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

Byron & Francine Pirola have tips on avoiding accumulated hurts. Small, daily hurts in relationships can accumulate over time to cause significant emotional damage. By quickly apologising and repairing even the smallest injuries, we prevent resentment from growing and instead strengthen connection and closeness

Week 631–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola– Avoiding Accumulated Hurts

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

Bishop Tony Percy says death enters the world because of sin, but as the early believers loved to say: Death has been put to death by death. Christ’s death is utterly unique. He dies a death to sin. We enter that death through our baptism, and we experience his resurrection, too

Week 632–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Death Dies

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

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

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

Speaking Life through word and song, on-air and online, to the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and beyond.

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

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