Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

About Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.

Publisher

RTÉ Radio 1

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2025

Latest episode

10 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Episode 20

   Faith in space – Leo Enright. The story of Knock Airport – Nikki Carter. Philippa Hanna, Christian singer/songwriter. Report: Evangelical worship. Divorce in a changing Ireland – Lindsey Earner-Byrne. Essay: The quiet miracle of Spring – Rosalind Skillen.

2. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Episode 19

   Origin and tradition of the Stations of the Cross – Fr. Kieran O’Mahony. Report: The Easter story through children’s eyes – Siofra Mulqueen. Artistic portrayals of the crucifixion – Paul Whittington. What is a good death? – Ursula Bates, Jean Callanan and Eileen Nolan. Easter essay – Jennifer Horgan.

3. 

   27 Mar 2026

   Episode 18

   Pete Hegseth's conservative Christian convictions – Marion McKeone. ISIS Brides - Dr. Nussaibah Younis. Report: Glenstal Abbey by Siofra Mulqueen. Ireland’s first transgender Minister – Teagan MacAodhagáin. Essay: On Penance and Politics by Kevin Hargaden.

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