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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.
Episodes
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
HUMILITY. It’s not really a destination, or even a goal in and of itself, but it is essential for a fruitful and rewarding spiritual life.
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
PURGATORY. We’re asked to pray for the souls of the "faithful departed", and not just on November 2nd. But if they are in purgatory, will our prayers really help them attain eternal life with God?
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Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
PERSEVERANCE IN THE NEW YEAR. Have you made resolutions, and thought about your goals for this year? Now is the time, and you’re going to need some tools to help you along the way.
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. She is the "New Eve", the first to say "Yes", the greatest evangelist. And when we call on her, she intercedes, and urges us to "do whatever He tells you".
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Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
THE SAINTS. They are great role models, with much to show us and teach us. And we believe that they intercede for us. So let’s remind ourselves to reach out to them, and call on them for our needs, and embrace them sincerely in prayer.
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
A CHRISTMAS REFLECTION. It seems like joy is in short supply this year, but it’s there, in abundance, if you know where to look.
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
BEING CATHOLIC. What does "being Catholic" mean? Well, it doesn’t mean belonging to a club with strict rules. No, It is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life, and it is how you encounter and receive Jesus Christ!
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Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
SUFFERING. Why do we suffer? And why does God allow it? Maybe it’s because the light shines brighter in the darkness.
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Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
ATTACHMENTS. “What’s keeping you from God? Do the things of this world hold more importance than they should? Start letting go, and try to detach. And start attaching yourself to the things that will last.”
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Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
CONFESSION. Confess my sins to a priest? What sins? You may not have made a good confession in a long while. Here’s something to consider.
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