The Catholic Toolbox

After a much needed break from the show for 4 weeks, we are finally back! Thank You for the beautiful messages from many of my listeners who emailed me. I appreciate you very much. Be assured that you are always in my prayers! This week we have a regular guest, Fr John Flader who is discussing his new book ‘From Time to Eternity’ which prepares the reader for the final stages of life and the next...

When you have a demon in your house, who are you going to call? Answer - The Catholic Church / real ghost busters! In this episode, we have a conversation with Father Vincent Lampert, a seasoned exorcist. A man who has met the devil himself. He shares his experiences and knowledge about the practice of exorcism, discussing its history, theology, and the role it plays in the Catholic Church today....

Monica Doumit is the Director, Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney and a columnist with The Catholic Weekly. This week she joins us to talk about the upcoming Euthanasia bill being proposed in the New South Wales Parliament. She lays out the Church's teaching on life, and the sacredness of the human person. This episode will equip you with the practical tools to take action...

This week Paul Hanrahan speaks about his great work with Family Life International. This organisation is based in Sydney, and helps many people regarding the issue of Abortion. They undertake noble work to help save many lives from Abortion. Paul details what drives him every single day with this apostolate. He is filled with much zeal and explains some very important practical tool show we can ed...

This week Liturgist the very Rev. Fr Peter Williams AM joins us live to discuss the importance of sacred scripture in the very context of the sacred liturgy. The misconception that the Mass is rooted in the Traditions of Men is refuted in this episode, and the beauty and richness of the Mass is explained as having it's foundation in the scripture. This episode will unpack the centrality of sacred...

This week we host Bernard Toutounji, the director of Aid to the Church in Need - Australia & New Zealand  He explains the concept of the Church's teaching on social justice, and why we the church must help the poor. However here, this very same principle of social justice is turned inwards to actually help parts of the church in the world that are less fortunate, carry out it's mission. This i...

This week we speak with the Very Reverend Dr Stephen Hill VG, who is th vicar-general for the Ordinariate of the Southern Cross He hold a doctorate in 'Sacral Languages' and is a strong proponent of the use of sacred language in the liturgy and in the wider context of prayer in general. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating and rarely spoken about topic, and to learn about the Ordinariate -...

This week, Mr Daniel Hill KHS (Knight of the Holy Sepulchre) enlightens the listener on the very controversial yet very misunderstood subject of the crusades. There are many misconceptions about the intentions of the crusades, and the listener is in for a surprise, to understand that these brave Knights and Soldiers were indeed very prayerfully devout people who carried out their mission with brav...

This month the Church celebrates the month of the sacred heart, and this week's guest Robert Matek is enlightening us about this very month and how we can grow in this devotion. He will enlighten you on the promises that accompany this devotion. Tune in for a very exciting episode! – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph   Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity A...

In this month of may we continue our focus of Our Lady, and devotion to her, by following her on her journeys throughout the world where she appeared and gave messages for a particular time. This week we are focusing on Our Lady of Akita by our Guest Akita Manassa, who visited the Shrine personally and reports on her experiences that she had there, and how she was named Akita.   Furthermore, the m...

This week I am joined by a familiar face and voice, Salwa Elias - Australia and New Zealand's EWTN Producer. Also host of the 'Care for Your Soul' Radio Show on Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM) She shares her own spiritual journey to Christ through Mary. We discuss the importance of devotion to Our Lady, and how this can deepen one's relationship with Our Lord him himself. This episode has a st...

This week founder of catholicapparel.com.au Andre Abuharb speak to us today about his journey through Christian Music, and how rapping at school in the playground laid the foundation for becoming founder of Catholic Streetwear and later leading to the publication of his new Album C.A Featuring Rap songs such as: Heaven is my Goal Blessings Ave Maria A new album soon to be released.

In this inspiring and intriguing episode of 'A Comedian's Faith - No Joke' we delve deep into actor, comedian, and author Anthony Salame's fascinating journey navigating the secular world of media and entertainment through his robust Catholic faith. From his beginnings on Australian television, his radio career in Virgin Radio Lebanon. It was not until during the COVID-19 he became closer to God a...

Embark on a profound spiritual journey with Dr. Robert Haddad in this insightful episode of The Catholic Toolbox. We celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph, reflecting deeply on the redemption work of Christ on the cross and its varied interpretations in Catholic and Calvinist doctrines. Discover the significance of Christ's human nature, the role of sanctifying grace, the concept of penal and sacrifi...

In this insightful episode of our Lenten podcast series, Fr. John Flader invites us to journey deeper into the heart of Lent as we reflect on the transformative power of fasting and prayer. Drawing from his wealth of knowledge and spiritual experience, Fr. Flader illuminates the profound significance of these ancient practices, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of their role in our spiritu...

This week Akita Manassa provides us with practical tools or Travel Tips for those who are preparing to visit other designations over 2024! She gives us insight from her personal travels, and how one can maintain a prayer life, fins Mass, evangelise and keep the presence of God when traveling and outside one's everyday routine. – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tv...

This week we discus the Church's Teaching on Purgatory, what is it? Also how it works, and Fr John Flader provides us with the practical tools to pray for the souls who may be there. – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph   Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au     Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/   Cradio...

This week's tools are being equipped by Dr Robert Haddad on seeing Christ's Glory. – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph   Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au     Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/   Cradio: www.cradio.org.au   Social Media:  @thecatholictoolboxshow Facebook & Instagram - Partners: Pa...

This week we discuss Flase Prophets today with the Australia and New Zealand Producer for EWTN, Salwa Elias. Often known as 'Mumma Salwa' she warns us of the traps and tricks that are often set up for people by False Prophets, who lead away from Christ. She will equip you with the tools, not to be distracted by the world and many people within it, and focus of Jesus Christ, rather than the next co...

This week Akita Manassa enlightens us about her experience of her very first Silent Retreat, and the profound effect it can have on your spiritual life. This week we discuss the importance of making an annual spiritual retreat away from the busy world to contemplate and recharge both spiritually and personally to tackle the world until you make your next retreat the following year. This episode is...

This week we continue with the launch of The Art of Practical Catholicism 2 by George Manassa    Interviewed by Charbel Raish, founder of Parousia – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph   Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au     Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/   Cradio: www.cradio.org.au   Social Media: ...

This week we reflect on the very uncomfortable topic of suffering with Fr John Flader, as he brings to our attention the ways in which we can make sense of our suffering, and why God allows suffering in this world. Fr Flader draws much of his wisdom from his newly released book: The Final Exam He then continues to provide us with a solid foundation of 3 practical tools for this week to take on suf...

This week we speak with James Ramos, headmaster of Wollemi College about the importance of mentorship in school education. In this episode he shares the great wisdom and tools for forming the future generation in our schools and speaks specifically about the great work that the PARED Foundation schools carry out here in Australia. To checkout Wollemi College click the link below: https://www.wolle...

This week we launch 'The Art of Practical Catholicism 2' published by Parousia Press, with foreword and launch by Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television   TV Maria: tvmaria.ph   Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au     Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/   Cradio: www.cradio.org.au   Social Medi...

This week we discuss Sacred Music - 60 Years after the Second Vatican Council with Liturgist and Vicar General of the Diocese of Parramatta, Very Rev. Fr Peter Williams VG AM. He takes us on a journey through the early Church, the Middle Ages until the council, giving us insight into how sacred music developed. Then looking at what happened to sacred music after Vatican II, and the practical means...