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Paralympic Perspectives and Papal Journeys
This week on Just Love, with the Paralympic Games kicking off in Paris on August 28th, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks with Dr. P. David Howe, Ph.D., a former Canadian Paralympian and Professor of Medical Anthropology at Western University in Canada. They discuss the Paralympics, Howe’s personal experiences, and his research on enhancing sports and physical activity for marginalized populations. Additionally, as Pope Francis prepares for his 45th Apostolic Journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore starting September 2nd, Monsignor Sullivan converses with Prof. Jonathan Tan, Archbishop Paul Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies at Case Western Reserve University. They explore the Catholic Church’s presence in these countries and what…
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Insights and Innovations: Kamala Harris’s Border Progress and Bitcoin’s Monetary Revolution
This week on Just Love, in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention taking place in Chicago, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan engages in a conversation with Katie Tobin, a Nonresident Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Deputy Assistant to the President at the National Security Council. Tobin recently penned an article for the Wall Street Journal titled “Kamala Harris Made Progress on the Border Crisis.” Additionally, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Brian and Kelly Estes, the Producers and Creators of the documentary film “God Bless Bitcoin,” which explores the shortcomings of the current monetary system and considers how Bitcoin might offer a viable alternative.
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Empowering Youth, Advocating for Justice
This weekend on Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores the impactful work of the Social Justice Summer Camp in St. Louis, Missouri, with Director Lisa Burks, Director and Two Youth Leaders, Luke Jarboe and Joy Garavaglia where young teens learn about Catholic Social Teaching and engage in hands-on service to address community needs. Additionally, he discusses the crucial role of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in advocating for fairness and justice in Immigration Law and Policy with Special Counsel for Immigrant Affairs, David Satnarine.
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Coaching Excellence and Peace Pilgrimages: Reflecting on Athletic Support and Commemorating History
On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined by Prof. Timothy Baghurst, a Full Professor at Florida State University and Director of the FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. Together, they explore the significant impact of good and supportive coaching on the performance of athletes, spanning from the Olympics to college sports and local youth teams. Additionally, the episode commemorates the 79th Anniversary of the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb on the Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th and 9th. George B. Horton, Former Director of Catholic Charities Department of Social and Community Development, shares his experience accompanying Members of Pax Christi USA…
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From Faith to Service: Insights from Ascension Parish ‘Kid Run’ Food Pantry and NYC’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
This week on Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan engages in a discussion with Director Robin Klueber and volunteers Kevin O’Neill and Georgiana Barth at the only “Kid Run” Food Pantry in New York City – the Ascension Food Pantry of Ascension Parish on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The pantry is operated by the children of the Religious Education Program of Ascension Parish, who will share insights about their Ministry and how it contributes to their learning of the Faith through helping to Feed the Hungry. Additionally, he speaks with New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro about the work of his office, which is…