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    Faith, Innovation, and Service: Human Dignity at the Heart of Education and Care

    On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores faith, leadership, and service through two timely conversations. In the first segment, he’s joined by Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, PhD, of the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education, who reflects on how Catholic schools can thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence in ways that uphold the dignity of the human person and the values at the heart of Catholic learning communities. Fr. Nate discusses both the promise and concerns of AI use among teachers and students, and how emerging tools can strengthen relationships, support vulnerable learners, and become instruments of hope, wisdom, and integrity rather than mere efficiency. In the second segment,…

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    Faith, Service, and the Dignity of Life Across Communities

    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…

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    Justice, Peace, and Human Dignity in a Time of Global Uncertainty

    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…

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    The Heart of Christmas: Compassion, Calling, and Care

    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…

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    Faith, Conflict, and the Pursuit of Peace

    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…

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