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This week, on an all-new In the Arena, host Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by an exciting line-up of guests, including Rabbi Brad Hirschfield and some of the stars of the new play “Shadowlands”, which is about C.S. Lewis’ life. He’ll also talk to attorney Marvin Lin about gun control on America. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!

Faith at Their Fingertips

Concern for Catholics without the gift of sight is the motivation behind the work at Xavier Society For The Blind. Currents News Katie Engesser reports not only does the group bring God’s word to fingertips, it help youngsters serve at the altar.

The Spirit of Advent

On Sunday, the Catholic Church begins Advent… Heralding the approach of Christ’s nativity. Currents News Katie Engesser reports the start of a new liturgical year is a time of opportunity.

Dyker Heights Gets Ready For Holiday Tourists

A Christmas tradition that makes the city a winter wonderland are the extraordinary decorations on and around the homes in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.

Dads & Daughters Prepare Academy Creche

Fathers and daughters who attend a Brooklyn Catholic school are working together so the Christmas creche is ready for the day Christ was born. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the preparations are also a chance for dads and their girls to spend time together through the school and through the Church.

Queens Church, NYPD Hold Active Shooter Seminar

A Queens Church is teaming up with the New York Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism Division. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the goal is to ease parishioners’ concerns about what had once been unthinkable.

Haitians Face Deportation After White House Decision

President Trump has decided to evict thousands of Haitians from the U.S. They’ve been living here with temporary status since a deadly earthquake in 2010. Now, if they don’t leave, they risk deportation. Concerns over the White House order are especially high in the Brooklyn diocese, home to a large Haitian community. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.

Catholic Minority Plays Humanitarian Role in Myanmar

Pope Francis has called attention to the plight of Rohingya Muslims on his trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh. Catholics comprise a very small minority in those countries, but have long played a role in protecting other religious minorities in the region. Currents Konrad Aderer talks to Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need.