Parousia Podcast

In the third episode of our four-part series, Salwa Elias sits down with Fr. John Iacono to explore his life-long journey as a missionary. From his early days of parish renewal across Australia to his profound, decade-long prison apostolate in the Philippines, Fr. John shares moving stories of faith, trial, and the transformative power of grace. Fr. John opens up about the reality of serving the poor, the importance of meeting material needs to reach the soul, and how his unwavering commitment to his vocation has touched countless lives—from the prisoners in Cebu to the children of scavengers. Join us for this inspiring conversation about what it truly means to live a life of purpose, faithfulness, and mission. Chapters 0:00 – Intro to Call to Purpose 1:13 – Welcome Fr. John Iacono 2:19 – The Beginning: Vocation and Mission in Australia 4:07 – A First Mission Test: The Miracle in Adelaide 6:13 – Opening a New Mission in Cebu, Philippines 7:30 – Ten Years of Prison Apostolate 10:32 – Serving the Children of Scavengers 12:25 – The Connection Between Material Needs and Spiritual Growth 14:02 – Missionary Travels: Tokyo, Beijing, and Lebanon 15:54 – Returning Home and Closing Reflections #parousiamedia #frjohniacono #salwaelias #careforyoursoul #careforyoursoultv

Welcome to the second episode of the four-part series, Called to Purpose. Host Salwa Elias sits down again with the beloved Fr. John Iacono (affectionately known as Padre Giovanni) to explore the profound reality of miracles in our daily lives. In this episode, Fr. John shares incredible first-hand testimonies of God’s intervention

In this premiere episode of Called to Purpose, host Salwa Elias sits down with the beloved Father John Iacono to discuss his extraordinary journey. Father John shares personal stories from his encounters with some of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century, including Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, and several Popes.

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish sits down with Father Michael Lim, a priest of the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn, to discuss his extraordinary journey from a successful Buddhist real estate agent in Singapore to the Catholic priesthood. Father Michael shares the dramatic "turning point" of his life: a miraculous healing of his sister at a charismatic session that forced him to realize that "Jesus is alive". We dive into the philosophy of Buddhism versus the revelation of Christianity, the power of Christian meditation, and Father Michael’s new book, Who Am I? In God Discovering our Christian Identity. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or someone searching for the meaning of life, Father Michael’s testimony is a powerful reminder that God never stops reaching out to His children.

Purchase Fr Michael's book at: https://parousiamedia.com/who-am-i-in-god-discovering-our-christian-identity-fr-michael-lim-dr-sunny-hong-lim-hong-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=lim Fr Michael's Website: https://jesusisalive.com.au 00:00 – Preview: "Jesus is alive, He’s real". 01:21 – Introducing Fr. Michael Lim and his book Who Am I?. 02:45 – Life in Singapore vs. the "Bush Diocese" of Canberra-Goulburn. 06:22 – Growing up Buddhist: The plan to become a monk at age 40. 07:22 – The Miracle: Challenging Jesus to heal his sister’s arthritis. 09:38 – "The rest was history": From the healing to the Tabernacle. 10:49 – Entering the Seminary: Testing the calling. 15:23 – Philosophy vs. Revelation: The difference between Buddhism and Christianity. 19:14 – Dealing with Desire: Why Buddhists and Christians meditate. 23:08 – The "Mantra" and the Elephant: How to focus in prayer. 24:34 – A Prime Minister’s Secret: Lee Kuan Yew and Christian meditation. 30:56 – The Identity Crisis: Why modern children don’t know God loves them. 34:54 – Image and Likeness: The "Shadow" and the "Object". 46:39 – Encountering Pure Love: Fr. Michael’s 30-day silent retreat. 54:21 – The Power of Forgiveness: A daughter’s words that broke a father’s heart. 59:24 – Goulburn: Restoring Australia’s only "Greenstone" Cathedral. 01:01:15 – First-Class Relics: St. Mary MacKillop, St. Bernadette, and more. Parousia Socials: facebook.com/parousiamedia instagram.com/parousiamedia tiktok.com/parousiamedia 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. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/

Is the Eucharist just a symbol, or is it something more? In this episode of The Journey to the International Eucharistic Congress 2028, Fr Ben Saliba and Professor Hayden Ramsay are joined by world-renowned theologian Professor Tracy Rowland (University of Notre Dame) to unpack one of the most profound mysteries of the Catholic faith: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. As we prepare for the ‘Eucharist28’ in Sydney, it is vital to understand what we believe and why. Professor Rowland breaks down the theological differences between Catholic and Protestant views and discusses the role of faith in recognising Christ’s presence when our senses perceive only bread and wine.

Professor Rowland’s piece "The Presence of Christ in the Eucharist," is available now on the Eucharist28 website https://eucharist28.org/parishes/the-presence-of-christ-in-the-eucharist JOIN THE MOVEMENT and stay connected in the lead up to Eucharist28 https://eucharist28.org/join-us Eucharist28 Socials: instagram.com/eucharist_28 facebook.com/eucharist28 x.com/eucharist28 Parousia Socials: facebook.com/parousiamedia instagram.com/parousiamedia tiktok.com/parousiamedia

 

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. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/