The Journey Podcast
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The Journey Podcast
Speaking Life through word and song, on-air and online, to the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and beyond.
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Week 636–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Why Have You Abandoned Me
Mother Hilda shares the story of a grieving mother who had lost her two-year-old son and felt abandoned by God. The passage, “My God, my God, why have...
Week 636–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola–On A Mission To Love
Byron & Francine Pirola say that just as consistent practice in sport builds skill, enjoyment, and resilience, investing time and energy in marriage s...
Week 636–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Usurpers and Insurrectionists
Bishop Tony Percy reflects on early Christian history when Christians were wrongly seen as usurpers and insurrectionists. The earliest external eviden...
Week 636–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Kill the Spider
Fr Mike Delaney tells the story of a preacher who, after repeatedly praying for a woman to be freed from her sins over three nights, finally told her...
251012 Journey Catholic Radio Week 636
On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says that Jesus welcomes all people who come to Him in faith, regardless of background or belief. Mother...
Week 636–Gospel Reflection–Fr Mark De Battista–It’s All About Faith
Fr Mark De Battista says this Gospel emphasizes that Jesus welcomes all people who come to Him in faith, regardless of background or belief. God’s pow...
251005 Journey Catholic Radio Week 635
On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says that God only asks for a small "mustard seed" of faith. Mother Hilda says we too easily divide the world i...
Week 635–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Naturally Hesitant
Bishop Tony Percy reflects on Paul’s letter to Timothy; a naturally hesitant young bishop it seems
Week 635–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Mustard Seed Faith
Fr Rob Galea says that God only asks for a small "mustard seed" of faith—a willingness to trust Him even without full understanding. In surrendering o...
Week 635–The Bush Deacon–Deacon Josh Clayton–Lectionary
Deacon Josh Clayton says the lectionary is an ecumenical resource used by many churches that provides a three-year cycle for reading the Bible ensurin...
Week 635–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–They Are My Children Too
Mother Hilda says we too easily divide the world into "goodies and baddies," while God has the capacity to love and grieve for all people, including t...
Week 635–Milk & Honey–Trish McCarthy–Simplicity and Flow
Trish McCarthy shares a philosophy centred on simplicity and creating flow through intentional letting go - whether it's replacing physical possession...
Week 634–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Comfort-Zone
Bishop Tony Percy says both the 1st Reading from the Prophet Amos and the Gospel of Luke challenge the comfort-zone around wealth creation and just di...
Week 634–Habits for Disciples–Peter Abela–Deliberate Choices
Peter Abela reflects on the importance of making intentional choices about how we spend our time. This challenge reshaped their family life into one m...
Week 634–Gospel Reflection–Fr Joshua Whicker MGL–Enough
Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that we often cling to good things out of fear of missing out, without caring if others go without. In life, this same fear...
Week 634–Milk & Honey–Trish McCarthy–Masculine and Feminine Energy
Trish McCarthy says each of us is created in the image of God, carrying both masculine and feminine energy, and living authentically means honouring a...
250928 Journey Catholic Radio Week 634
On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that we often cling to good things out of fear of missing out, without caring if others go withou...
Week 634–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Love Gives
Mother Hilda says William Arthur Dunkerley’s quote that “Love ever lives, and while it lives, it gives, for that's love's prerogative, to give and giv...
Week 633–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–Humour
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...
250921 Journey Catholic Radio Week 633
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 pe...
Week 633–Gospel Reflection–Fr James McCarthy–Prayerful Respect
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...
Week 633–Living the Gospel–Pete Gilmore–Finding the 99
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...
Week 633–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Breaking the Cane
Mother Hilda tells a story of African schoolchildren who transformed their teacher's intimidating cane into musical instruments when he was absent, tu...
Week 633–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Tainted
Bishop Tony Percy asks: What do we value more – friendship or money?
Week 632–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Simply Looking
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...
Week 632–Gospel Reflection–Fr John Corrigan–Eternal Reach
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 wit...
250914 Journey Catholic Radio Week 632
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 s...
Week 632–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Calvary in Our Hearts
Mother Hilda recounts the story of a French saint from around the 1700s encouraged disadvantaged peasants to build a Calvary in their hearts — one tha...
Week 632–The Call–Fr Dave Callaghan MGL–Following Christ to the Cross
Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says that true Christianity challenges Christians to consider whether true discipleship requires being prepared to die for Chris...
Week 632–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Death Dies
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...
250907 Journey Catholic Radio Week 631
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says the gospel passage is not about rejecting relationships but about prioritising Jesus above all else i...
Week 631–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola– Avoiding Accumulated Hurts
Byron & Francine Pirola have tips on avoiding accumulated hurts. Small, daily hurts in relationships can accumulate over time to cause significant emo...
Week 631–Gospel Reflection–Fr Joshua Whitehead–Priorities
Fr Josh Whitehead says the gospel passage is not about rejecting relationships but about prioritising Jesus above all else in our lives, placing him b...
Week 631–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Rummy Cub
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, tr...
Week 631–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Brutality? Mortification?
Bishop Tony Percy says the Gospel reading from Luke is challenging. Helpfully, Jesus gives us two images to help process his words: One image of build...
Week 631–Milk & Honey–Trish McCarthy– Filling in the Gaps
Trish McCarthy says that often we fill in the gaps of missing information ourselves without going to the source for accurate information, by not askin...
250831 Journey Catholic Radio Week 630
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 refl...
Week 630–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Humility
Fr Rob Galea says humility is not about putting ourselves down, but about seeing ourselves as God sees us—with love, dignity, and great potential. It...
Week 630–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Tell Him To Come Home
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–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy– Sensual and Spiritual Joys
Bishop Tony Percy continues Chapter 12 of the Letter to the Hebrews, explaining that spiritual joys are deeper than sensual joys. A person of faith wi...