The Diocese of Paisley Podcast

Bishop John continues our Advent reflections with a focus on the theme of peace and how it shapes our lives.

We are delighted to begin our Advent series of reflections from Bishop John, starting with the theme of Hope.

Reflection: Christ the King

Featuring Vanda Kettelhut - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; William Moore - ACN UK; Timothy Cho - North Korean defector. Recorded at Aid to the Church in Need's public event at Saint Joseph's parish, Clarkston on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Find out more about Aid to the Church in Need and their work at acnuk.org.

Today we commemorate All Souls, remembering our loved ones and entrusting them to God’s mercy. Listen to this reflection and take a moment to pray with us. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. This solemnity reminds us that we are all called to holiness. Listen to this reflection to find out more. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel.

Featuring Vanda Kettelhut - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; William Moore - ACN UK; Timothy Cho - North Korean defector. Recorded at Aid to the Church in Need's public event at Saint Joseph's parish, Clarkston on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Find out more about Aid to the Church in Need and their work at acnuk.org.

As we reach the end of the month of the Rosary, we conclude this series with Bishop John by turning to the Glorious Mysteries. These Mysteries remind us that the Rosary is not only a prayer of meditation but also one of great hope.  Today we pray the Glorious Mysteries. Together we rejoice in Christ’s victory over death, the promise of eternal life, and the hope He gives us through the intercession of His Mother, assumed into Heaven and crowned as Queen.

Featuring Vanda Kettelhut - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Peter Diamond ACN Community Fundraiser for Scotland; Lorraine McMahon - ACN Head of Community Outreach in England, Scotland and Wales; William Moore - ACN UK; Timothy Cho - North Korean defector. Recorded at Aid to the Church in Need's public event at Saint Joseph's parish, Clarkston on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Find out more about Aid to the Church in Need and their work at acnuk.org.

On the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, we continue our prayer with Bishop John in this series of the Rosary. Just as Our Lady led the children of Fatima to a deeper love of Christ, so too she leads us into the light of her Son through these Mysteries.  Today we pray the Luminous Mysteries. We reflect on the light of Christ shining through His ministry and we give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith.

On this great feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, we continue our Rosary series with Bishop John. The Rosary has long been a powerful prayer of protection, peace, and grace for the Church, and today especially we are invited to entrust ourselves once more to Our Lady’s intercession.    Today we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. Together we unite our hearts with Jesus in His Passion and draw strength from His sacrifice of love, remembering that it is through the Cross that we are brought to new life.

We are delighted to share a new video and podcast series of the Rosary, prayed with Bishop John Keenan. Over the coming weeks, each set of Mysteries will be released, inviting us to enter more deeply into the life of Christ with Our Lady. Whether at home, in church, or on the move, these recordings are a simple way to join Bishop John in prayer and keep the Rosary at the heart of daily life.  Today we pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Together we ask Our Lady to guide us into the joy of Christ’s coming and presence among us.

Featuring Jim Brannigan - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Jim McFadden SSVP Conference Treasurer and Inverclyde President; Anne-Louise Buchanan SSVP Conference member. Find out more at about the work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Scotland at ssvpscotland.com.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption, when Mary was taken to heaven, body and soul. Listen to this short reflection to consider how Mary helps us draw closer to God. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel.

Father Ryan black leads us in a reflection on the Transfiguration, when our Lord Jesus is revealed in his divine glory to the Apostles. How can we carry that light into our daily lives? View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel.

Featuring Yvonne O'Hara - Vice Chair Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Anthony Horan - Director Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office.

Featuring Jim Brannigan - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Canon Sean Cunney.

Featuring Vanda Kettelhut -Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Helen McMunn - Chair Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council; Gerry McCauley - Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council; Christine Malcolmson - Joint Sevcretary Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council.

Featuring Patrick O'Hara - Depute Chair, Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Geraldine Warner - parishioner Saint Thomas' parish Neilston; Ray Pirotti - parishioner Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Paul and Josephine McGrotty - parishioners Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Margret Docherty; Michael - parishioner Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Aileen McCart - parishioner Saint Mary's parish Paisley; John Parker - parishioner Saint Charles' parish Paisley; Mary Sproule - parishioner Saint James' parish Renfrew.

Featuring Tony Waterston; Mark Booker - Schools Officer for SCIAF; Jenna Fulton - Community Education Officer for SCIAF; Ricky Ross - Musician and broadcaster. Find out more about the work of SCIAF and make a donation at https://www.sciaf.org.uk/.