What are the Day for Life Podcasts?

The Day for Life 2006 podcasts are a series of short audio recordings featuring prominent voices from the Catholic Church talking about the relationship between faith and disability. Each one is around 5 minutes long - simply click on the picture or version links to listen.

A podcast is a bit like radio over the internet, except that you can tune in to a recorded 'show' anywhere and at any time. Listen to a podcast through your Internet browser, download it to a media program such as iTunes, or you can even transfer it to a portable device like an iPod.

Buy all podcasts plus all four stories in high quality video on our unique, Day for Life DVD.

If you have difficulty accessing the podcasts, see below or visit the Podcast: Troubleshooting page. See also the Accessibility page for general info about accessibility on this website.

4. Bishop John Fleming - Ireland

Bishop John Fleming explains that we all live with a disability and can respond in many different ways. Drawing on well-known biblical and contemporary examples, he outlines how we can 'resist the temptation to become inward looking and instead become truly human'.

Versions: Full Podcast | Audio Only | Transcript

3. Cristina Gangemi MA - England & Wales

Cristina Gangemi MA explains how the Imago Dei - the belief that human beings are made in God's image - promotes human dignity and an inclusive Church.

Versions: Full Podcast | Audio Only | Transcript

2. Bishop Bernard Longley - England & Wales

Bishop Bernard Longley explains the background to Day for Life and why this year's theme of disability is so important. He also addresses critcisms levelled against those who work pro-life and encourages individuals in parishes to actively get involved in Day for Life.

Versions: Full Podcast | Audio Only | Transcript

1. Archbishop Mario Conti - Scotland

Archbishop Conti talks about how we can bring the ‘Lourdes experience’ back to our parishes and the work that is being done in Scotland to make sure that parishes are places of welcome for all.

Versions: Full Podcast | Audio Only | Transcript

How do I listen to the Podcasts?

Simply select a podcast by clicking on one of our contributor's photos or the 'Versions' links underneath them, and listen on your computer. If there is a message asking you to run an ActiveX control, click OK to proceed. (You'll also need to ensure your speakers are turned on with sufficient volume, of course.) If you have problems listening, visit the Podcasts: Troubleshooting page for further help.

Can I subscribe to the Podcasts?

If you have iTunes, select the 'subscribe' button on the Full Podcast page(s) to automatically download new podcasts to iTunes and/or your iPod when they become available here. Doing this will mean you can listen wherever and whenever you want – when you are eating your breakfast, out for a run, on your way to work or taking a five-minute breather from the kids.

Access Keys

Keyboard access keys are available for users who do not use a mouse. (What's an access key?)

Audio only: Alt (PC) / Ctrl (Mac) + the number of the podcast (1, 2, 3 or 4)
Transcripts: Alt (PC) / Ctrl (Mac) + T
Troubleshooting: Alt (PC) / Ctrl (Mac) + U