Fr John Iacono's Life of Mission: From Australia to the Philippines. Ep 3 Called To Purpose

In the third episode of our four-part series, Salwa Elias sits down with Fr. John Iacono to explore his life-long journey as a missionary. From his early days of parish renewal across Australia to his profound, decade-long prison apostolate in the Philippines, Fr. John shares moving stories of faith, trial, and the transformative power of grace. Fr. John opens up about the reality of serving the poor, the importance of meeting material needs to reach the soul, and how his unwavering commitment to his vocation has touched countless lives—from the prisoners in Cebu to the children of scavengers. Join us for this inspiring conversation about what it truly means to live a life of purpose, faithfulness, and mission. Chapters 0:00 – Intro to Call to Purpose 1:13 – Welcome Fr. John Iacono 2:19 – The Beginning: Vocation and Mission in Australia 4:07 – A First Mission Test: The Miracle in Adelaide 6:13 – Opening a New Mission in Cebu, Philippines 7:30 – Ten Years of Prison Apostolate 10:32 – Serving the Children of Scavengers 12:25 – The Connection Between Material Needs and Spiritual Growth 14:02 – Missionary Travels: Tokyo, Beijing, and Lebanon 15:54 – Returning Home and Closing Reflections #parousiamedia #frjohniacono #salwaelias #careforyoursoul #careforyoursoultv