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

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April 9, 2025 Aging / Books / Catholic / Faith / God / Health / Senior Citizens / Uncategorized

Saints and Soul Sisters Guided Maria Morera Johnson Into Her ‘Beautiful Second Act’

For writer and author Maria Morera Johnson, enduring a stroke at age 49 served as a wake-up call, leading her to

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September 17, 2024 Books / Christian / Faith / Health / Sports / Uncategorized

Soccer Playing Grandmothers Find Hope and Healing in Sports, God, and Each Other

In 2010, when the FIFA World Cup was being held in South Africa, a human interest story in the province

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July 9, 2024 Cancer / Catholic / General Hospital / God / Health / TV / Uncategorized

‘General Hospital’s’ John J. York After Cancer Treatments: ‘All There is in My Life is Light’

“General Hospital’s” John J. York (Mac Scorpio) is a man who approaches each day with hope, gratitude, and faith, no matter

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October 31, 2023 Catholic / Faith / Health / Mental Health / Mental Illness / Uncategorized

In Memory of His Daughter, Deacon Ed Shoener Brings God’s Love to Those with Mental Illness

Shame, stigma, and misconceptions surround the topic of mental illness, even in some church circles. For instance, there are some

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September 19, 2023 Cancer / Children's books / Faith / God / Health / Uncategorized

Lisa Hendey on Care for Creation, Her Breast Cancer Battle, and Praying a ‘Waiting Rosary’

At the beginning of 2023, when author Lisa Hendey should have been celebrating the publication of her latest children’s book,

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August 8, 2023 Aging / Books / Faith / Health / Senior Citizens / Uncategorized

Healthy Aging Requires a Higher Goal Than Joy: An Interview with Marcy Cottrell Houle

Marcy Cottrell Houle spent many years caring for her aging parents as they endured numerous health problems. But it wasn’t

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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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