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

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April 5, 2022 Books / Uncategorized

New Book Profiles Ukrainian Teenager Who Outwitted the Nazis and Survived the Holocaust

While much is known about the Holocaust in terms of concentration camps such as Auschwitz and Dachau, the execution of

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March 31, 2022 Books / Christian / Music / Uncategorized

Mandisa on Mental Health, Diversity, and Moving Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy

Grammy Award-winning Christian singer Mandisa has achieved a great deal of success in her life, from appearing on “American Idol”

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February 15, 2022 Books / Catholic / Christian / Uncategorized

Gary Zimak on Finding Peace and Happiness in Your Journey with God

“The Lord was always…trying to get my attention, but for some reason, I just ignored Him.” So recalls author and

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February 8, 2022 Books / Christian / Uncategorized

Teaching History and Hope: An Interview with Children’s Book Author/Illustrator Don Tate

When the credits of a TV show roll, some people may change the channel or go get a drink of

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January 11, 2022 Books / Christian / TV

In New Chapter of Life, Paula Faris Shines a Light on Jesus and Working Moms

(LINK TO NEW 2023 INTERVIEW: Paula Faris on Moms in the Workplace, Paternity Leave, and the Proverbs 31 Woman) Burned out.

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December 7, 2021 Books / Christian / Christmas / Uncategorized

Christopher de Vinck’s New Christmas Novel Highlights the Life-Changing Love of a Child with Down Syndrome

Author and educator Christopher de Vinck knows firsthand the truth of the Scripture verse from Isaiah 11:6, “A little child

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October 26, 2021 Books / Christian / Uncategorized

Author Reflects on His Childhood Friendships with Trappist Monks Who Shaped His Life

Like many Catholics, Michael Patrick O’Brien felt so appalled by the sexual abuse scandals that rocked the Church, he considered

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October 5, 2021 Books / Uncategorized

Two Authors Shine a Light on African American Culture for Children and Teens

When they were kids growing up in Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, respectively, Kelly Starling Lyons and Torrey Maldonado rarely saw children’s

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September 28, 2021 Books / Christian / Uncategorized

Author Kate Bowler on Chronic Cancer, Christian Hope, and “No Cure For Being Human”

On paper, you might expect a conversation with Kate Bowler to be somber. After all, the wife, mother, and associate

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September 14, 2021 Books / Christian / Uncategorized

Author Daniel Nayeri on Fleeing Iran After His Mom’s Conversion and How Storytelling Bridges Divides

All children want to fit in with their peers, but that was a larger-than-usual challenge for Daniel Nayeri. As an

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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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