A master of disguise, Blessed Miguel Pro went to great lengths to continue his priestly ministry under the rule of a fiercely anti-Catholic Mexican government. He was able to minister the sacraments by disguising himself as a beggar, businessman and police officer and adopting the alias ‘Cocol’. In God’s time he was martyred by firing squad at the …

Ever struggled to explain the role of Our Lady to your protestant friends? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul provides some responses to common arguments. He also reflects on how Our Lady, though often seen as a cause of division, can help bring about unity. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/OQOM-MarianApologetics.mp3 DOW…

In is almost inevitable that we will go through trials in our lives, even to the point of crisis. How are we to deal with these difficulties – these crosses that the Lord instructs us to bear? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul answers whether one can have the Christian life without the Cross, how Mary can help in encountering trial, an…

Mary is given the title “Queen” over many things: heaven and earth, peace, martyrs and angels. But how can Our Lady be the queen of the angels? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explains the Angels, why they’re important, and what we mean when we say Mary is the “Queen of the Angels”. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/OQ…

If you’ve ever been hurt deeply by someone, you’ll know that forgiveness is not an easy thing; yet we always pray “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul provides some useful insights into forgiveness as an act of the will, and how we should model Our Lord and His Bless…

If you ask any to name a saint from the last 100 years, there’s a good chance they’ll say “St Padre Pio”. But who is this “St Padre Pio”, and why is he so popular? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul presents the remarkable life of St Pio of Pietrelcina: his great sufferings, his mystical and miraculous experiences, and his loving devoti…

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul interviews Annelise on her amazing story of trust in God, consecration to Jesus through Mary, and how the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary has revealed God’s power & love at critical points in her life… https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OQOM-Ep27-MarysIntercession-podcast.mp3 DOWN…

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul gives us an overview of prayer: what is the purpose of prayer? Are there any guidelines to prayer? How to we pray with the heart of Mary? Paul also interviews Brisbane student Chris DaSilva on his journey as a follower of Christ, and the integral role Our Lady has played. LISTEN NOW/DOWNLOAD FOR LATER …

Many saints, including St Louis de Montfort, have spoken on Consecration to Jesus through Mary. What’s that all about? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul proceeds in his exploration of Marian devotions by looking at Consecration to Jesus through Mary: its history, the practice of consecration its theological foundations, and the immense…

You may have seen some Catholics wear brown or green patches of fabric attached to cords around their necks – called “Scapulas”. What are Scapulas, and where do they come from? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul continues his exploration of Marian devotions, this time exploring what the Church really teaches on images and sacramentals –…

The “novena” can be quite confusing even to some Catholics: What is a novena? Why do we have them? What do they consist of? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul kicks off a series on Marian devotions with on overview of novenas, powerful prayers typically said over nine days – recalling the nine day period of prayer between the Ascension …

Our Lady of Gaudalupe is perhaps one of the most famous images of Latin America, but what is the story behind the image? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother: Paul presents to us the story of St Juan Diego, the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the wonder and amazement of the inexplicable image itself. https://cradio.org.au/assets/ourque…

“For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” -Luke 1:48-49 In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explores the Marian Dogmas – the infallible teachings on Mary – and how they reveal to us who the person of Mary is and her relationship to Jesus Christ…

“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word.” -Luke 1:38 In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul teaches us how we can imitate the “yes” of Our Lady through an abandonment to God and a trust in Divine Providence. https://cradio.org.au/assets/ourqueenourmother/OQOM-Ep20-MarysYes-podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click t…

St Maximilian Kolbe is the martyr of charity, and a knight of the Immaculata. In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul presents the life of the great Marian saint: St Maximilian Kolbe – one of the most awe-inspiring saints of the 20th century. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/OQOM-Ep19-MaximilianKolbe-podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Rig…

“Who can comprehend the anguish that Mary endured, that her motherly heart had to embrace those three endless hours of dreadful helplessness?” As we await the dawn of Easter Sunday, Paul unpacks each of the 7 Sorrows of Our Lady to help us appreciate how she truly suffered with Christ. The Prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34-35) The Flight into Egypt. (…

St Bernard taught that humility is the ‘foundation and guardian of virtues’. In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul explores the profound example of humility shown to us by Mary, God’s ‘lowly handmaid’. We also hear from Sister Katherine MGL, who shares how she struggled to understand the role of Mary in her younger years, but later came to…

In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul reflects powerfully on the motherhood of Mary: what does it mean that Christ gave us His mother, and how do we apply it in our daily lives? We also hear from Toufic, a young Maronite who shares how Our Lady helped him work through challenges in his teenage years and come to own and love his faith. http…

Our Queen, Our Mother is back for 2013! This week Paul looks at the great example of St Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of Christ. As we approach his feast day on 19 March this episode is a great reminder of the role of St Joseph as a model of fatherhood, and the power of his intercession. Paul also catches up with young Franciscan Immacul…

Marian Saints – Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: In the final episode of Our Queen Our Mother for 2012, Paul shares the inspiring story of one of his favourite saints, Pier Giorgio Frassati, and the role of Mary in his life. He also chats with Tammy who shares about her love for Our Lady and involvement with Legion of Mary and the Frassati Society. h…

“In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph”; The Story of Fatima (Part 3): In the final instalment of his series on Fatima, Paul explains the third secret of Fatima revealed by Blessed John Paul II in 2000. We also hear from Brother Dominic Levak, a Conventual Franciscan who shares about the companionship of Our Lady in his work and prayer life. …

Secrets of Fatima, The Story of Fatima (Part 2): In the second part to his series on Fatima, Paul looks at the first two secrets entrusted to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, as well as the final apparition. He also interviews Fr Anthony Bernard, a priest of the Sydney Archdiocese, who shares about his vocation and how consecrating his priesthood to O…

The Story of Fatima (Part 1): Paul continues his exploration of approved Marian apparitions by looking at the story of Fatima, Portugal, where Our Lady appeared to three children in 1917. He also interviews Amy, 28, who shares her faith journey and work with the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11…

“I walked out of my wheelchair in Lourdes”: After having spent years in a wheelchair and facing the prospect of losing her leg, a visit to Lourdes changed Juliana’s life forever. In this special episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul’s wife Juliana shares her story of conversion and healing through the intercession of Our Lady. https://cradio.org.a…

Marian Apparitions Pt 2: Our Lady of Lourdes. Paul looks at the life of St Bernadette and the apparitions of Our Lady that took place in Lourdes in 1858. He also interviews Steve who shares how Our Lady guides him in his work and family life. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/OQOM9-Lourdes-podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) P…

Marian Apparitions: Why do they happen and what do they mean? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at the central messages of the apparitions approved by the Church in what’s been termed ‘ the Age of Our Lady’. Paul also speaks to Sister Rachel Fleurant MGL, who shares how Mary provides her with a model for her vocation and disciple…

The Great Marian Pope – Blessed John Paul II: In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at Blessed John Paul II’s great devotion to Our Lady, exemplified in his motto ‘Totus Tuus’; ‘completely yours, Mary’. Paul also speaks to Tony Grace, a convert from the Anglican Church, who shares how developing a personal relationship with Mary has …

The Holy Rosary Part 2: Paul unpacks the 20 mysteries of the Holy Rosary. He interviews Desma who shares how Our Lady has guided and inspired her in her work as a third order Salesian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/OQOM-Ep6-TheRosary-podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) Paul Elarde is passionate about responding to Blessed …

The Holy Rosary Part 1: Paul looks at the history and structure of the Rosary and how to pray it. He talks to Alyena, a convert from Islam, who shares how Our Lady walked with her through her conversion. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/OQOM-Ep5-theRosary.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) Paul Elarde is passionate about responding …

Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 3: Paul continues his exploration of Mary in scripture, highlighting the importance of Mary under the title of Ark of the Covenant. He interviews Matt Hodgson who is in his fourth year at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ep4-MaryinScripture-podcast…

Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 2: Paul Elarde continues his exploration of the role of Mary in scripture, beginning with the gospel of John. He interviews Sister M Julie Brcar from the Schoenstatt movement on the role of Mary in her vocation. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ep3-Mary-in-Scripture2-podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right…

Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 1: Paul Elarde explores the role of Mary in Genesis, Revelations and the gospel of Luke. He interviews Tom Juszczak who shares about how Mary and the Rosary led him into the heart of the Church and the heart of Christ. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/OQOM-Episode2Podcast.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right cl…

Why devotion to Mary gives glory to God: In this first episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul Elarde explains why true devotion to Our Lady can only bring us closer to Jesus. He interviews Jess Leach who shares her experience of how the Rosary has helped bring the scriptures to life for her and deepen her relationship with Christ. She also provides…