In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue are joined by Rev. Joseph Gibino, Pastor of Holy Trinity, Whitestone and Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis. They discuss the Eucharistic Revival and the upcoming Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage as an opportunity to answer the call from Christ to journey with Him in celebration of the Eucharist.
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert J. Brennan is visited by Rev. Alonzo Cox, Pastor of St. Martin de Porres in Brooklyn and Coordinator, Ministry to the African Americans. They discuss important topics such as the vibrant, multicultural community of his parish, the celebration of Black History Month, and the recent panel discussion on race, hosted in celebration of Martin Luther King Day.
On this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue discuss the recent March for Life. For 50 years, tens of thousands of pro-life advocates have converged in Washington D.C. on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. The march is a celebration of life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between.
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue are visited once again by Deacon Kevin McCormack, the Superintendent of Catholic School Support Services for Brooklyn and Queens, as they discuss topics like the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, March for Life, and the importance of Catholic Schools.
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert J. Brennan is visited by Fr. Jose Diaz, pastor of Mary’s Nativity – St. Ann’s Parish, as they discuss the SEEK conference they are attending in St. Louis, MO. They reflect on their experience of spending a week with seventeen thousand college students and missionaries from around the country, all attending this convention.
On this New Year’s episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue discuss the recent passing of the retired Pope Benedict XVI on December 31 as they reflect on his life, his example, ministry, and his impact on our world and our Church.
On this year-end episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue remind us that the Christmas season begins on December 25, The Nativity of Our Lord, and continues through the Baptism of the Lord, on January 9. During the Christmas season, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and the Saints and Martyrs who followed Christ.
On this special Christmas episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue reminisce on this Advent season and discuss the beauty and the mystery of the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas to everyone and God bless you all!
On this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Rev. Christopher Heanue talk about all the excitement surrounding the Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day celebration at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph and the powerful symbol of the light of Christ as the congregation walk with torch in hand through the streets of Brooklyn and Queens. Next, they discuss St. Juan Diego’s mission of faith and evangelization as well as Mary and Joseph’s acceptance of their calling from God.
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert J. Brennan and Father Christopher Heanue discuss the benefits of this longer Advent season. They discuss those heartfelt emotions that arise as you observe all the decorations and traditions and why it shouldn’t stop with those feelings but let it draw you deeper in contemplation and prayer. Bishop Brennan also talks about the pivotal role our Blessed Mother plays during Advent as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadeloupe.
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