Words of Faith Episodes Available now
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Ash Wednesday - Fasting
Sister Lavinia Byrne suggests that "fasting links Christians to their Lord"
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Jesus and his Disciples
Vinay Samuel speaks about the relationship between Jesus and his disciples
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Shrove Tuesday
Thoughts on Shrove Tuesday - shrove meaning to hear or make confession
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What is Religion?
Vinay Samuel speaks about religion, personal experience and self worth
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Chinese New Year
The build up to the Chinese New Year, including firecrackers and the cleaning of houses
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Hindu Festivals
The many Hindu festivals that seek to celebrate and reveal the glories of nature and God
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Mid-Sha'ban - Islam
Thoughts on Mid-Sha'ban, the 15th day of the month of Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar
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Makar Sankranti - Hindu
The mid-winter (14 January) festival of India and Nepal
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Maha Shivaratri - Hindu
Thoughts on the Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the god Shiva
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Ramadan
The ninth month of the lunar calendar's special place in the religious memory of Muslims