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Mother Hilda explains the monastic rule on possessions, that nothing is owned in person, that all belongs to the community, and all is gift from God. We have much to learn from this rule; life & every facet of it belongs to God, who created all things, and we have the privilege of its use

Fr John Paul Escarlan says in the Gospel Jesus gives us his command to love one another. We know well that sometimes it is difficult to love even those close to us, but Jesus reminds us today to love as he loves, not with emotional love but with agape love. God's love is unconditional, merciful and forgiving, constantly searching and reaching out to show mercy

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL contrasts the boldness required to be either a great sinner or a great saint, with most people choosing to remain in a safe, middle ground of small sins and silent inaction, reflecting the common human tendency to avoid bold commitment. We're challenged to reflect on our own stance, questioning whether we are willing to embrace the courage needed to truly follow Christ, even to the cross

Christy Honeysett says the desire for union with God, others, and creation is a God-given gift reflecting our innate longing to belong and be interconnected, as seen in the concept of Ubuntu, which teaches that "I am because we are." Jesus speaks of this divine union in John 17, emphasizing that just as He is one with the Father, we are called to be one with each other and with God

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Paul Escarlan says Jesus calls us to love as he loves, not with emotional love but with agape love Mother Hilda explains the monastic rule on possessions. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Fr Dave Callaghan.

Bishop Tony Percy says It is in every one's interest – Catholic or not, believer or not – to want the best for Pope Leo XIV. By taking the name Leo XIV, our new pope is telling us, as did Leo XIII: In times of great change, we need to rediscover our rich spiritual tradition and not be afraid of new developments

Byron & Francine Pirola say trust is fundamentally built through consistently keeping promises (both explicit and implicit), speaking truthfully with kindness, and offering sincere apologies when mistakes occur that take responsibility and include reparative actions can help restore and maintain trust over time

Bishop Tony Percy says that in Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas face rejection while preaching the Gospel, but they shake the dust off their feet as a refusal to be contaminated, discouraged, or diminished in fervour by the rejection they have experienced and move on with joy and the Holy Spirit

Mother Hilda shares a difficult story of a 5-year-old child affected by domestic violence and the consequences of his sudden outburst during a class. His fellow classmates recognise his need and provide him with a safe environment while at school

Fr Rob Galea pays tribute to all mothers on this Mother's Day as well as it being “Good Shepherd Sunday” and tells the story of his own very unlikely vocation as a priest thanks to his mother's vision and perseverance in prayer. Pray constantly for our children and grand-children that they will discover their fruit-filled vocation in life

Peak Fr Mike Delaney reflects that a recent climber's death on Federation Peak brought back vivid memories of his climb, including a moment of panic on the rock face and the dangers they overcame together. It reminds us of the importance of taking life one step at a time, with gratitude and awareness of God's presence in every moment

On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea pays tribute to all mothers on this Mother's Day and tells the story of his own very unlikely vocation. Mother Hilda shares a story of how children provide a safe environment for a classmate. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

Bishop Tony Percy says St. Peter shows how personal weakness can become strength. Jesus does not ‘point the finger' at Peter but rather questions him three times about his love. St. Peter's story invites us to acknowledge our failures honestly and draw closer to Christ's love, praying simply, “Jesus, you know all things, you know that I love you.”

Fr Joshua Wicker says this week's readings juxtapose Peter's transformation from his denial of Jesus during the trial to his courage before the Sanhedrin, highlighting how encountering the risen Christ completely changed the disciples. We too can be Transformed by our encounter with the risen Christ.

Deacon Josh Clayton describes how children's questions can challenge and deepen our own faith understanding. When children and young people question our faith, we should recognize these moments as valuable opportunities to engage their curiosity, share our personal testimonies, explain the Gospel, and deepen our own understanding

Mother Hilda reflects on a Father Brown mystery episode and how the advice he gives in that episode is equally applicable to us now. it is a comforting thought that God is with us in life despite our failings, and He will surely be with us in death, encouraging us to trust in His mercy and pray for a happy death

Trish McCarthy says the eye is the lamp of the body, the tool our brain uses to perceive and the window to our soul. By caring for our physical health and nurturing positive thoughts, we can improve both the appearance of our eyes and the reflection of our soul's well-being

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Wicker says have the same invitation as Peter and the disciples to an encounter Jesus risen and alive. Mother Hilda reflects on a Father Brown mystery episode. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton

. Pete Gilmore says Thomas is someone whose example we should follow. Thomas was struggling with unbelief, but his solution was more Jesus, not less, to ask for something incredible and to say to God, no, I need to meet you here and in this place. Jesus is ready to meet us in our need. Are we ready and willing to call out to him?

Peter Abela says we check our phones an average of 58 times a day—often out of boredom rather than necessity. So when you feel the urge to grab your phone, be still, turn your mind to God instead and say a quick prayer or if you have time, a longer one, turning what would be 58 smartphone checks into 58 opportunities for spiritual growth

Mother Hilda says our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial. Our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial but to do the eternal we need to be in touch with God, not treating him and others as superficial

Fr Mark De Battista says Jesus demonstrates extraordinary mercy and compassion. Christ heals our wounds of doubt and disbelief by inviting us to encounter his own wounds first, showing that true spiritual healing comes through connection with the Risen Lord.

Fr Tony Percy says the need to talk and the need to listen are equally profound. These two human needs come together in what is known as the sacrament of confession, penance, reconciliation. Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven. For those whose sins you retain, they are retained (John 20). When things go wrong – and sometimes quite seriously – we need to talk, be honest and have a priest who will listen and forgive.

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan with his reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday. Fr Mark De Battista says that in the Gospel Jesus demonstrates extraordinary mercy and compassion. Mother Hilda says our lives have the capacity to inspire others to the eternal or superficial. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Peter Abela

Fr John Corrigan uses the War Crimes trial and death of Rudolf Hoess, the Commandant of Auschwitz as an example of Divine Mercy. Hoess was shown such human kindness by his guards that he asked for an Auschwitz surviving Polish Jesuit priest, Fr Lohn, to enable him to be sacramentally reconciled. On Divine Mercy Sunday, this is an example of recognizing God's boundless limits of mercy as well as a demonstration of the transformative power of mercy when we show it to others

Mother Hilda says Jesus' resurrection offers us a renewed path and lasting hope, no matter how broken our lives may seem. Jesus becomes our source of hope who offers resurrection and a way forward regardless of one's life circumstances

Mark Raue says the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday are inseparable and symbolize the triumph of hope over despair, light over darkness. The empty tomb transforming tragedy into the foundation of Christian hope.

Fr Tony Percys says the empty tomb causes different reactions—each representing different forms of love for Christ. The faith of John is the faith of the contemplative, the mystic, the saint. Can we see ourselves in the beloved disciple?

On The Journey This Week: Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. Mother Hilda says the resurrection offers a way forward regardless of one's life circumstances. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Mark Raue

Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is the triumph of life over death, inaugurating a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. The resurrection of Jesus, the heart of our faith, is a personal invitation to live with hope, peace, and purpose

Byron & Francine Pirola say spiritual intimacy in marriages is often neglected due to the socially sensitive nature of religion, yet it's essential for a deep connection regardless of whether couples share the same faith tradition or have different spiritual expressions

Fr John Corrigan says Palm Sunday demonstrates the fleeting nature of worldly glory. By identifying with the humble colt who carried Jesus, we learn to serve quietly, detach from praise and acclaim, and follow Jesus toward the Cross with love and trust

Disciple Fr Antony Jukes says the beloved disciple at the Cross is never named in the Gospel, inviting us to see ourselves in his place. We are the beloved disciple, standing near the Cross, deeply loved by Jesus and called into intimate relationship with Him

Fr Tony Percy says the scripture readings this week highlight the importance of a disciplined tongue. Isaiah is emphasizing listening "like a disciple" and speaking words that uplift the weary, while St. James contrasts this with warnings about the destructive potential of the untamed tongue

Company Mother Hilda says true transformation, or metanoia, doesn't eliminate suffering but brings a deeper peace by aligning us with God's will rather than our expectations. Jesus invites us to walk with him in our own suffering, knowing that we are not alone and that resurrection, though unique for each of us, is assured

Fr Josh Whitehead says amazement, awe, and wonder—gifts of the Spirit—are at the heart of the Easter experience, calling us to reflect and pray on how the risen Christ reveals himself personally.

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says Palm Sunday contrasts worldly acclaim with the coming humiliation of the Cross. Mother Hilda says Jesus invites us to walk with him in our own suffering. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Fr Antony Jukes, and Fr Josh Whitehead.

Fr Sean Cullen says Jesus's statement "If a man is true to my word, he shall never see death" can be misunderstood as him promising immortality, ignoring the deeper meaning of eternal life. By being true to Jesus's word and living as he taught, we can develop a depth and dimension in this life now that transcends death

Trish McCarthy says the question posed by King Nebuchadnezzar confronts us with questions that challenge our trust in God. We face everyday tests through anxieties and self-worth that compete for our worship through time, attention, and energy

Fr Tony Percy says there is no possible way of living like Jesus Christ unless the power of his resurrection resides within us. Historically – in time – the death of Jesus comes before his resurrection, but in the moral life it is the reverse. The resurrection must enter us, enabling us to die to sin and rise to goodness

Mother Hilda says we can have both the "shadows" of shame and pain in our own lives and be "stone throwers." We're called to recognize our own capacity for stone-throwing—those moments when we respond to hurt with further hurt

Fr John Corrigan says Jesus turns an accusation into a profound teaching opportunity, making the moment into a lesson on mercy and judgment. When we must judge others, we should do so with humility, mercy, and awareness of our own shortcomings

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says Jesus turns an accusation into a profound teaching opportunity. Mother Hilda says we can have both the "shadows" of shame and pain in our own lives and also be "stone throwers." Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Fr Sean Cullen

Fr Antony Jukes says the Law's true purpose is not to save but to reveal sin and human shortcomings, helping people recognize their need for redemption. Since we all fall short of God's standards, salvation must come through Christ rather than through one's own efforts to follow the Law

Arnie Hurdoyal says Jesus' question, “Do you want to be well again?” highlights personal desire and active participation in both physical and spiritual healing. Jesus offers healing that transcends physical restoration

Fr Tony Percy says one day we are the older brother, the next day we are the younger brother. The parable shows that either way there is hope. God is love, pure relationship. God just ‘is.' Whereas we tend to think in terms of ‘if': If we do this, then God will do this. God just is. No ifs. He loves us, creates us, redeems us

Mother Hilda says true healing and restoration come from love. Love has the power to guide people home, even when the journey is difficult. By keeping our focus on God rather than ourselves or those estranged from us, we allow divine love to work in unexpected ways

Fr John Corrigan says that like the prodigal son, we often stray through pride and sensuality, yet homesickness for God can stir our hearts and begin our journey back to him.

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says that like the prodigal son, homesickness precipitates conversion of heart to the Father. Mother Hilda says true healing and restoration come from love. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Arnie Hurdoyal, and Fr Antony Jukes

Fr Sean Cullen says laws establish mandatory baseline requirements, but it's love that motivates actions beyond legal obligations, just as love, not law, led Jesus to the Cross

Sr Anastasia Reeves says God becoming human in the most ordinary way transformed Mary's life, just as encountering Jesus can transform ours. These moments may appear ordinary on the surface, yet they change everything, offering us the incredible gift of faith, relationship, and salvation