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2015-06-03T08:24:44-05:00

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“When Calls the Heart’s” Brian Bird on Family TV Shows, eFangelism, & Modern Parables

Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 8:24 am By Tony Rossi

Brian Bird has been a writer and producer in Hollywood for 30 years, working on shows like “Touched by an Angel” and the sitcom “Step by Step.” His latest project is season two of the Hallmark Channel series “When Calls the Heart,” which is based on the popular novel by Janette Oke. The show takes place in the year 1910 and tells the story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher accustomed to high society life who gets assigned to a... Read more

2015-04-21T08:27:32-05:00

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“NY Med” TV Series & iHope School Founder Patrick Donohue to Receive Special Christopher Awards

Last updated on: April 21, 2015 at 8:27 am By Tony Rossi

NEW YORK, April 21, 2015 — At the 66th annual Christopher Awards ceremony here on Wednesday May 13th, Patrick Donohue, who created a school for children with traumatic brain injuries, and ABC News’s documentary TV series “NY Med,” will receive special awards. Donohue will be honored with the James Keller Award—while “NY Med,” about the life-saving work of medical professionals at several local hospitals, will receive the Christopher Spirit Award. The James Keller Award, named after The Christophers’ founder, recognizes... Read more

2015-04-20T08:08:13-05:00

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Art Has Power to Bring People Together: An Interview with “Little Boy’s” Eduardo Verastegui

Last updated on: April 20, 2015 at 8:08 am By Tony Rossi

Eduardo Verastegui was a popular singer and telenovela star in his native Mexico when he came to Hollywood looking to build a career in the States as well. But when he reconnected with his Catholic faith during that time, he decided to focus his energies on projects that gave greater glory to God – projects like the movie “Bella,” which he is best known for. Now, Eduardo has executive produced and co-starred in a new World War Two period drama... Read more

2015-04-16T08:34:40-05:00

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VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris Says Taking Care of Elderly is Like Taking Care of Jesus

Last updated on: April 16, 2015 at 8:34 am By Tony Rossi

We live in a very youth-oriented culture and, as a result, senior citizens in our society often don’t receive the respect and attention they deserve. In the video below, Father Jonathan Morris says that when we care for our parents or grandparents or others who are aging and lonely, we are actually taking care of Jesus Himself. It’s a lesson he learned watching his mother care for his grandmother, who suffered from dementia. And it’s a lesson he puts into... Read more

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2015-04-15T08:13:45-05:00

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Kids with Special Needs Want to Be of Service and Take Part in the Life of the Church

Last updated on: April 15, 2015 at 8:13 am By Tony Rossi

“Parents of children with special needs need to realize that even though they didn’t expect to have a child with special needs, that was the child God gave them, and God doesn’t make mistakes.” David and Mercedes McBride Rizzo came by that truth first hand when their daughter Danielle was diagnosed with autism at age four. Not only did this affect how they would give her a regular education, but also how they would raise her in the Catholic faith... Read more

2015-04-14T07:31:14-05:00

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A Mohawk-Themed Mass in Honor of St. Kateri

Last updated on: April 14, 2015 at 7:31 am By Tony Rossi

(Photo property of narrative.ly) One of our freelance writers, Garan Santicola, recently wrote an article about Native American Catholics for the website Narratively, which describes itself this way: “Narratively is a platform devoted to untold human stories. We avoid the breaking news and the next big headline, and focus instead on slow storytelling, exploring one theme each week and publishing just one story a day. Our network of talented and passionate storytellers and editors comb our world’s big cities and... Read more

2015-04-09T08:13:23-05:00

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“The Flash” Brings Old-Fashioned Heroism to the Modern TV Landscape

Last updated on: April 9, 2015 at 8:13 am By Tony Rossi

Tom Hanks has long been acknowledged as a modern-day Jimmy Stewart in the film world. An argument could be made that Grant Gustin is filling that role in the TV landscape with his role as Barry Allen in “The Flash,” the CW series whose hero brings a touch of old-fashioned heroism to the modern world. The pilot episode of “The Flash,” based on the DC Comics’ character, just earned a Christopher Award for introducing viewers to the title hero’s origin... Read more

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2015-06-03T08:25:13-05:00

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The 2015 Christopher Award Winners in Film, TV, and Books Are…

Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 8:25 am By Tony Rossi

NEW YORK, April 8, 2015 — An Olympic gold medalist, the actor best known as “the Fonz,” and a nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician are among the creative forces behind the 20 feature films, TV/Cable programs, and books for adults and young people being honored at the 66th annual Christopher Awards, to be presented in New York City on May 13th, 2015. Created in 1949, The Christopher Awards are presented to writers, producers, directors, authors and illustrators whose work “affirms... Read more

2015-04-07T08:49:44-05:00

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Why One Man Traveled Around the World with No Money and Relied on the Kindness of Strangers

Last updated on: April 7, 2015 at 8:49 am By Tony Rossi

TV host and author Leon Logothetis was walking down Hollywood Boulevard one day when he saw a homeless man holding a sign that read, “Kindness is the best medicine.” It dredged up a lot of memories for Leon, who had originally moved to the United States from England where he worked as a successful broker in London’s version of Beverly Hills. Despite earning excellent money, he found himself miserable and, at times, suicidal until he decided to abandon his comfortable... Read more

2015-04-06T08:58:55-05:00

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As Baseball Season Begins, Remember God is a Mets (and Probably a Cubs) Fan

Last updated on: April 6, 2015 at 8:58 am By Tony Rossi

(Photo property of NY Mets) It’s a joke I heard years ago (though from who I can’t remember), and I return to it every baseball season. How do you know God prefers the Mets to the Yankees? Because when the Yankees are in the ninth inning of a tight game, fans in the stadium are standing and cheering on their team! When the Mets are in the ninth inning of a tight game, fans have their hands folded in quiet,... Read more

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