Against The Grain | Fr Ben Saliba

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 Immaculata. 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 contribute.

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 foundations of statues in Hebrew and Catholic worship, from the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament to the will of Christ in the New Testament, conveyed to us through His Church. 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 contribute.

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. 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 contribute.

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 perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). Deacon Harold shows how an authentic, Christ-centred male spirituality fosters and nurtures growth in holiness, encourages men to become defenders of the culture of life, and inspires men to become loving servants of their wives, families, and the Church. 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 contribute.

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 Italian Saint.  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 contribute.

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 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 contribute.

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/when-jesus-speaks-susan-joy-bellavance-hardcover/ Paperback: https://store.parousiamedia.com/when-jesus-speaks-susan-joy-bellavance-paperback/ Overseas the book is also available at: sophiainstitute.com Or from Susan's website: www.susanjoybooks.com 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 contribute.

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 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 contribute.

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 many academic articles, especially on religious topics. He is an honorary associate in Studies in Religion at the University of Sydney, and an adjunct Associate Professor in Theology and Ancient History at Notre Dame University, Australia. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... 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 contribute.

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 contribute.