The Journey Podcast

Mark Raue says 2026 has been marked by widespread conflict, most notably the controversial war on Iran, which has drawn strong condemnation including from Pope Leo XIV. Mark explains the Church’s doctrine of just war and the tension between Jesus’ call to peace and the responsibility to defend the vulnerable

Pete Gilmore says friendship is never based on exaggeration, lies to impress, or false claims, but rather on the authentic self. Lies trap us, creating isolation and forcing us to maintain a false reality. However, Jesus' teaching is that truth sets us free, allowing us to grow into who we are meant to be

Fr John Corrigan says the disciples on the road to Emmaus remind us that even when we distance ourselves or lose faith, Jesus continues to seek us out and walk with us. Jesus models true apostolate — genuinely seeing and hearing others, speaking from the heart rather than preaching, with prayer and sacrifice coming before words

Bishop Tony Percy reflects on Luke 24 and the Emmaus story, emphasizing their beautiful prayer “Stay with us, Lord” as a call to recognise Christ walking alongside us throughout life. It underscores that we are never abandoned by Him, even when hope seems lost and the importance of companionship in faith, showing that spiritual growth and mission are meant to be lived together, not alone

On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says Easter joy continues today through Jesus’ presence in our lives in the supernatural gifts He bestows. Mother Hilda says whenever we cling to anger, refuse compassion, or choose negativity in daily life, we too become prisoners of those attitudes. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy and Fr Mike Delaney.

Bishop Tony Percy says Divine Mercy Sunday draws on Acts 2 to describe the four pillars of early Christian community life: faithful teaching, fellowship, Eucharist, and prayer. It traces the Church's social teaching from Leo XIII's *Rerum Novarum* (1891) through John Paul II's *Centesimus Annus* (1991)

Trish McCarthy reflects on the profound joy and wonder of experiencing something new for the first time, connecting this to the etymology of "ecstatic" — being called out of the static — as a metaphor for spiritual life. We are invited to seek this “ecstatic” life by embracing new experiences and becoming more attentive to God’s presence in everyday moments

Fr Mike Delaney tells the story of a family who relocated from Sydney to Hobart's Eastern Shore. Their experience highlights how small encounters with creation can awaken gratitude and wonder if we take the time to notice them

Mother Hilda says whenever we cling to anger, refuse compassion, or choose negativity in daily life, we too become prisoners of those attitudes. True freedom comes from letting go, embracing the grace offered through Jesus Christ, and choosing love

Revealed Fr Josh Whitehead says the effects of encountering the risen Jesus —overwhelming, indescribable joy, love, and peace — offer the clearest glimpse of who He is. This Easter joy continues today through His presence in our lives in the supernatural gifts He bestows, inviting us to notice and embrace His living presence within us

celebration across eight days — the Octave of Easter. Mother Hilda says Easter Sunday speaks to the human experience of deep loss and the feeling that we may never recover or rise again after suffering. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola and Deacon Josh Clayton

Deacon Josh Clayton says Easter invites reflection on Mary Magdalene’s encounter at the tomb which shows a faithful love that seeks without certainty and recognises Jesus when he calls her by name. Jesus calls each of us by name, inviting us to follow him through both trial and hope

Mother Hilda says Easter Sunday speaks to the human experience of deep loss and the feeling that we may never recover or rise again after suffering. Today’s invitation is to claim this resurrection life, embrace this hope, trust in God, and claim the new life offered through the risen Christ.

Bishop Tony Percy says that in the ancient world, it was the custom for thieves to raid tombs, take the expensive cloths, and sell them on the black market. Not so the tomb of Jesus. Peter walks right into the tomb, sees the linen cloths, but not the body of Jesus. It is a counter-cultural event par excellence. In we go, after Peter and John, and we let this prodigious, dramatic and splendid count...

Byron & Francine Pirola say Easter is not just about one death and one resurrection, it’s a powerful model for healing broken relationships, especially in marriage. Choosing forgiveness—honestly naming wounds and letting go of resentment—can reopen the possibility of reconciliation and resurrected renewed love

Fr Bernard Gordon says Easter's joy is so profound that the Church extends its celebration across eight days — the Octave of Easter. This extended celebration reflects the profound joy that Jesus has conquered sin and death, offering new and eternal life through His resurrection.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says Palm Sunday holds a paradox at its heart: revealing the inner tension of the human heart, wavering between faith and fear, love and self-interest. Sr Therese Mills MGL says Holy Week calls us to journey with Jesus in his suffering and to carry our crosses with compassion for other. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Sean Cullen and Bishop Brian Mascord

Sr Therese Mills MGL says Holy Week calls us to journey with Jesus in his suffering and to carry our crosses with compassion for other

Bishop Brian Mascord says Holy Saturday represents the sacred stillness between the grief of the Cross and the joy of the Resurrection. it teaches us that true compassion doesn't rush to fix or explain, but remains present in silence, mirroring how God stands in solidarity with us in our own moments of loss and unanswered prayer

Fr Josh Whitehead says Palm Sunday holds a paradox at its heart: revealing the inner tension of the human heart, wavering between faith and fear, love and self-interest. Both a celebration and a preparation, it calls us to open our hearts to God's presence, acknowledge our human fragility, and walk the week ahead with awe, courage, and trust in Christ's boundless mercy

Bishop Tony Percy says the preamble to the passion narrative introduces the anointing at Bethany. The woman, unlike the complaining apostles, truly understood the infinite worth of Jesus and the cost of what was to come, contrasting sharply with Judas, who would sell him so cheaply

Fr Sean Cullen says Peter’s bold claim of unwavering loyalty to Jesus shows how easily we can overestimate our strength and underestimate our weaknesses. True strength lies not in unshakeable self-belief, but in recognising our human limitations and placing our trust in God

. Bishop Tony Percy says the story of Lazarus is a catalyst for Christ's own death and resurrection. St Leo the Great proclaims: “let happen in your hearts what will happen to your bodies.” We remind ourselves that the most important day in our life is the day of our death because we will meet Jesus who will resurrect us into himself.

Arnie Hurdoyal says Mary's "yes" to God emerged from a moment of genuine disruption and holy uncertainty, as she is confronted with a call that does not fit her plans. We are called to the same posture: when life is interrupted by something we didn't plan for, to pause, resist the urge to dismiss it, and ask what God might be saying in that very place of disturbance

On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says Jesus enters fully into human grief, weeping at the tomb of Lazarus, showing that God’s compassion is personal and shares in our suffering. Sr Therese Mills MGL explores the grief and confusion felt when God doesn't answer prayers the way we hope. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Arnie Hurdoyal and Fr Antony Jukes