The Journey Podcast

Fr Rob Galea says persistent prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us — it forms our hearts, deepens our trust, and shapes our holiness. True holiness is often born not from receiving what we ask for, but from trusting God in the silence and continuing in faithful prayer despite the lack of visible results

Peter Abela tells a 2nd World War story to express the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The virtues of faith, hope, and charity can strengthen us in our own battles with illness, stress, hardship, and other difficulties helping us persevere through life's challenges

Mother Hilda is thankful that God’s memory is not like ours. He remembers our goodness while we tend to focus on our failures. God’s memory of the pain we put ourselves through is looking for us while we were lost and rescuing us with his grace

Bishop Tony Percy says it was Jesus’ personal, not physical, posture that aroused within the disciple a desire to pray: Consistent with the whole of his life, Jesus’ prayer was not self-centred but focused on Someone other than himself. The one who seeks, finds. The one who knocks always has the door opened to him. But there's more, for those that ask will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit

Christy Honeysett explores hope as both eternal union with God and God's present companionship in daily life encouraging us to live with anticipation and trust in God's care. As we lean into God and recognize divine goodness in each moment, we naturally bear fruit and help bring about God's kingdom through hope and love.

Fr Chris del Rosario says this Gospel is often misunderstood, it’s not pitting the two sisters against each other, instead it’s highlighting how both represent essential aspects of discipleship: contemplation and action

Mother Hilda says we must learn to live with unresolved questions, grief, and uncertainty rather than rushing to resolution. The invitation is to endure life's hardships deliberately by surrendering to God, expressing our struggles honestly, and trusting in God that something beautiful is being prepared even when we can't see it

Bishop Tony Percy says Mary, Martha’s sister, sits at Jesus’ feet in the posture of a disciple, symbolising the importance of listening to the Word. Jesus affirms Mary’s choice, reminding us that while many things in life can be taken from us, no one can take away our relationship with Christ. At the end of our days, none of us will regret the decision to pray each day

On The Journey This Week: Fr Chris del Rosario says this Gospel highlights both contemplation and action. Mother Hilda says we must learn to live with unresolved questions, grief, and uncertainty. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, a menALIVE testimony from Mike Conroy, and Mark Raue

Mark Raue says that while charity and generous giving to those in need is important and necessary, the deeper challenge is addressing the structural causes of poverty rather than just treating its symptoms. Ultimately, the aim is to break the cycle of poverty and enable self-determination, aligning with the deeper Christian call to justice over charity

menALIVE ministry member, New Zealander, Mike Conroy on his long journey of involvement in Men’s Ministry. Mike says at his first men’s ministry event nothing much happened except it changed his whole life. Mike shares his wisdom of his many years of involvement in men’s ministry

Fr Mike Delaney contemplates the importance of communal meals

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says that the greatest commandment to love God is not for God's benefit, but for ours. Mother Hilda says we can find all the characters in the Good Samaritan story in ourselves. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

Fr Mark De Battista says that the greatest commandment to love God is not for God's benefit, as He doesn’t need our praise to be complete or glorious, but for ours. Placing God first rightly orders all other relationships in our lives

Byron & Francine Pirola say using Viktor Frankl's principle of overestimating people's potential can benefit a marriage. They explore Viktor Frankl’s idea that overestimating people— taking them "as they should be" rather than as they are—helps them become capable of reaching their full potential

Bishop Tony Percy says the reading from Deuteronomy emphasizes God’s Word, not distant but "in our heart and on our lips," highlighting a deep, mutual relationship of love between God and humanity, echoed by St. Cyril of Jerusalem in his catechetical lectures and now emerging in Australia as many young people are actively searching for meaning and turning to the Church, affirming that the Holy Spi...

Mother Hilda says we can find all the characters in the Good Samaritan story in ourselves. The man beaten, the brigand causing the hurt, the Levite ignoring the plight of those around us, the good Samaritan responding to our neighbour and the innkeeper taking care of with a healing smile or word, and some patience

On The Journey This Week: Bishop Brian Mascord says today we honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday by reflecting on Indigenous spirituality. Mother Hilda highlights how healing can come through rest, not just for the land but for people too. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton

Bishop Brian Mascord says today we honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday by reflecting on Indigenous spirituality. We are called to care for creation, seek reconciliation, and walk gently on the earth in solidarity with all peoples, especially our First Nations brothers and sisters.

Mother Hilda draws a parallel between the agricultural approach of giving land time and space to heal, and the spiritual practice of spending quiet time with God for personal renewal and restoration. We are invited to take small moments of stillness each day, simply to be with God, trusting that He brings the healing and renewal to our hurting, worn-out world

Trish McCarthy draws a parallel between the daily beach grooming that removes debris and exposes hidden objects, and God's daily offer of grace and mercy to cleanse our hearts of what harms or spoils us spiritually

Bishop Tony Percy says the Gospel this week is one of peace, healing, and proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is near—even to those not yet baptized. It highlights the power of good to confront and displace evil, mirroring the baptismal rite’s movement from exorcism to immersion into God himself

Deacon Josh Clayton reflects on navigating both sacred duties and everyday family responsibilities

Mother Hilda reflects on her enjoyment of murder mysteries. These stories highlight how much pain lies beneath the surface, and the importance of facing and handing over that pain to God for healing and transformation. Mother Hilda poses a powerful question: do you believe that Almighty God can make all things new in your life too?

Byron & Francine Pirola say that the shared enjoyment of couple time often gets lost in the busyness of life. Couple projects offer a solution by providing dedicated time together. These shared ventures not only protect the marriage by redirecting affection inward but also build lasting bonds and a shared legacy.