. 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?…

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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 superficialBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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…

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 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 …

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 recogni…

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 circumstancesBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 RaueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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?By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 purposeBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 expressionsBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 trustBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 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 tongueBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 HimBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 CullenBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 shortcomingsBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 hurtBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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…

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 energyBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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…

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 JukesBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 waysBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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…

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 restorationBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 LawBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

Fr John Corrigan says the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, leading to repentance and transformation, while the devil condemns, fostering shame and despair. Conviction fosters guilt leading to conversion, while condemnation breeds shame that keeps us trapped in darknessBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, leading to repentance and transformation. Mother Hilda says the two people in the Gospel story highlight how perspective shapes understanding. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Sr Anastasia Reeves, and Fr Sean CullenBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

Mother Hilda says the two people in the Gospel story see the same tree differently—one seeking efficiency, the other with compassion, highlighting how perspective shapes understanding. This theme is echoed in Mr God This is Anna, where a young girl observes that people see from the outside in, while God sees from the inside out…

Fr Tony Percy says God’s revelation of his sacred name "I Am" to Moses in the 1st reading established an intimate relationship pattern that continued with Jesus and further, Jesus introduces God as "Abba," an intimate Father, emphasizing a close relationship with GodBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 salvationBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

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 CrossBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says that the Transfiguration reveals the essence of contemplative prayer. Mother Hilda says Jesus's transfiguration reveals there is always more depth to God and to our human potential than we initially perceive. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Sr Magdalen Mather OSB, and Fr Joshua Whitehead…

Fr John Corrigan says that the Transfiguration reveals the essence of contemplative prayer. The Transfiguration does not change Jesus but instead transfigures the apostles, illuminating their understanding and enabling them to see reality more clearly. Contemplative prayer, likewise, transforms one's perception, allowing us to recognize Christ in a…

Mother Hilda says Jesus's transfiguration reveals there is always more depth to God and to our human potential than we initially perceive. We, too, are capable of profound spiritual encounters if we open our hearts, train our perception, and transcend our routine practices and become "all transfiguration," embracing our full spiritual capacity…

Fr Tony Percy says the Lenten focus now shifts to Jesus’ divinity. Moses and Elijah speak with Him about His coming "exodus," linking His mission to the liberation theme of the Old Testament Exodus story. Ultimately, Lent calls us to embrace this journey, letting Christ liberate us from sin and distraction.…

Sr Magdalen Mather OSB says that Isaiah reminds us that true faith is not about rituals but about justice, kindness, and standing with the vulnerable, while Jesus emphasizes humility and selfless service over worldly recognition. At its core, Lent invites us to turn away from division and embrace a life of love, connection, and purpose…

Fr Josuha Whitehead says our mission centres on being a vibrant community that helps people encounter Jesus. St Joseph exemplifies this through his unwavering love and honour. Like St. Joseph, we are called to become foundations of love for others and fulfill our baptismal commission to make disciples by exercising the virtues of love and honour…

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Corrigan says Lent is a journey where we confront our greatest enemies while seeking conversion and deeper closeness to God. Mother Hilda says faith can turn suffering into a shared experience with God, just as Jesus was never truly alone in his suffering. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Fr Chris Sarkis.…

Fr John Corrigan says Lent is a journey where we confront our greatest enemies while seeking conversion and deeper closeness to God. By following Jesus into the desert, free from distractions, we recognize our weaknesses and rely on his strength to overcome temptationBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

Mother Hilda says Metanoia is a gradual transformation of the heart when we consistently choose to walk with God in everyday moments. Faith can turn suffering into a shared experience with God. Just as Jesus was never truly alone in his suffering, we too are never abandoned when we intentionally walk with him…

Fr Tony Percy says the essence of the 40 days of Lent is recognizing our sins with honesty, seeking forgiveness, and embracing God's mercy, but only the grace of God will bring about repentance and change. We will not be able to do it on our own strength. The ‘narrow path’ is: Asking for forgiveness, receiving mercy. That will be 40 days well spent…

Fr Chris Sarkis says that Lent invites a radical transformation of heart that goes beyond simple conversion to embrace a new way of life, similar to the repentance shown by the people of NinevehBy The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

Trish McCarthy says that conversion encompasses intellectual, moral, and spiritual transformation, while consecration is fundamentally a heart-centred process of being set apart for God, meaning we will get a deeper Lenten journey when both practices are embraced together.By The Journey hosted by Jude Hennessy

On The Journey This Week: Fr John Fr James Arblaster says Correcting others should be done just like removing a splinter—gently with a focus on minimizing pain. Mother Hilda ponders how our language can trivialize the profound concept of sacrificing one's life. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton…