Rabbi Hirschfield and Dan Roebuck host an all-new episode of In the Arena, with the help of guests like NY Times best-selling author Allison Pataki and Father Suckiel, Vocations Director for the Brooklyn Diocese. He joins the show to talk about the upcoming Catholic Schools Night at MCU park, including a pre-game Priests vs. Principals Showdown! All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
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Angels in the Boroughs
Many parishioners in the Catholic Church believe that angels are among us every day. These include New Yorkers who use metaphorical as well literal connection to angels, to help them solve problems. Can communication with angels be an uplifting, positive part of the lives of New Yorkers? What historical role do Angels play in the old and new testament, and in the transition to the afterlife? How do dark, or fallen angels occupy people on earth?
FDNY and NYPD Join in Blessing of Marine Fleets
At the 17th annual blessing of the FDNY fleet, state-of-the-art rescue vessels parade along the Hudson, joined by the NYPD marine unit for the first time. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from South Street Seaport in Manhattan.
Community Center in Coney Island Still Closed Five Years After Hurricane Sandy
The low-income Coney Island community has been waiting for five years for the City to restore the Surfside Gardens Cornerstone center, which was closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. Currents News Konrad Aderer talks with leaders from Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) about the impact on the community and their social media campaign #FixSurfside.
Post Office Delivers Parking Nightmare
All New Yorkers know that finding parking in the city can be a pain! For one parish in Brooklyn, their biggest problem isn’t fighting the meters. The issue is keeping the church doors clear… of post office trucks! Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.
Children’s Film Raises Concern
A movie about talking dogs is stirring up a lot of controversy because of the message that the film is giving to children. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.
Pro-Life Irish Americans
Pro-life Irish Americans react with shock to the abortion vote in their home country, but activists also say God may be sending a message. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports.
Honoring Memorial Day at Brooklyn’s Catholic Cemetery
At Holy Cross Cemetery in Flatbush, Catholics gather to honor the departed who gave their lives in service to the country. Currents News Konrad Aderer talks with relatives of veterans buried in the consecrated Brooklyn ground.
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Join us this Memorial Day weekend for a special BEST OF episode of In the Arena, featuring some our favorite recent guests, including Tim Moriarty from “Mysteries of the Church”, a show which delves into the traditions and practices of Catholicism, and John O’Neill, author of “The Fisherman’s Tomb”, a book that tells the true story of the daring 75-year adventure to find the tomb of the Apostle Peter. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Fighting For Faith
Tune in for this week’s Walk in Faith special with professional boxer Shawn Porter! And later in the show, Father Peter Purpura, a practitioner of the muay thai style of martial arts, talks about his unique hobby and its relationship to his faith.