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Shining Light on “Fifty Shades”

Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach discusses the controversial new movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” with Catholic speaker and writer Christopher West, the foremost expert on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

St. Francis Prep Mourns Coach O’Connor

Currents correspondent Jim Mancari reports from the Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent O’Connor, the long-time varsity football coach at St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

40 Days of Passion: Day 2

Today is “Hug Your Cross Day” That’s right! Not carry, but hug. Welcome to Day #2. It can be a challenge to embrace suffering. Normally we just run from it or at the very least try to hide from it. That never works. Don’t worry! God will give you the strength, patience and love you need to Hug your Cross with a Smile. You can do it. Believe it!
#hugyourcross #smileandcarry #LentatNet

40 Días de Pasión: el Día #2

Hoy es el día “Abraza tu Cruz” ¡Así es! No cargue tu cruz, sino abraza tu cruz pero con una sonrisa. Bienvenidos al día numero 2. Puede ser difícil abrazar o aceptar el sufrimiento. Por lo normal preferimos correr o escondernos del sufrimiento. Eso nunca funciona. No te preocupes, Dios te dará la fuerza y paciencia que necesitas para Abrazar tu Cruz con una Sonrisa. ¡Si se puede! ¡Créelo!
#hugyourcross #smileandcarry #LentatNET

Runners For Life Give Powerful Witness

Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach was out early on Ash Wednesday morning to catch up with the New York City Life Runners, as they began their part in a relay that’s taking place in all the regions of the United States.

40 Days of Passion: Day 1

Ash Wednesday. Preparation is key when embarking on a new journey. We start this journey by giving our hearts to God and asking Him to heal, cleanse and change anything in our hearts that does not allow us to obey and submit to His will.

Remember, if you’re heart is not right, your life is not right. Believe it!

#HeartCheck
#LentatNet

40 Días de Pasión: el Día #1

La preparación es clave cuando empiezas una nueva jornada. Empezamos esta jornada entregando nuestros corazones a Dios y pidiéndole que sane, purifique y cambie lo que no nos permite obedecer su voluntad en nuestras vidas.

Recuerda, si tu corazón no esta bien, tu vida no esta bien. ¡Créelo! #HeartCheck#LentatNet

Ashes a Sign of Repentance and Humility

Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at St. James Cathedral on Ash Wednesday.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with Bishop DiMarzio and Mass attendees, who told what they planned to do – or not do – for Lent.

After Fire, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Still Strong

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, one month after a fire rendered the parish’s church unusable.  And, as Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach discovered, parishioners spirits remain high.