The Journey Podcast

Mother Hilda says God works quietly and gracefully within us, simply, unobtrusively, bringing out what is already there. When we decide to put ourselves out of the picture and focus on someone else, we are working beautifully with God’s space the way he works with the space of our hearts.

Bishop Tony Percy says the generous Sower throws seed everywhere because Christ knows that the abundant fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold—will far exceed the losses. We’re called to generously share the gospel's good news of faith, hope, and love with a lonely world hungry for meaning and purpose

On The Journey This Week: Fr Simon Apablaza says the real question is the quality of our inner "soil.” Mother Hilda says like the beauty of ikebana, God works quietly and gracefully within us, simply, unobtrusively. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola and Fr Mike Delaney

Byron & Francine Pirola say it’s easy to love our spouse when the affection is mutual – but what about when it isn’t reciprocated? Couples are invited to trust God's grace during difficult seasons, loving selflessly and remaining faithful even when their efforts seem unreciprocated.

Fr Mike Delaney has been reflecting on the image of the "Bridgewater Jerry" fog on the Derwent River, a metaphor for how challenges can obscure deeper truths. Much like fog hides the sun, it’s a reminder that beyond every difficulty, God's love remains steadfast, bringing peace, clarity, and hope when we lift our eyes beyond our immediate struggles

Fr Simon Apablaza says the real question is the quality of our inner "soil", the condition of our heart. Jesus describes four kinds of soil, representing different states of the heart: closed and hard, enthusiastic but shallow, distracted by competing priorities, or genuinely open and receptive allowing His Word to take deep root

Mother Hilda says our judgments of others are often flawed as she recalls future legends who were initially dismissed. Unlike human beings, God sees beyond appearances, understands our hearts, and never writes us off. When we choose not to judge or condemn others, we reflect God's mercy and open ourselves more fully to His grace

Bishop Tony Percy explores how Jesus, even amid rejection of his message, prays joyfully to God as "Abba." The greeting "Abba, Father" expresses an unchanging spiritual truth about God's relationship with us as his beloved children and should remain central to Christian prayer and faith

Fr Joshua Scott says Jesus invites us not to carry our burdens — whether mental, physical, or from our past — alone. He promises to walk alongside us, share our yoke, and give true rest for our souls, bringing peace where exhaustion and frustration often take over

Christy Honeysett shares her experience with the Eastern Orthodox spirituality of theosis (divinisation) — a transformative participation in God's eternal life, love, and holiness, lived out by sharing in the life of the Trinity

Deacon Josh says Church meetings are most fruitful when they focus on listening rather than agendas, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through silence and shared reflection, not just words. Effective discernment comes not from trying to make God fit our plans, but from humbly allowing God to lead us

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Scott says Jesus invites us not to carry our burdens — whether mental, physical, or from our past — alone. Mother Hilda says our judgments of others are often flawed as she recalls future legends who were initially dismissed. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett and Deacon Josh Clayton.

Fr Rob Galea says many Christians experience their spiritual enthusiasm fading, from being carried to having to pedal uphill as God calls them to take active ownership of their spiritual journey. God hasn't moved; He is simply trusting you with the journey, and He will never burden you with more than you can bear, because He carries the cross alongside you

Mother Hilda reflects on Lebanese Maronite Christian poet Kahlil Gibran famous work, “the prophet.” His description of love is a very accurate description of God and our life with God and the prophet goes on “when you love you should not say God is in my heart but rather, I am in the heart of God

Trish McCarthy says that just as wine develops its unique character over time, it’s also true of our faith journey – it takes time to reach depth of character, integrity, and authenticity.

Bishop Tony Percy connects Romans 6 to modern addictions, arguing that baptism initiates Christians into Christ's dying and rising, offering a spiritual path to freedom from addiction. Through baptism Christians can die to sin and the harmful patterns of addiction, rest with Christ, and rise to a new life of healing, freedom, and transformation

On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says many Christians experience their spiritual enthusiasm fading, from being carried to having to pedal uphill. Mother Hilda reflects on Lebanese Maronite Christian poet Kahlil Gibran famous work, “the prophet.” Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy and Peter Abela

Peter Abela says it's amazing how something small can grow into something world changing. Small acts of faith, kindness, and generosity can have far-reaching effects, that can ripple outward to change the world

Bishop Tony Percy says that while success brings joy, the spiritual significance of failure may be more important. God responds to failure, fall and sin with the offer of salvation. We don’t flee failure. We don’t fear failure. Rather, we embrace it with Christ Crucified and Risen

Mark Raue says being truly pro-life requires a consistent commitment to protecting and valuing all human life at every stage and in every circumstance. With a “consistent ethic of life,” Christians should also care about issues such as poverty, racism, violence, healthcare, refugees, war, environmental stewardship, and the dignity of vulnerable people

Mother Hilda tells a wonderful story about the German Mystic and theologian in the 14th century, Johannes Tauler

On The Journey This Week: Fr James Arblaster says Jesus teaches that faith cannot remain hidden; disciples are called to publicly acknowledge and witness to him. Mother Hilda tells a wonderful story about the German Mystic and theologian in the 14th century, Johannes Tauler. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore and Mark Raue

Pete Gilmore says Jesus teaches that prayer is not about endlessly repeating words in the hope of persuading God, but about expressing the genuine desires of the heart. Prayers become empty when they rely on words alone rather than sincere faith and trust in God

Fr James Arblaster says Jesus teaches that faith cannot remain hidden; disciples are called to publicly acknowledge and witness to him, despite fear, doubt, or social pressure. Our remedy is to pray, asking God for courage, humility, certainty, and the words needed to witness effectively.

Bishop Tony Percy says the central message from Matthew 9 — "the harvest is rich, but the labourers are few" — emphasizes that prayer, not strategic planning, is the true foundation of spiritual work. All baptized Christians—whether in families, workplaces, parishes, or communities—are called to be labourers in the harvest