The Journey Podcast

Fr Mike Delaney reflects on how two books—*Dear Unity* (ed. Philip Ryall) and *Road to Renewal* (ed. Ron Huntley)—have inspired deeper thinking about Christian unity. Simple, prayerful awareness of one another across denominations is both a path toward genuine Christian unity and a catalyst for community renewal and strengthening the Body of Christ

Mother Hilda says a piece of work by a 12th Century monk, Gilbert of Hoyland, is so applicable to our 21st century circumstances. Gilbert’s story is one of searching and finding, of us wandering like lost sheep while God is searching for us in his mercy, anticipating our despair, anticipating us that he might love us before we loved him

On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whicker MGL says Jesus invites each of us to discover our unique role within his mission. Mother Hilda says a piece of work by a 12th Century monk is so applicable to our 21st century circumstances. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola and Fr Mike Delaney

Fr Josh Whicker MGL says Jesus sends them out to continue his own mission of proclaiming the Kingdom, healing, and serving others. Just as he called those disciples by name, Jesus invites each of us to discover our unique role within his mission that brings life, purpose, and deeper relationship with him.

Byron & Francine Pirola ask: What if the habits modern culture dismisses as old-fashioned are the ones most likely to make your marriage last? Science is proving what faithful couples have long known: a marriage built on commitment and self-mastery doesn't just survive. It thrives

Mother Hilda says that blame is a destructive cycle that rarely solves problems, whether in personal relationships, society, or history, where people often make scapegoats of others for their own difficulties. Jesus on the cross is the ultimate model for breaking free from this cycle — absorbing blame without becoming its victim, embodied in the words "They know not what they do."

Deacon Josh Clayton uses the everyday act of refuelling a car to reflect on what spiritually fuels us as disciples of Jesus Christ. He challenges us to consider what truly sustains our faith, encouraging practices such as prayer, reading Scripture, learning from holy lives, and worshipping with others so that our spiritual lives do not run dry.

Bishop Tony Percy draws on the teaching of Thomas Aquinas to highlight how faith and reason work together with Christ's sacrifice on the cross — his offering of himself to the Father in obedience, for our salvation. Notice the language employed: Jesus offered his body to God his Father. Jesus offered his body for our salvation. Lest we forget.

On The Journey This Week: Mons Graham Schmitzer says Jesus presents himself as the new Moses, establishing a new and eternal covenant sealed by his own blood on Calvary. Mother Hilda says that blame is a destructive cycle that rarely solves problems. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy and Deacon Josh Clayton

Trish McCarthy uses the metaphor of a physical car toolkit to describe a rich spiritual toolkit that can be built up over a few years. It contains a wide range of resources gathered through experience, learning, prayer, relationships, and the sacraments to help navigate life's changing circumstances

Mons Graham Schmitzer says Jesus presents himself as the new Moses, establishing a new and eternal covenant sealed by his own blood on Calvary rather than by the blood of animals. Just as God sustained Israel with manna during the Exodus, Christ now gives himself as the true bread from heaven to nourish and strengthen his people on their journey toward eternal life

Byron & Francine Pirola say that relational poverty is as real as economic hardship, often hidden in plain sight among neighbours, families, and workplaces. Christians are called to practice generous hospitality by opening their hearts and homes, sharing not just money but genuine personal relationship.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Daniel McCaughan says the Trinity, is a mystery which God has progressively revealed through Scripture and salvation history. Mother Hilda says Henri Nouwen taught that brokenness is an unavoidable part of every human life. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron and Francine Pirola and Fr Dave Callaghan MGL

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says the resurrection isn't just a comfort for the dying — it's a transformative truth meant to reshape how the living see and spend their lives. At its core, it assures us that eternal life surpasses anything this world offers and so frees us from the deep human fear of missing out

Fr Daniel McCaughan says the Trinity, is a mystery which God has progressively revealed through Scripture and salvation history. The human family — husband, wife, and children bound together in life-giving love is an earthly reflection of this Trinitarian life

Bishop Tony Percy says through baptism, we are immersed into divine life, with the Greek root of "baptize" meaning to soak or immerse, reflecting both immersion in Christ's teaching and in water

Mother Hilda says Henri Nouwen taught that brokenness is an unavoidable part of every human life, whether caused by our own actions or by suffering beyond our control, but that it does not have to lead to bitterness or despair

Fr James Arblaster says God consistently chooses unlikely and flawed individuals for His purposes, then gives them the gifts and strength they need. Pentecost extends beyond the apostles to all believers, each given different gifts for the same shared mission, for the renewal and healing of the world

Peter Abela reflects on how knowing exam questions in advance would allow for focused preparation and says Jesus has already revealed the exam criteria in Matthew 25

On The Journey This Week: Fr James Arblaster says God consistently chooses unlikely and flawed individuals for His purposes, then gives them the gifts and strength they need. Mother Hilda tells the story of a teacher who asked her students to complete the prompt "I wish my teacher knew…" Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett and Peter Abela

Mother Hilda tells the story of a teacher who asked her students to complete the prompt "I wish my teacher knew…", receiving heartfelt responses about loneliness, fear, family hardship, and dreams. It’s a great way to start a conversation with God. I wish God knew ...

Christy Honeysett says true prayer is an intimate encounter with God where we listen, respond, and experience being loved as we truly are. Slowing down in prayer means we can discover not only what God does, but who God is

Bishop Tony Percy says Pentecost is presented as the reversal of the Tower of Babel: the descent of the Holy Spirit as a divine reversal of humanity's pride and self-glorification. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit makes possible what is otherwise humanly impossible — a true unity among believers and a genuine love of God and neighbour

Mark Raue reflects on the attributes of humility. True humility is not weakness or low self-esteem, but a confident, others-centred disposition modelled most perfectly in the life of Jesus

Pete Gilmore says Jesus’ command to “love your neighbour as yourself” goes beyond simply treating others the way we would like to be treated. We’re challenged to love others not according to our own preferences, but as God lovingly and sacrificially loves us