Best The Journey Hosted By Jude Hennessy Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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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–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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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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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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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–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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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–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 –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–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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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–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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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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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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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 …

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Week 625–Cultivating Holiness–Christy Honeysett–Signs of Union & Fruitfulness 3:07

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Christy Honeysett explores hope as both eternal union with God and God's present companionship in daily life encouraging us to live with anticipation and trust in God's care. As we lean into God and recognize divine goodness in each moment, we naturally bear fruit and help bring about God's kingdom through hope and love.…

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Week 624–Gospel Reflection–Fr Chris del Rosario–Contemplation Before Action 2:34

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Fr Chris del Rosario says this Gospel is often misunderstood, it’s not pitting the two sisters against each other, instead it’s highlighting how both represent essential aspects of discipleship: contemplation and actionBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 624–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–An Observation 3:44

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Mother Hilda says we must learn to live with unresolved questions, grief, and uncertainty rather than rushing to resolution. The invitation is to endure life's hardships deliberately by surrendering to God, expressing our struggles honestly, and trusting in God that something beautiful is being prepared even when we can't see it…

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Week 624–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Breaking Down Barriers 4:37

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Bishop Tony Percy says Mary, Martha’s sister, sits at Jesus’ feet in the posture of a disciple, symbolising the importance of listening to the Word. Jesus affirms Mary’s choice, reminding us that while many things in life can be taken from us, no one can take away our relationship with Christ. At the end of our days, none of us will regret the deci…

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250720 Journey Catholic Radio Week 624 52:18

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Chris del Rosario says this Gospel highlights both contemplation and action. Mother Hilda says we must learn to live with unresolved questions, grief, and uncertainty. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, a menALIVE testimony from Mike Conroy, and Mark RaueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 624–Hearts on Fire Feet on the Move–Mark Raue–Charity and Justice 5:03

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Mark Raue says that while charity and generous giving to those in need is important and necessary, the deeper challenge is addressing the structural causes of poverty rather than just treating its symptoms. Ultimately, the aim is to break the cycle of poverty and enable self-determination, aligning with the deeper Christian call to justice over cha…

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Week 624–MenAlive–Testimony–Mike Conroy (NZ) 4:23

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menALIVE ministry member, New Zealander, Mike Conroy on his long journey of involvement in Men’s Ministry. Mike says at his first men’s ministry event nothing much happened except it changed his whole life. Mike shares his wisdom of his many years of involvement in men’s ministryBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 623–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–A Sunday Meal 4:02

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Fr Mike Delaney contemplates the importance of communal mealsBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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250713 Journey Catholic Radio Week 623 50:57

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On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says that the greatest commandment to love God is not for God's benefit, but for ours. Mother Hilda says we can find all the characters in the Good Samaritan story in ourselves. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike DelaneyBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 623–Gospel Reflection–Fr Mark De Battista–Ordered Relationships 2:50

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Fr Mark De Battista says that the greatest commandment to love God is not for God's benefit, as He doesn’t need our praise to be complete or glorious, but for ours. Placing God first rightly orders all other relationships in our livesBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 623–Smart Loving–Byron & Francine Pirola–The Power of Overestimation 2:10

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Byron & Francine Pirola say using Viktor Frankl's principle of overestimating people's potential can benefit a marriage. They explore Viktor Frankl’s idea that overestimating people— taking them "as they should be" rather than as they are—helps them become capable of reaching their full potentialBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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Week 623–The Word–Bishop Tony Percy–Fragrance of the Holy Spirit 4:42

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Bishop Tony Percy says the reading from Deuteronomy emphasizes God’s Word, not distant but "in our heart and on our lips," highlighting a deep, mutual relationship of love between God and humanity, echoed by St. Cyril of Jerusalem in his catechetical lectures and now emerging in Australia as many young people are actively searching for meaning and …

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Week 623–Wisdom from the Abbey–Mother Hilda–Good Samaritan-God’s Innkeepers 2:51

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Mother Hilda says we can find all the characters in the Good Samaritan story in ourselves. The man beaten, the brigand causing the hurt, the Levite ignoring the plight of those around us, the good Samaritan responding to our neighbour and the innkeeper taking care of with a healing smile or word, and some patience…

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250706 Journey Catholic Radio Week 622 52:03

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On The Journey This Week: Bishop Brian Mascord says today we honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday by reflecting on Indigenous spirituality. Mother Hilda highlights how healing can come through rest, not just for the land but for people too. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton…

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Week 622–Gospel Reflection–Bishop Brian Mascord–Faith Trust Hope 4:06

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Bishop Brian Mascord says today we honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday by reflecting on Indigenous spirituality. We are called to care for creation, seek reconciliation, and walk gently on the earth in solidarity with all peoples, especially our First Nations brothers and sisters.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy