Our Programmes
Programmes of inspiration
Radio Maria Australia broadcasts a range of engaging programmes, with the hope to inspire, educate, and bring the light of Jesus into your life. We’re proud to say that our unique radio programmes are all crafted and produced by our team in-house.
To explore a programme of interest, catch up on one that you might have missed, or would just like to listen to again, click on the arrow of the programme below.
Padre’s Hour
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Join our Priest Director, Fr Sam, every weekday at 10am (AEST) for an hour of contemplation, conversation, and catechesis, focusing on Saints, Christian history, and featuring Catholics and Christians from all walks of life.
Film and Faith
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Fr Peter Malone is our resident esteemed film reviewer. In this show, he explores and discusses a variety of films and the faith based themes that are present. Every Monday at 1pm (AEST).
The Lion’s Den
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The Lion’s Den is hosted by Daniel, and combines daily readings, spiritual exercises, and mediations, with interviews that feature a broad range of Christians, each sharing their personal faith journeys and insights. Join Daniel on Wednesdays at 6pm (AEST).
Small Wonders
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Ann Rennie shares how Christian joys are featured in our everyday lives, and presents how these small wonders can be a joy filled with faith. Join Ann on Thursdays at 11am (AEST).
Mothers Who Pray
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Mothers Who Pray airs at 1pm (AEST) every Wednesday, with prayers dedicated to sons and daughters, and conversations about all things raising children in the Catholic faith.
Smart Loving
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Hosts Francine Pirola and Laura Cain, seek to go deeper into the mystery – and the messy reality – of living a Catholic marriage. Tune in at 11am (AEST) on Tuesdays.
Jesus, You Take Over
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Mother and son duo, Marisa and Anthony, present a show about prayers and historial Christian events, to help guide you in surrendering to Jesus. Tune in every Monday at 12:30pm (AEST).
The Blessed Rosary
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Join us everyday for the Blessed Rosary to encounter and connect with Mother Mary, and to enter the mysteries of Jesus Christ. Airing at 6:30am (AEST), 12pm (AEST) and 7pm (AEST).
Children’s Hour
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Prayer and Reflections with Sneha
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Sneha creates a quiet space with God while leading you through prayers and focusing on spiritual reflections.
Additional broadcasting
Daily Mass
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The Most Holy Mass invigorates and revitalises our hearts and minds, and our bodies and souls, bringing us closer to God and connecting us as Catholics. Tune in each weekday at 9am (AEST) for a live stream of daily Mass.
Vatican and World News
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Vatican News is the news portal of the Holy See. It seeks to be “always better to the demands of the Church’s mission” in contemporary culture. Aired weekdays on Radio Maria Australia at 9:30am (AEST).
Our weekly schedule
We carefully develop our weekly schedule, to ensure a meaningful and engaging broadcast experience for our listeners every week. Our programming features daily Mass, prayer sessions and inspirational content, balanced across morning, afternoon, and evening time slots.