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Speaking Life through word and song, on-air and online, to the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and beyond.
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260719 Journey Catholic Radio Week 676
On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says true prayer is not about asking for whatever we want. Using Google Maps reminds Mother Hilda that G...
Week 676–Living the Gospel–Pete Gilmore–Payback with Love
Pete Gilmore says "heaping burning coals on their head" refers to the ancient practice of sharing hot coals by carrying hot coals atop one's head to s...
Week 676–Gospel Reflection–Fr Mark De Battista–Unanswered Prayer
Fr Mark De Battista says true prayer is not about asking for whatever we want but allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our prayers according to God's wil...
Week 676–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–Love Thy Neighbour
Mark Raue says Jesus' command to love one's neighbour demands universal, unconditional charity toward everyone—not just those who share our background...
Week 676–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Transformation
Bishop Tony Percy says that when we do not know how to pray, the Holy Spirit prays within us, interceding for us in our weakness when we lack words. O...
Week 676–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–The Satellite Picture
Week 676–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–The Satellite Picture by The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy
Week 675–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–Ikebana
Mother Hilda says God works quietly and gracefully within us, simply, unobtrusively, bringing out what is already there. When we decide to put ourselv...
Week 675–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Throw Me Sow Me
Bishop Tony Percy says the generous Sower throws seed everywhere because Christ knows that the abundant fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold—will fa...
260712 Journey Catholic Radio Week 675
On The Journey This Week: Fr Simon Apablaza says the real question is the quality of our inner "soil.” Mother Hilda says like the beauty of ikebana, G...
Week 675–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola–When Love Feels Impossible Choose It Anyway
Byron & Francine Pirola say it’s easy to love our spouse when the affection is mutual – but what about when it isn’t reciprocated? Couples are invited...
Week 675–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Fog
Fr Mike Delaney has been reflecting on the image of the "Bridgewater Jerry" fog on the Derwent River, a metaphor for how challenges can obscure deeper...
Week 675–Gospel Reflection–Fr Simon Apablaza–Soil Quality
Fr Simon Apablaza says the real question is the quality of our inner "soil", the condition of our heart. Jesus describes four kinds of soil, represent...
Week 674–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–Quick to Judge
Mother Hilda says our judgments of others are often flawed as she recalls future legends who were initially dismissed. Unlike human beings, God sees b...
Week 674–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Abba
Bishop Tony Percy explores how Jesus, even amid rejection of his message, prays joyfully to God as "Abba." The greeting "Abba, Father" expresses an un...
Week 674–Gospel Reflection–Fr Joshua Scott–The Yoke
Fr Joshua Scott says Jesus invites us not to carry our burdens — whether mental, physical, or from our past — alone. He promises to walk alongside us,...
Week 674–Cultivating Holiness–Christy Honeysett–To Be Divinised
Christy Honeysett shares her experience with the Eastern Orthodox spirituality of theosis (divinisation) — a transformative participation in God's ete...
Week 674–The Bush Deacon–Deacon Josh Clayton–Church Meetings
Deacon Josh says Church meetings are most fruitful when they focus on listening rather than agendas, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through silence...
260705 Journey Catholic Radio Week 674
On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Scott says Jesus invites us not to carry our burdens — whether mental, physical, or from our past — alone. Mother...
Week 673–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Peddling Uphill
Fr Rob Galea says many Christians experience their spiritual enthusiasm fading, from being carried to having to pedal uphill as God calls them to take...
Week 673–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–Love Can Die
Mother Hilda reflects on Lebanese Maronite Christian poet Kahlil Gibran famous work, “the prophet.” His description of love is a very accurate descrip...
Week 673–Milk & Honey–Trish McCarthy–Character
Trish McCarthy says that just as wine develops its unique character over time, it’s also true of our faith journey – it takes time to reach depth of c...
Week 673–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Addictions
Bishop Tony Percy connects Romans 6 to modern addictions, arguing that baptism initiates Christians into Christ's dying and rising, offering a spiritu...
260628 Journey Catholic Radio Week 673
On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says many Christians experience their spiritual enthusiasm fading, from being carried to having to pedal uphill...
Week 673–Habits for Disciples–Peter Abela–From Little Things
Peter Abela says it's amazing how something small can grow into something world changing. Small acts of faith, kindness, and generosity can have far-r...
Week 672–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Failure and Fall
Bishop Tony Percy says that while success brings joy, the spiritual significance of failure may be more important. God responds to failure, fall and s...
Week 672–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–Consistent Ethic of Life
Mark Raue says being truly pro-life requires a consistent commitment to protecting and valuing all human life at every stage and in every circumstance...
Week 672–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–The Beggar King
Mother Hilda tells a wonderful story about the German Mystic and theologian in the 14th century, Johannes Tauler
260621 Journey Catholic Radio Week 672
On The Journey This Week: Fr James Arblaster says Jesus teaches that faith cannot remain hidden; disciples are called to publicly acknowledge and witn...
Week 672–Living the Gospel–Pete Gilmore–Babbling On
Pete Gilmore says Jesus teaches that prayer is not about endlessly repeating words in the hope of persuading God, but about expressing the genuine des...
Week 672–Gospel Reflection–Fr James Arblaster–Public Witness
Fr James Arblaster says Jesus teaches that faith cannot remain hidden; disciples are called to publicly acknowledge and witness to him, despite fear,...
Week 671–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Labourers
Bishop Tony Percy says the central message from Matthew 9 — "the harvest is rich, but the labourers are few" — emphasizes that prayer, not strategic p...
Week 671–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Unity
Fr Mike Delaney reflects on how two books—*Dear Unity* (ed. Philip Ryall) and *Road to Renewal* (ed. Ron Huntley)—have inspired deeper thinking about...
Week 671–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–I Found Him
Mother Hilda says a piece of work by a 12th Century monk, Gilbert of Hoyland, is so applicable to our 21st century circumstances. Gilbert’s story is o...
260614 Journey Catholic Radio Week 671
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whicker MGL says Jesus invites each of us to discover our unique role within his mission. Mother Hilda says a piece...
Week 671–Gospel Reflection–Fr Joshua Whicker MGL–Identity and Mission
Fr Josh Whicker MGL says Jesus sends them out to continue his own mission of proclaiming the Kingdom, healing, and serving others. Just as he called t...
Week 671–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola–3 Practices for a Lasting Marriage
Byron & Francine Pirola ask: What if the habits modern culture dismisses as old-fashioned are the ones most likely to make your marriage last? Science...
Week 670–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda Scott OSB–The Blame Game
Mother Hilda says that blame is a destructive cycle that rarely solves problems, whether in personal relationships, society, or history, where people...
Week 670–The Bush Deacon–Deacon Josh Clayton–Fuel
Deacon Josh Clayton uses the everyday act of refuelling a car to reflect on what spiritually fuels us as disciples of Jesus Christ. He challenges us t...
Week 670–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Lest We Forget
Bishop Tony Percy draws on the teaching of Thomas Aquinas to highlight how faith and reason work together with Christ's sacrifice on the cross — his o...
260607 Journey Catholic Radio Week 670
On The Journey This Week: Mons Graham Schmitzer says Jesus presents himself as the new Moses, establishing a new and eternal covenant sealed by his ow...