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
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 and the English speaking world and more interesting discussions.
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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 Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, offered a compelling and heartfelt reflection on the Society’s mission to serve those experiencing hom...
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 faced by Catholic doctors and healthcare professionals when medical practice conflicts wit...
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 liturgical tradition—established by Pope Benedict XVI—preserves t...
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 generosity can create a lasting impact. A powerful conversation about service, leadership, and building stronger communities.
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 how devotions such as the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, the Angelus, and other traditional prayers strengthen faith, foster intimacy wit...
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 Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Gregory shares rich insights, history, and the spiritual depth of the music and divinely inspired chants that...
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 how mental prayer helps. This is an episode not to miss!
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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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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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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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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...
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