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Kresta in the Afternoon – May 15, 2024 – Hour 1

Guest host Marcus Peter and Simone Rizkallah discuss the history of the Church’s response to Antisemitism, and Patrick O’Hearn reflects on how we can help dads grieving the loss of a child. 

 

To Confront Antisemitism, Catholics Can Look to Their History

The Jew-hatred on display at some campus protests corresponds little with attitudes toward Jews in America. How should Catholic leaders and institutions respond to this moment, beyond carefully worded statements that neither offend nor teach? One instructive precedent, perhaps surprisingly, is the medieval papal bull Sicut Judaeis, which condemned antisemitic violence and even authorized excommunication for certain offenses. We talk more about it with Simone Rizkallah.

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To Confront Antisemitism, Catholics Can Look to Their History

Simone Rizkallah is the Deputy Director of Education at The Philos Project. As a first-generation American of Egyptian-Armenian descent, Simone has a particular interest in matters of religious freedom, culture, and the Eastern roots of the Faith. Her graduate degree is in Theological Studies from Christendom College. Her undergraduate studies and professional background include marketing communications, media, radio, and theatre. She is a frequent guest on Catholic Answers Live and a faculty member of the Avila Institute. You can find her talks, publications, and podcast episodes on her website www.culturalgypsy.com.

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The Grief of Dads

There is no greater trauma a parent can experience than the loss of a child. But for a variety of reasons, a father’s grief often fades into the background when his child dies. Patrick O’Hearn and his wife have lost two children to miscarriage. He’s joined other grieving dads to create a resource for anyone experiencing this deepest of pains. Patrick joins us.

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Forgotten Fathers of Child Loss

Patrick O'Hearn is an author and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books' acquisitions editor for two years. He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. His first book "Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today's Parents," which he co-authored with Cassie Everts, was released in 2019. His second book, "Parents of the Saints: The Hidden Heroes Behind Our Favorite Saints" was released in 2021. The latter book took him over three years to write. His first children's book, "The Shepherd at the Crib and the Cross" was released in 2022. He graduated with a master's in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor's in marketing from St. Ambrose University.

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