Best Fr. Greg Podcasts (2025)

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Week 630–Social Justice Sunday 2025–Fr Greg Jacobs SJ 16:44

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On Social Justice Sunday Fr Greg Jacobs SJ speaks on this year’s theme “Signs of Hope on the Edge, Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill-Health.” We’re called to recognise Christ in them and must be willing to get “bruised and dirty” in authentic service, not confined to comfort or security, to notice, listen, and love those who are homeless or m…

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SZN 9 EP 6 - Ben & Cindy / U.S. Navy Corpsman / 11th MEU and Multiple Deployments / Building a Relationship while Depressed and Misusing Alcohol / Ibogaine Treatment in Mexico / Suicidal Thoughts Conversation ... 1:01:25

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Ben and Cindy about their journey through military service, mental health challenges, and the impact of substance misuse. Ben, a former U.S. Navy Corpsman, shares his experiences with PTSD and the struggles he faced after leaving the military. Cindy provides insight i…

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250831 Journey Catholic Radio Week 630 51:14

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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 reflects on how God meets us in our weakness and shame, offering forgiveness and a new start. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, and Fr Greg Jacobs SJBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 630–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Humility 2:53

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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 means recognising that the strength and victories in our lives are sustained by GodBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 630–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Tell Him To Come Home 2:21

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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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 630–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy– Sensual and Spiritual Joys 8:03

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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 will appreciate these joys but also be moved to enjoy the rich myriads of spiritual joys that are on offer in and through the spiritual lifeBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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God’s Justice in the Psalms with Fr. Rob: A Throwback

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Rob and Fr. George discuss how and why some of the Psalms ask God to enact God's justice on his enemies. They explain how the Psalms are prayers. In some of these Psalms, the Psalmist asks God to enact his justice on those who offend God and hurt the people of Israel. This reminds us today that the …

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Week 629–Gospel Reflection–Fr Noel Custodio–Agónizomai 2:52

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Fr Noel Custodio says this gospel is intentionally confronting, as Jesus urges us to enter by the narrow door, reminding us that salvation requires effort, discipline, and perseverance.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 629–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Maturity 7:54

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Bishop Tony Percy says the letter to the Hebrews highlights three images in Chapter 12 that illustrate the Christian life. This week’s focus is on the image, growth through the discipline of a loving Father, where God, like a good parent, lovingly disciplines His children to form them in virtue and maturity, guiding them toward true character shape…

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250824 Journey Catholic Radio Week 629 52:06

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Noel Custodio says this gospel is intentionally confronting, as Jesus urges us to enter by the narrow door. Mother Hilda says that just as we say, “my God,” God is at the same time whispering our names, claiming us as His own beloved. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Mike Delaney, and Christy Honeysett.…

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Week 629–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Jubilee 5:02

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Fr Mike Delaney reflects on his golden jubilee of priesthood – 50 years since his ordination in 1975. Looking back over 50 years of ministry—in parishes, chaplaincies, ecumenical work, and countless personal encounters—he sees God’s presence in challenges, friendships, and serviceBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 629–Cultivating Holiness–Christy Honeysett–Faithfulness 3:05

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(Christy Honeysett explores the concept of God's faithful love through a personal love story, referencing Jeremiah 31:3 where God promises everlasting and faithful love. Faithfulness can be difficult to believe in when the world often feels unreliable, yet scripture reminds us that God’s love is everlasting and steadfast…

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Week 629–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–My Son My Daughter 1:26

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Mother Hilda says that just as we say, “my God,” God is at the same time whispering our names, claiming us as His own beloved. In Psalm 62, this intimacy is expressed as a closeness where God Himself delights in being claimed as oursBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Personal Foul 52:07

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Send us a text Who are you!? That's a wild place to be when you are expecting someone different. The fellas are in their back with another father-2-father, and they throw a flag on the play for this week. Hear me out. Support the showBy Dr. Giovanni Demezier & Father Gregory Lambert

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Be a Great Husband with Devin Schadt

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Be a great husband because your wife needs you. A man often lists his priorities as: God, family, then work. How much time do they dedicate to each of those items? So often work and sleep get the most time and our families, and in particular our wives, get the time that's left. Devin Schadt, of Fathers of St. Joseph, joins the podcast to provide pr…

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SZN 9 EP 5 - Marty & Chris w/ Trident K9 Consulting / Training Officers and K9's in Northern California / Stress a K9 Handler Experiences / Liability of Sending the Fur Missile / K9 Getting Injured / Officer ... 51:42

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Listen in as Marty and Chris give a full breakdown of Trident K9 Consulting, which was founded in 2015 and provides a plethora of training with several agencies in Northern California in addition to auditing across the Country. We talk about the stress of training they provide to new Officers as they transition into K9 handlers on the road and at t…

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Week 628–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Grandma’s Road 3:30

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Mother Hilda reflects on recognizing a road she had travelled with her grandmother as a child as a metaphor for faith. When we feel we can’t find God, revisiting past moments when we experienced His presence can help us reconnectBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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250817 Journey Catholic Radio Week 628 51:14

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says Jesus warns about inevitable division caused when his truth confronts human freedom and sin. Mother Hilda reflects on recognizing a road she had travelled with her grandmother as a child as a metaphor for faith. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Pete Gilmore, and Deacon Josh Clayton…

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Week 628–The Bush Deacon–Deacon Josh Clayton–Walking 2:41

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Deacon Josh Clayton shares how an extended walking journey, though physically and mentally challenging, became a profound spiritual experience that deepened relationships with others and with God, an encouragement to walk not alone, but always with God as a faithful companionBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 628–Living the Gospel–Pete Gilmore–Bloom where You’re Planted 2:17

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Pete Gilmore challenges the common feeling of our insignificance in one's contributions to the church. Too often, we minimize our contributions, forgetting that as sons and daughters of God, every act done in His will carries eternal valueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 628–Gospel Reflection–Fr Mark De Battista–Sword of Division 2:21

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Fr Mark De Battista says Jesus’ words about bringing division refer not to a rejection of peace, but to the inevitable division caused when his truth confronts human freedom and sinBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 628–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Our Nemesis 4:50

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Bishop Tony Percy says opposition from others can be our greatest spiritual nemesis. Hebrews 12 urges us to throw off whatever hinders us, especially the “sin that clings so easily,” which may include lust, materialism, pride, or perhaps most significantly, fear of what others think (human respect)By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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3 slices of garlic bread 59:11

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Send us a text Season 3 roll on! Time to kick back, relax! Dr. Gio and Fr. Greg are here, and yes, they are in mid-season form. So how many slices of bread is one too many, Father? And doctor.... You were in your feelings, lol, who knew a dinner scenario would set you off. Between that and the 2nd-guessing groom, this episode is wild! Support the s…

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Matins: What is It and What is the Liturgy of the Hours? With Bishop Schneider

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Matins is one of the hours/offices of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Second to the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the Church. That prays the psalms at set times of the day to sanctify time. In this way, we fulfill Christ's command to 'pray without ceasing.' Specifically, Matins is the night/earl…

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SZN 9 EP 4 - Jesse Catches Up / Fundraiser Information 11:05

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If you are wondering about the fundraiser, take a listen as I broke it down for ya! If you are wanting to hop on a podcast with Mike and I, reach out to us and we can make that happen! Support the showBy The Overwatch Collective

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Unfinished Prophets: Elijah, Jonah, and John the Baptizer 1:17:33

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How do we learn from imperfect spiritual teachers and embrace our own incompleteness? In this episode, we're exploring Chapter 6 of Richard Rohr's final book, The Tears of Things, titled "Unfinished Prophets: Elijah, Jonah, and John the Baptizer." In an extended conversation at Richard's hermitage, hosts Mike Petrow and Paul Swanson dive deep into …

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Week 627–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–A Life with God 1:55

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Mother Hilda reflects on her own life, her family, and life’s journey and experiences that created opportunities for her being chosen and loved by God, unconditionallyBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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250810 Journey Catholic Radio Week 627 52:05

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says today’s readings highlight the joy and wonder of being chosen by God. Mother Hilda reflects on her life and the experiences that created opportunities for her being chosen and loved by God, unconditionally. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney…

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Week 627–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–The Wonder of Children 2:35

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Fr Mike Delaney reflects on how a child's joyful appreciation of nature helped him see the world with fresh eyes. Blessing a children’s play area deepened this insight, as the children eagerly guided Fr Mike through the space, revealing its significance through their eyesBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 627 –Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola–Couple Fun 2:32

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Byron and Francine Pirola say that couples should view fun as essential downtime that strengthens their connection and keeps love alive. Shared fun revitalizes relationships by nurturing virtues like humour, curiosity, and acceptance—helping couples' bond, stay curious about one another, and remain forgiving and resilient…

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Week 627–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Hope 6:09

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Bishop Tony Percy says faith is intimately related to hope – what lies in the future; realities that are invisible. Hope is placing our faith in what God promises. He promises us many things, both now and into the future. The ultimate promise is eternal, resurrected life with GodBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 627–Gospel Reflection–Fr Joshua Whicker MGL–Being Chosen 2:17

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Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says today’s readings highlight the joy and wonder of being chosen by God, much like the excitement children feel when picked to answer a question or play a game. God sees each of us, chooses us uniquely, and invites us into a loving relationship with Him, rooted in His faithful promises…

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Season 3 51:48

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Send us a text The summer was live, fast, and fun. BUT Dr. Gio and Father Greg are back for season 3! And yes, in the heat of battle ...they don't miss!! Time to laugh, relax, and hear people out on Father to Father! Support the showBy Dr. Giovanni Demezier & Father Gregory Lambert

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Transhumanism and Catholicism with Grayson Quay

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Transhumanism is the belief that humans are in control of their own progress and evolution as a species. It advocates for the augmentation of the human body and bodily functions with technology. This line of thought can lead to a disincarnating of the human soul from the body with sci-fi like technology. Today, a lot of the proposed technologies ar…

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Forming Families for Heaven | Fr. Carter Griffin | Franciscan University Presents 57:45

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Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Father Carter Griffin, Rector at the Saint John Paul II Seminary and author of Forming Families, Forming Saints, as they discuss the role of parents and family life in preparing us for our final destination. Other Voices for this episode include: Dr…

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SZN 9 EP 3 - Jonah & Rene / U.S. Coast Guard Members / Balancing Civilian Life While in The Military Reserves / PSU 308 Member Died By Suicide / Advice for Our FR & MIL Community 1:15:47

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Tune into a fun and random in person podcast with Jonah and Rene, two fellow U.S. Coast Guard service members. This episode was recorded in a hotel room while on the East Coast on active duty orders so the audio/video may not be the best, but the topic of conversation is all we care about. Jonah and Rene share some great insight on what life is lik…

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Week 626–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–The Elderly–A Sign of Hope 3:32

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Mark Raue reflects on last week’s celebration of grandparents and the elderly. He highlights Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of care” for the elderly, connecting it to the Jubilee of Hope and urging society not to marginalise older generations but to value their wisdom and experienceBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 626–Milk & Honey–Trish McCarthy–Modelling Clay 1:42

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Trish McCarthy says using and being creative with modelling clay is a metaphor for God in our life and how he uses our senses, imagination, creativity, and even our mistakes as adjustments to mould and sculpt us into a unique person, marked with the fingerprints of GodBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 626–Gospel Reflection–Fr James McCarthy–Self-centred Hoarding 3:35

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Fr James McCarthy says Jesus challenges in today’s Gospel by asking, “And this hoard of yours—whose will it be then?” Hoarding isn't just about accumulating possessions, but about an inward focus that resists generosity and clings to control.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 626–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–They’re All Our Children 2:41

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Mother Hilda urges us to recognize and respond to the suffering of children in conflict zones, in poverty, and in our own neighbourhoods with compassion and responsibility. She says we are invited to share in God’s parenthood by seeing every young person with love and tenderness, and by praying and acting for their healing and hope…

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Week 626–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Monotony 5:26

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Bishop Tony Percy says no one likes a ‘one tone’ life, but at times our experience is exactly this: we feel disillusioned from time to time. In 1981 Pope St. John Paul II decided to teach us about the meaning and value of human work and see the spiritual rhythm of it. Work is a participation in God’s creative work. Work is worship…

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250803 Journey Catholic Radio Week 626 51:57

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On The Journey This Week: Fr James McCarthy says Jesus challenges by asking, “And this hoard of yours—whose will it be then?”. Mother Hilda urges us to recognize and respond to the suffering of children in conflict zones. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Mark Raue.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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IVF is Not the Way with Stacy Trasancos

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IVF violates the dignity and the rights of a child to be conceived within the loving context of the marital embrace and commodifies a child into a thing to be bought and sold. To artificially conceive a child in a laboratory introduces disunity of the marital act from the procreative act as well as introduces many ethical paradoxes. Stacy Trasancos…

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SZN 9 EP 2 - Max Garcia / U.S.M.C. Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) / Motivational Speaker / CPR in Back of Humvee After Gunshot Wound / Losing Marines to Suicide as Senior Enlisted Personnel / PTS Diagnosis Out of Nowhere ... 54:12

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Coming to you from Sydney Australia is Retired Sergeant Major Max Garcia, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. Sgt. Major shares some wild stories from his combat deployments, gives us a different perspective on mental health coming from higher enlisted, and honors a few friends and Marines who unfortunately died by …

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Week 625–Habits for Disciples–Peter Abela–Faith, Hope & Charity 3:47

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Peter Abela tells a 2nd World War story to express the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The virtues of faith, hope, and charity can strengthen us in our own battles with illness, stress, hardship, and other difficulties helping us persevere through life's challengesBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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250727 Journey Catholic Radio Week 625 50:14

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea says persistent prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us. Mother Hilda is thankful that God’s memory is not like ours. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Peter AbelaBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 625–Gospel Reflection–Fr Rob Galea–Persistent Prayer Transforms 2:17

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Fr Rob Galea says persistent prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us — it forms our hearts, deepens our trust, and shapes our holiness. True holiness is often born not from receiving what we ask for, but from trusting God in the silence and continuing in faithful prayer despite the lack of visible results…

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Week 625–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–God’s Memory 3:40

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Mother Hilda is thankful that God’s memory is not like ours. He remembers our goodness while we tend to focus on our failures. God’s memory of the pain we put ourselves through is looking for us while we were lost and rescuing us with his graceBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 625–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Personal Posture 4:58

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Bishop Tony Percy says it was Jesus’ personal, not physical, posture that aroused within the disciple a desire to pray: Consistent with the whole of his life, Jesus’ prayer was not self-centred but focused on Someone other than himself. The one who seeks, finds. The one who knocks always has the door opened to him. But there's more, for those that …