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Faith, Civic Legacy, and Life in New York
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton about the ongoing Canonization Cause of Dorothy Day. The Senator reflects on what Dorothy Day’s path to sainthood means for Staten Island and how her spiritual, social, and civic legacy continues to shape the identity and values of New Yorkers today. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes Eileen Tyrrell, a Manhattan-based bookstore manager and freelance writer, for a candid conversation about affordability and daily life in New York City. Eileen shares her experience navigating housing, budgeting, and career-building as a young professional, offering insight into how many New Yorkers strive to create stability in one of…
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Sacred Seasons and a Sacred Legacy
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Dr. Trevor Castor about the rare convergence of Lent and Ramadan, which began just one day apart this year. They reflect on the shared spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and renewal observed by Christians and Muslims around the world, and the deeper meaning of these sacred seasons. In honor of Black History Month, Monsignor Sullivan also welcomes Dr. Valerie D. Lewis-Mosley for a conversation about Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman. They discuss Sister Thea’s powerful legacy, her impact on African American Catholic communities, and the progress of her Cause for Canonization.
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Faith, Citizenship, and the Search for Connection
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores questions of belonging, citizenship, and human connection across history and modern life. In the first segment, he speaks with Professor Mark E. Steiner, a leading scholar of American legal history and author of Lincoln on Citizenship, about President Abraham Lincoln’s views on citizenship and immigration amid the nativist and anti-immigrant — including anti-Catholic — sentiments of his era, and how Lincoln’s thinking continues to inform contemporary debates about civic identity and immigration policy. After a brief break, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Daniel Hussem, co-founder of SacredSpark, a new Catholic dating and matchmaking app, to discuss the current landscape of Catholic…
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Education, Character, and Community Well-Being
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with two guests on issues shaping education and community well-being. In the first segment, he sits down with Aaron Brenner, CEO of Seton Education Partners, to discuss the founding and mission of Seton and the Brilla Schools Network, what sets the Brilla model apart within the charter sector, and how the organization is expanding its vision for academically strong, character-rich education in underserved communities. After a brief break, Monsignor Sullivan continues the conversation on this Super Bowl Sunday with Dr. Rachel Volberg, Research Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, who shares insights from decades of research on sports…
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From Crisis to Contemplation: Humanitarian Witness and the Power of Beauty
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan journey’s from the urgency of global humanitarian response to the enduring power of faith-filled storytelling. In the first segment, he speaks with Dr. Hussaini Abdu, Country Director for CARE Nigeria, who joins us with an on-the-ground perspective on Nigeria’s escalating humanitarian and security crisis. Dr. Abdu shares how ongoing violence and instability are reshaping daily life for ordinary Nigerians, the complex forces driving this insecurity, and how CARE is working to protect and support vulnerable communities in the midst of profound need. In the second segment, he turns to Deacon Charlie Echeverry, Producer and Creator of EWTN Studios’ new adventure-documentary series Seeking Beauty, who…
