The Pope’s journey to Egypt begins April 28th and follows the Palm Sunday massacre when Islamic State bombers destroyed nearly four-dozen lives in separate attacks on two Coptic Churches. Improving interreligious relations is a prime motivation behind the Holy Father’s trip. Another Pope, Saint John Paul, devoted decades of his Pontificate to that crucial issue. Our Michelle Powers shows us a rare collection that documents his work. — For more information about an upcoming event at the Sheen Center, please read: The Dachau Album Interfaith Event: https://sheencenter.org/shows/dachau/
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Easter Vigil Brings New Life to the Church
The resurrection of Christ, the source of eternal life, is celebrated across the globe. Easter is also the occasion when new Catholics are welcomed into the Church. In Corona, Queens, a large number join St. Leo’s parish. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio bestows upon them the sacraments of baptism and confirmation. Tim Harfmann reports.
Good Friday Traditions in Bensonhurst
Timothy Cardinal Dolan pointed out that the holiest of days has always been a time of turmoil. “Think of that first Easter,” he said, “There were three soldiers guarding the tomb. Good Friday and Easter Sunday have always been a little risky.” And Good Friday is commemorated in a special way as thousands fill the streets of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to participate with Bishop DiMarzio in the Way of the Cross. Our Michelle Powers is there.
SSN 08 – EP 03
This week on “In the Arena”, author of “Two Minutes in the Bible for Women”, Shana Schutte, joins Monsignor Kieran Harrington, to talk about daily devotion. Then, Monsignor talks to Fox News’ Chief National Correspondent, Ed Henry, about his new book “42 Faith”, Bishop Oscar Cantú comes on to talk about the plight of Christians in the Middle East, and clinical social worker, Rose Molfetta, comes on to talk about bringing hope to a broken heart. All this and much more on “In the Arena”: faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
Episode 8 – “The End of the Affair”
This 8th and final episode of the season talks about Fr. Lauder’s absolute favorite Catholic novel, Graham Green’s THE END OF THE AFFAIR!
Coptic Christians Pray for Peace
At the Coptic Orthodox Church of St George, the faithful are praying for those suffering in Egypt with their Brooklyn neighbors. Katie Engesser reports.
Belle Harbor Catholic Academy Performs Passion Play
The central focus of Holy Week is the passion and resurrection of Christ. Tim Harfmann is at the Catholic academy in Queens where youngsters reenact the sacred moments.
Brooklyn Coptics Pray After Palm Sunday Bombings
After two deadly Palm Sunday bombings in Egypt, Tim Harfmann reports from St. Mary & St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church in Ridgewood, where Egyptians are praying for loved ones they lost.
Bishop DiMarzio Announces “Year of Vocations” at Chrism Mass
In Brooklyn, our Michelle Powers is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph for Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Chrism Mass.
Palm Sunday Brings Joy and Sorrow
With recent news of the bombings in Egypt, the joyous celebrations of Palm Sunday were dampened for the parishioners of St Ephrem. There to help the faithful morn was the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio. Katie Engesser reports.