The World Youth Day events start next week, and security is being heightened as more than 2.5 million Catholics get ready to travel to Krakow, Poland. Poland’s Interior Minister says there is no credible threat. Michelle Powers reports on the measures that will keep Pilgrims safe.
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Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Sending
The Diocese of Brooklyn is sending the largest contingent of pilgrims to World Youth Day from the United States of America. Before departing, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said a Mass of Sending at the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
Guacamole and Shrimp
On a special episode of Breaking Bread, actor Arturo Castro visits Monsignor Jamie in the kitchen to talk about why we should share the blessings God has given us while helping Monsignor with his take on a classic guacamole. Later, Monsignor Jamie shows viewers how to make bacon wrapped crab stuffed shrimp that the whole family will enjoy.
Prayers of Solidarity After France Terrorist Attack
Just days after a terrorist attack in Nice, France killed at least 84 people, Brooklyn’s Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio gathers the French community in Carroll Gardens. Together they hold Mass and pray for peace. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports that the threat of terrorism looms even as the faithful meet in Brooklyn.
Upcoming Conventions and Forgiveness
This week on “In the Arena” join host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he is joined by Bruce Blakeman to discuss the the upcoming Republican National Convention. Then, Monsignor is joined by Detective Steven McDonald to discuss forgiveness, the Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance. All this and more on ‘In the Arena’
New York Mourns, Steps Up Security After France Attack
Following the deadly terror attack in Nice, France, police patrol the French Consulate of New York and special units are sent to key locations such as Times Square and Grand Central Station. Mourners leave flowers and messages of condolence at the Consulate, paying their respect for the scores killed. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports on New York’s reaction to the Bastille Day tragedy.
60 Second Review – “Independence Day: Resurgence”
Deacon Steven Greydanus reviews the sci-fi blockbuster sequel, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE!
Life and Death
Today we discuss both life and death, starting off at a rally in Pasadena California to talk about abortion with Minister Ignacio Gomez and members of the Knights of Columbus, David Flores, Jeff Storey, and Tim O’Donnell about their efforts of repealing Roe v. Wade. Later we meet Maria Nunez, a mother with many children to talk about the tradition of having huge families and how Faith forms her.
Food, Games and History: Brooklyn Celebrates Bastille Day
The streets of Carroll Gardens are shut down as French New Yorkers celebrate their independence with food, music, and games. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports as St. Agnes Church, the only Brooklyn parish to celebrate a French-language Mass, joins in. The priest in charge of that Mass, Fr. Paul Anel, hopes that Catholicism will bring hope to the country that is living in the shadow of terrorism.
What’s Mercy Got To Do With It?
On this episode of Too Blessed to Be Stressed, David, Jahaira, and Dj David Dorian are joined by Fr. Agustino Torres.