On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says God works through imperfect people. Mother Hilda reflects on the importance of facing and handing over that pain to God for healing and transformation. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

250629 Journey Catholic Radio Week 621

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?

Week 621–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–The Root Cause

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

250706 Journey Catholic Radio Week 622

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

250713 Journey Catholic Radio Week 623

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

Week 623–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Good Samaritan-God’s Innkeepers

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

250720 Journey Catholic Radio Week 624

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

Week 624–Gospel Reflection–Fr Chris del Rosario–Contemplation Before 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

Week 624–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–An Observation

On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says persistent prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us. Mother Hilda is thankful that God’s memory is not like ours. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Peter Abela

250727 Journey Catholic Radio Week 625

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

Week 625–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Persistent Prayer Transforms

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

Week 625–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–God’s Memory

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

Week 625–Habits for Disciples–Peter Abela–Faith, Hope & Charity

On The Journey This Week: Fr James McCarthy says Jesus challenges by asking, “And this hoard of yours—whose will it be then?”. Mother Hilda urges us to recognize and respond to the suffering of children in conflict zones. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Mark Raue. 

250803 Journey Catholic Radio Week 626

Fr James McCarthy says Jesus challenges in today’s Gospel by asking, “And this hoard of yours—whose will it be then?” Hoarding isn't just about accumulating possessions, but about an inward focus that resists generosity and clings to control.

Week 626–Gospel Reflection–Fr James McCarthy–Self-centred Hoarding

Mark Raue reflects on last week’s celebration of grandparents and the elderly. He highlights Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of care” for the elderly, connecting it to the Jubilee of Hope and urging society not to marginalise older generations but to value their wisdom and experience

Week 626–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–The Elderly–A Sign of Hope

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says today’s readings highlight the joy and wonder of being chosen by God. Mother Hilda reflects on her life and the experiences that created opportunities for her being chosen and loved by God, unconditionally. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

250810 Journey Catholic Radio Week 627

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says Jesus warns about inevitable division caused when his truth confronts human freedom and sin.  Mother Hilda reflects on recognizing a road she had travelled with her grandmother as a child as a metaphor for faith. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Deacon Josh Clayton

250817 Journey Catholic Radio Week 628

Mother Hilda reflects on recognizing a road she had travelled with her grandmother as a child as a metaphor for faith. When we feel we can’t find God, revisiting past moments when we experienced His presence can help us reconnect

Week 628–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Grandma’s Road

On The Journey This Week: Fr Noel Custodio says this gospel is intentionally confronting, as Jesus urges us to enter by the narrow door.  Mother Hilda says that just as we say, “my God,” God is at the same time whispering our names, claiming us as His own beloved. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Mike Delaney, and Christy Honeysett. 

250824 Journey Catholic Radio Week 629

Bishop Tony Percy says the letter to the Hebrews highlights three images in Chapter 12 that illustrate the Christian life. This week’s focus is on the image, growth through the discipline of a loving Father, where God, like a good parent, lovingly disciplines His children to form them in virtue and maturity, guiding them toward true character shaped by faith, hope, and love

Week 629–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Maturity

On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says humility is not about putting ourselves down, but about seeing ourselves as God sees us. Mother Hilda reflects on how God meets us in our weakness and shame, offering forgiveness and a new start. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, and Fr Greg Jacobs SJ

250831 Journey Catholic Radio Week 630

Mother Hilda reflects on how God meets us in our weakness and shame, offering forgiveness and a new start when we simply lift our hearts toward Him.

Week 630–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Tell Him To Come Home

On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says the gospel passage is not about rejecting relationships but about prioritising Jesus above all else in our lives. Mother Hilda says when we pray or speak to God, God hears the "full orchestra" of our entire life experience. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Byron & Francine Pirola.

250907 Journey Catholic Radio Week 631

Mother Hilda says when we pray or speak to God, God hears the "full orchestra" of our entire life experience, history, and heart behind every word, treasuring it all as a beautiful and unique song of love

Week 631–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Rummy Cub

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says the Exaltation of the Holy Cross reminds us that Christ’s suffering embraces our own. Mother Hilda’s story of building Calvary in our heart. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Dave Callaghan MGL, and Fr Mike Delaney

250914 Journey Catholic Radio Week 632

Fr John Corrigan says the Exaltation of the Holy Cross reminds us that Christ’s suffering embraces our own—our pain, regrets, and sorrows unite us with Him on the cross

Week 632–Gospel Reflection–Fr John Corrigan–Eternal Reach

Mother Hilda recounts the story of a French saint from around the 1700s encouraged disadvantaged peasants to build a Calvary in their hearts — one that could never be destroyed. We too are invited to carry this inner Calvary, where forgiveness and salvation dwell, and entrust our hardships to the Father’s love

Week 632–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Calvary in Our Hearts

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says that true Christianity challenges Christians to consider whether true discipleship requires being prepared to die for Christ, as many believers around the world already face this reality daily

Week 632–The Call–Fr Dave Callaghan MGL–Following Christ to the Cross

Fr Mike Delaney reflects on his daily prayer routine in the church, where the beauty of the natural view outside is often admired, but he comes to see the true gift as the presence of God’s faithful people gathered inside, reminding us that if we love others, we will see the face of God in them

Week 632–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Simply Looking

On The Journey This Week: Fr James McCarthy says in the 2nd reading, St Paul urges Christians to pray for everyone so that we may live reverent and peaceful lives. Mother Hilda’s story of breaking a cane illustrates the truth that suffering, if not transformed, is often transmitted onto others. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore and Mark Raue

250921 Journey Catholic Radio Week 633

Fr James McCarthy says in the 2nd reading, St Paul urges Christians to pray for everyone, especially those in authority, so that we may live reverent and peaceful lives, even when leaders are unjust or hostile.

Week 633–Gospel Reflection–Fr James McCarthy–Prayerful Respect

Mother Hilda tells a story of African schoolchildren who transformed their teacher's intimidating cane into musical instruments when he was absent, turning a symbol of fear into one of creativity and unity. The tale illustrates the truth that suffering, if not transformed, is often transmitted onto others

Week 633–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Breaking the Cane

Bishop Tony Percy asks: What do we value more – friendship or money?

Week 633–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Tainted

Pete Gilmore says that in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ parables, especially the lost sheep, show how deeply God values each person and how far He will go to seek the lost. Like the parable of the talents, now is not the time to bury what we’ve been given in fear, but to risk sharing the good news that can bring light to the many who are lost

Week 633–Living the Gospel–Pete Gilmore–Finding the 99

Mark Raue says humour is a natural and essential part of human life, helping us find light even in difficult moments and fostering connection through shared laughter. The wisdom of Ecclesiastes and the fullness of human experience suggest that laughter, alongside sorrow, is a gift from God that enriches life and heals the soul

Week 633–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–Humour

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