Best thecatholictoolbox Podcasts (2024)

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Aid to the Church in need - What is it? 1:01:37

3d ago1:01:37

1:01:37

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 l…

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Watch your language - Sacred language in Prayer 56:56

10d ago56:56

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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…

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The Crusades Explained - Part 1 1:01:14

24d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

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 dev…

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The Sacred Heart - Month of June 1:01:15

30d ago1:01:15

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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: …

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Our Lady of Akita - by Akita 40:22

2M ago40:22

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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,…

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Our Lady of Fatima - for the month of May 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

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 relationshi…

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Catholic Rap 53:17

3M ago53:17

53:17

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 Mari…

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A Comedian's Faith - Is No Joke! 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

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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 u…

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What Did Christ Pay For On The Cross? 53:03

3M ago53:03

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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 s…

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Lent Continues 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

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…

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Travel Tips 42:54

5M ago42:54

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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…

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Purgatory - Never Forget Those Souls 56:21

6M ago56:21

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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 Australi…

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We Have Seen his Glory 57:57

7M ago57:57

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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 Fa…

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False Prophets Today 59:44

7M ago59:44

59:44

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, …

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A Silent Retreat... 53:36

9M ago53:36

53:36

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 you…

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The Art of Practical Catholicism 2 - Unpacking the Tools 56:48

10M ago56:48

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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/ Cradi…

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Making Sense of Suffering 46:29

10M ago46:29

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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…

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Mentorship in School 36:49

10M ago36:49

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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 Wolle…

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The Art of Practical Catholicism 2 48:14

11M ago48:14

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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/…

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Post-Vatican II - Sacred Music 1:00:25

11M ago1:00:25

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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 sacr…

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Praying with the Psalms 38:01

1y ago38:01

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This week we learn how to pray with the psalms with the Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. We discover the history and development of all the psalms, and the varieties of psalms that are available for us to use for our own personal prayer and meditation. We are equipped with practical tools on how to make the psalms our own prayer, to further the …

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Inclusiveness and Conversion - We can have both! 50:45

1y ago50:45

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This week we include Dr Robert Haddad for an episode on radical inclusion and conversion. We discuss the perfect balance of being ‘Inclusive’ while at the same time calling everyone to repent and believe in the Gospel. So much emphasis in our time is placed on being ‘Inclusive’ so we define what it truly means in the context of a Christian. You wil…

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Living Fatherhood 35:33

1y ago35:33

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This week we speak about the importance of fatherhood in the upbringing of children for our society with Buddy Jilawen. He will provide his practical wisdom for everyday life, and equip the listener with the practical tools to take action in this very important area of life. Fatherhood has suffered very much in the last half century and a very powe…

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Why Volunteer? 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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This week we Psychologist Robert Matek volunteers his time on the show to speak about the benefits of volunteering and the mindset that is required to reap the fruits of volunteering within your local community. He navigates the human virtues required for this, and even the supernatural dimension that may motivate many people, leaving us with many …

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The Church’s Magisterium (Teaching Authority) 1:04:46

1y ago1:04:46

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This week we speak with Newley ordained priest for the Diocese of Parramatta, Fr Matthew Dimian about the fabulous topic of the Church's teaching authority, also known as the Magisterium of the Church. He dives deep into the scriptural and early Church foundation for the Church's teaching power on earth, touching on the authority of the Pope and Bi…

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The Liturgy - 60 Years After Vatican II 1:05:46

1y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

This week we mark 60 Years since the promulgation of Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, is one of the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 4 December 1963. This week's guest is: Vicar General and Moderator of the …

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Divine Renovation 1:07:56

1y ago1:07:56

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This week we speak with the Co-director of Parousia, Kevin Bailey AM about his reversion back to his faith after many successful years as an entrepreneur. Kevin will also enlighten the listener about the importance of the Divine Renovation Project he is working on, which seeks to renew the life of the Church in many respects. He is a very inspiring…

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Discerning Your Call 1:01:49

1y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This week we speak with the founder and director of Parousia Media, Charbel Raish about how you can discern your vocation. He then proceeds to elaborate that once you have discerned your state of life, you can discern if you are called to start a particular apostolate of an initiative. This episode is loaded with practical wisdom that will leave yo…

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Month of Mary Tools 59:20

1y ago59:20

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We have entered into the month of May being the month of Mary. This should be very exciting for many of us, as we have an opportunity to grow in devotion to Our Lady, by listening to the contents of this episode which draw us back to the 4 Marian Dogmas. Fr John Flader then proceeds to speak about her role in the life of the Church and then finally…

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Dr Robert Haddad’s Conversion Story 1:11:12

1y ago1:11:12

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Wishing everyone a blessed Easter! The Catholic Toolbox Show is now back live on Radio and all platforms after a prayerful and fruitful break. This week we go personal, and hear the profound personal conversion story of Dr Robert Haddad, one of our regular guests here on the show. We take the time to discuss his early life and his journey of faith.…

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A Rite of Passage to Manhood 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

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This week we discover with Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers the Christian meaning of what it really means to be a Man. Also looking at how Christ himself was the perfect embodiment of what it means to be a man. We discuss the crisis in masculinity today, especially with the woke culture of today. He then provides the rite of passage to become and…

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Fighting Spiritual Laziness 59:33

1+ y ago59:33

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This week we fight back at spiritual laziness and complacency which can eventually cost you your soul, with Australia's EWTN Producer, Host of CARE FOR YOUR SOUL Radio Show and Lay Missionary: Salwa Elias. This episode will ensure you identify the vices which can plague our modern day spiritual life, and then make sense of them, allowing you to pro…

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Mindfulness & Sin 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

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This week we discuss the connection between our minds and sin itself with Psychologist Robert Matek. We dive into the world of anxiety and depression and look at how this can sometimes cause one to question their faith altogether. In the mist of all this, how do we all take action to grow in holiness with any mental health struggle of any scale. Th…

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Exclusive: George Manassa Interview with Radio Maria 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

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In this Podcast we replay the interview conducted by Fr Sam Randall on Radio Maria Australia interviewing The Catholic Toolbox Host and founder: George Manassa about how he founded the show and his life story. The Catholic Toolbox now airs LIVE on Radio Maria Australia 8-9PM AUSTRALIA time – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television TV…

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Women Deacons? 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

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This week we discover the historic role of Women Deacons in the early Church with Dr Robert Haddad, and gain a better understanding of what they actually did, in order to gain clarity for our approach to today's modern world – The Show is Live on the following Platforms Television TV Maria: tvmaria.ph Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (17…

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Catholic Life Coaching 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

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This week we speak about Catholic Life Coaching with Catholic Life Coach: Monica Elias. Monica takes us on her personal journey about how life coaching has helped he personally, and how the fruits of this had allowed her to answer God's call to begin coaching many people, and help transform aspects of their life, which otherwise would have proven t…

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Conversion Therapy - Proposed Legislation NSW 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

This week we discuss the proposed Conversion Therapy Legislation that is being brought before the Australian State of NSW with Catholic Weekly Contributor Monica Doumit. We discuss the issue facing the state, and how we can take action to fight against this proposed bill, and some of the great work that Monica is carrying out at the forefront of th…

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The Final Exam, preparing for the judgement - Book Launch 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

54:44

This week we continue the journey with our familiar guest: Fr John Flader as he announces the publication of a new book Titled: ‘The Final Exam, preparing for the judgement’ In this spectacular book, we will discuss the importance of our focus on the end goal of our faith, which is to pass the ultimate test of our lifetime, being our final personal…

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Intercessory Prayer 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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This week we begin the Dynamic Deacon Series, featuring Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discussing the logic, origins and benefits of intercessory prayer. That is prayer on behalf of our fellow faithful here on earth, and also the intercession by those who are in heaven on our behalf. This can be a stumbling block for our fellow protestants, but this ep…

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2023 Mental Health Tools 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

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This week we devise tools to better take care of your mental health in 2023. Guest Psychologist: Robert Matek gives great insights into some great material also for taking action with your mental health and how that may affect or relate to your spiritual life also. Please Note, this does not contain any professional advice, but just a general conve…

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Cardinal George Pell Tribute 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

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This week we pay tribute to the Australian Cardinal who left a great legacy for the Australian and universal Church by his work and example. We are joined by the former head of the University Chaplaincies: Daniel Hill and former Director of Catholic Adult Education Centre, Sydney: Fr John Flader. -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www…

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Cardinal George Pell - Tribute and Legacy 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

This week joined by the former head of university chaplaincies: Daniel Hill and former director of The Catholic Adult Education Centre and fatherfladerblog.com the Rev. Fr John Flader. We pay tribute to the late Cardinal George Pell, and we discuss his great life and the legacy he has left the Australian and universal Church. You will definitely be…

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Artificial Intelligence - AI 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

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This week we explore the world of artificial intelligence and regulating social media with Matthew Hermann-Tague. We dive deep into the mechanism and also practical tools to take action to have a health balanced life with social media in the picture. -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of "T…

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Pope Benedict XVI Tribute 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

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This week we pay tribute to the life and legacy of Jospeh Ratzinger - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Our panel consists of George Manassa our host, Mr Jordan Granthem and Fr John Flader. We hope you enjoy this episode tribute and will draw the 3 practical tools from the example of his life. -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecathol…

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What is a Vocation? 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

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Final Episode of 2022 To wrap up the The Catholic Toolbox Show 2022 year, we look to 2023 and reflect on the very meaning 'Vocation'. Often this word is used in many conversations about a particular calling someone may have. Dr Robert Haddad closes the Toolbox Year by enlightening us on the Church's understanding on what a Vocation is, and then we …

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Professional Prestige - Why We Work 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

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Often the prestige that comes from working can have a negative connotation when it comes to the humility that is required to live a Christian life. However we shed light on professional prestige and working well, with Finance Lecturer from the School of Business at the University of New South Wales, Dr Ian Kwan. He speaks about how work can be sanc…

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Sanctifying Your Work 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

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This week we leave the Church sphere and speak about how to sanctifying your work and find holiness in the midst of your ordinary circumstances of daily life. Featuring no other than the Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney Bishop Richard Umbers. -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of "The Art of Prac…

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Tools for Praying the Rosary 1:01:40

1+ y ago1:01:40

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If you struggle to pray the Rosary, or have been struggling for a while or may find the repetition prayers daunting, then this is the episode for you! Fr John Flader takes us through practical tools this week to take action with praying our rosary well! He discusses some of his publications about this topic! -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and New…

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A Photographer’s Perspective 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

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This week we shift our perspective to that of Giovanni Portelli founder of Giovanni Portelli Photography. We capture his faith journey, and how he came to found his prominent photography business and his supernatural motivation to capture sacred events. -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of…

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Raising Saints 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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This week we meet with Andre Abuharb founder of www.catholicapparel.com.au We discuss how to raise a family of saints, and we will not spoil this week some of the very practical insights he shares with us. Make sure for all your evangelical streetwear you checkout the above link to order online or in store. SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newslet…

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