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

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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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December 1, 2021 Christian / Music / Uncategorized

Kristin Chenoweth Says Joy, Loss, and God’s Light Inspired Her New Christmas Album

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Kristin Chenoweth has been captivating audiences with her incomparable voice and comedic flair for more

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November 16, 2021 Uncategorized

“General Hospital’s” Josh Swickard on Choosing Joy and Following God’s Call to Love Others

Actor Josh Swickard has portrayed Detective Harrison Chase on ABC’s “General Hospital” since 2018. But when COVID shut down the

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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 19, 2021 Uncategorized

How Music and Service Led Jazz Legend Mary Lou Williams to a Life of Faith

The late jazz composer, pianist, and Catholic convert Mary Lou Williams isn’t as well known as some of her musical

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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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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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July 13, 2021 Books / Uncategorized

Paralyzed World War II Veterans Became Wheelchair Athletes Who Changed the World

It’s not uncommon today to see people in wheelchairs living happy, fulfilling lives, albeit with numerous challenges. But that was

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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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