In this episode of Mysteries of The Church, we look at New Yorkers who suffer from addiction, and if working on a greater devotion to Jesus Christ can rid people of their habits. Childhood, poverty and abuse all play a role in causing addiction. But are destructive, unending addictions also the work of the Devil?
Interviews with addiction experts, priests, theologians, and former addicts show us how faith can help the afflicted. We go inside the 12 Step recovery process to see how a belief in God does for addicts what they cannot do for themselves. We also meet a priest who is himself a recovered alcoholic, and shares his recovery with his Parish.
Since 1963, the Andrean Players have been performing classic Broadway musicals at Saint Andrew Avellino Parish in Flushing. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from a rehearsal for their soon-to-open production of “Annie,” meeting three generations of the Carozzo family, who share their devotion to this treasured community theatre group.
New York State’s Attorney General is quitting his job after a report accused him of assault. Currents News Tim Harfmann has details on Eric Schneiderman’s fall.
Since 2002, the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance, in Coney Island, has been a precious memorial for families and loved ones of the first responders who gave their lives at Ground Zero. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from the annual Spring Mass and Blessing with Bishop Octavio Cisneros. Special tribute is made to the memory of Norma Moglen, wife of Sol Moglen, the memorial’s founder.
Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from the Metropolitan Museum of Art ahead of the MET gala. “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” is open is the public from May 10th to October 8th. The exhibit features the work of designers who were raised Catholic. Fashion enthusiasts and clerics gathered for a preview, including New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
David DiCerto reviews the biggest blockbuster to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that brings just about every hero into the mix in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR!
Steven Greydanus reviews the thrilling drama, A QUIET PLACE!
Steven Greydanus reviews the big-screen adaptation of the video game, RAMPAGE, starring Dwayne Johnson!
Noah Rothman of Commentary Magazine returns to In the Arena to talk news and current events with hosts Fr. Gerald Murray and Joe Concha. And later in the show, actor Tim Moriarty will talk about the new season of Mysteries of the Church, a show on NET which delves into questions like the power of prayer for a person’s health and the truth behind local apparitions. All this on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Currents News Tim Harfmann ends his exclusive series with how the week-long trip to Puerto Rico has impacted residents and volunteers. The Catholics Care group, the relief team from the Diocese of Brooklyn, helped to repair homes and the spirit on the island.