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

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April 3, 2024 Books / Catholic / Faith / God / Uncategorized

Literature, Film, U2, and Ignatian Spirituality Shape Gary Jansen’s “Meditations at Midnight”

Though author Gary Jansen has written numerous books – ranging from spiritual advice to his Christopher Award-winning children’s literature –

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March 21, 2024 Christian / Faith / TV / Uncategorized

Mr. Rogers on Judgment, Need, and Holy Ground

Yesterday was the late Fred Rogers’ birthday, so it seems like a good time to reshare the speech he gave

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February 22, 2024 Books / Catholic / Faith / God / Movie / Star Wars / TV / Uncategorized

Eric Clayton on St. Ignatius, Cannonball Moments, and the Spirituality of ‘Star Wars’

Two of Eric Clayton’s great passions are Ignatian Spirituality and “Star Wars.” He has found his faith nurtured by St.

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February 15, 2024 Books / Catholic / Christian / Faith / Uncategorized

From Potted Plant to Flourishing Tree: Joy Marie Clarkson on Metaphors in Life and Faith

Joy Marie Clarkson had spent most of her life as a potted plant, but realized she was finally ready to

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June 28, 2022 Books / Christian / Uncategorized

Amy Julia Becker Looks to Jesus for Wisdom on Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Healing

Amy Julia Becker has endured several painful physical ailments during the course of her life. But as she eventually discovered,

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December 23, 2020 Uncategorized

Loving the Neighbor You Hate: A Christmas Story

When she was anchoring the early morning news in Dallas during the 1980s, Peggy Wehmeyer went to bed at 8:00

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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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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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