The Journey Podcast

Sr Therese Mills explores “compassio”—suffering with others—as a call to actively respond to pain rather than merely feeling sympathy. Lent invites us to sit with Jesus in his suffering and respond with love in real, practical ways to those we meet

Fr John Corrigan says Psalm 51 holds a central place throughout Lent, prayed Ash Wednesday, every Friday in the Liturgy of the Hours, and during Holy Week's Tenebrae. More than poetry, this inspired prayer distils the journey of Lent—confession, conversion, and renewal—inviting us into the same mercy that restored a fallen king

Mother Hilda says we often pre-load ourselves with negative expectations and be defensive instead of choosing to expect good. We can change how we experience situations and are more likely to notice blessings when you look for them

Bishop Brian Mascord says we’re challenged this Lent to move beyond comfort zones and truly embody compassion by getting close enough to the broken and ignored to experience shared pain, tables, and grace where healing begins

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL compares how virtue that looks good outwardly but lacks depth contrasts with Jesus's call for transformation. Mother Hilda says rather than pre-loading ourselves with negative expectations we can choose to notice blessings instead. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Antony Jukes, and Bishop Brian Mascord

Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says true Christian virtue requires recognizing our safety and security in God's love, which frees us to bring our struggles to Jesus in trust rather than shame, allowing Him to transform us from within. True Christianity isn’t about rule-keeping but about inner conversion that leads to freedom, joy, and virtue growing to the depths of the soul

Fr Antony Jukes says the Latin word compassio, or compassion, means “to suffer with,” not just to help from the outside. While suffering isn’t caused by God or made easier by faith, it can become a moment of grace where love is revealed and deepened

Bishop Tony Percy says the core message in today’s Gospel is that Christian morality isn’t a burden of laws but a joyful response to Christ living in our hearts, giving us the grace to choose what is good and holy

Fr Joshua Scott says Christ's light—representing faith, hope, and love—shines brightly no matter how much darkness surrounds us. Unlike fake candles, the true flame—the Holy Spirit, Jesus the light of the world—seeks to be present with each person wherever they are, bringing hope and love into every situation.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Scott says Christ's light—representing faith, hope, and love—shines brightly no matter how much darkness surrounds us. Mother Hilda says everything in creation reminds God of us because we are eternally held in God's memory. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

Bishop Tony Percy says Jesus calls his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, preserving truth and giving flavour and light to society. Salt signifies preserving fundamental values like truth and love, while light penetrates the darkness of the modern world, especially evident in social and digital spaces.

Mother Hilda says everything in creation reminds God of us because we are eternally held in God's memory. God’s memory is not passive but active, making us always present to Him, assuring us that wherever we go and whatever we face, we are never forgotten

Byron & Francine Pirola say the theme for Marriage Week prompts us to reflect – what is our purpose as a couple? We see God’s hand when we choose love in daily acts of service and self-gift, and marriage survives and strengthens. Grace transforms hearts and it’s available to every couple who seeks it

Fr Mike Delaney recounts visiting hospital patients and how prayer and anointing bring God’s healing presence, comfort, and peace. The families also experience a new sense of peace that gently replaces fear through prayer and the Spirit of God’s love

On The Journey This Week: Fr Chima Offor says Jesus’ Beatitudes reveal a surprising vision of true happiness. Mother Hilda tells the story of Vasyl Sukhomolynsky, a Ukrainian teacher. Bishop Tony Percy says think nutshell and kernel for the beatitudes. Trish McCarthy says scripture, prompted by the Holy Spirit, brings peace and confidence, and Deacon Josh Clayton challenges Catholic communities to...

Trish McCarthy recalls childhood memories of noisy sulphur-crested cockatoos that serves as a metaphor for inner disturbances like anxiety, doubt, and fear that intrude on and disrupt spiritual tranquillity. Turning to Scripture, prompted by the Holy Spirit, brings peace and confidence, leading to an encouragement to nourish the soul daily with the Word of God

Deacon Josh Clayton says a study showing that 72% of Protestants and evangelicals committed to following Christ before age 18 challenges Catholic communities to overcome fears and move beyond passive or purely digital approaches and instead actively accompany, empower, and genuinely engage young people so they are seen and heard within worshipping communities

Fr Chima Offor says Jesus’ Beatitudes reveal a surprising vision of true happiness, emphasizing that true happiness comes not from worldly circumstances but from the heart. To be “pure in heart” means to be wholehearted and undivided, centred on the one thing that truly matters—loving and trusting God—so that everything else finds its place

Mother Hilda tells the story of Vasyl Sukhomolynsky, a Ukrainian teacher who taught children not only to think, but to feel, notice others, and live deeply, including learning to look closely at people's faces and greet them

Bishop Tony Percy says think nutshell and kernel. Moses receives the Ten Words. Jesus gives the Eight Beatitudes. The Eight Beatitudes are the inner core of the Ten Commandments. Moses received, but Jesus gives

On The Journey This Week: Fr James Arblaster says Jesus began his ministry working in places of weakness and failure. Mother Hilda says the story of the Gerasene demoniac is a difficult but wise decision that served a greater purpose. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Peter Abela

Mother Hilda says the story of the Gerasene demoniac is a difficult but wise decision that served a greater purpose. We’re challenged to ask, what story our lives are telling—whether one of self-centeredness and superficiality or one reflecting God's attributes of kindness and generosity—while remembering that God’s life is always telling our story

Bishop Tony Percy examines the phrase "from that time Jesus began" in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus realises that his teaching will be lost if it is not embodied in the life of individuals and in the life of a community. The community is to bear witness that: Jesus’ teaching is healing, and Jesus’ healing is teaching. As I hear, I am healed. As I am healed, I am taught

Byron & Francine Pirola say the "Honey-Do List" creates tension when wives seek connection through household tasks while husbands feel criticized and inadequate, leading to defensive responses rather than engagement. Healing comes when both recognise the list as a bid for connection, keep expectations reasonable, and approach it playfully as a shared act of love rather than a battleground

Fr James Arblaster says Jesus began his ministry in Zebulun and Naphtali demonstrating his pattern of starting work in places of weakness and failure. , Jesus shows that the rebirth of God’s kingdom begins in places of failure and darkness, gathering all people, not just a few, back into harmony with God.