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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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Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
JOY – BEYOND HAPPINESS. Everywhere in the Bible, we are called to be joyful, but at times true joy can seem elusive. Joy is better likened to a quiet, inner assuredness of the presence of God. Joy is within us, waiting to be discovered, and released!
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SAY THE ROSARY? The Rosary is revered by millions for its simplicity and its depth. It has been described as a beautiful rose bush, from which we can offer a fresh rose to God, every day!
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
GRATITUDE. We teach our children to say "please" and "thank you," but our daily diversions often hinder our true desire and need to offer gratitude to God for our very lives and our many blessings. Let’s always remind ourselves and others to “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, his mercy endures forever!"
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MASS? We gather with others to worship, we listen to hear the revealed Word, we receive Him in Holy Communion, and we go forth to spread the Good News. Let’s take a moment to stop and reflect on the beautiful significance of each part of the Mass.
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
WHAT WILL OUR JUDGMENT DAY BE LIKE? We say in the Creed that, at the end of time, “He will come again to judge the living and the dead," but that’s later, and it’s for everyone. We each must stand before the Lord when we die at our own particular judgment. Will we be ready?
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW GATE. “Whoever enters through Me will be saved." But no matter where we think we are on our own spiritual journey, Jesus says to us, "Strive to enter," and do all that we can to fulfill God’s will.
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
GRIEF. Grief is something that eventually touches us all, and it’s not the same for everyone. As we mourn during this time of separation and loss, grief can also force introspection, and a revival of our own faith and hope.
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Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
THE SIN OF ENVY. Ever since the time of Cain and Abel, envy and jealousy have plagued mankind. We have to guard against it, because it harms us spiritually, and never leads to happiness.
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Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
ANTIDOTE FOR A PREDOMINANT FAULT. Most of us have a nagging sin or persistent weakness that never seems to go away. Despite this, God’s mercy is always available to us when we trust in Him, and remain open to receiving Him in Holy Communion.
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Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
CATHOLIC FUNERAL & BURIAL. The Catholic tradition of a Vigil (or Wake Service) for the deceased, followed by a Catholic Funeral Mass, and then Committal at a Cemetery, has undergone a variety of alterations and adjustments by grieving families and funeral homes for a variety of reasons recently. Let’s discuss how Catholics give thanks and praise to God for the gift of our loved one’s life.
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