Curiously Catholic

Lawyer. Teacher. Apologist. Robert Haddad has spent decades on the frontlines of faith and reason.In this episode, I sit down with Robert to hear his incredible journey—from the courtroom to the classroom—and explore how Catholics today can boldly and charitably defend the faith.We also dive into his book “Defend the Faith,” breaking down practical ways to answer tough questions and stand firm in a secular age.

Another Speaker coming to the Divine Mercy Conference in May, Fr Chris Alar and Marian Father dedicated to the immaculate heart and message of divine Mercy talks with me about Divine Mercy, not just as a devotion but as a mind set, prayer as not just words spoken but training for spiritual warfare. He talks about the F.I.N.C.H. protocol and ABC of Divine mercy.To see Fr Chris in person go to:https://divinemercyconference2025.co.nz/For more from Fr Chris check out:Youtube: @DivineMercy_Official Spotify: Explaining the Fatih with Fr Chris AlarFor more from me check out:Youtube: @curiouslycatholic Insta: @evangelion_nzTikTok: @curiouslycatholic Substack: curiouslycatholic.substack.comSpotify: Curiously Catholic

In this episode I talk with Pat Barett about the upcoming Divine Mercy conference, and he cracks open the heart of Jesus' Divine Mercy for us and shows us that this is much more than merely a set of prayers.https://www.divinemercyconference2025.co.nz/More info on:Instagram @evangelion_nzSpotify Curiously CatholicTikTok @curiouslycatholic

Meet Charbel Raish, the founder of Parousia Media from Australia.Despite being raised in a Maronite Catholic family with parents of Lebanese descent, he was surrounded by Islam most of his week at school which almost lead him to being accepted into the Islamic faith by a Sheik at the school.Listen to how God stirred in Charbel's heart to bring him to Christ, advice on how to live as a Catholic in out every day, and what it takes to share the Gospel message in todays works,

In this episodes we look at the difference between Protestantism and Catholicism, and how Catholicism reveals the heart of the puzzle we are all trying to piece together.ALSO! Get involved!!Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-usGod bless#catholicchurch  #catholicapologetics  #sacraments  #protestant  #christian  #christianity  #christianityexplained  #faithjourney  #faithandtruth #god #godsgift #podcast  #spiritualgrowth  #subscribe #catholic #jesus #jesuschrist

In this exciting episode I interview  @FatherRoderick  all the way from the Netherlands and we answer the question which is better Fantasy or Sci-Fi for story telling and opening our eyes to the invisible reality all around us.#sacraments #catholicchurch #scifi #movies #starwars #lotr #lordoftheringsALSO! Get involved!!Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-usGod bless

We all know what "truth" is right? We all know how to quantify data, present good arguments, cite our sources, but is there something we are missing?Fr Chris and I dive in to truth the concept, and Truth the person and wrestle with how the modernist culture we live in limits us in unveiling what is real and what is true.#FaithJourney #CatholicLife #SpiritualGrowth #FamilyFaith #BeliefSystem #ReligiousCommunity #PersonalTestimony #truth #CatholicStory #Inspiration

The Eucharist, the the source and summit of our faith, is at the centre is the revival happening in the states at the moment. This movement is calling us to a renewed focus on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Deacon Harold with share insights into what revival means, where it comes from and what we can learn from it over here in NZ.Like share and subscribe, and click the bell for notifications For more of Deacon Harold check out the links below:https://deaconharold.com/https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/beacon-of-truth-with-deacon-harold-burke-sivers

When someone insults the one you love most in the world, how do you respond? There has been lots of controversy around the Olympic opening ceremony recently and so I enlisted the help of Brendan to figure out what happened and what the best response is.If you enjoyed this content subscribe and become a member of our mission at www.evangelion.co.nzWhere you can donate and support our mission and get regular updates To see more of Brendans content, and what he is up to check him out on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@LeftFootMediaNZTwitterx.com/ACTIV8NZSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIUeSaE2o8Lwz1XTgY3PZ?si=e3607e0600344213

Join me as I journey through Tim's conversion experience and see who through his pursuit for adventure he found God.Remember if you want to get involved, click the links below, and as always like, share, subscribe and help us bring the gospel to all nations.Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-us

How have you managed to allow Christ to sjine through in discussions you've had recently?In this Episode I share with you quite a few exciting developments in the promotion of the gosple in NZ, and the work we are doing here at Evangelion, then I go on to share about how I managed to start a holy conversation with some one, hopefully you find it helpful.Stay Tuned, Stay Curious and Stay Catholic and of course Like, Share, Subscribe, pray, pray, pray, for us and Get involved! If you want to know more click on the link below and we can go for a coffee, or send us an email to see how you can become part of the mission!email: nzevangelion@gmail.comLink for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-us

Can music help you pray? What about really bad music? To find answers to these questions and much more catch up with Shana (aka Valere) and myself as we talk about her journey in faith and music, her new release "Lily's March" and much more.  To here more of Shana's work check out her Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZQF36w4zKY03Rq4zbYx88?si=4ntuo43MTrWNMXrZ5QyJcA  REMEMBER!! if you want to get involved in the Evangelion mission Like, Share and Subscribe to this Content on all platforms and get in touch with us via our website and see how you can help bring the Gospel to Aotearoa.  Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6  Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-us  God bless

Holiness, is it even possible? What even is it? Well it turns out, like most things, it's simple but it does take a little bit of effort, so lets get stuck in and work out how we can be in deeper relationship with Jesus.ALSO! Get involved!!Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-usShana's latest single release check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHPQqqVJeHQGod bless

Have you ever wondered about prayer? Well I have, hear what I have to say about it all in this weeks episode.ALSO!! Get involved!! I am looking for partners to dive into this journey of evangelism and I feel like YOU are just the person to join the team. So click the link below and lets meet up for a chat.Link for interest: https://forms.gle/kFJpFcUrSdhoiUzh6Link for donation: https://www.evangelion.co.nz/support-usGod bless

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In this Episode we talk about the up coming tour with Cy Kellet 2-4th Oct in Auckland and 5th-7th in Hamilton, and explore what is the proper disposition we should have toward the eucharist. FInd out more about evangelion and the work we are doing at:evangelion.co.nzinsta/Evangelion_NZfb/EvangelionNZ

In this extended episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks with Helen Armstrong about her transformative experience on the Camino de Santiago, complete with a Q+A from you, the listeners! ---“When we allow him to break open our hearts, that's when true healing begins.”---Helen shares how the Camino provided her with the space to let go and strive to be more of who God is calling her to be. She shares her experiences with how many of us relate to "demanding" or instructing God on how we want our lives to look.From solitude to socialisation; From joys to suffering; Helen describes many of the lessons learned from this life-changing pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James. One of the most popular routes -  The Camino Frances or French Way -  spans just over 800km and takes approx 4-5 weeks to complete. ---"Sometimes the only way the good Lord can get into some hearts is to break them.” - Fulton J. Sheen--------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks to Dr Larry Chapp about his journey to the faith, the context of the Mass and many other topics in the setting of an engaging conversation.We wrap up this exciting episode with a Q+A from YOUR questions!Check out Larry's work on his website: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/--------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

Have you ever found yourself confronted with questions about the Catholic faith and been stumped for a response? Join us in a new Curiously Catholic initiative happening every month where we will be speaking to Josh King about apologetics. We will visit the various arguments against Catholicism and work towards addressing them with love when speaking to our neighbours. The shows will be LIVE going forward so we invite you to join us on our Facebook page @EvangelionNZ to comment, give your input and ask your questions!Check out Joshua's work at https://thinkingmatters.org.nz/--------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we speak with Jacob Imam. He is the co-founder and director of New Polity which educates people in politics and economics through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.Among many topics, we discuss the use of technology in the modern world, how we as Catholics should manage money and how to work together to build up God's kingdom. Tune in for a riveting conversation followed by the ever-popular Q&A!Check out Jacob's work at: https://newpolity.com/ --------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode, we talk to Dr Kyle Walsh of @CatholicFitFatherhood . He shares with us his experience of Exodus 90, and how it intersects with his relationships with his family, friends and God. Kyle offers us a perspective from one who has experienced the programme and has observed the fruits of it in his life. As always, the episode concludes with a segment of Q+A from you, the listeners!Check out @catholicfitfatherhood on Instagram--------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode, Dom continues his interview with Kelly Sealy, mother of seven and homeschooling enthusiast. This episode is part two of the conversation on Catholic homeschooling following on from Part 1.Part two includes an engaging Q&A which gets into the detail of how Kelly runs her family homeschool. Be sure to tune in to gain some practical understanding from a seasoned homeschooling pro!Links shared by Kelly for more information:https://chestertonacademyofthesacredheart.org/https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Rest.../dp/1600512879https://amongstlovelythings.com/more-classical-than-you.../--------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom interviews Kelly Sealy, mother of seven and homeschooling enthusiast. They have a great discussion on ministry amidst the seasons of parenthood, leading to an insightful discussion on the world of homeschooling. They discuss the difference between ‘school at home' vs ‘education in the home', and Kelly shares some practical tips and learnings from her experience over the years. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation on Catholic homeschooling. Be sure to tune in to gain some practical understanding from a seasoned homeschooling pro!-----------------------------------'Curiously Catholic' is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the Gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we talk to Chris Stefanick about Hearing God's Voice. Recorded in a time where Aotearoa New Zealand was in different levels of Covid lockdown restrictions, Chris highlights parallels to the apostle Paul in captivity, still finding a great joy in the Lord.Chris speaks of his own re-conversion through the joy of others, and of joy as something not dependent on circumstance. What is the role of joy and interior silence in hearing God's voice? This week's episode has answers for you!Check out more from Chris at his ministry website: https://reallifecatholic.com/--------Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks to Fr Douglas- a Catholic priest of the Chaldean Rite and his experiences in Iraq.Tune in for an extraordinary story of Fr Douglas' background, with his kidnapping, torture and conversations with his captors. He shares about the Chaldean Rite, being Christian in Iraq, persecution and being a witness to the truth. You will not want to miss this!--------Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

This week on Curiously Catholic, we talk to John Nguyen of the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. John has roots in the cultures of Vietnam, Australia and the Catholic Church – all of which have influenced his faith journey.He introduces to us the initiative of “Households”, which has emphasis on the growth of the community to support the Catholic faith within the setting of people's homes. In recognition of relationships being of key importance in faith, John shares his exciting ideas in this area!Tune in now, you won't want to miss this episode!--------Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

This week on Curiously Catholic, we talk to Fr Rob Galea, the Maltese priest from over the ditch in Australia. He is a man on fire for the Lord and a priest with a passion for evangelisation by sharing his love for Christ with the world.We learn about Fr Galea's faith journey and the transformative presence of Christ in his life. He speaks to using our gifts, giving examples from his own life in music, gym and public speaking to highlight how we are called to place them at the service of God. If this isn't enough to get you listening, you will not want to miss out on our Q&A with Fr Galea in this episode!Become a saint - Fall in love with Jesus - Everything else will fall into placeCheck out more from Fr at www.frgministry.com/--------Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we talk to the amazing Anne Nelson hailing from Steubenville (yes THE Steubenville) as she shares her journey and the lesson's she's learnt along the way.Despite living in the land flowing with the Catholic speaker milk and honey, in her youth, her faith was somewhat routine and a small part of her life: but thanks to a small group of good friends with campfire conversations, a trip to New Zealand and encounters with religious- the LORD came crashing into her life and flipped her world upside down!Join Dom in this episode to find out how Anne went from ticking Catholic boxes to joining the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara.Check out more about the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara:https://ssvmusa.org/--------Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, the “Dynamic Deacon” – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers returns to the podcast to discuss some of YOUR questions raised from the previous episode. He speaks about the nature of God, of love and of identity. You're not going to want to miss this!Check out our first episode with Deacon Harold below!!https://www.evangelion.co.nz/curiously-catholic-podcast/episode/2a5a804d/made-in-his-image-with-deacon-haroldTo see more from Deacon Harold, take a look at his website:https://deaconharold.com/+ Keep an eye out for his sixth book “Building a Civilisation of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” which is scheduled to hit the shelves in 2022! -------- Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, Fr Pat Breezespeaks with our very own Dominic Malgeri. Fr Pat contributes to the formation of New Zealand seminarians and in this episode shares about the call to adventure within discernment.He speaks to the application of discernment pertinent to everyone, the importance of fostering personal prayer and how discernment is underpinned by God's love for us.-------- Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, we pick the brains of the energetic, fun-filled and inspirational Mike & Alicia Hernon. Founders of The Messy Family Project, a ministry focussed on marriage and the family, and parents to ten children - Mike and Alicia are highly qualified to share their experiences and advice with you, the Curiously Catholic listeners.Speaking to the experience of first-time father and motherhood, being parents to a large family, the vocation of a married couple and so much more - tune in today, you won't want to miss this!-------- Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nzKeep your eyes peeled for Curiously Catholic coming to Patreon and other platforms with exclusive content soon!!

In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, we interview Hemi Ropata, a 4th year Marist seminarian. Coming from a Maori Anglican background in Ōtaki, before lapsing into Agnosticism, Hemi encountered the Mass and the deep peace he found in it. Hemi journeyed and was accepted into the Catholic Church in 2014.Hemi and Dom discuss the challenges and similarities unifying Te Ao Māori and Catholicism in Aotearoa. Similarities touched on include: whanau, hospitality, ritual, prayer, whakawhaungatanga, beliefs on the human person and whakapapa all feature in this episode.Below is a link to Pope St John Paul the Great's Homily of 1986 in Auckland NZhttps://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1986/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19861122_auckland-nuova-zelanda.html----- Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

This week on the Curiously Catholic Podcast, we chat with the dynamic Deacon Harold. We learn a bit about how God has shaped his life, sharing how the phrase “God writes straight with crooked lines” became prominent in his life.Deacon Harold shares about the integration of the life of prayer within the domestic life, utilising the ‘gap moments' to enter prayer when schedules are interrupted. He reminds us of the human dignity we possess and how we, as humans, reflect God in and by our lives. He reflects on masculinity and femininity and what the culture tells us, compared to the truth we believe.Check out more of Deacon Harold at:https://www.deaconharold.com/----- Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz 

This week on Curiously Catholic, we got to chat with Brendan Malone: father, husband, founder of Lifenet Charitable trust, ex-director of the Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School and a worker in ministry across Australia and New Zealand.Drawing from his experiences as a cradle Catholic, evangelical and reconvert to the Catholic faith- Brendan shares his thoughts on ministry and his experience in the Church. He touches on the stigma surrounding pro-life health professionals and other challenges in sharing the message of life. Brendan brings his experience with Activ8 and pro-life training to talk about the role of Catholics in living out the faith through the pro-life message with love.Find out more about Activ8, Lifenet and Brendan's work below:https://lifenet.co.nz/https://activ8nz.org/ -----Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we meet Archbishop Paul Martin, the recently appointed coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand. Dom discusses with the Archbishop what it is like to enter his new role and how he sees his place in the Church and diocese.Together they explore the fruits that have come from recently completing the Exodus 90 spiritual exercise and the impact it has had on their lives.Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we have a chat with Bishop Michael Gielen, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland. He shares his early life and his journey in faith which began in his childhood and to his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop. Bishop Michael talks about the head and heart in our loving and understanding Christ and how we can use this to grow our relationship with Him.What is discipleship? We pose this question to Bishop Michael and explore this universal calling in first being disciples and then to disciple others.Tune in to learn about discipleship and more with Bishop Michael Gielen in this episode of Curiously Catholic!Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we chat with Fr Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of Renewal who you may recognise from his work with Ascension Presents. Fr Mark Mary's life with the Franciscan Friars in a community in New York in comparison to Dom's life studying nursing and being both a dad and husband is vastly different, yet the call to Catholic witness is the same. What does this look like?Tune in to hear about the "Prophetic Life" and how we, as laity can live as witnesses to the person of Christ!Check out Fr Mark Mary's latest publication "Habits for Holiness- Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress" here:https://ascensionpress.com/products/habits-for-holiness-small-steps-for-bigCuriously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this week's episode, we talk to the vibrant Christopher West about the deepest desires of the human heart and the beautiful answers to be found within the Theology of the Body. Find out what is meant in the phrase "God wants to marry us" as Christopher shares how his encounter with the messages of love found within the Theology of the Body touched all aspects of his life, transforming it for the better!Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode, we meet Fr Matt Crawford and get to know some of his story of reconversion and journey to the priesthood. Fr Matt shares his thoughts on Evangelizing the Culture, speaking to the barriers of Sin, Satan and fundamental misunderstandings around the philosophical concepts of Truth, Freedom and Love. Drawing from his experiences in daily life and as a teacher and priest, Fr Matt gives us tools and compels us to evangelize the culture.Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode, we pick the brain of a former kiwi Anna Abrahams, who is now based in Aus. She has lectured in Auckland's Seminary and is now living the married life and taking care of the liturgical formation of the permanent diaconate in the Sydney Archdiocese. We discuss the Mass, who invented liturgy, and what even is the point in it, this was a great episode and really eye-opening and brought even the smallest prayers we have in the Catholic Church to life in a new way.Curiously Catholic is an Evangelion production and is one of the many things the apostolate is doing to share the truth of the gospel with the love of Christ. Check us out at evangelion.co.nz.

Ladies and Gents another fantastic episode of CC, In this Episode we interview Matthew Herman-Tague who works for Parousia Media, and also was one of the speakers at Evangelions' inaugural "In His Name" conference (check it out at Parousia On-Demand). In this interview we talk about prayer, and how Matt has been able to offer his chronic pain up to God to not only live a full life but go beyond the expectations of Drs and excel in many areas.Curiously Catholic is part of the Evangelion Apostolate, to find out more about the work we do and support our mission of sharing the truth in love, check us out at www.evangelion.co.nz. God bless

This episode was actually shot late last year, but with all the complications of life it has taken me months to get it together and upload it. So without further adieu! Simon O'Connor is an MP here in New Zealand who was elected into the National party, he is very active in his community, and online and is a faithful Catholic. In this episode, we get to grips with WHAT ACTUALLY IS POLITICS? Can we put our faith in politics, and how do we approach discussions with opposing perspectives? I thoroughly enjoyed this episode it was a great discussion and I am sure you will too.Check us out on evangelion.co.nz for more content and to find out about the mission of this apostolate, God bless

In this episode we pick the brains of Thomas Saywell and discover more about his experience of coming to faith, feeling a call to the priesthood, entering the seminary, leaving the seminary and getting married. This is truly an eye opening story seeing the inner workings of discernment and the way God works in all our lives. What really struck me from this interview was the realisation that God's path for us isn't necessarily yo a place/job/person ect. but to a way of being. Let me know what stuck out most to you and don't forget to get involved with the apostolate at evangelion.co.nz and like, share and subscribe. God bless

In this episode we meet Isaac who has recently undergone his deaconate and joined holy orders. As always we talk about his early faith life how God has spoken to him all through his life and we also talk about his discernment and the decisions he made that lead him to discern priest good. So join me as I get Curiously Catholic and quiz Isaac on his life and all the above, God bless.Please don't forget to like share and subscribe, and check out what else we are doing at evangelion.co.nz

In this episode we journey through the call to motherhood, and learn that is on the heart of every woman but doesn't necessarily manifest in the ways you would expect. We also talk about the gold that is Catholic teaching and Catholic Bombs dropped by some Catholic legends. Stay tuned to find out more.Also we have Evangelion has a Virtual Conference called In His Name on the 9-11th Oct with internationl soeakers the likes of Christopher West, Edward Sri, Sarah Swafford, Kendra Tierney, and many more. IT'S FREE!! So check it out evangelion.co.nz

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another episode of Curiously Catholic, in this episode we pick Peter Holmes' brain on all things from his journey from being non-Catholic to becoming a lecturer at Notre Dame University in Sydney, to how Catholicism not only influences the way he fathers his 8 children but how it has welcomed all of them with open arms. We finish the episode by answering the question, why do we call priests father?This episode was particularly impacting and enjoyable for me I could have talked to Peter for hours, I hope you enjoy it too!!

Edel is one of the co-founders of Evangelion Apostolate which has the mission to set alight the faithful in Aotearoa and spread the gospel to all.In this episode we get to know Edel a little more, how suffering, TOB, and embracing her Catholic faith intellectually has played a major role in her getting to know God.