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Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that we’re called to have complete trust and faith in God. In today’s readings, we hear of two women who, despite their poverty and desperation, give everything they have to God, showing complete trust and faith.

Fr Tony Percys says that this Gospel is about the small but significant. All the small things that we do in life, in our work, in our families, whatever, it's all small, but not insignificant. And Christ is sitting down and watching, God is looking at us most intently with love.

Byron & Francine Pirola say that men and women often express and experience love differently, with men valuing respect and women cherishment.

Fr Mike Delaney’s story of the Parish roadside display sign turning into an unexpected “sign from God” reminding us that signs from God appear in everyday moments in both small and surprising ways.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that we’re called to hold nothing back from God. Mother Hilda says God often says “yeah” in our conversations with him. Fr Tony Percy says that all we do is small but not insignificant. Byron & Francine Pirola say that men value respect and women cherishment when expressing their love, and Fr Mike Delaney’s story of the Parish roadside display sign turning into an unexpected “sign from God.”

Deacon Josh Clayton says that while life includes hardship and uncertainty, reading the Bible reminds us that life brings challenges, but God’s promises provide hope and strength to persevere.

Trish McCarthy asks what is your anchor point during life’s storms. stability, derived from a personal anchor—in this case, faith in Christ and values like love and integrity—offers calm and resilience

Fr Tony Percy says that misplaced desires lead to frustration, but aligning with God brings order and fulfillment to all forms of love. Jesus combines love of God and neighbour, showing that love takes many forms—emotional, familial, romantic, and self-sacrificial—and each is important yet finds its ultimate fulfillment in God.

Mother Hilda tells how we can offer comfort to God, imagining that God, too, might appreciate care, companionship, and even a foot massage

Fr James McCarthy says that self-love, often overlooked, is essential because it enables genuine love for others and for God. Today's readings focus on loving God, our neighbour, and ourselves, with self-love as a foundation for loving others genuinely

On The Journey This Week: Fr James McCarthy says that self-love, often overlooked, is essential love for others and for God. Mother Hilda tells how to give God a foot massage. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton

On The Journey This Week: Fr Rob Galea on how to break free from the curse of darkness. Mother Hilda’s story on Basil Hume embracing God's constant, loving attention. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Testimony from menALIVE’s Mike Conroy, and Fr Dave Callaghan MGL.

Fr Rob Galea says that like Bartimaeus, we too can choose to cry out for healing, to break free from the curse of darkness. This Gospel urges us to call on Jesus for healing and freedom from whatever holds us captive.

Mother Hilda’s story on Cardinal Basil Hume who was deeply moved when a woman's interpretation of a picture of Jesus, with the words "He's watching you," helped him realize that God's gaze signifies love and not judgment.

Fr Tony Percy says that in this passage, Jesus heals the blind man Bartimaeus, demonstrating the power of Christ to restore both physical and spiritual sight while encouraging deeper prayer and faith.

Journey Editor Max Norden in conversation with Mike Conroy from Hamilton, N.Z. during the MAX2024 conference about his faith journey. Mike says that his faith journey to the menALIVE movement began by accepting an invite to a meeting where it seemed nothing much happened, but it changed his life forever.

Fr Dave Callaghan MGL says that Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to view even our enemies as family, making our responsibility to care for others deeply personal and transformative.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Brian Lucas on service and compassion for World Mission Sunday and this year’s Catholic Mission appeal that focuses on Mongolia. Mother Hilda’s story on the power of prayer and forgiveness in difficult situations. Fr Tony Percy and Selfless Leadership, Pete Gilmore asks where is your treasure, and Fr Mike Delaney on how Welcoming, Encouraging, Saying Sorry, and Giving Thanks—can have a profound impact on others

Fr Brian Lucas says that with this year's World Mission theme "Go and invite everyone to the banquet," encourages all to participate in the church's mission to reach out to the world

Mother Hilda on the power of prayer and forgiveness in difficult situations, enabling us to respond to hardships by bringing our struggles and those who hurt us before God, rather than reacting with anger