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On today’s episode of Just Love, as we enter the final weekend of Advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas, Monsignor reflects on how faith is lived through compassion, generosity, and service. He is joined by Tina Andrade, President & Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii, who shares how her agency supports individuals and families during this sacred season through holiday programs, community engagement, and advocacy—ensuring that those most in need experience hope, dignity, and accompaniment at Christmas. The episode also explores the deeper meaning of joy and generosity during the Christmas season with Prof. Christina Hymer, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of…

On today’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor invites listeners into a thoughtful conversation rooted in our Catholic faith and open to dialogue across traditions. As we reflect on Advent—the season in which Christians prepare for the extraordinary mystery of the Word made flesh—we explore how Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and worship shape the way we see the world, respond to injustice, and care for those on the margins. From Mary’s Magnificat to the Church’s call to balance personal and social responsibility, the discussion highlights how faith informs both belief and action. Monsignor then sits down with Dr. Ladd Serwat of ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project) to discuss the troubling rise of religiously…

On today’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Prof. Henry Schwalbenberg, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Fordham University and Editor of the Fordham Francis Global Poverty Report, to explore this year’s newly released multidimensional poverty index inspired by Pope Francis. The report measures not only material deprivation—such as access to food, water, housing, and employment—but also spiritual well-being, including education, gender equity, and religious freedom, offering a holistic vision of human dignity. They discuss how recent changes in U.S. aid policy and shifts in foreign assistance are reshaping global poverty relief and what these developments mean for the Church’s mission and global solidarity. Monsignor Sullivan then welcomes Will Wrotniak, Volunteer…

On this first weekend of Advent, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes Dr. Cristina Duranti, Director of the Good Shepherd International Foundation, to discuss their global campaign “Children NOT Workers,” which works to eliminate child labor and uphold the dignity of every child through education, safe spaces, and alternative livelihoods. He then speaks with Liz Kelly, writer, retreat director, and Community Leader for Women’s Formation at the Word on Fire Institute, who reflects on the spiritual call to “make a desert” during our Advent journey, drawing on her work as a retreat leader and contributor to the Magnificat Advent Companions to explore how silence, waiting, and interior openness can deepen our preparation for Christ’s coming.

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan brings together two leaders whose work reflects the power of inclusion and community. Nicholas Viselli, Artistic Director of Theater Breaking Through Barriers—the only professional off-Broadway company dedicated to advancing artists and audiences with disabilities—joins the show to discuss the theater’s 45 years of breaking barriers, especially meaningful during a season when so many families turn to Broadway. We also hear from Luz Tavarez, Vice President of Government Relations for Catholic Charities USA, who reflects on major initiatives developed during her tenure at Catholic Charities New York, including Feeding Our Neighbors, support for day laborer communities, and critical community partnerships formed during the…