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The Catholic Toolbox
by thecatholictoolbox
Welcome to The Catholic Toolbox Radio Show & Podcast, I’m your host and founder George Manassa here on 1701AM (LIVE 8:00-9:00PM SYD.EST) on the ‘Voice of Charity Australia’ Radio Network. As we equip you with 3 practical solutions each week, to live your catholic faith in our modern world today.
Episodes
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The Journey to Rome through the Ordinariate
This week we discuss Deacon Brian Wehrle's journey from Anglicanism, to crossing the tiber through the Ordinariate, which Pope Benedict XVI established in 2011. He discusses the importance of the Ordinariate, its structure, Liturgy and identity as a bridge between everyone within the Latin Rite…
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See Me: Street Poetry, St. Patrick’s Day & Serving the Homeless - With Jordan Grantham
A memorable celebration was held on St. Patrick’s Day to mark the launch of the powerful new book See Me: Street Poetry from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, with the author Jordan Grantham in attendance. Jordan, a communications and public relations professional and dedicated member of the St...
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Conscientious Objection in Medicine Today
We are honoured to welcome Professor Gerald Fogarty OAM KSG, former Headmaster of Warrane College - University of New South Wales for a compelling discussion on Conscientious Objection in Medicine for Catholics. In this episode, Professor Fogarty explores the moral and ethical responsibilities...
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The Anglican Ordinariate Liturgy Explained
A call Anglicans to come home to the Catholic Faith. We are delighted to welcome Very Rev. Stephen Hill VG, a former Anglican, now a Catholic priest for the Ordinariate, for a fascinating discussion on the Anglican Ordinariate Liturgy. In this episode, Fr Stephen explores how the Ordinariate’s...
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The Importance of Charity & Philanthropy
In this episode, we sit down with Nass Aoun, former Young Citizen of the Year for the City of Parramatta, to talk about the true meaning of philanthropy and why giving back to the community matters. Nass shares his journey, the values that inspire his commitment to charity, and how small acts of...
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Private Devotions with Fr Peter Williams AM VG
Episode 218 – Tuesday 26 August 2025 Private Devotions | Fr Peter Williams AM VG This week, we sit down with Fr Peter Williams AM VG — Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Parramatta — to explore the practice, purpose, and power of private devotions. Fr Williams reflects on...
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Sacred Music at Mass with Gregory Tondys
Episode 217 - Tuesday 8 July 2025 Sacred Music at Mass | Gregory Tondys This week, we continue our journey into the beauty and meaning of sacred music at Mass with Gregory Tondys — Director of Music and Organist for the Choir of Pope Benedict XVI at St Mary’s Church, Mulgoa, serving the...
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Mental Prayer & Psychology with Dr John Poon
Episode 216 - Tuesday 1 July 2025 This week we talk about mental prayer and psychology with Dr John Poon, a retired psychologist. Dr Poon has been working with Dioceses and Religious Orders for many years. We discuss how we need to develop our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and...
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Practice What You Preach with Salwa Elias
Episode 215 - Tuesday 27 May 2025 This week we talk about how we can practice what we preach with Salwa Elias, a catechist, Catholic speaker, EWTN Producer for Australia and New Zealand, she has been part of the Parousia team and Voice of Charity Radio for many years. We look at what Jesus did.…
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Pope Leo XIV with Dr Robert Haddad
Episode 214 - Tuesday 20 May 2025 This week we talk about our new Pope, Leo XIV with Dr Robert Haddad, a Catholic teacher, apologist and evangelist. We look at the theological discussion regarding the Doctrine of the Papacy and how it developed. We also look at this new Papacy of Leo XIV. This is...
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Promoting Life amidst Euthanasia with Dr Xavier Symons
Episode 213 - Tuesday 8 April 2025 This week we speak about the life issues with Dr Xavier Symons, a Bioethicist and Philosopher. Dr Symons is currently the Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics. Dr Symons does a deep dive into what makes life worth living from the perspective of Catholic...
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Year of Jubilee 2025 with Dr Robert Haddad
Episode 212 - Tuesday 25 March 2025 This week we speak about the Year of Jubilee 2025 with Dr Robert Haddad, a Catholic teacher, apologist and evangelist. Robert does a deep dive into scripture to explain what a Jubilee is, how it is a celebration of hope, how it relates to the creation and fall...
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Parishes on Fire with Faith with Kevin Bailey AM
Episode 211 - Tuesday 11 March 2025 This week we speak about Parishes on Fire with Faith, with Kevin Bailey AM. A former member of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) before embarking on a career in the financial services sector, Kevin has authored two books: 'Your Money Guide' and 'Money…
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Preparing for Lent
Episode 210 - Tuesday 4 March 2025 This week we speak about Preparing for Lent with Fr John Flader, author of several books including Question Time 1, Question Time 2, Question Time 3, Question Time 4, Question Time 5, The Creed, From Time to Eternity, Dying to Live and The Final Exam. He is also...
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How 2024 Shaped the Faith
Episode 209 - Tuesday 18 February 2025 This week we speak about How 2024 Shaped the Faith in the Catholic scene in Sydney with Giovanni Portelli, professional photographer. Giovanni has a gift, he documents Catholic events through photography, but he also has a mission, to evangelise through his...
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The Liturgy of the Hours
This week we speak about The Liturgy of the Hours with Fr Peter Williams AM VG, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Parramatta. Most people understand that there are two forms of prayer, public and private. This episode will enlighten the listener to understand the practice of...
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Praying Together at Home
This week we speak about Praying Together at Home with Akita Manassa, wife and business partner of George. We discuss the discipline of making changes in your life and how these techniques can be used to improve your spiritual life. This is an episode not to miss! – The Show is on the following...
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Does God Take Away My Freedom?
This week we speak about God and Freedom with Mr Martin Fitzgerald, teacher at Redfield College. God is often seen in our times as someone who places restrictions and rules upon us and inhibits our freedom. This episode will enlighten the listener to understand that faith leads to greater…
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Who Can be Saved?
This week Dr Robert Haddad explores the term’ Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus’ - Outside the Church there is no salvation. What does this term really mean? Who can be saved? This is by far the most important question one can come to understand, so tune in this week to learn more about the path to...
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Prepare for Advent
This week we look to Christmas through the lens of Advent. So we are anticipating Advent with Robert this week, as we discuss practical tools to prepare spiritually for the birth of our lord, by making good use of this advent season. It can definitely be a silly season, for shopping and...
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Relics Explained
What are Relics? Why do so many Catholics and Eastern Orthodox around the world venerate them? This week Dr Robert Haddad explains the history and significance of relics for our devotional life. This is an epsiode which will help you to grow in your devotion to the saints. – The Show is Live on…
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Life of a Deacon - The Diaconate
This week we dive into the day to day life of a Married Permanent Deacon, with Rev David Dowling, from the Diocese of Parramatta - Australia. We discuss the Diaconate and the beauty of this call to service in the life of the Church. We gain insight into the profound effect a married cleric such…
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Sanctifying Work - Doing Opus Dei
This week, Lecturer from the University of New South Wales, Dr Ian Kwan joins me on the show to discuss the concept of Sanctifying Work. Many of us have heard of this concept when we have met members of Opus Dei or read of its founder, St Josemaria Escriva. This week Dr Ian, will explain what…
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Formation to be a Missionary
This week we speak with Benjamin John Oldani, who discusses the importance of mission work throughout the world, and the beautiful work that he carries out as a member of the Sodalitium Christiane Vitae - a society of apostolic life, which is renowned for mission works around the world. He…
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Church Music Matters
This week we speak with Church Musician, Mr Gregory Tondys. He shares his experince as an organist and a musician, on the effects of Quality Sacred Music and it's spiritual effects on the soul. He delves deep into the world of the development of Gregorian Chant, and Polyphony. The importance of...
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From Time to Eternity
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…
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Exorcisms Explained by an Exorcist
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...
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Euthanasia - Why Life Matters
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...
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Family Life International - Working for Life
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...
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Scripture in the Liturgy
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...
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Aid to the Church in need - What is it?
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...
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Watch your language - Sacred language in Prayer
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…
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The Crusades Explained - Part 1
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...
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The Sacred Heart - Month of June
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...
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Our Lady of Akita - by Akita
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…
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Our Lady of Fatima - for the month of May
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…
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Catholic Rap
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…
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A Comedian's Faith - Is No Joke!
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…
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What Did Christ Pay For On The Cross?
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...
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Lent Continues
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...
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Travel Tips
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...
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Purgatory - Never Forget Those Souls
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...
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We Have Seen his Glory
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:...
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False Prophets Today
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…
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A Silent Retreat...
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...
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The Art of Practical Catholicism 2 - Unpacking the Tools
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...
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Making Sense of Suffering
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...
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Mentorship in School
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...
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The Art of Practical Catholicism 2
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...
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Post-Vatican II - Sacred Music
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...
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Welcome to The Catholic Toolbox Radio Show & Podcast, I’m your host and founder George Manassa here on 1701AM (LIVE 8:00-9:00PM SYD.EST) on the ‘Voice of Charity Australia’ Radio Network. As we equip you with 3 practical solutions each week, to live your catholic faith in our modern world today.
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