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"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness" (The Christopher motto)

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Category: 9/11

September 7, 2022 9/11 / Books / Catholic

9/11 Fire Chief Joseph Pfeifer Recalls ‘Ordinary Heroes’ and Following God’s Call

For Joseph Pfeifer, the badge number of 1513 that he received when joining the New York City Fire Department more

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April 26, 2022 9/11 / Books / Catholic / Christian / Movie / TV / Uncategorized

73rd Annual Christopher Award Winners in Books, Films, and TV Celebrate Hope, Healing, and the Human Spirit

NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 — Themes of healing, justice, service, building bridges, and overcoming steep odds are reflected in

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April 19, 2022 9/11 / Christian / Uncategorized

Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength: A Christopher News Note

(The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength,” written by

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September 9, 2021 9/11 / Uncategorized

A Reflection and Prayer on the Anniversary of 9/11

On September 11th, 2001, The Christophers’ headquarters was in midtown Manhattan, so I took the subway to the Rockefeller Center

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September 7, 2021 9/11 / Books / Christian

9/11 Survivor Will Jimeno on Finding ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’ with God’s Help

If you ever saw the Christopher Award-winning Oliver Stone film “World Trade Center,” you’re familiar with the story of Will

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About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi (the guy on the left) found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers’ TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the organization’s Director of Communications. The job entails hosting and producing the radio show/podcast “Christopher Closeup,” writing and editing the syndicated “Light One Candle” column, producing and scriptwriting the annual Christopher Awards ceremony, and more.

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