In this Parousia Podcast episode, Charbel sits down with Fr John Flader to discuss his two new books "From Time To Eternity" and "Question Time 6". Fr John discusses the inspirations to what is his third instalment on the theme of the after life. He also shares how the "Question Time" book series originally commenced. Join the Parousia mailing list…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

In this week's podcast, Charbel speaks with Anne-Marie Klobe, inspired artist, designer and author. Anne-Marie shares her story, what inspired her to write her books and the letter she has written to each person who reads her book. PURCHASE ANNE-MARIE'S BOOKS: Australian links: I Am Simon: https://store.parousiamedia.com/i-am-... A Letter To Judas:…

It's easy to fall in love. GROWING in love isn't always so easy. A great marriage isn't one that simply stays together. It's one that flourishes with time. Discover five keys to love your spouse more today than you did yesterday.By Parousia Media PTY LTD

In today's episode Charbel sits down with Fr Elias Mary Mills F.I to discuss his journey from childhood to becoming a Franciscan Friar. Fr Elias spent two years in formation as a Carmelite, being professed in 1986. As a volunteer with the Conventual Franciscans at Marytown, he learned about St. Maximilian Kolbe and Total Consecration to the Immacul…

God clearly condemns the use of any 'graven images', and yet Catholic churches, claiming to follow the will of God, are packed with statuary from the nave to the altar. Is there a difference between the idols of pagan rites and statues of Catholic religion? Do Catholics really worship or pray to them? Raymond De Souza journeys through the biblical …

Finding your inner beauty: In this week's episode, Charbel speaks with Buchi O'Maria Akpati former makeup artist to the stars and the founder of Beauty Unbound. This apostolate has one mission: to journey with women who struggle to feel beautiful exactly as they are and give them tools to have a consistent relationship with God and grow in virtue. …

One of the most fundamental virtues is humility. Many of the saints, among them St Augustine and St John Vianney, stress how important it is. In this meditation, we use texts of Sacred Scripture, St Augustine, St John Vianney and St Josemaria to consider how: Humility is the foundation of the other virtues Our Lady […]…

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses what it means to be a Catholic man in today’s society by exploring how contemporary culture speaks to men about truth, faith, and the meaning of life. Men who live their faith in fidelity to God’s holy will become free to love and more open to receive the gift of grace in response to the Lord’s call to “be perfe…

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Fr John Iacono a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr John talks about his family, migrating to Australia from Italy and his missionary work in the Philippines. He also shares his story of returning to Italy for study where he has confession with Padre Pio and some amazing insights into the life of this It…

In this audio only Parousia Podcast, Fr Leo teaches that women are 'God's Geniuses', but for them to understand their own genius, they need to understand how their femininity relates to masculinity. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish t…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Susan Joy Bellavance, author of the book "When Jesus Speaks". Susan discusses her faith filled inspirations for writing, other books she has written and shares some profound messages of faith for our youth. You can purchase Susan's book here: Hardback: https://store.parousiamedia.com/w…

Athletes go through a rigorous training regime in order to achieve their goal of winning a medal in the Olympic games. Our goal is much higher: eternal life with God in heaven. We too need a training regime. In this meditation we use texts of Scripture, especially of St Paul, and of saints like Augustine, […]…

In this audio podcast, Dr Edward Sri highlights the passages from the bible in which Mary is featured and displays how her witness and actions to these key moments in her life can be an example for us in our own lives. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of …

On this week's Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Fr Yuhanna Azize to discuss his book "An Introduction to the Maronite Faith". Fr Yuhanna is a Maronite Catholic priest serving at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral, Harris Park, and is research officer at the Chancery (the bishop’s office). He has authored or co-authored another eight books and…

In this episode we listen to Kevin Bailey's talk on Fatherhood. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can…

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Dan O’Rourke who is the President of the global Divine Renovation Ministry based in Halifax, Canada. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a do…

Parousia Media and Against the Grain collaborate to host famous international speaker, the ‘Dynamic’ Deacon Harold, as they discuss different topics within the Catholic faith. Visit parousia's store at store.parousiamedia.com Visit Deacon Harold's website at deaconharold.com Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-li…

On this week's Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Angela Abdo and Carolina Cetenareski from the movement - Mothers Who Pray For Their Children. This movement is composed of mothers who seek to evangelise themselves to lead a holy life and proclaim the Word of God to their entire family, being open and missionary in their outreach, to interced…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

On this week's Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Damian Stayne the author of Renew Your Wonders. Damian is known internationally for his preaching with healings, signs and wonders as well as training conferences in spiritual gifts. Purchase Damians book here: https://store.parousiamedia.com/renew-your-wonders-spiritual-gifts-for-today-damian…

The Scriptures invite us to love God above all things. But in an affluent society, where goods abound, it is easy to put our heart more in goods than in God. In this meditation we draw on texts of Scripture, Popes Paul VI and Francis, and Fathers of the Church, to consider how: We must […]By Father John Flader

In this episode, Charbel sits down with the author of a brand new book: 'Trilogy' by Godfrey Junio. They discuss the concept of this new paperback, dealing with St Louis IX, Bonaventure and John Gerson in a comedic, poetry-style format. This book attempts to look at some classical writings about these historical characters but in a fictional fun wa…

In this week's Parousia Podcast Charbel Raish sits down with the Sisters of Life all the way from New York. They discuss the origins of this exciting and vibrant order in the church as well as the individual vocations of each system. You will also learn a little bit of what they get up to day-to-day. Please pray for this fast-growing religious orde…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

In this week's Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Fr Ben Saliba. He is currently the MC to Archbishop Anthony Fisher and co-host of the Against The Grain podcast. Fr Ben shares his story from a high flying sales rep to Priest. _________________________ Check out Against The Grain podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@AgainstTheGrainPod Join …

With all his eloquence, Fr Jerry Gehringer tells the story of the Blessed Virgin Mary and examines Marian beliefs. While considering the phases of the life of Mary, Father Jerry Gehringer discusses various problems common to mankind of all times and in his inimitable manner reveals clearly that every problem, however difficult, may be resolved. Man…

In this week's podcast, Charbel interviews Dr Edward Sri, author of 'When You Pray'. Do you ever hear Catholics talk about prayer but feel like you can’t relate? You know prayer is important, but you still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time to pray, or you’re unsure what to do when you do pray. Or maybe you feel restless and distra…

In this episode, Parousia and Against the Grain Podcast join forces to host the founder of the Chastity Project, Jason Evert. They discuss what the word chastity means and why it is misunderstood. They also respond to many of the objections Jason has received to his message from many parents and lobby groups, who were not happy with his visit to Au…

Fr John Ssemaganda presents how Our Lady had set the course for humanity with a warning of a mother in her apparitions in Fatima, Portugal.In Revelation, we are reminded of the enmity between the serpent and the woman from Genesis, between the serpent and her children. She comes to warn us her children.Her warnings from her apparitions in 1917, sav…

The Holy Spirit is love and, as St Paul writes, love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Since God has loved us first, we should love God with our whole heart, and love one another. In this meditation we use the Scriptures and a letter […]By Father John Flader

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Michelle Keller, national coordinator of Mary's Meals in the USA. They discuss the history of this great ministry, feeding millions of people around the world. Learn about the founder and how this important work has spread globally, including all across Europe and Africa. _____________________________ In the …

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

When the women went at dawn to anoint the body of Christ on Easter Sunday, they didn’t know how they would remove the huge stone that closed the tomb. To their surprise, they found the stone already removed. In this meditation we use the homily of Pope Francis in the Easter Vigil in St Peter’s […]By Father John Flader

In this presentation, Fr Daniele Russo helps us to defend and explain the Catholic understanding of Mary. By using typology and a focus on the Marian Dogmas, he aims to help us to grow in our appreciation of and devotion to our Blessed Mother. __________________________ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ P…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

In this week's Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with Judi Prasser. She is a wife, mother and now author of the brand new publication "God's Love in the Sky", which is a children's book talking about God's original rainbow. This book inspires little minds to see the rainbow as a reminder of God. It helps them to understand that: There are seven c…

In this video, Charbel Raish shares his testimony. This conversion story shares what happened that day in the Mosque and the Church! Learn about his family upbringing, and how his school years influenced him. When he finally turned to God, and took his faith in his own hands, he experienced an encounter with Christ. An encounter that radically tran…

In this podcast, we converse with the founders of Mary's Town Rosary Productions, an organization dedicated to praying for the conversion of Hollywood. We discuss the group's origins, its mission, and its impact on the film industry. We also hear about some of the association's members, their experiences and their hopes for the future. David Shaffe…

St. Paul's teaching on the mystery of the Eucharist comes alive in Fr. Pacwa's one hour lecture. Fr. Pacwa cites 1 Corinthians, the only Epistle in which St. Paul addressed the Eucharist, and by relating it to other Eucharistic passages in the Bible, shows that when St. Paul speaks of the "breaking of the bread", he is referring to the Holy Euchari…

The resurrection of Christ brings light into a world in darkness. That darkness may be of unbelief, of sin, of lack of hope. In all cases, Christ is the light who can dispel the darkness with the light of his Resurrection. In this meditation we consider how we can respond to this light of Christ […]By Father John Flader

In this epidose, Charbel interviews Kendra Von Esh about her conversion story. She was a corporate executive who had it all—high powered job, prestige, summer home, and fantastic family, friends and social life. She didn’t need God, nor did she have time for Him. Join Kendra as she recounts the struggles, triumphs and “God-incidences” that paved he…

The meditations by the Catholic Priest John Flader (in English) lasts 20 / 30 minutes (aprox). You may use it for your daily personal prayer or meditation and it allows you to use your device to pray while doing your daily activities. We hope you develop with this your interior life.

Holy Week should be holy not only in its name and in the events we commemorate, but in the way we live it. In this meditation we consider the numerous lessons we can learn from this week and how we can put them into practice. We will consider: Palm Sunday – praising God by our […]By Father John Flader

Focusing on the Passion and death of our Lord is something at the very heart of our faith. Many people want to grow in holiness but often don’t get very far. Join Fr. Christopher Sharah FSF with an in-depth look into our Lord’s Passion and learn how, by making it a bigger part of our life, we can grow in holiness and intimacy with our Lord. _______…

In this interview, Charbel sits down with Dr Andrew Mullins to discuss his latest book, 'Parenting for Character Applied'. Parenting for Character Applied is a family guidebook & workbook for parents. Parenting for Character Applied is eminently practical. Here you will find a multitude of insights, case studies, points for reflection and practical…

Recorded in 2019. In this presentation, Fr Rizzo speaks about the vices which can lead us to sin and how to best avoid them. He covers various aspects of this topic, including: • The great peace that comes with the sacrament of confession • That saints were also sinners, but by God's grace they were able to become great witnesses of the faith • We …

Recorded in 2019. In this presentation, Fr Duncan Wong, FSSP, addresses the topic of the Seven Deadly Sins from a unique perspective. He highlights the role that Mary plays in helping us in our daily struggles with the devil. _______________________ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to …

In this podcast episode, Charbel interviews Steve Lawrence; Aussie Rules Premiership player with the Hawthorn Football Club, Director of Australia’s largest ever event, World Youth Day 2008, and father of six. Steve addresses questions like what is the purpose of my life, how do I achieve success and what kind of man do I want to become. Drawing fr…