Meet Steve Javie: Legendary NBA ref and Catholic deacon

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Basketball fans know Steve Javie as a longtime N.B.A. referee and a
frequent commentator on ESPN and ABC. But for the parishioners at
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Newtown, Pa., he’s Deacon
Steve.  In the midst of the N.B.A. finals tournament, Deacon
Steve took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with Zac and
Ashley about life on the court and in the pulpit.  They
discuss: His journey from zealous rookie ref to humble officiator
in the N.B.A. The dangers of turning sports into your religion. How
his career in refereeing has informed his ministry as a permanent
deacon. In Signs of the Times, a second miracle has been attributed
to Blessed Carlo Acutis. Zac and Ashley discuss the life and legacy
of the Italian teenager on track to be the first millennial saint.
Plus, Pope Francis has again used a homophobic slur in a discussion
about admitting gay men to seminary. How are Catholics supposed to
understand these comments from a pope who famously said about gay
priests, “Who am I to judge?” Links from the show: Pope Francis
recognizes miracle needed for the first ‘millennial’ saint: Blessed
Carlos Acutis Pope Francis uses gay slur for second time in
closed-door meeting, Italian reports allege Jesuitical: Pope
Francis used a homophobic slur. How should Catholics respond?
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