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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 Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
OVERCOMING SELF. The two greatest commandments are to love God above all things, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Yet when we are continually preoccupied with our own thoughts, desires, and needs, the Word of God can become obscured, and seem distant.
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
POPE BENEDICT XVI. With the passing of Joseph Ratzinger on the last day of 2022, many theologians and scholars have weighed in on the influence of his papacy, and on his impact on the Church. Here’s our take on what he meant to us, and to our fellow Catholics in the pews.
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Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
ARE WE GIVING OUR ALL TO JESUS? In our faith journey, we must not hold anything back, because Our Lord wants us to love Him with all our hearts, and with all our souls, and with all our strength.
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
WHY WE NEED THE CHURCH. Christ came into the world so that the world might be saved through Him, and He built His Church on the rock of Peter, the Apostles, and on those of us who have come to believe in Him. We need the Church because it is the vehicle through which God shepherds and accompanies us into eternal life.
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Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
THE VALUE OF SILENCE. Whether embracing an interior silence for enhanced prayer, or simply biting one’s tongue to avoid sin, we are so often reminded of the power and importance of silence. It is another window into wisdom and grace.
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Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
HOW WE USE OUR TIME. Time is valuable, and it’s not unlimited. Jesus reminds us that “at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come." So we must be vigilant, and careful not waste it, or let it slip away.
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
TRIBULATIONS. Afflictions, hardships, and trials – we all face them, sooner or later in life. While we may cry out and say why me, why now, the endurance of tribulations often cause us to deepen our spiritual lives, and draw us closer to God.
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
TIME FOR PRAYER. We must be intentional about our need to set aside time for prayer. Outer distractions constantly interfere with our interior lives, which need protection and nurturing. Our focus is on God, and our objective is Heaven.
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Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
FRIENDSHIP WITH CHRIST. We honor Him as the Son of God, and worship Him as our Lord and Savior. And when we keep His commandments, he calls us "friends." How sweet to know that when we return this friendship, He can confidently call on us for love, for understanding, and for help.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
DOGMA & DEFINITIVE DOCTRINE. Our Catholic faith is based on the truth that is revealed to us by God, and authoritatively taught by the Church. Can a faithful Catholic disagree with Church teachings and still remain in full communion?
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