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60 Second Review – ‘Noah’
Here’s Steven Greydanus’ review of Darren Aronofsky’s biblical epic, starring Russell Crowe as Noah.
60 Second Review – ‘Son of God’ (Steven’s Take)
Here’s Steven Greydanus’ take on the Mark Burnett-produced version of the retelling of Jesus’ entire life.
60 Second Review – ‘Son of God’ (David’s Take)
Here’s David DiCerto’s take on the Mark Burnett-produced version of the retelling of Jesus’ entire life.
Depression
Dr. Sam Von Reiche, a Princeton graduate and clinical psychologist, shares her story of pain and recovery after her marriage was ended by her husband’s addiction and death.
Lopez Lomong — Lost Boy Found
Olympian Lopez Lomong, pictured here with host and producer Jerry Sticker, began long-distance running at age 6 when Lomong and his family fled Janjaweed warriors in South Sudan. He escaped and was separated from his family, but Catholic missionaries took care of him at the Kakuma “Lost Boys” refugee camp in Kenya. The episode chronicles Lomong’s journey to become a U.S. citizen, compete in the Olympics, carry the U.S. flag at the 2008 games, and help the poor in South Sudan.
Cardiology and Emergency Medicine
Is five-second rule OK after all? And does your grandmother yawn differently than you? Dr. Steven Garner, his on-air assistant, Nikki Casseri, Dr. Maureen Wang (cardiologist) and Dr. Barbara Gatton (emergency medicine specialist) are having a lively discussion on this episode of Ask the Doctor.
Entering Lent
Host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington invites his friend, Michael Monteverdi on the show to talk about how his family enters into the season of Lent together. Also featuring Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author of the new book “The Romance of Religion.” Msgr. Harrington answers viewers’ questions in his “Mail Bag” segment.
Arts Inspire Elmhurst Students
Currents education correspondent Marie Elena Giossi traveled to St. Adalbert School in Elmhurst, Queens, where the beauty of faith is combined with an appreciation of beautiful art.
Christ the King Makes it 4 out of 5 as City Champs
Powerhouses from Brooklyn and Queens battled it out for the Catholic High School basketball championship for New York City. Correspondent Jim Mancari was there.