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Sister Cristina, Singing Nun, Is A Finalist On ‘The Voice’ Italy
2,000 years ago a preacher named Jesus took his message from the synagogues to the streets, squares and mounts – and attracted a loyal crowd of followers. Today one religious has taken her talent from the sanctuary to the stage – to the attention and delight of millions. I think she’s got the right venue! Let’s allow that preacher’s Spirit to hone and tone the message to exploit contemporary streets Tweets, posts and podcasts – to delight and attract a new crowd of loyal followers. Watch video and read more.
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Listen to JustLove to Hear from a Columnist and Opinion Writer for the New York Post and Deputy Director of Social Services for Catholic Guardian Services
On this week’s show, Msgr. Sullivan speaks with Naomi Schaefer Riley, columnist and opinion writer for the New York Post. Also on the show, is Grace Poppe, Deputy Director of Social Services for Catholic Guardian Services.
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Affordable Housing Needs the Catholic Community’s Continuing Partnership
The topic of housing was covered extensively in the media this past week. The focus has been the announcement of New York City’s plan to build or preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing. For those who work with low-income individuals and families, there is perhaps no more pressing need. Families have the most difficult time finding decent housing they can afford. Too many families are forced to make choices among essentials – food, rent, or medicine. It was also good that the work of the Catholic Church over the past four decades in building and constructing affordable housing was recognized. Of the many positive things the Church has done to help…
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Tune in to JustLove This Week to Learn More on the Canonizations of Pope John XXIII and John Paul II
On this week’s show Monsignor Sullivan celebrates the canonizations of Pope John XXIII and John Paul II with Kerry Walters who has written biographies on both popes. Also on the show is Gina Zurlo of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity about the ongoing Christian Persecution occurring throughout the world.
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It’s more than the Clippers & Donald Sterling; it’s about you, me and all the rest of us
Racism has once again made ugly headlines because of the remarks by Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Much has been rightly said. These remarks are unacceptable, ignorant, wrong, bad, degrading, etc… Many others can be added, but these make the point. I can reinforce from our Catholic perspective that treating and speaking about any race or ethnicity in a degrading and inferior way violates our core belief that each and every person is made in the image and likeness of God and worthy of dignity and respect. Now that the NBA Commissioner has announced his decision, there might be a tendency to consider the case closed or to debate whether…