JustLove
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Reflections on Service and Legacy
In this special episode of JustLove, airing over Veteran’s Day Weekend, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Major General John F. Hussey, retired Commanding General of the 200th Military Police Command. They discuss his experiences deploying overseas, as detailed in his newly published book, Inside the Wire: Guarding America’s Enemy Prisoners in the Global War on Terror from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo Bay. General Hussey shares the lessons learned and the human aspects of deployment, as well as the impact on the families of those serving. Additionally, Monsignor Sullivan engages in a conversation with Professor Michael E. Lee, Director of the Francis & Ann Curran Center for American Studies at Fordham…
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Conversations of Purpose: Running for Charity and Celebrating Legacy
This weekend, as we prepare for the 2024 TSC New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Elizabeth Giuffra, a Senior in Political Science at Princeton University, about her motivation for running on behalf of Catholic Charities New York. He also chats with Deirdre Cornell, Co-Chair of the Dorothy Day Guild and Managing Editor of Maryknoll Magazine, to provide an update on the cause for canonization of Dorothy Day, coinciding with the week we honor her birthday on Friday, November 8th.
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Beyond the Field: Faith, Service, and Spreading Joy
In this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Sullivan engages with Sister Lisa Maurer, OSB, a Benedictine Sister from the Saint Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. In addition to her many pastoral duties, Sister Lisa brings a unique perspective as an Assistant Football Coach for the College of Saint Scholastica. The conversation also features Toni Shirley, Director of the nationally recognized Halloween costume donation group “WEEN DREAM,” which spreads joy by providing thousands of costumes each year to children facing disabilities, serious medical challenges, trauma, or homelessness.
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Voices of Resilience: Honoring Hibakusha and Empowering Futures
In today’s episode of JustLove, we celebrate a pivotal moment in history as Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots organization representing atomic bomb survivors, receives the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, Director of Hibakusha Stories, about how they preserve the powerful legacies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through storytelling, empowering youth to imagine a nuclear-free future. The episode also features Corrina Jackson, MSM, CEO of SHIFT – Supporting Health Initiatives for Tulsa, who discusses the vital work of her organization and the Healthy Start program, which provides essential prenatal and postpartum care for expecting and new mothers, particularly in the Black community.
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Empowering Voices: Election Advocacy and Hurricane Relief in North Carolina
On today’s episode of Just Love, as we gear up for Election Day on November 5th, we sit down with the Director of Voting Advocacy and Partnership at the Campaign Legal Center. He shares how his organization is working tirelessly to ensure that every voter can freely and fairly participate in the electoral process. Additionally, we hear from the Western Regional Director of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, who provides insight into the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on the region, including Asheville. He discusses the vital work Catholic Charities of Charlotte is doing to support those affected by this disaster. Join us for an insightful exploration of advocacy…