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Fr Darren McDowell says the feast of Saint Patrick challenges us to examine how deeply we believe Jesus is "good news" for our own lives and to reflect during Lent on whether we have encountered Jesus in a way that inspires us to share this good news with others without fear
Fr Josh Whitehead reflects on having his eyes opened to the presence of the Risen Lord. Over time, through unexpected encounters, he discovered the living presence of the Risen Lord, which opened his eyes to see others with Christ's compassion. The Gospel of the man born blind invites us this Lent to let Jesus restore not just our sight, but our hearts
Sr Therese Mills says a sister in the community recalled a chance encounter and a powerful moment that awakened her to a deeper spiritual hunger she hadn't recognised. The song “Open My Eyes, Lord” moved her to recognise God's loving invitation to change, and through prayer her spiritual blindness gradually lifted
Trish McCarthy says the children's game “connect the dots” is a great metaphor our faith journey. Just as those dots required patience and focus to complete a hidden picture, our spiritual lives work similarly — each moment of healing, insight, and trust connects to reveal something greater.
Bishop Tony Percy says Jesus' miracles point to deeper spiritual realities where visible events reveal invisible truths about God and human life. St. Thomas Aquinas taught that faith arises when an external event (like a miracle or teaching) awakens interest and is joined with an interior grace from God that moves the heart to believe
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead reflects on having his eyes opened to the presence of the Risen Lord. SrTherese Mills reflects on the impact of the song “Open My Eyes, Lord.” Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy and Fr Darren McDowell
SrTherese Mills says like the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well, we try to fill our hearts with the “waters” of the world, but they never satisfy the deep thirst within us. Jesus offers living water — his love and the Holy Spirit — as the only permanent solution that can truly quench our interior emptiness, and he waits for each of us, without judgment, ready to fill our jars with love
Fr Sean Cullen says in Nazareth, Jesus amazed locals with his teaching, then angered them by highlighting Scriptures where prophets helped non-Jews, exposing truths they preferred to ignore. Their rage revealed a common human tendency: accepting Scripture in a general sense while resisting any truth that challenges how we live. The deeper issue isn't understanding Scripture but letting it confront and change us.
Fr Josh Whitehead says Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman shows how Christ meets people with kindness, addresses real human needs, and offers “living water” that renews from within. A genuine encounter with Jesus transforms isolation into mission, moving believers to let God's peace, love, and joy overflow into witness for others
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says Christ meets people with kindness, addresses real human needs, and offers “living water” that renews from within. SrTherese Mills says we try to fill our hearts with the “waters” of the world, but they never satisfy the deep thirst within us. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Sean Cullen, and Fr John Corrigan
Fr John Corrigan says each of us tends to view faith through the narrow lens of our own background and emphasis that limits our vision of God's full design. Jesus cuts through all such biases, affirming that love of God and neighbour surpasses every religious tradition or practice. Love, therefore, is the one measure that transcends our partial perspectives and draws us closest to the kingdom of God
Bishop Tony Percy says the well is a biblical “trysting place”, where encounters often signal love and covenant, and the unnamed woman invites each of us to place ourselves in that meeting with Jesus. The woman's journey moves from calling Jesus “sir,” to “prophet,” to “Messiah” and mirrors our own gradual growth in faith
Fr Antony Jukes reflects on the Prodigal Son parable and says indifference to others' suffering leads to indifference to their joy, while true compassion — suffering with someone — opens the heart to share fully in their restoration
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead says the Transfiguration reveals that faith is about encountering Jesus' living presence and being transformed by relationship. SrTherese Mills says Lent invites us to shake off glittery distractions and let Christ truly transform our hearts. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Darren McDowell, and Fr Antony Jukes
Bishop Tony Percy says the Transfiguration unveils Jesus' hidden divine glory and the Father's command to listen to the Beloved Son. Christian spirituality is discovering our true self by letting ourselves be taken by Christ—leaving behind false identities and being led, like the disciples, into God's light
SrTherese Mills says Lent invites us to shake off glittery distractions and let Christ truly transform our hearts. Just as Peter wanted to remain on the mountain in awe, we too can cling to consoling moments or shiny distractions instead of allowing our hearts to be truly transformed by God's presence.
Fr Darren McDowell says modern life is full of competing voices, and what we choose to listen to is often shaped by our desires and fears. Lent offers a chance to tune out the noise and listen deeply to God's sometimes uncomfortable voice, which calls us to let go of harmful ways and toward the fullness of life he promises
Fr Josh Whitehead says the Transfiguration reveals that faith is about encountering Jesus' living presence and being transformed by relationship, not just religious practice. Lent invites us to actively seek intimate friendship with Jesus, asking honestly whether the time and quality we give him in prayer reflects a genuine desire to be close to him
Jude Hennessy says we're invited to be authentic and direct with God—asking for what we need, without pretence or elaborate language. Jesus calls us to stop “babbling” and pray honestly with God, who already knows our needs yet desires simple, sincere prayer
. Bishop Tony Percy says that in the desert, three things fall silent—our speaking, hearing, and seeing—but our heart refuses to remain silent. The heart of Lent, then, is choosing silence and stillness so Christ can speak to our hearts, revealing over the 40 days the authentic transformations we need to make in body, soul, and spirit.
Fr Josh Whitehead reflects on being led by the Holy Spirit as a joyful experience of freely saying yes to God's impulses and no to temptations, with the joyful fruit of that choice becoming clear afterward. Lent calls us to let Scripture shape our choices so we can pause, respond with trust, and grow into joyful freedom
On The Journey This Week: Fr Josh Whitehead reflects on being led by the Holy Spirit as a joyful experience of freely saying yes to God's impulses and no to temptations. St Therese Mills explores “compassio”—suffering with others. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Jude Hennessy, and Fr John Corrigan
Fr John Corrigan says Psalm 51 holds a central place throughout Lent, prayed Ash Wednesday, every Friday in the Liturgy of the Hours, and during Holy Week's Tenebrae. More than poetry, this inspired prayer distils the journey of Lent—confession, conversion, and renewal—inviting us into the same mercy that restored a fallen king
Sr Therese Mills explores “compassio”—suffering with others—as a call to actively respond to pain rather than merely feeling sympathy. Lent invites us to sit with Jesus in his suffering and respond with love in real, practical ways to those we meet
Bishop Brian Mascord says we're challenged this Lent to move beyond comfort zones and truly embody compassion by getting close enough to the broken and ignored to experience shared pain, tables, and grace where healing begins
Mother Hilda says we often pre-load ourselves with negative expectations and be defensive instead of choosing to expect good. We can change how we experience situations and are more likely to notice blessings when you look for them
Fr Antony Jukes says the Latin word compassio, or compassion, means “to suffer with,” not just to help from the outside. While suffering isn't caused by God or made easier by faith, it can become a moment of grace where love is revealed and deepened
Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says true Christian virtue requires recognizing our safety and security in God's love, which frees us to bring our struggles to Jesus in trust rather than shame, allowing Him to transform us from within. True Christianity isn't about rule-keeping but about inner conversion that leads to freedom, joy, and virtue growing to the depths of the soul
On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL compares how virtue that looks good outwardly but lacks depth contrasts with Jesus's call for transformation. Mother Hilda says rather than pre-loading ourselves with negative expectations we can choose to notice blessings instead. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Antony Jukes, and Bishop Brian Mascord
Bishop Tony Percy says the core message in today's Gospel is that Christian morality isn't a burden of laws but a joyful response to Christ living in our hearts, giving us the grace to choose what is good and holy
Fr Joshua Scott says Christ's light—representing faith, hope, and love—shines brightly no matter how much darkness surrounds us. Unlike fake candles, the true flame—the Holy Spirit, Jesus the light of the world—seeks to be present with each person wherever they are, bringing hope and love into every situation.
Bishop Tony Percy says Jesus calls his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, preserving truth and giving flavour and light to society. Salt signifies preserving fundamental values like truth and love, while light penetrates the darkness of the modern world, especially evident in social and digital spaces.
On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Scott says Christ's light—representing faith, hope, and love—shines brightly no matter how much darkness surrounds us. Mother Hilda says everything in creation reminds God of us because we are eternally held in God's memory. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney
Fr Mike Delaney recounts visiting hospital patients and how prayer and anointing bring God's healing presence, comfort, and peace. The families also experience a new sense of peace that gently replaces fear through prayer and the Spirit of God's love
Byron & Francine Pirola say the theme for Marriage Week prompts us to reflect – what is our purpose as a couple? We see God's hand when we choose love in daily acts of service and self-gift, and marriage survives and strengthens. Grace transforms hearts and it's available to every couple who seeks it
Mother Hilda says everything in creation reminds God of us because we are eternally held in God's memory. God's memory is not passive but active, making us always present to Him, assuring us that wherever we go and whatever we face, we are never forgotten
On The Journey This Week: Fr Chima Offor says Jesus' Beatitudes reveal a surprising vision of true happiness. Mother Hilda tells the story of Vasyl Sukhomolynsky, a Ukrainian teacher. Bishop Tony Percy says think nutshell and kernel for the beatitudes. Trish McCarthy says scripture, prompted by the Holy Spirit, brings peace and confidence, and Deacon Josh Clayton challenges Catholic communities to overcome fears and move beyond passive or purely digital approaches to engage young people
Deacon Josh Clayton says a study showing that 72% of Protestants and evangelicals committed to following Christ before age 18 challenges Catholic communities to overcome fears and move beyond passive or purely digital approaches and instead actively accompany, empower, and genuinely engage young people so they are seen and heard within worshipping communities
Trish McCarthy recalls childhood memories of noisy sulphur-crested cockatoos that serves as a metaphor for inner disturbances like anxiety, doubt, and fear that intrude on and disrupt spiritual tranquillity. Turning to Scripture, prompted by the Holy Spirit, brings peace and confidence, leading to an encouragement to nourish the soul daily with the Word of God
Bishop Tony Percy says think nutshell and kernel. Moses receives the Ten Words. Jesus gives the Eight Beatitudes. The Eight Beatitudes are the inner core of the Ten Commandments. Moses received, but Jesus gives
Mother Hilda tells the story of Vasyl Sukhomolynsky, a Ukrainian teacher who taught children not only to think, but to feel, notice others, and live deeply, including learning to look closely at people's faces and greet them
Fr Chima Offor says Jesus' Beatitudes reveal a surprising vision of true happiness, emphasizing that true happiness comes not from worldly circumstances but from the heart. To be “pure in heart” means to be wholehearted and undivided, centred on the one thing that truly matters—loving and trusting God—so that everything else finds its place
On The Journey This Week: Fr James Arblaster says Jesus began his ministry working in places of weakness and failure. Mother Hilda says the story of the Gerasene demoniac is a difficult but wise decision that served a greater purpose. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Peter Abela
Byron & Francine Pirola say the "Honey-Do List" creates tension when wives seek connection through household tasks while husbands feel criticized and inadequate, leading to defensive responses rather than engagement. Healing comes when both recognise the list as a bid for connection, keep expectations reasonable, and approach it playfully as a shared act of love rather than a battleground
Bishop Tony Percy examines the phrase "from that time Jesus began" in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus realises that his teaching will be lost if it is not embodied in the life of individuals and in the life of a community. The community is to bear witness that: Jesus' teaching is healing, and Jesus' healing is teaching. As I hear, I am healed. As I am healed, I am taught
Mother Hilda says the story of the Gerasene demoniac is a difficult but wise decision that served a greater purpose. We're challenged to ask, what story our lives are telling—whether one of self-centeredness and superficiality or one reflecting God's attributes of kindness and generosity—while remembering that God's life is always telling our story
Peter Abela says there's such a lot of beauty and depth in the Lord's Prayer. The next time you pray the Lord's Prayer, consider making it a slow one. meditating deeply on the beauty and meaning of each word and line in the prayer that Jesus taught us
Fr James Arblaster says Jesus began his ministry in Zebulun and Naphtali demonstrating his pattern of starting work in places of weakness and failure. , Jesus shows that the rebirth of God's kingdom begins in places of failure and darkness, gathering all people, not just a few, back into harmony with God.
Jude Hennessy in conversation with Philip Ryall on his book: Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church, a collection of thoughts from prominent Christian leaders around the world, reflections, teachings, back stories, and cross-denominational letters that brings a whole new perspective on ecumenism. Linked to the book launch will be a series of international concerts with the first in Sydney, at the Opera House on Sunday 14 June
On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says the central question of John's Gospel and Christian life is: "Who is Jesus?" Bishop Tony Percy introduces Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, a community struggling with internal divisions, doctrinal confusion, and compromise with secular culture. Plus, Jude Hennessy continues the conversation with Philip Ryall on his book: Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church
we continue Jude Hennessy's interview with Philip Ryall on his book: Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church. In today's discussion Jude and Phil explore the Unity Concerts planned in various countries between now and 2033 and Phil explains that Ecumenism is not just about building bridges but crossing them together. The series of international concerts will be launched in Sydney, at the Opera House on Sunday 14 June
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