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Honor the New Year with In the Arena and look back on some of our best and most inspiring guests 2017, including ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard, who made a four-legged friend during his run through the Gobi desert. We’ll also flashback to attorney Marvin Lim and his views on gun control in America, as well as TV personality and author Kelly Wright and one of our series regulars, Bill Tucker!

Quinton Aaron

On this episode of Walk in Faith, Craig Syracusa had the chance to talk with actor Quinton Aaron, who starred in the hit movie “The Blind Side”. He shares a more personal side of himself and proves that he is a role model in kindness and perseverance. Tune in to hear more!

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Tune in to watch our special “Best Of” Christmas episode of In the Arena featuring some our favorite holiday guests, including Kei-Landa, a young singer performing her new Christmas song “Put Him on Your List”, and Tim Reckart, director of the new animated Christmas movie “The Star”.

Jerusalem Strife May Dampen Christmas in the Holy Land

The Pope is sending out a new, tough message about Jerusalem. At an emergency UN meeting, the pontiff’s representative calls the Holy City the “spiritual capital” to the world, and demands its status not be changed. The U.S. is recognizing the city as Israel’s capital, sparking widespread turmoil. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports Catholic leaders are concerned about Christmas in the Holy Land.

A Christmas Far From “Home”

It’s been three months since the storm roared over Puerto Rico. To help shelter those affected, Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens have opened their homes. Currents News, Michelle Powers, reports because of the migration, this Christmas will be different.

Culture in Christmas

In the Diocese of Immigrants, the rich cultures of Catholics with roots elsewhere are welcomed in Brooklyn and Queens… Currents News Katie Engesser reports their contributions are especially meaningful at Christmas time.

Bishop DiMarzio Encourages Vocations at Cathedral Prep

Young men thinking about the priesthood welcome their Bishop, Nicholas DiMarzio, for Mass and breakfast — in the midst of his Year of Vocations campaign…and only days before Christmas. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary in Elmhurst, Queens.

Family Gives Gift of Charity for Christmas

Helping to create a happier holiday season for many in the Brooklyn Diocese is The Tablet’s Bright Christmas campaign…that’s where the newspaper gathers together donations used to help people and parishes in need. Currents News Katie Engesser reports the tradition has become central to one Brooklyn family’s celebration of Christmas.