Welsh Pilgrims
Aled Jones follows the pilgrim trail to Bardsey Island, reputed to be the resting place of 20,000 saints. Kate Bottley uncovers the real St Valentine in Dublin.
Aled Jones visits north Wales to follow the pilgrim trail to Bardsey Island, reputed to be the resting place of 20,000 saints. Kate Bottley is in Dublin to uncover the real St Valentine.
Music:
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah from Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff
Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord from New Community Church, Southampton
Here Is Love, Vast as the Ocean from St German's Church, Cardiff
Sing by Angel Blue, St Jude on the Hill, London
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story from St James the Greater, Leicester
Nearer, My God, to Thee by Treorchy Male Voice Choir, Morriston Tabernacle Chapel
Who Would True Valour See from Manchester Cathedral, Manchester.
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Clips
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Hymn: Here Is Love, Vast As The Ocean
Duration: 02:08
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St. Valentine
Duration: 03:21
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Aled Jones previews this week's Songs of Praise
Duration: 01:01
Stories
Taking a slight turn off the North Wales pilgrim way, Aled heads to St Beuno’s, a Jesuit retreat centre. He explores the exercises of the Society of Jesus’ founder, St Ignatius, and finds out why many people, of Catholic faith and none, still come to silent retreats in the Welsh countryside.
St. Valentine
The Rev. Kate Bottley is in search of St. Valentine, in Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church, Dublin. She meets Father Brian McKay who explains how the saint lost his head for love, and why so many couples come here to have their rings blessed.
Welsh Pilgrims - Part One
Aled is back on the North Wales pilgrim way and has reached the end of the path on the mainland. The village of Aberdaron housed many a pilgrim as they prepared to make the trip to Bardsey. Aled hopes to get across but in the meantime explores the pilgrim history of this small Welsh village.Β
Welsh Pilgrims - Part Two
Aled is on a boat to Bardsey, reputed to be the resting place of 20,000 saints. After a choppy crossing across the Sound, he chats to the Island manager and explores its Christian history and enduring spiritual appeal.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aled Jones |
| Presenter | Kate Bottley |
| Executive Producer | Dave Stanford |
| Producer | Matthew Napier |
Broadcast
- Sun 12 Feb 2017 17:00