Compass S27E33 · Colm Toibin - Mary, Catholics & Ireland

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Geraldine Doogue meets Irish writer Colm Toibin accused of blasphemy for his latest work, a reimagining of Mary, mother of Jesus, 20 years after his crucifixion...

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2. 2 2. The New Pope: What Australians Want2013-03-10 · 30mAs the world waits for Benedict XVI's successor Australian Catholics are considering what they'd like from their new Pope.
3. 3 3. Patrick: The Renegade Saint2013-03-17 · 30mSt Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, is also one of the world's most popular saints, but does his life live up to his legend?
4. 4 4. Beating Cyberbullying2013-03-24 · 30mA bold new approach is harnessing the power of the bystander to put an end to cyberbullying.
5. 5 5. Horse Power2013-03-31 · 30mHorses and humans traumatised by the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria are finding comfort in each other, thanks to an innovative therapy program.
6. 6 6. White Smoke a New Pope2013-04-07 · 30mFrom the Vatican in Rome, Geraldine Doogue tells the story of Pope Francis's election, and looks ahead to the challenges he now faces as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
7. 7 7. Rags and Riches2013-04-14 · 30mSurvival and success, the stories of Jewish families who lost everything in WW2 and rebuilt their lives from scratch here in Australia.
8. 8 8. My Kidney and Me2013-04-21 · 30mIs donating one of your kidneys an inspirational act of kindness or a naïve and irrational gesture?
9. 9 9. The Bells of St Leonard's2013-04-28 · 30mCompass tells the story of six bells rescued from Wales about to be installed in a Sydney church in time for its centenary celebrations... St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Narembur
10. 10 10. Best Buddies2013-05-05 · 30mThe story of two unlikely friendships that might never have formed if not for a groundbreaking scheme... Called “Best Buddies”, the program matches up disabled and non-disabled stu
11. 11 11. Holy Switch (Part 1)2013-05-12 · 30mWhat will happen when Kim, a committed Anglican youth leader from Launceston switches lives with Aakash, a devout Hindu with a love of Bollywood dancing, from western Sydney?
12. 12 12. Holy Switch (Part 2)2013-05-19 · 30mFreeman, a young Buddhist monk switches lives with Anthony, a devoted Maronite Catholic. Over the two-week switch, Freeman opens up to many new experiences while Anthony's swap is
13. 13 13. Holy Switch (Part 3)2013-05-26 · 30mMobinah, a committed Muslim woman from Bonnyrigg in Sydney switches lives with Jordane, a Jewish woman, recently returned to her home in Melbourne after a year on a kibbutz in Isra
14. 14 14. Stumbling in Hillary's Footsteps2013-06-02 · 30mOn his 60th birthday Australian clown and mime Jean-Paul Bell leads a travelling circus troupe to Nepal to perform for school children in remote villages, only to find he’s taken o
15. 15 15. Britain's Wicca Man2013-06-09 · 30mThe extraordinary story of one of Britain's fastest-growing religious groups, and its eccentric creator.
16. 16 16. Islam Outback2013-06-16 · 30mCompass sets off deep into the Australian desert to join a camel trek for Muslims.
17. 17 17. Hey Big Spender2013-06-23 · 30mWhen it comes to offering a helping hand to those in need Australians are among the most generous in the world, but why are our wealthy are among the most reluctant when it comes t
18. 18 18. Fashion and Faith: Muslim Style2013-06-30 · 30mA new breed of fashion designers is turning heads on the Australian catwalk catering to Muslim women eager for cutting edge designs better suited to our lifestyle and climate...
19. 19 19. Archie Roach2013-07-07 · 30mGeraldine Doogue talks to Australian singer-songwriter Archie Roach about his journey of survival and transformation.
20. 20 20. Whatever Happened To... The Hare Krishnas2013-07-14 · 30mThe Hare Krishna movement arrived in the West in the 1960s, at the height of the youth revolution. Temples and farming communities soon sprang up around the world. Chandra and Dhar
21. 21 21. Whatever Happened To... The Charismatics2013-07-21 · 30mCharismatics believe through God they can heal the sick, receive signs and speak directly to God in a special language... 40 years ago a radical new religious movement erupted in A
22. 22 22. Whatever Happened To... The Kibbutzim2013-07-28 · 30mThe first Kibbutz was founded in Israel just over 100 years ago. A radical socialist experiment, it combined communal living and Zionist philosophy with the aim of “making the dese
23. 23 23. Whatever Happened To... The Girl Guides2013-08-04 · 30mThe Girl Guides began in Britain 100 years ago when a band of girls gate-crashed a Boy Scouts Rally in London demanding a group of their own. The movement spread worldwide and in i
24. 24 24. Whatever Happened To... The Orange People2013-08-18 · 30mIn the ‘70s and ‘80s followers of “sex-guru” Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh stood out in Australia with their bright orange clothes and unusual names. Combining eastern mysticism and weste
25. 25 25. Whatever Happened To... The Freemasons2013-08-25 · 30mFreemasons arrived in Australia with the First Fleet and up until quite recently were shrouded in secrecy and tightly maintained traditions. Freemasonry is not a religion, but memb
26. 26 26. Resilience2013-09-01 · 30mChance and Ann were both struck down in their 30’s by freak accidents. Ann was horribly burnt in the Ash Wednesday bush fires 30 years ago. Chance has just broken his neck and is f
27. 27 27. Who Foster Cares2013-09-08 · 30mAs demand for Foster Carers in Australia increases, Compass meets several foster families to learn about the challenges and rewards fostering can bring.
28. 28 28. Why I'm Still... Muslim2013-09-15 · 30mAssad Karem, Maha Sukkar, Mohammed El-Ieissy, Noha Sayed and Susan Carland talk about what being a Muslim means to them, how their faith informs their lives and the challenges they
29. 29 29. Why I'm Still... Jewish2013-09-22 · 30mBram Presser, Timmy Rubin, Mark Baker and Ronni Kahn talk about how their faith has informed their values, what makes ‘a good Jew’, the role of women in Judaism, and the contentiou
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34. 34 34. Life, Hope, Dreams2013-10-27 · 30mThe inspiring stories of two remarkable women who’ve overcome huge odds to realise their own dreams in later life...
35. 35 35. Helping Hands2013-11-03 · 30mAs Australia continues to grapple with boat arrivals, Compass looks at who is helping asylum seekers already here and why...
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37. 37 37. Raw Faith: Part 22013-11-17 · 30mIn part two of this compelling portrait of a church minister, Marilyn Sewell tells her congregation of her decision to leave. As she prepares to do so, she embarks on a journey to
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