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Honor Roberts chats with Fr Toby about an upcoming film screening hosted by SPUC and Catholic Mothers.
Adoption stories are often told from the perspective of adoptees or adoptive parents, leaving the voices of birth mothers largely unheard. The Inner Sea, an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Kate Stapleton, changes that narrative by offering a rare glimpse into the adoption experience through the eyes of a birth mother. Directed by Stapleton, who also plays the role of the first-time filmmaker and birth mother, The Inner Sea invites audiences to witness the emotional complexities of adoption, identity, and healing.
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Sr Hyacinthe and Sr Amata OP help us to understand the virtue of faith and structure of the Mass as they open up this Sunday's gospel, the Road to Emmaus.
Each Wednesday morning the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph go deeper into the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday by exploring how it is used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.
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Fr Toby on the fearless proclamation of the Gospel of the Apostles continued by their successor, Pope Leo XIV.
WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. 
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This week on Culture Tuesday, Stephanie Peña and Helena Judd review Glenrothan, the directorial debut of Brian Cox set in the Scottish Highlands.
The film follows two estranged brothers reunited after 40 years apart at their family whisky distillery, exploring themes of family conflict, regret and the long journey towards forgiveness. With echoes of the prodigal son, the story unfolds through grief, memory and the possibility of reconciliation.
Stephanie and Helena reflect on the powerful performances, the emotional depth of the characters and the role of those around them who help open the path to healing. Set against the stunning landscape of Scotland, Glenrothan is both a visual tribute to place and a moving story of brokenness and hope.

On this week’s Culture Tuesday, Helena returns from Easter break with a heartfelt and thought-provoking review of the new science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling.
Blending personal reflection with Easter themes of resurrection, grace and renewal, Helena explores how the film’s story of an astronaut on a last-chance mission to save Earth unexpectedly echoes deep spiritual truths. From its central character Ryland Grace to its themes of sacrifice, friendship and hope in the face of isolation, she draws out surprising parallels with Catholic understandings of grace.
Along the way, Helena reflects on key moments in the film, its emotional storytelling, striking visuals and moving depiction of the connection between worlds, including the astronaut’s unlikely friendship with an alien companion. She also considers how secular storytelling can still point towards deeper questions of meaning, love and salvation.
With honesty, humour and plenty of enthusiasm, this episode offers a unique Catholic lens on a major new cinema release while inviting listeners to reflect on grace at work in unexpected places.