The Catholic Toolbox
Welcome to The Catholic Toolbox Radio Show & Podcast: The Art of Practical Catholicism. With your host and founder George Manassa. As we equip you with practical Tools to take action with your Catholic Faith in our modern world, especially in this era of grave spiritual crisis, we cannot just simply know about our faith, we need to live as James 1:22 says. That is why we discuss an agenda of the faith each week, dissect it, then we strategise practically on how to take action in 3 PRACTICAL TOOLS from the toolbox of the Church. We are a Television and Radio Show also on Youtube and Facebook Live If you wish to tune in Live we air on all the above platforms between 8 - 9 PM Sydney Australia, Standard Time Join me on this journey by subscribing here on the podcast. Checkout the Website: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com
Episodes
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. Did he focus on the converted or those needing conversion? If we ignore what is before our eyes or overlook what Jesus would do in a certai...
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 an episode not to miss!
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The Show is on the following Platforms:
Television: TV Maria: tvmaria.ph
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 Tradition. This is an episode not to miss!
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The Show is on the following Platforms:
Television: TV Maria: tvmaria.ph
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 and ultimately redemption. Jubilee is about celebrating. Historically, a jubilee year took place every 7th year to restore our relationshi...
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 Guide 2' and was a weekly Herald Sun columnist for a decade and was on Radio 774 Melbourne for 12 years providing financial advice to listene...
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 the columnist for the Catholic Weekly. How can you use this Lent to improve your life. Take advantage of LENT!!!! Be generous! This is an...
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 photography. How can you use the gifts in your Catholic toolbox to evangelise in your way. This is an episode not to miss!
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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 praying the non-sacramental public prayer known as the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, Daily Prayer or the Breviary. ...
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!
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The Show is on the following Platforms
Television
TV Maria: tvmaria.ph
Radio Platforms:
Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au
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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 freedom, when your perspective about freedom changes and your love grows. Allow God to truly set you free.
This is a episode not to miss!
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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 salvation that our lord has laid out for all of humanity. We didn’t forget - the 3 Practical Tools to be Saved!
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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 distraction, but for the soul, it must remain a serious and nourishing season above all. Tune in this week, to learn how to quiet the soul as we ne...
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.
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The Show is Live on the following Platforms
Television
TV Maria: tvmaria.ph
Radio Platforms:
Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au
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 as a deacon has on ministry itself, and how the life experience of marriage and family helps many parishioners by practical example. We dis...
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 this principle is, and provide us with the practical tools to take action in our day to day lives. This will aid you, to bring Christ to work...
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 touches upon the importance of formation, in the life of a Christian, to bring Christ to the ordinary world. This is a truly inspiring organisat...
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 Music should not be taken for granted, and hence many parishioners listening, who wish to elevate the music of the parish, could take heed ...
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 life to come. He speaks about the j...
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. We explore topics such as the natur...
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 in the public sphere to advance th...
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