Maureen Sullivan interview on her time spent in a Magdalene Laundry at the age of 12.  Kevin Hargaden essay on the importance of making meaningful apologies.  Report on the Hindu Kumbh Mela Festival.  US journalist Cal Thomas talks about the inauguration edition of the God Bless the USA bible.

Our Divine Sparks with Dearbhail McDonald offers a fresh and engaging exploration of religious and spiritual life as well as an occasionally offbeat perspective on the world of religion.