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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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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
THE 12 APOSTLES. Jesus picked these 12 ordinary men to follow Him and witness to His ministry on earth. After the Resurrection, He visited them to reassure them of His love, and to strengthen their faith. And when they were filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, they became the foundation of the Church, which even the gates of hell cannot prevail against.
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Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
THE BEATITUDES. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus deepens our commitment to the 10 Commandments and offers us a way of living on earth that promises eternal life with God in Heaven. They point to a true Christian way of life, and demonstrate what kinds of human lives are "Blessed" by God.
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Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA. This 14th-century mystic, author, and saint is a Doctor of the Church, known for bringing about the union of the Papacy, and for her writings, prayers, and "Dialogues." She teaches us to try and bring the peace and reverence of Our Lord to every situation, and reminds us that when we attach ourselves to Jesus, we love with His love.
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
CONFIRMATION. “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit!” With these words spoken by the Bishop at the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. This sacrament enlightens our understanding of our faith in God; it calls us to increased charity toward our neighbor; and it fills our souls with sanctifying grace.
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Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
STATIONS OF THE CROSS, PART 2. We continue our meditation and reflection on the stations, our spiritual mini-pilgrimage along the "sorrowful way" with Jesus. “We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross, you have redeemed the world."
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Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
STATIONS OF THE CROSS, PART 1. This beautiful Catholic devotion can be meditated upon on any day of the year, because it prayerfully aligns us with the suffering Christ, and draws us closer to understanding His love for us, and our love for Him. Here are our reflections on the first seven Stations.
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Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
THE WILL. It is the faculty of the mind by which we determine how we will act. We need a strong will to survive all of life’s challenges, and to truly love we must "will the good of another." A person who is "in Christ" chooses and desires what God desires, so that he or she can pray with sincere determination "Thy Will Be Done."
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
HAPPINESS: THE NEW PANACEA. There is a desire in all of us to be happy, and it has become the new measure of a successful life. But as we pursue happiness, we learn that it does not come from physical stimulation, or a temporary satisfaction of the ego. Only when we place God above all things can we find the stability and calm that lead to true joy, and the peace of the Risen Christ.
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
STEP TOWARD HEAVEN. We don’t need to completely overhaul our lives to do God’s will. But as we measure the steps we take, we must realize that each small act of charity we do gives glory to God, and is another step toward Heaven.
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
THE POWER OF SANCTIFYING GRACE. Sanctifying Grace is a repeated gift which returns us to our original holiness, and enables us to live with God, and share in the divine nature of His Only Son.
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