Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Once again we sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, who shares his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on how they journeyed through various battles with cancer.  Do visit Margo's charity www.margosjourney.com which has raised over $350,000 to assist National Breast Cancer Foundation, Concord Hospital Cancer Centre and The McGrath Foundation as well as providing assistance to individuals wherever possible. #grief #loss #sook #covid #cancer #stigma #homily #bigboysdontcry #maronite #stjosephscroydon @stjosephscroydonFor more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Father Danny unpacks his understanding on grief and loss and how it impacts individuals as well as a community on a whole.He drops a bombshell on how his family faced backlash and how it has affected him personally, his family as well as his parish. Despite tribulation, listen to how Father Danny uses these limitations and turns it around for the good.Father Danny Nouh's life is a remarkable journey of faith and dedication. He began his career as a civil engineer, working on prestigious projects like the M5 East Tunnel and the Iron Cove Bridge duplication project. Yet, his close relationship with his faith and devotion to St. Rita were always at the core of his being. In 2009, Father Danny experienced a profound calling during an ordinary moment when he heard a mysterious knock sound. His immediate reaction was one of disbelief: "How can I be a priest when I'm married and have children?" However, he couldn't ignore the spiritual calling that had entered his life. Undeterred by doubt, he embarked on a remarkable path, studying theology part-time while continuing his work as a civil engineer on major projects. In 2016, he took the first step toward priesthood by being ordained as a sub-deacon. His dedication led him to become a Deacon in 2017, and finally, in 2018, he achieved his dream of becoming a priest. Today, Father Danny Nouh serves as the Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon, where he continues to nurture the spiritual well-being of his congregation. His influence extends beyond the parish, as he also holds the position of Episcopal Vicar for clergy and actively participates in the College of Consultors, representing his peers on the council of priests. One of his significant contributions lies in his involvement with the vocational committee, where he plays a pivotal role in nurturing new vocations and guiding individuals on their path to ordination. Father Danny's life story serves as an inspiring example of answering a higher calling and exemplifying unwavering faith and service to both God and the community.#grief #loss #tribulation #covid #churchclosure #stigma #cancelledwedding #funeralduringcovid #tragedy #maronite #stjosephscroydon @stjosephscroydonFor more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

This episode, Debbie Draybi,  Eddie Reaiche and Natalie Moujalli chat about the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) when it comes to social media. Keeping up with the fad and what's cool has been a massive issue especially with our snapshots and reels; all painting a reality which is all too often larger than life. Have we recognised the signs and the issues related to FOMO? Natalie suggests a brilliant antidote to FOMO in this episode which we cannot wait for you to get stuck in. For more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

Debbie Draybi,  Monsignor Shora and Natalie Moujalli  share a conversation around community dynamics, human behaviour and social psychology. They delve into the intricate dynamics of close-knit communities, investigating how despite being interconnected, there are notable barriers that disconnect individuals within the community. The discussion focuses on four key aspects that play a crucial role in shaping these barriers: roles, stigma, status, and judgment. By exploring these aspects, the aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges that arise within the community and identify potential solutions to foster greater unity and cohesion.#communitydynamics #projection #selfcompassion #compassion #labels #community health #judgy #empathyFor more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and Monsignor Shora share a conversation around communicating well. The core idea we'd invite you to consider is the difference of listening with judgement as opposed to listening with understanding. We raise awareness of our individual bias, fears, and triggers impact and drive conversations.   Check out our blog post for this episode - Episode 2 - Humble CuriousityAlso some BTS pics! You'll love it!Next episode: Community dynamics, human behaviour and social psychology. #waltz #builder #nojudgement #listeningwell #difficultconversations #BTSFor more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

In our pilot episode, we introduce our hosts, Monsignor Shora, Debbie Draybi, Natalie Moujalli and Eddie Reaiche. We dive straight into the pandemic and how it has changed the tight knit Maronite community in the Hills District of NSW, Australia. We talk about the community's resilience, dependence and organic adaptation throughout this season. Next episode; Communication - the importance of, pressure points, consequences, skills and strategies. Also some BTS pics! You'll love it!#pandemic #resilience #community #activelistening #teenagers #dating #connection #raisingteens #rolemodel #vaccinations #difficultconversations #BTSAvoiding difficult conversationsRaising teens todayRole Model ExamplesMen's mental healthFor more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com

Welcome to Finding Sanctuary, our shared conversations into how we think and feel, and how we can find peace and comfort in daily life. In this pod, we come together with experts in their fields and their life - psychologists, teachers, community workers, business managers and priests to unlock and gain insight from their wisdom and experiences. Now more than ever we recognise the need to open up about topics which have been closed off, speaking life and truth over them. Topics we will be discussing include pandemic and its effects, self-worth, peer pressure, dating, raising teenagers, and the support needed in all of this. Our hope is that through this podcast, we will break barriers, relieve social isolation, and bring to light mental health issues, recognising life struggles across the hills and beyond. Finding Sanctuary is an initiative of the Hills Sanctuary House. Our prayer is that as you experience this podcast you do find solace in your day to day. We acknowledge it is a complex world out there, and we hope our conversations in this podcast will enable us to share our experiences as a community and come together to support eachother in the burdens and stressors of life. Find time in your day to sit with us as we find sanctuary together. Please subscribe, follow and like this podcast on your favourite podcast app so that you get instant updates whenever a new episode is dropped. Till then, stay safe and find sanctuary in all you do. For more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/You and your mental health is important to us. Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resourcesDo subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary. Follow us on Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The HillsInstagram - @ctrparish Blog - findingsanctuarypodcast.wordpress.com