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Today, JustLove brings together reflections on faith, service, and the dignity of human life. In the first segment, recorded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Alexander White, a Pierre Toussaint Scholar and graduate student at Fairfield University, about the Pierre Toussaint Scholars Program and how it has shaped his academic journey in engineering while inspiring a deeper commitment to faith, service, and leadership in his professional and spiritual life. Following a brief break, the program continues with Tara Wicker, State Director of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life and co-director of ProBlack–ProLife, who discusses her efforts to reduce abortion within the Black community and to foster…

This week on JustLove, addressing justice, peace, and human dignity. Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of the Hispanic Federation, about the organization’s work supporting Latino communities, with a focus on recent developments in Venezuela following the January 3 removal of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the implications for regional stability, immigration and humanitarian policy, advocacy for Venezuelan families amid TPS revocation, and initiatives such as La Lucha Contra El Hambre to combat food insecurity. After a brief break, the program continues with Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, a U.S. national security and foreign policy expert, U.S. Army veteran, and author of Why National Security Matters, reflecting on the meaning…

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…