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Jude Hennessy, Journey Catholic Radio presenter, in conversation with Fr Tony Percy on the 2024 Tim Fischer Oration, Parliament House Canberra, 7 August 2024. More information at www.tfo.org.au

Mgr Graham Schmitzer says that we’re challenged to be active not passive followers. Mother Hilda shares the wisdom of a friend approaching death. Plus, Fr Tony Percy and facing our indolence, Francine Pirola and the power of ritual, and Fr Mike Delaney and sharing a meal.

Mgr Graham Schmitzer says that we’re challenged to be active not passive followers, to be givers not just receivers. God depends on us to do the work.

Mother Hilda shares the wisdom of a friend approaching death. His advice is to pray that the voice of pain isn’t louder than the voice of God speaking to us in grace, hope, belief, and perseverance.

Fr Tony Percy says that we must break our indolence by deepening our spiritual life with Christ, and then we must go out two by two. There's no other way.

Francine Pirola say that rituals in a relationship have positive emotional meaning by providing a focus or activity that enables interaction together in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

Fr Mike Delaney observes that life is so much more fun when we’re not thinking about ourselves but rather appreciating wonderful people, especially the company when we’re enjoying a shared meal.

Fr Brian Steele MGL says that unless we see God in Jesus, he cannot work the miracle of taking us to himself. Mother Hilda says God’s always in the cycle of our life. Fr Tony Percy on accepting what God's given us, including our weaknesses, Trish McCarthy revealing lovableness, and Pete Gilmore searching for passion and purpose

Fr Brian Steele MGL says that It’s very well for us to admire Jesus, but unless we see God in him, he cannot work the miracle of taking us to himself.

Mother Hilda says that God’s always in the cycle of our life wanting to bring unexpected relief & nourishment.

Fr Tony Percy says that we’re called to accept what God's given us, including our weaknesses, and then we have this great gift of Christ coming to give us strength amid our vulnerability and weakness.

Trish McCarthy says that real love reveals to us our lovableness & calls us to reveal to others their lovableness. This week, how will you respond when you encounter real love?

Pete Gilmore says that to live with passion and purpose we must be able to answer the same question Jesus asks Disciples Andrew and James, “what are you looking for?” What we search for we will find. Make your search one that sets up a life of passion & purpose

Fr Mike Delaney has been doing some research on the word “Mizpah” that was inscribed inside the band of his mother’s wedding ring.

Fr Richard Healey says that the Gospel calls us to confront our fears with faith. Mother Hilda’s powerful story on life-saving encouragement. Fr Tony Percy and the sandwich in the Gospel, Francine Pirola on making a new relationship last, and Fr Mike Delaney on Mizpah.

Fr Richard Healey says that the two Gospel stories this week call us to confront our fears with faith. Jesus tells the woman “your faith has saved you” and then he turns to Jairus and says don't be afraid of death, just have faith.

Mother Hilda’s powerful story of the brown leaf on the wall that hung-on throughout a bitter winter, saving a life while costing another

Fr Tony Percy says St Mark creates a literary sandwich with the two stories of people touched by faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen

Francine Pirola has three tips for people starting a new relationship. Marital success is not just about finding the right person, it's also about building the relationship the right way

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says that this Gospel is about faith and prayer. Mother Hilda’s story on Egyptian rug weavers’ actions when they make a mistake. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Peter Abela, and Fr Dave Callaghan