The Journey Podcast

On The Journey This Week Fr Mark De Battista says the Solemnity of All Saints honours everyone in heaven, not only those formally canonized. Mother Hilda says by inviting God into our hearts each day we recognise God’s presence and when bad thigs happen, distinguish what is not of God. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton

Mother Hilda says by inviting God into our hearts each day, we become better able to recognise God’s presence in the good things in our lives and when bad thigs happen, distinguish what is not of God, bringing greater clarity, freedom and peace

Fr Mark De Battista says the Solemnity of All Saints honours everyone in heaven, not only those formally canonized. Becoming a saint is therefore not a single decision but a lifelong, daily dedication, starting each day with a personal commitment; "Today I want to be a saint."

Bishop Tony Percy says we become saints by allowing Christ’s love to transform our hearts while remaining true to the unique people God created us to be. Surely everyone who entertains this hope, everyone who entertains the hope of being a saint must try to be as pure as Christ

Trish McCarthy says faith is like learning a new language: A meaningful faith journey requires us to invest time and energy through study, practice, relationships and learning from others, allowing faith to shape our lives and deepen our understanding of God

Deacon Josh Clayton says small groups are essential to Christian life, just as they were central to Jesus’ ministry. Within church communities, small groups allow people to share their struggles, be vulnerable, support one another and serve others, helping them grow as disciples of Christ

Bishop Tony Percy reflects on Jesus naming the greatest commandment. Jesus builds on the decalogue, the Ten Commandments, the first three concerning God and the remaining seven concerning neighbour. Love of God and love of neighbour upholds fundamental human values and helps build a free and fair society

Christy Honeysett explains "preferential option for the poor" calls Christians to show special concern for the poor, marginalised and disadvantaged, recognising them as brothers and sisters in God’s family

On The Journey This Week Fr John Corrigan says Jesus’ call to love God and our neighbour with body, mind, heart, and soul leads to the harder challenge of loving ourselves. Mother Hilda says with God it is never too late for a new beginning; every day brings the possibility of renewal. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Peter Abela

Fr John Corrigan says Jesus’ call to love God and our neighbour with body, mind, heart, and soul leads to the harder challenge of loving ourselves. Jesus does not expect us to make ourselves perfect before approaching him; instead, he invites us to open every part of our lives to his love.

Peter Abela says Saint John Henry Newman’s poem Lead, Kindly Light, written while stranded at sea, expresses the need to trust God’s guidance through life’s uncertainties, remembering that we need only enough light to take the next step

Mother Hilda says with God it is never too late for a new beginning, because every day brings the possibility of renewal. Tonight ask what's new that God gave us today, and consider the quality of our own waiting, since we and God are often waiting together

Fr Mark De Battista says the question about paying taxes teaches that we should fulfil our civic responsibilities, including paying taxes, while recognising that our ultimate duty is to serve God. The takeaway is that as earthly life is temporary and we are ultimately citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom

On The Journey This Week Fr Mark De Battista says earthly life is temporary and we are ultimately citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom. Mother Hilda uses a fairy tale as an example for people who are tempted to give up on prayer. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Fr Dave Callaghan MGL

Bishop Tony Percy says this Gospel invites us to make a joint "oblation," a daily offering of ourselves to God and to the people and country we live among. Just as Caesar’s image is stamped on a coin, God’s image and likeness are etched into every human person

Pete Gilmore says Gospel stories remind us that when we face storms in our own lives, Jesus can calm our difficulties or call us to step out in faith and trust him amid uncertainty. In life's storms, whatever challenges we encounter, we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and trust that he is with us

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says Jesus' command to love our neighbour as ourselves is widely known but rarely lived out. To love our neighbour as ourselves challenges us to treat others with the same compassion, patience and mercy that we desire for ourselves

Mother Hilda uses a fairy tale as an example for people who are tempted to give up on prayer because they can't see or hear anything. As in her fairy tale story, the fact that you don't get anything out of it makes the notes of your prayer even sweeter because it's all for God

Byron & Francine Pirola observe that couples rarely reflect on the "until death do us part" vow. Ultimately, confronting mortality together isn't morbid but an act of love that can help couples appreciate one another, express what matters most, and choose to love more fully in the present moment

Mark Raue says World Mission Sunday next week, has the theme “One in Christ, United in Mission.” This year we are invited to support communities in Malawi, particularly through projects providing schools, nutritious meals, bridges and neem trees to protect against flooding, erosion and other challenges

On The Journey This Week Fr James Arblaster says the Gospel’s wedding feast asks how we respond to the king’s invitation. Mother Hilda observes that despite our sinfulness, faults, waywardness, God simply recommits himself to us and takes us back. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Mark Raue, and Byron and Francine Pirola

Fr James Arblaster says the Gospel’s wedding feast asks how we respond to the king’s invitation; refusal, distraction, indifference, or by seeking communion with God in prayer, worship and loving service to those who are hungry, sick, strangers or forgotten

Mother Hilda tells a story that causes her to wonder who consoles God over our constant sinfulness. Time and time again, despite our sinfulness, faults, waywardness, God simply recommits himself to us and takes us back.

Bishop Tony Percy says through our death, we are invited to the greatest wedding of all – our marriage with Christ, the true Bridegroom. Death is definitive and confronting, but not the last word, it’s a gateway to eternal, resurrected life

Fr Mike Delaney says the departure from Hobart of the China Zorrilla, a remarkable Tasmanian-built, fully electric ferry reminds us to notice and appreciate the everyday technological marvels and God-given human gifts that make such feats possible for the good of others