The brothers who spend a year in our Noviciate in Cork have now made their First Profession to continue with the next step in their life as a Dominican. In our Studium, which is in St. Saviour’s priory in Dublin, they are now studying philosophy and theology for the next few years to come and, with the help of God, to be ordained priest subsequently. Please have a look ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. As every week, some of the questions during the live show are answered during the show. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to i...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP continues with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. As every week, some of the questions during the live show are answered during the show. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to i...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP will continue with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. As every week, some of the questions during the live show are answered during the show. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP starts with answering some of the questions which came from last weeks program and then started with the reading of The Gospel According to Saint John. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk OP moves towards a reading of The Gospel According to Saint John . This week is an introduction to reading the Bible and how the Word of God can make a difference to our lives. The program also answers questions from listeners to the live show on Radio Maria. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominic...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk O.P. briefly reflects on St. Luke and the Gospel According to Luke as it is his feast day. The rest of the program looks at the Gospel of last Sunday. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in the ...
This week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk O.P. responds to a question and gives a brief overview of the history of the Dominican Order and it's charism while also briefly touching on the discernment of a vocation. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also...
This week the Light of Truth looks at what it is to have faith, and the question why some people do and some don’t. The program is broadcasted live on Radio Maria Ireland from 4-5pm each Thursday. The Podcast follows after but generally with a small delay. Please send any comments or any question to lightoftruth@dominicans.ie and we will take them into account in the programs to come. The programs can also be listed to in the Podcast App on an iPhone or iPad when searching for the channel of "Do...
