Category Archives: stories

Mary Glowrey – almost a saint

Listen to the story of Mary Glowrey. Mary Glowrey was a Catholic Christian who went to India after the first World War and spent her working life caring for the sick there. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on Southern FM 88.3 on 8Jan17

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Alfred the Great – made England Christian

Alfred the Great

Listen again to the story of Alfred the Great. He was the 9th century king of England we can thank for England being Christian today. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 11Dec16

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Desmond Tutu – apartheid activist

Desmond TutuListen again to the story of Desmond Tutu, who fought against apartheid in South Africa. He was a Christian who made a difference. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 13Nov16

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Michael Cassidy – peace in S Africa

Michael CassidyListen again the story of Michael Cassidy, the Christian who had a pivotal role in bringing South Africa out of racial conflict in the 1980s and 1994. This was broadcast on Songs of Hope on 30Oct16 at 8:45am

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Ayrton Senna – racing car star

ayrton-sennaListen again to the story of racing car champion Ayrton Senna. He died in 1994 in a car crash after winning three world titles. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 25Sep16

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