Kresta in the Afternoon – March 21, 2024 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: March 21, 2024 Published in: Al Kresta

Guest Host Marcus Peter and JD Flynn discuss World Down Sydrome Day as JD shares his experience raising two kids with Down syndrome, and Peggy Stanton looks ahead to the Gospel readings for Palm Sunday.

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Celebrating our Brothers and Sisters with Down Syndrome

Today is World Down Syndrome day, celebrating those gifted with a third copy of the 21^st chromosome. Tragically, in the developed world the vast majority of preborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted. JD Flynn, the father of two children with Down syndrome, joins us.

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jd-flynn-adoption — JD Flynn is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Pillar. He’s a canon lawyer, husband, and the father of three children, including two with Down syndrome. Visit pillarcatholic.com and follow him on Twitter @jdflynn.

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“Blessed is He who Comes in the Name of the Lord!”

This weekend we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. How would Jerusalem welcome her Messiah? Why is it that the crowds who cheered and welcomed Jesus would be calling for his death just a few days later? Peggy Stanton joins us.

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Peggy Stanton’s notes for Palm Sunday

Msgr. Pope on Palm Sunday