The Journey Podcast

Peter Abela says Saint John Henry Newman’s poem Lead, Kindly Light, written while stranded at sea, expresses the need to trust God’s guidance through life’s uncertainties, remembering that we need only enough light to take the next step

Mother Hilda says with God it is never too late for a new beginning, because every day brings the possibility of renewal. Tonight ask what's new that God gave us today, and consider the quality of our own waiting, since we and God are often waiting together

Fr Mark De Battista says the question about paying taxes teaches that we should fulfil our civic responsibilities, including paying taxes, while recognising that our ultimate duty is to serve God. The takeaway is that as earthly life is temporary and we are ultimately citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says Jesus' command to love our neighbour as ourselves is widely known but rarely lived out. To love our neighbour as ourselves challenges us to treat others with the same compassion, patience and mercy that we desire for ourselves

Pete Gilmore says Gospel stories remind us that when we face storms in our own lives, Jesus can calm our difficulties or call us to step out in faith and trust him amid uncertainty. In life's storms, whatever challenges we encounter, we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and trust that he is with us

Bishop Tony Percy says this Gospel invites us to make a joint "oblation," a daily offering of ourselves to God and to the people and country we live among. Just as Caesar’s image is stamped on a coin, God’s image and likeness are etched into every human person

On The Journey This Week Fr Mark De Battista says earthly life is temporary and we are ultimately citizens of God’s heavenly kingdom. Mother Hilda uses a fairy tale as an example for people who are tempted to give up on prayer. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Fr Dave Callaghan MGL

Mother Hilda uses a fairy tale as an example for people who are tempted to give up on prayer because they can't see or hear anything. As in her fairy tale story, the fact that you don't get anything out of it makes the notes of your prayer even sweeter because it's all for God

Byron & Francine Pirola observe that couples rarely reflect on the "until death do us part" vow. Ultimately, confronting mortality together isn't morbid but an act of love that can help couples appreciate one another, express what matters most, and choose to love more fully in the present moment

Mark Raue says World Mission Sunday next week, has the theme “One in Christ, United in Mission.” This year we are invited to support communities in Malawi, particularly through projects providing schools, nutritious meals, bridges and neem trees to protect against flooding, erosion and other challenges