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On The Journey This Week: Fr Bernard Gordon says that the readings highlight embracing generosity and rejoicing in the gifts of others. Mother Hilda has the story of Dom Columba Marmion. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Fr Dave Callaghan MGL, and Fr Mike Delaney.

Fr Tony Percy says that Jesus emphasizes the importance of childlike receptiveness to God's kingdom and ties into Pope Francis' Jubilee Year 2025 message, focusing on hope, peace, and the importance of children and family

Journey Editor, Max Norden, talks to some participants at last year’s menALIVE Growing Good Men weekend on their experience of the event. To book for this year’s Growing Good Men, go to menALIVE.org.au

Pete Gilmore says that we tend to take on too much at once, and this is how people sometimes approach their relationship with God, mistakenly believing that they must do many things to earn His love, when God’s love is unconditional

On The Journey This Week: Fr Chris de Rosario says Jesus calls us to trust like little children. Mother Hilda has a simple prayer from the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, a menALIVE testimony on Growing Good Men, and Pete Gilmore.

Fr Chris de Rosario says that Jesus' sacrifice—taking on human suffering and sin gives humanity life and hope. Jesus urges us to be like little children and trust in God's presence, calling on Him constantly, as we are made for God, not this world

Mother Hilda says a simple prayer from the Desert Fathers and Mothers brings comfort and reassurance in God's faithfulness, helping to transform challenging moments and difficult times.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Sheldon Burke CRS says Jesus reminds us that life involves suffering. Mother Hilda calls all to go to church on Sunday instead of worshipping a God of another kind somewhere else. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Fr Dave Callaghan, and Peter Abela.

(Fr Sheldon Burke says that Jesus reminds us that life involves suffering, which we cannot avoid, and that eternal life depends on how we respond to this reality

Mother Hilda says God must delight in the various forms of worship and community gatherings Sunday morning at various churches; from singing to fellowship and the communal spirit. It's a great reason to go to church on Sunday instead of worshipping a God of another kind somewhere else. After all, God's going to church on Sunday

Fr Tony Percy says that we are similar to each other, and if only we would share ourselves more – be more sympathetic – we would be drawn closer to God and to each other

Fr Dave Callaghan says that sin arises when we focus on our own desires it as a way to satisfy our hunger rather than giving thanks for the gift from God. The antidote to sin is worship, which shifts our focus from ourselves to God, helping us overcome temptations like lust, greed, and envy

Peter Abela says that Jesus, if living today, would still perform humble tasks just as he humbly washed the disciples' feet. Jesus’ act encourages us to perform humble, simple, or unnoticed acts of service, to follow Jesus' example of humility and love in daily life

Mother Hilda, while cleaning windows, sees unexpected spiritual beauty in a dirty window and feels a renewed sense of connection to the divine, and seeing the fire of God licking the day ahead, consuming everything that would happen and turning it to pure love.

(Fr Tony Percy says that Jesus’ dramatic act of healing the deaf and dumb man emphasizes God's deep involvement in humanity, showing that Christ desires to connect with us on every level—spirit, soul, and body.

Byron and Francine Perola say that loving smart means understanding and loving according to your partner's unique love needs rather than assuming everyone experiences love the same way.

Fr Mike Delaney says that this year’s Tasmania Wine Festival, with its wine tastings, friendly interactions, enjoyable music, sense of community, and shared enthusiasm reminded him of the contagious passion and authority with which Jesus spoke to the crowds of his time, inspiring them to seek joy and fulfillment in daily life.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Simon Apablaza says the readings today emphasize the profound healing and renewal that God offers. Mother Hilda sees unexpected spiritual beauty in a dirty window. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr Mike Delaney

Fr Simon Apablaza says the readings today emphasize a transformative vision where the blind see, the deaf hear, the lame walk, and the mute speak joyfully, reflecting the profound healing and renewal that God offers.

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says this Gospel highlights while we may deceive others, we cannot deceive God. Mother Hilda says we’re called to trust in God's promises even in times of uncertainty. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Trish McCarthy, and Deacon Josh Clayton.