This week on In the Arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington sits with Oz Sultan, Chief Strategist specializing in Big Data, Digital, and Social Strategy, and Pat Halpin, Managing Director of Mercury, to talk about current events.
He’ll also be joined by Jeremiah James and Katy Blake, stars of the new off-broadway show “Sweetee”, and he’ll discuss news from the Philippines with Rev. Andiy Ergargo. Then, he’ll talk to Eric Gorges, host of “A Craftsman’s Legacy”.
In Katie Engesser’s final installment documenting the priestly class of 2017, she talks to Deacon Robert Mema, who’s road to the sacrament of Holy Orders began with another sacrament.
Before ordaining 10 new priests this weekend, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is getting his hands dirty. Tim Harfmann speaks with the Bishop of Brooklyn about his special, living gift. He will give a plant to each of the new clerics.
In preparation for the upcoming priestly ordination, Katie Engesser talks to the candidates about their vocational call. Tonight she talks to Deacon Michael Panicali, the oldest of the incoming priests, who says he hopes to use his lay experiences to help the people of Brooklyn and Queens hear their call.
David DiCerto reviews the 5th installment in the Captain Jack Sparrow saga, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES!
One of the biggest names in Hollywood is telling the story of missionary priests who embark on a perilous journey to Japan and encounter Christian persecution. Tim Harfmann is at Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, for a special screening of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence.’
Steven Greydanus reviews the latest installment in the Ridley Scott-directed “Alien” franchise, ALIEN: COVENANT!
Although he didn’t make the ultimate sacrifice, a parishioner at St. Francis De Sales Church, Belle Harbor, has paid a heavy price to defend his country. Tim Harfmann has the story of a brave soldier who’s still serving others.
This week on To Your Health, the author of The Complete Guide to Fasting, Dr. Jason Fung, joins host Portland Helmich to discuss some of the myths and misconceptions of fasting as well as the many health benefits. Then, author of The Sacred Art of Fasting, Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP, and missionary Karla Ochoa, share their personal stories about how fasting has impacted their spiritual life and relationship with God.
A dozen men have now taken the vow of Holy Orders to become deacons in Brooklyn and Queens. Katie Engesser is at their ordination with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.