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What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘”A New York Catholic Conversation” to hear for yourself. For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people. Both men are deeply committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church and to a sacramental life with Christ, and they want their loved ones to know that this life is available to everyone! They are not scholars but they are passionate about their faith, and they engage in a lively, brief exchange every week about all things Catholic. They have a beautiful faith and a true love, and they want you to have it as well. Join Frank and Deacon John each week and see if their Conversation makes sense for you. Contact us at anycatholicconversation@gmail.com or john@jc.training -------------------------- DEACON JOHN CATALANO was ordained by Cardinal Timothy Dolan in 2016 and assigned as Deacon to his home parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Catharine’s in Pelham, NY, where he has lived with his wife Josephine for thirty years. John and Josephine have three adult children: Angela, Christina, and Joseph. John has a Master’s degree in Church Management from Villanova University and is the author of a book, ”Does God Speak to Us? What about Me?,” a dialog between himself and his two Catholic daughters, about faith and hope in the Church today. Deacon John’s background is in Advertising Sales, where he worked at places like NBC, USA Networks, and Fox Television, and has now developed a training program for Parishes called ‘Building Community through Parish Leadership’. John has served for several years at the 7 a.m. Mass on Thursdays at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, and is pleased to be working with Frank Alagia on their podcast. -------------------------- FRANK ALAGIA is a life-long resident of Rockville Centre, NY and parishioner at St. Agnes Cathedral. He was one of the most highly-recruited schoolboy athletes as a senior point guard at St. Agnes High School. He attended St. John’s University, where he earned a B.S. degree in Communications. He co-captained the basketball team in his senior year under Coach Lou Carnesecca and was named to the prestigious East-West All-Star team. He was also enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as the Naismith Award winner in 1976. Frank has enjoyed a 45-year career on Wall Street and has been a daily Communicant for most of his adult life. He and his wife, Marie, have been married for 35 years and have four children.
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Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
SURRENDER. Sometimes, we really have no other choice. But more often, and in all things, we have to prayerfully remind ourselves to let go of our own ego and our false sense of control, and surrender ourselves to the all-powerful and merciful will of God.
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
TEMPTATION. It’s been with us since the Garden of Eden, and Jesus teaches us to ask Our Father every day to "lead us not into temptation." So we need to be prayerful, vigilant, and disciplined.
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
WHO CAN RECEIVE? Baptized Catholics who have fasted for one hour, and who are in the state of grace, can receive. But beyond the stated requirements, we as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church must recapture and re-establish the deeper meaning of the "Worthy Reception of Holy Communion."
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Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
PATIENCE. It’s called a Virtue, but it’s a tough one to develop. And yet, once acquired and nurtured, patience is a path to a more prayerful and peaceful life.
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Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
ANXIETY. We are not in control, and we don’t know what’s coming next. That alone causes a degree of anxiety in all of us, and we worry. Jesus addressed this during His ministry, and said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
"WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN?" Sin is not exactly a hot topic on social media right now, but people of faith have to confront it, if we want to have a relationship with God.
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
THE HOLY SPIRIT. “Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up thy rest”. Pentecost draws our attention to the third person of the Trinity. We believe He is the Lord, the giver of life. If He is our Advocate, are we calling on Him now, for all our needs?
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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
THE HOMILY. We don’t go to Mass just to hear a good sermon, but an effective Homily can get us to think, and act. It can enhance our experience at Mass, from the singing and the hearing, to the worshipping and receiving.
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Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
THE REAL PRESENCE. Body and blood, soul and divinity -- all present in the Eucharist at Mass. This belief must be nurtured, refreshed, protected, and passed along. And blessed are those who have not seen, but believed.
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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
DISCERNMENT. We all face times in our lives when a big decision or a difficult choice must be made. What’s involved, and how should we go about it?
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