Podcasts about Charbel

In this episode Charbel sits down with author Joseph Pearce to discuss his journey from agnostic to Catholic through the literary works of authors such as J.R Tolkein, C.S Lewis, G.K Chesterton and Shakespeare. He is an internationally acclaimed bestselling author, speaker, teacher, esteemed biographer and scholar of great books from the classical to the modern. Links from episode: Joseph's website: jpearce.co Hartford College website: hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au Joseph Pearce Books at Parousia: Tolkien Man and Myth https://store.parousiamedia.com/tolkien-man-and-myth-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearce Classic Literature Made Simple https://store.parousiamedia.com/classic-literature-made-simple-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearce The Good The Bad and The Beautiful: History in Three Dimensions https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-beautiful-history-in-three-dimensions-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearce Faith of our Fathers: A History of True England https://store.parousiamedia.com/faith-of-our-fathers-a-history-of-true-england-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearce Twelve Great Books: Going Deeper into Classic Literature https://store.parousiamedia.com/twelve-great-books-going-deeper-into-classic-literature-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearce Catholic Literary Giants https://store.parousiamedia.com/catholic-literary-giants-joseph-pearce-ignatius-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Joseph+pearceL International purchases: https://jpearce.co/books/ 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 Matt Lozano of Heart of the Father Ministries to discuss Unbound Ministry and his latest book "Free To Be Holy: Discovering Who You Are In Christ." www.heartofthefather.com Matt's latest book: Australia and New Zealand: https://store.parousiamedia.com/copy-of-unbound-unpacked-the-exorcising-task-of-the-believer-as-presented-at-the-course-on-the-ministry-of-exorcism-and-deliverance-in-rome-neal-lozano-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=matt+lozano For USA visit www.heartofthefather.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 episode, Charbel speaks with Allan Smith about the Holy Face Devotion, explains its origins and how it made its way to Rome. LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE: bishopsheentoday.com holyfacemiracle.com The Secret of the Holy Face - Fr Lawrence Carney: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-secret-of-the-holy-face-the-devotion-destined-to-save-society-fr-lawrence-daniel-carney-iii-tan-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=holy+face The Golden Arrow: The Revelations of Sr Mary of St Peter: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-golden-arrow-the-revelations-of-sr-mary-of-st-peter-tan-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=the+golden+arrow The Holy Hour Prayer Book - Fulton Sheen: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-holy-hour-prayerbook-could-you-not-watch-one-hour-with-me-fulton-j-sheen-bishop-sheen-today-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=the+holy+hour+prayer+book The Seven Last Words of Christ Explained - Fulton Sheen: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-seven-last-words-of-christ-explained-fulton-j-sheen-bishop-sheen-today-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=Fulton+sheen 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 speaks with author, actor and presenter Joelle Maryn about her latest book "Become The Fire." Become The Fire will help you, discern how God speaks to you. Push past fear and find your purpose. Achieve your God-inspired dreams. Australian Links to Joelle's books: Become The Fire: https://store.parousiamedia.com/become-the-fire-joelle-maryn-paperback/?searchid=0 Master of the Pieces: https://store.parousiamedia.com/master-of-the-pieces-joelle-maryn-paperback/?searchid=0 Master of the Pieces Workbook and Journal: https://store.parousiamedia.com/master-of-the-pieces-workbook-and-journal-joelle-maryn-paperback/?searchid=0 International: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joelle-Maryn/author/B0BXBPK697?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1745921005&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 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 Tomasz Juszczak of Domum Ministries. Tomasz shares parts of his conversion story, what life was like before his reversion to the faith and the inspirations for his ministry. Donum Ministries is born from a desire to share Christ's message of living a free, complete and joy-filled life. It's not in seeking self-gratification, physical pleasure, wealth, possessions, esteem or power, like the culture often leads us to believe. Rather, it is in recognising our deepest identity in Christ and embracing His call to lay down our lives and become a sincere gift of self. Visit Donum Ministries at www.donumministries.com Book reference: Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves - Jason Evert https://store.parousiamedia.com/saint-john-paul-the-great-his-five-loves-jason-evert-chastity-project-paperback/?searchid=0 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.

Anthony is joined by Charbel Eltarraf, Joe Raish, and Elias Hanna—three fathers navigating the unique journey of raising a child with a disability/special needs. From the moment they found out, to the daily challenges and unexpected blessings, these men open up about the realities most people never hear about. It's raw, real, and full of powerful truths about fatherhood, faith, and unconditional love.Instagram: againstthegrain.podcastTikTok: against.the.grain.podYouTube: Against The Grain Podcast

Här kan du lyssna på en AI-genererad uppläsning av nyheterna från vecka 15, 2025.Artiklarna som förekommer i uppläsningen är:1: Sista dagen för tusentals på Northvolt – syrligt avsked från Mai, 392: Nu auktioneras Northvolts fabriksutrustning ut3: Nattsvart år för klimatet – så långt ifrån målen ligger vi4: Charbel stämde Scania två gånger – köptes ut för 400 0005: Vad är en tull – och varför ska du bry dig?6: Scania-facket om att anlita externa jurister: ”En jävla dålig idé”7: Produktionschef döms efter dödsolycka på Omni Polymers8: SCA hotar att lämna miljöcertifiering – facket kritiskt: ”Olyckligt”

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In this talk, the Director of Parousia, Charbel Raish, gives a powerful presentation on 'The Seven Last Words of Christ From The Cross'. He calls this: 'The Greatest Sermon Ever Told'. Just when you thought Jesus was finished, when He hung on the cross there were still 7 key sayings He gave that are very significant. Learn what these are and what they mean for us today. Charbel gives a quick overview of the passion and answers the question as to why Jesus had to die on the cross.   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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ENCOUNTERED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AUDIO IN THE RECORDING OF THIS EPISODE. AS A RESULT, IT DOES SOUND GLITCHY. WE APOLOGIZE. What is unique and distinctive about the Christian identity, perception of reality, and our experience of what it is to be a human being? How do we experience human sexuality and understand how it is shaped by the grace of God or how it can be distorted by sin or demonic provocation?  If we are honest, we would have to say that it is the popular culture, modern psychology, and politics that shape our understanding of these things rather than an encounter with the living God. It is Christ who reveals to us what it is to be a human being made in the image and  likeness of God. Beyond this, it is the Grace that comes to us through baptism, the Eucharist, and the gift of the Holy Spirit that shapes are perception of reality most fully. The ascetic life, driven by our desire for God, seeks to remove the impediments to our understanding what it is to be a human being and “fully alive.” We are not simply seeking psychological peace of mind or self understanding. Rather, we are seeking to understand the mystery of our existence and our dignity and destiny in Christ.  These realities should sharpen and intensify our sensibilities and how we engage in our day-to-day life and relationships. The writings and actions of the desert fathers may seem distorted, masochistic or misogynistic.  Yet, upon deeper reflection we discover they had a fuller experience and understanding of life. One Saint said: “HE who ceases to pray is no longer a human being.” In other words, when we turn away from God, we lose sight of ourselves and the truth. Our focus and our vision is turned downward, like animals, only seeing what is before us and what can be consumed or used to satisfy our own desires. The life and the writings of the fathers cry out to us saying: “See your dignity, O man. See your glory in Christ your Redeemer and embrace your true identity in Him.” --- Text of chat during the group: 00:11:32 Bob Čihák, AZ: P 220, paragraph starting "After these words...." 00:27:32 Sr. Charista Maria: So true Fr. Thank you for your vulnerable sharing regarding social media even if it's ministry; how important it is to be ever vigilant and conscienceous 00:36:27 Anthony: There are some special considerations regarding Arsenius. He fled imperial Rome to enter the Desert. And, he might have in mind the role women played in puffing up Arius. 00:44:39 Julie: This can be both ways. 00:44:55 Julie: For a women 00:49:09 Maureen Cunningham: Was this because it  is the early church. And it would have never lasted all these years. 00:49:18 Maureen Cunningham: Had they compromised 00:52:46 Kate : I don't know if this is the proper use of the word “gluttony”, but curiosity seems to lead to a certain kind of gluttony for information. 00:53:22 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "I don't know if this..." with

In this episode Charbel speaks with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE, founder and CEO of Mary's Meals. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE. Mary's Meals, a non-profit organisation that provides life-changing meals to some of the world's poorest children every school day. Mary's Meals is currently serving more than 2.6 million children in communities where hunger and poverty would prevent children from gaining an education. Mary's Meals Documentary "Child 31" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFU8cU-cICs Mary's Meals websites: www.marysmeals.org www.marysmeals.org.au www.marysmeals.org.uk Magnus' book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Shed-That-Fed-Million-Children-ebook/dp/B00MWEA71Y 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.

This is Football Taught By Matt Busby, a mini series dedicated to the greatest games in United history, brought to you by Talking Devils.Wayne Barton is joined by Charbel Boujaoude to discuss the early tactics of the club. This episode looks at the first great team, the one which won the League title in 1908 and FA Cup in 1909.This short series is to coincide with the publication of Wayne's new book, Football Taught By Matt Busby.You can order that book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Barton/dp/1916811248/Charbel's books can be found here https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Charbel+Boujaoude&adult_audience_rating=00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Charbel sits down with Sr Mother Corazon J Salazar and Sr. Gliceria Cruz from Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries. The Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries was established to address the cruelest result of impoverishment in the Philippines. Young girls being forced into the sex trafficking trade due to poverty. Girls ages 8 to 15 are locked in rooms and exposed to rape, diseases and murder. Many die quite young before they even have a chance to live. Through perfect love and charity, the determined nuns of MQHM have developed a two-fold plan to combat these atrocities. In this episode they Mother Corazon and Sr Gilceria share this approach which focuses on both the intervention and prevention. Visit their website at www.mqhm.org 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.

This is Football Taught By Matt Busby, a mini series dedicated to the greatest games in United history, brought to you by Talking Devils. Wayne Barton is joined by Charbel Boujaoude to discuss the early tactics of the club when they were known as Newton Heath.This short series is to coincide with the publication of Wayne's new book, Football Taught By Matt Busby.You can order that book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Barton/dp/1916811248/Charbel's books can be found here https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Charbel+Boujaoude&adult_audience_rating=00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Dale Ahlquist, Author and president of the G.K. Chesterton Society. They discuss who G.K Chesterton was, his connection to C.S Lewis and the profound impact Chesterton has had in the conversion of many to Catholicism, including Ahlquist himself. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic. Chesterton created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and wrote on apologetics, such as his works Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. 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 second episode of the Parousia Round Table, Charbel and Fr Ben Saliba are joined by guests Anthony Salame and Simon Carrington. They give a wrap up review of the Matt and Cameron Fradd tour, learn more about Simon's upcoming events for Fire Up Ministries, and hear from Anthony about his new children's book "Noah and the Ark of Life". Finally Charbel and Fr Ben lead discussion on the new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible and Lent. 00:00 Welcome and Matt and Cameron Fradd tour wrap up 54.43 Fire Up Ministries with Simon 1:04:47 Anthony Salame's new release "Noah and the Ark of Life" 1:15:19 Ignatius Catholic Study Bible 1:25:12 Lent Anthony Salame books: https://store.parousiamedia.com/search.php?search_query=Anthony+salame§ion=product#y=493 Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Leather bound: https://store.parousiamedia.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-old-and-new-testaments-ignatius-press-scott-hahn-curtis-mitch-leather/ Hard cover: https://store.parousiamedia.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-old-and-new-testaments-ignatius-press-scott-hahn-curtis-mitch-hardback/ Ascension Presents The Bible in 10 minuntes: https://youtu.be/Jm3b4Q98Vx8?si=Lau7UhbYHd7WaWiC Matt Fradd discussion with Trans person: https://youtu.be/ZLzg8Qr_88o?si=mfQY4faJemjjF1Xr 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.

It bears saying that we find ourselves upon a privileged path as we begin this new journey with Saint Isaac the Syrian. To have access to his writings and access to such a translation in the West is a recent phenomenon and one not to be taken lightly. Further it is often said that Isaac is the greatest of the Desert Fathers in that through his writings one can move from being a novice in the spiritual life to the heights of contemplation. Immediately, one discovers that Isaac is unique and distinctive in his manner of approaching the spiritual life. He appeals to our capacity in faith to comprehend divine love and what has been revealed to us through Christ. It is what we comprehend in faith that fills the heart with wonder; that we are embraced by a love that never ends and that only seeks to raise us up out of the darkness of sin to the fullness of light. Isaac understands that, made in the image and likeness of God, we are going to be driven by desire; that is, a sense of lack and incompleteness. God has made us for himself and we only find our identity and the fullness for which we long in him. Our struggle is our attachment to the things of this world, including our own ego – the self. There are so many things that vie for our attention that the “one thing necessary” is often pushed out to the margins of our life or out of mind altogether. The love out of which we have been created and the lavish love through which we have been redeemed is often supplanted by that which eventually turns to dust. Our awareness of this should produce within us a fear that creates a movement toward God. Repentance is simply or acting on that awareness; turning away from our sin and our attachment to the things of this world and opening ourselves up to the healing grace and mercy of God. It is for this reason that Isaac does not focus on the development of virtue and the overcoming of vice as others do. For ultimately, we are not seeking the perfection of natural virtue or even to exceed what we understand as the heights of virtue. Rather, we are to understand the ascetic life is radically tied to being “in Christ”. In other words, the radical transformation that takes place through the grace that we receive through baptism, the Eucharist, and through the gift of the Holy Spirit leads to our participation in the life of the Trinity. Deification is what has been promised to those of faith. It is divine humility, divine love, divine compassion, and divine vulnerability that we are to embody. This takes place not through raw grit but rather through abandonment to Christ in a spirit of humility. As we let go of the illusion of self identity, independent of Christ, the true self begins to emerge.  Thus if we take anything away from this evening's discussion and reflection it should be the sense of wonder and desire that Isaac seeks to cultivate within the human heart. Love alone endures and the desire it produces inflames the heart to pursue the Beloved and the Life of the Kingdom. --- Text of chat during the group:  00:15:34 Bob Cihak: Father's Substack comments are another blessing for me. The come by email to me, several times daily and are beautifully succinct, most of the time. 00:17:15 Sr. Mary Clare: Thank you, Father! 00:36:18 Ren Witter: Sr. Barbara - would you mind sending your question to the whole group in the chat so that the people reading/listening to the podcast know what you asked? (I think your question must have been sent directly to Fr. Charbel). 00:36:30 mflory: The whole first paragraph is a chain of practices/virtues: reflection on the “restitution” (providence/the second coming) leads to withdrawal from the world which leads to control of thoughts which leads to faith which leads to fear of God which leads to virtue. 00:36:33 Jamie: Reacted to "Sr. Barbara - woul..." with

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Dr John Bergsma as they discuss his new book; Jesus and the Jubilee - The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favour. You can purchase Dr John's books here: Jesus And The Jubilee: https://store.parousiamedia.com/jesus-and-the-jubilee-dr-john-bergsma-emmaus-road-publishing-paperback/   A Catholic Introduction To The Bible The Old Testament: Australia: https://store.parousiamedia.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-the-old-testament-john-bergsman-brant-pitre-ignatius-press-hardcover/ USA: https://parousiausa.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-the-old-testament-dr-john-bergsma-dr-brant-pitre/ Also mentioned: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: https://store.parousiamedia.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-old-and-new-testaments-ignatius-press-scott-hahn-curtis-mitch-hardback/ 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.

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,

2/19/25 - St. Charbel Makhlouf was a revered Lebanese monk and hermit of the Maronite Order. Born in 1828, St. Charbel lived a life of profound prayer, penance, and solitude in the mountains of Lebanon. His unwavering devotion to God, coupled with his miraculous healings and the many wonders attributed to his intercession, have made him a beacon of faith and hope for people worldwide. Today we delve into his spiritual journey, his deep commitment to monastic life, and his canonization as a saint in 1977. Learn how St. Charbel's example of humility, obedience, and divine connection continues to inspire countless Catholics today.

Menners and Charbel wrap up all the cricket news. Get the inserted AD's FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Charbel sits down with world renowned Catholic artist, Tommy Canning. Tommy talks about his inspirations, his love of sacred art and the why the church needs a resurgence in beautiful art. 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 special live audience episode Charbel and Fr Ben Saliba are joined by Matt Fradd and his childhood friend Carla. Matt and Carla share their conversion stories and how their faith truly changed their lives. Filmed live at St Michael's Belfield in front of an audience of over 500 people during Matt Fradd and Cameron Fradd's Australian Tour of 2025. 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 Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute. Bill discusses his life, family, faith, devotion to Our Lady and the inspiration of John Paul II. In this telling interview, Charbel and Bill discuss Theology of the Body, Natural Family Planning, C.S Lewis, J.R Tolkien and more. Philosophy Of Tolkien USA LINK: https://parousiausa.com/the-philosophy-of-tolkien-the-worldview-behind-the-lord-of-the-rings-peter-kreeft-paperback/ Philosophy Of Tolkien AUSTRALIA LINK: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-philosophy-of-tolkien-the-worldview-behind-the-lord-of-the-rings-peter-j-kreeft-ignatius-press-paperback/ God Is Beauty AUSTRALIA LINK: https://store.parousiamedia.com/god-is-beauty-a-retreat-on-the-gospel-and-art-karol-wojtila-pope-john-paul-ii-paperback/ 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.

Charbel and Menners review the squad Australia:  Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (c)  Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)  Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)  Cooper Connolly (WA/Scarborough Cricket Club)  Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) (vc) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)  Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club)  Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club) Matt Kuhnemann (TAS/Clarence Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club)  Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)  Nathan McSweeney (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)  Todd Murphy (VIC/St Kilda Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) Beau Webster (TAS/Kingborough Cricket Club) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Charbel sits down with long-time friend, Simon Carrington. They discuss Simon's ministry as well as the early days of Parousia. 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.

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In today's episode, Charbel sits down with award winning author; J.C. Prins. Infused with devotion to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this captivating tale from J.C. Prins is masterfully written and beautifully illustrated to fill young hearts and imaginations with goodness, truth, and faith. Purchase The Secret Princess here: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-secret-princess-a-tale-of-hope-paperback/ Visit J.C. Prins website. here: www.jcprins.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.

Menners is joined by Charbel from the Cric Blog Podcast. Get the inserted AD's FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Dr Robert Haddad as they discuss the presence of God among us through the Eucharist. His new book "We Have Seen His Glory” dives into how God has always dwelt among his people. Over the millennia he has walked and talked among us, appearing as cloud, fire, wind or dove. Today, God is among us in even more proximate and intimate ways. These more intimate ways began when the “Word became flesh”, appearing in a manner that was now visible to “all flesh.” As Jesus Christ, God walked among us and all “saw his glory” in and among the most humble and exalted places. Purchase Dr Robert Haddad's book here: Australia: https://store.parousiamedia.com/we-have-seen-his-glory-robert-m-haddad-booklet/ USA: https://parousiausa.com/we-have-seen-his-glory-the-story-of-god-among-us-dr-robert-m-haddad-booklet/   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.  

What do we live for? Or rather, better stated, Who do we live for? As we come to the end of the Ladder of Divine Ascent, St. John speaks to us about the nature of Divine Love that is our destiny and dignity in Christ. We pursue the spiritual life for no abstract reason - not for moral perfection - not to satisfy a sense of religious duty. Nor are we driven by fear or anxiety as has sadly so often been the case.  It has always been Love that beckons us forward, that gradually heals the wounds of our sin or the traumas that we have borne. Anything that obstructs our vision of love and the mercy, God desires to overcome. God has created us for himself, made us in his own image and likeness precisely that we might share in the fullness of his life. The nature of love is curative not punitive.  St. John begins by speaking of those who keep in their imagination the face of the beloved and embrace it tenderly. This love often is so strong that it strips them even of the need for sleep or for food. The one who yearns for God says: “My soul thirsts for God, the mighty, the living God. The grace of this reality transforms nature to the point that even their countenance changes and is filled with the joy and the peace of the kingdom. Furthermore, the pure of heart, the one who loves without impediment, is the truth theologian and so grasp the very nature of the most holy trinity. Their heart transformed by love shows itself in their love of neighbor, their intolerance for slander or anything that might diminish the other. St. John also tells us that the power of love is in hope because by it we await the reward of love. Even when we cannot see, when we find ourselves wrapped in the darkness of the cross that we carry, it is in hope that we find rest and the reassurance of God‘s love for us . --- Text of chat during the group: 00:14:33 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 245, # 16   00:27:24 Jeff O.: Seems like Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17, the river of life flowing in and through us producing within us fruit no matter what   00:30:04 Anna Lalonde: Is that the fear of reverence and awe of God?   00:31:17 Cindy Moran: I remember in a worldly being a love sick teenager and could care less about eating   00:32:30 David: Are there different levels of fear? I remember when I was a child my sister and I used to say the worst punishment was seeing disappointment from our mother and father not any correction. I sometimes feel more like this than trying to reconcile a loving God who has done so much and fire and brimstrone.   00:34:48 Myles Davidson: I love St. Isaacs view of hell as the love of God that is painful to those who have rejected Him   00:43:17 David: I love the mass no matter what but I often find homilies downloaded from sites which feel detached, not from the heart. I find the priest who speak of personal experience or their struggles capture the parish more. It seems there are administrators and holy men but they are often not in balance.   00:47:57 Jeff O.: St. Maximos's “Questions 17-19” are great examples of examining the inner meaning of Scripture's ‘enigmas' with the fear of God (as he says). A higher reading, deeper reading - a mystical engagement with the Spirit that brings out the beautiful truths. He works out Exodus 4 with Moses and the angel threatening death into a beautiful way of describing the spiritual journey   00:48:54 Rebecca Therese: I heard someone say once that hell is a mercy for those who feel tortured by the vision of God.   00:50:19 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "I heard someone say ..." with

In today's podcast, Charbel sits down with author and speaker Liz Kelly. Liz shares parts of her journey as well as the inspirations behind the books she has written.   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.

We are brought to the denouement of the Ladder in these final steps on Dispassion and the “Trinity of Virtues” - Faith, Hope and Love. The words of St. John ring forth as if from the mouth of a poet. It is only one who has experience of and has seen the beauty of Divine love who can then speak of the urgent longing that begins to take over the soul when it no longer is held back by the weight of sin or one's ego. The dispassionate man, St. John tells us, no longer lives himself, but Christ lives in him. He has eyes only for the beloved and living in constant union with him.  All becomes Grace; Christ's virtue becomes our virtue, Christ's strength becomes our strength, Christ's love becomes our love.  Understanding this we must not allow anything to hold us back. Above all we should desire to enter into the bridal chamber; for this is exactly what Christ has made possible for us. Our relationship with God is often described with nuptial imagery; we are destined to become one with the most holy Trinity. What excuse could we possibly put forward for not at least seeking to break through the wall of our sin by embracing the forgiveness that is so freely offered? St. John's discussion of dispassion leads us to the final step of the Ladder. The theological virtues, named so because they have God as their end, become St. John's subject matter. These three are preeminent because they endure unto eternity. The greatest of them, love, allows no respite for the soul but drives her on with a kind of blessed madness. Overcome with an urgent longing for the Beloved it takes on a greater resemblance to God in so far as this is possible. The soul becomes inebriated - so often does it seek to satisfy its thirst for divine love. Having satisfied this desire the heart expands, taking on  distinctive properties where it becomes a fountain of faith, an abyss of patience and a sea of humility. What takes place then is extraordinary: love banishes every thought of evil or judgment. Only mercy, forgiveness and compassion remain. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:13:44 Myles Davidson: According to Wikipedia Scorcese is doing one on Moses the Black   00:14:08 Myles Davidson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Scorsese_Presents:_The_Saints   00:18:40 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 243, #13   00:37:15 Anthony: Renzo Allegri write a book: "Padre Pio Man of Hope." Good book.   00:39:32 Anthony: And this is why legalism and scrupulousity is such a problem. They strangle wonder and longing.   00:41:29 Anthony: Franciscans are  like the east   00:56:20 Anthony: Eastern Star   00:56:26 Leilani Nemeroff: Eastern Star   00:57:29 David: A book that really lead me to the fathers and from mere belief to faith was "What Difference Does Jesus Make"- Frank Sheed. Really hard to find not sure why this is not more popular.   00:59:25 carol_000: What time zone did this meeting start at 7:30   00:59:34 Nypaver Clan: EST   00:59:34 David: EST   00:59:48 carol_000: Thanks   01:00:09 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "Thanks" with

In this episode of The Creators Podcast, we sit down with Chef Charbel Hayek, the visionary head chef at LadyHawk, the chic restaurant nestled in West Hollywood's Kimpton LaPeer Hotel. Chef Charbel shares his remarkable culinary journey that began in Lebanon, led him through the esteemed kitchens of France, and ultimately brought him to West Hollywood, where he's since been crafting dishes infused with a taste of home. As a Top Chef MENA winner, he brings both passion and heritage to his role, celebrating LadyHawk's first year with unique, inspired flavors. Tune in to hear Chef Charbel's insights on blending cultures, evolving tastes, and the artistry behind every dish at LadyHawk.

St. John understands that we are out of our depths whenever we try to capture with words what comes through experience. This is true in particular of the heights of prayer, contemplation, and with dispassion. John's language is poetic and thus a reflection of his straining to present us with the end of the spiritual life and what the heart longs for the most. In concluding his teachings on prayer, he warns us of certain pitfalls to avoid in order that our focus might remain upon Christ. Above all he does not want us to become discouraged by the attack of the evil one. Such a thing is to be expected. Prayer is so beautiful and transformative that the demons are going to do everything they can to disrupt it. Yet, John would have us understand that the demons are scourged by prayer and when we show fortitude they flee. Finally, he would have be confident in the practice of prayer. There is nothing that one can write in a book that is necessary when we have God himself as the Teacher of prayer. It is the Holy Spirit that searches the depths of God the guides us forward. Dispassion is even more difficult to capture with mere words for it describes one who has made his flesh incorruptible and has subdued all the senses; keeping his soul before the face of the Lord and always straining towards him. One is not only detached from the things of this world but has a gathered an exhaustible store of virtue as a source of strength. They are driven no longer by fear, but now only love; love that cannot be understood by mere reason. The soul is drawn forward by an urgent longing that belongs only to those who are created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, St. John sees dispassion as purity of heart; where a person has reached a level of existence where sin has no hold upon them and there is no longer even any awareness of the presence of demons. Such an individual is wholly united with God and always will be. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:05:24 Gregory Chura: Which step?   00:06:05 Bob Cihak, AZ: p. 240, #58   00:07:29 Myles Davidson: Can I ask what edition of The Ladder we are reading from?   00:08:08 Adam Paige: Paulist Press edition page 281

It's important for us as we read the fathers and consider the discipline that they embraced regarding our appetites and desires that we do not demonize these realities or fall into extreme practices. At the heart of the fathers' lives and teachings is desire; allowing the love of God and gratitude for his gifts to guide and direct their understanding of life and perception of reality.  It is true that the desert was every bit the laboratory; the fathers often pushed themselves in extreme ways in order that their appetites and their desires for satisfaction and pleasure would lose their grip upon them. They were often harsh with themselves in ways that seem abhorrent to modern sensibilities.  Yet they realized that these realities are very powerful parts of our humanity. The body, for example, through the ascetic life can be a powerful aid in our sanctification. However, if we approach our appetites in an unmeasured fashion, or in a way that is simply focused upon the self, then that which is most beautiful can be corrupted. Thus, our own embrace of the ascetic life should be rooted in desire; our sense of lack and incompleteness outside of God. Our truest identity is established and found only in Him. Such a vision must be fostered from the earliest years of our lives. For it is not something that one can give or share with another. It comes only through experience. One comes to love the disciplines of which the father speak (fasting, prayer, vigils etc.) because they are far more than mere disciplines. They open up the path for us to experience the invincible joy and peace and freedom of the Kingdom. “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” --- Text of chat during the group:  00:15:57 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 161, G   00:16:11 Adam Paige: Reacted to "P. 161, G" with

In this week's podcast, Charbel speaks with Anne-Marie Klobe, inspired artist, designer and author. Anne-Marie shares her story, what inspired her to write her books and the letter she has written to each person who reads her book. PURCHASE ANNE-MARIE'S BOOKS: Australian links: I Am Simon: https://store.parousiamedia.com/i-am-... A Letter To Judas: https://store.parousiamedia.com/a-let... International Links: https://anne-marieklobe.com/books Anne Marie's websites: https://anne-marieklobe.com https://kloberesidential.newzenler.com 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 Parousia Podcast episode, Charbel sits down with Fr John Flader to discuss his two new books "From Time To Eternity" and "Question Time 6". Fr John discusses the inspirations to what is his third instalment on the theme of the after life. He also shares how the "Question Time" book series originally commenced. 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 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.

Unfathomable damage “just porn” can do with Jim O'Day from Integrity Restored on Trending with Timmerie. (2:28) Stories you rarely hear of men and women who have overcome a pornography addiction.  How did they do it?  What changed them? (19:15) Don't sell your soul — St. Charbel (40:49) VP Kamala Harris forced pro-life pregnancy resource centers in California to promote abortion. (46:57) Resources mentioned :  Integrity Restored Website  https://integrityrestored.com/   catholic psychotherapy website https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/   Canopy Website  https://canopy.us/   Covenant Eyes Website  https://www.covenanteyes.com/   Kamala Harris raids home of young Catholic man  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA-e5dxIQMw

Msgr. Esseff shares with us the great leagacy of prayer and reform left to us by St Charbel Makhluf St Nimatullah Youssef Kassab Al-Hardini (1808-1858) powerful saints for our times. The post The Legacy of St. Charbel Makhluf and St. Nimatullah Kassab – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.