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

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April 13, 2021 Uncategorized

72nd Annual Christopher Award-winning Books, Films, and TV Programs Celebrate Courage, Faith, and Hope

NEW YORK, April 13, 2021 — From the heroism of frontline workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to

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February 11, 2021 Uncategorized

Katie Prejean McGrady on Lent for Teens, Raging at God, and Finding Joy in Dark Times

There was a moment in 2020 when Katie Prejean McGrady stood in her backyard, shaking her fist at heaven. The

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December 1, 2020 Uncategorized

“God is My Co-Writer and Co-Pilot”: Dolly Parton Talks Life, Faith, and Christmas with The Christophers

“I always try to remember what Christmas is really about, and that’s the birth of Christ.” So said country music

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October 27, 2020 Uncategorized

Patricia Heaton on Second Acts, Sacrificial Living, Giving Up Alcohol, and Surrendering to God’s Will

Patricia Heaton’s second act hasn’t gone quite as expected so far, but having learned early in life that surrendering to

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October 6, 2020 Uncategorized

Build an Extraordinary Life Free of Anger and Stress: An Interview with Deacon Greg Kandra and Gary Zimak

Want to live an extraordinary life? The best route to that goal is to follow the two great commandments: love

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September 29, 2020 Uncategorized

Daredevil Nik Wallenda on Dealing with Trauma and Facing Fear with God’s Help

If you’ve ever watched legendary daredevil Nik Wallenda perform his high-wire walk over places like Niagara Falls or an active

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August 25, 2020 Uncategorized

The 2020 Christopher Award Winners in Books, TV, and Film Celebrate Courage, Grace, and Mercy

NEW YORK, August 25, 2020 — Mister Rogers’ life-changing influence on a cynical journalist in the film A Beautiful Day

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April 15, 2020 Uncategorized

Christopher Award-winning Books to Read While Self-Isolating During Pandemic

Contact:   David Reich   (914) 325-9997  david@reichcommunications.com or Jeanne Byington at jeanne@jmbyington.com TURN OFF THE TV, GET OFF THE INTERNET, AND

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March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

Paula Faris on Finding Life's True Calling and the Unexpected Gift She Received From Her Late Father

Paula Faris always felt especially close to her father Ed, so when his health deteriorated over several months following a

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October 30, 2019 Uncategorized

An Antidote to Modern-Day Cynicism

Cynicism abounds in our world, and it’s not a surprise considering all the divisiveness we see around us. It’s easy

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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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