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    Clemency, Capital Punishment, and Catholic Advocacy

    On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan first speaks with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, about the Executive Clemency actions taken by former President Biden before leaving office and the recent Executive Order signed by President Trump regarding the Federal Death Penalty. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes John Gonzalez, Director of Parish and Community Relations for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, to discuss social ministry and his new book, The Field Hospital Church: Catholic Social Teaching and Ministry, as we reflect on the national Catholic Social Ministry Gathering held this past weekend in Washington, D.C.

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    Building a Church of Compassion Through Social Ministry

    On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Isaac Cuevas, Director of Public Affairs at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, about the devastating fires that have burned over 35,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, claimed at least 27 lives, and displaced countless families. Isaac, who was evacuated from his home, shares how the Archdiocese is responding to this tragedy. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes back Prof. Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law and Director of the Notre Dame Education Law Project, for a discussion on the Religious School Choice Movement and its impact on education as we celebrate the start of Catholic Schools…

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    Christian Unity and the Catholic Vote: A Special Inauguration Weekend Conversation

    On today’s episode of JustLove, we mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, starting Friday, January 18th. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes back Dr. Paul Gavrilyuk, Ukrainian-born Chair of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to discuss this year’s focus on the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Dr. Gavrilyuk will explain why this milestone is significant for Christian unity and share where listeners can find more information about this important week. Additionally, with the Presidential inauguration approaching on Monday, January 20th, he’s joined by Dr. Ryan Burge, Associate Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University, for a…

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    Honoring Legacy and Faith: Jimmy Carter’s Impact & the Jubilee Year

    In this special episode of JustLove, we honor the life and legacy of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th and whose official funeral took place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, January 9th. In these conversations, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Professor John K. White, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of America, reflecting on Carter’s impact both during his presidency and in his remarkable post-presidential decades. Additionally, in this first broadcast of the Jubilee Year recently declared by Pope Francis, he welcomes back Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of Jubilee USA Network, who shares insights from his recent trip to Rome…

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    Faith, Giving, and Light: A Special Holiday Episode

    On this special holiday episode of JustLove, we celebrate the season of giving and reflection with two inspiring conversations. First, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Marie L. Baxter, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, about their efforts to support local and rural families during Christmas. From providing holiday food baskets and stockings for children to hosting a Christmas Day dinner open to all, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada ensures that no one in their community goes without during this special time of year. In our second segment, Monsignor is joined by Dr. Arnold Eisen, a renowned expert on American Judaism and Chancellor Emeritus of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Dr. Eisen discusses the…

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