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Ave Maria In The Afternoon

Ave Maria In The Afternoon

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Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday Readings and Fr. Cajetan Cuddy gives an accessible guide to Aquinas' masterful Summa Theologica.

Mar 6, 202656 min

When I Met Fulton Sheen

Matthew Bunson shares his memory of meeting Fulton Sheen and discusses the connections between Sheen and Jimmy Lai.

Mar 5, 202656 min

Meet the New Campus Radicals

Steve Ray celebrates the life of St. Joseph and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer introduces us to the new campus radicals.

Mar 4, 202656 min

Supreme Court on Hiding Student's Transgender Identities from Parents

The Supreme Court has ruled that the state of California cannot keep student’s transgender identities hidden from parents. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us.

Mar 3, 202656 min

What is Notre Dame’s Catholic Identity?

EWTN's Alberto Fernandez reports on the latest from Iran and Doug Keck examines Notre Dame's Catholic identity.

Mar 2, 202656 min

Hollywood Getting Romance Wrong

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Matthew Bunson honors the late author Paul Thigpen.

Feb 27, 202656 min

An Atheist who “Loves God?”

Patrick Reilly discusses the latest on the pro-abortion professor at Notre Dame.

Feb 26, 202656 min

The State of our Divided Union

Marcus reacts to the State of the Union Address and Karlo Broussard discusses how the waters of baptism give us eternal life.

Feb 25, 202656 min

Lifelong Effects of Childhood Discipline

Steven Hemler joins us with a busy parent's guide to the Catholic faith.

Feb 24, 202656 min

The Marxist Weaponization of Matthew 25

Marcus discusses the Marxist weaponization of Matthew 25 and Doug Keck celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St Peter

Feb 23, 202656 min

Confronting the Crisis of Pornography

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Nathanael Blake confronts the crisis of pornography.

Feb 20, 202656 min

SSPX Doubles Down on Vatican Defiance

Matthew Bunson reports on the SSPX's continued defiance against the Vatican and David Deavel discusses how fasting is an act of love.

Feb 19, 202656 min

Lent is not the “Catholic Ramadan”

David Bonagura discusses the meaning of Lenten sacrifice and Marcus responds to the claim that Lent is just a "Catholic Ramadan."

Feb 18, 202656 min

Jimmy Lai’s Sentence is Tragically Predictable

Hong Kong Watch's Ben Rogers explains why Jimmy Lai's 20-year prison sentence is tragically predictable.

Feb 17, 202656 min

Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

Marcus discusses how trials in our marriages bring us closer to Christ and Ben Reinhard looks at the faith of JRR Tolkien.

Feb 16, 202656 min

What to Expect When the Unexpected Happens During Your Pregnancy

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Beverly Jacobson shares what happened when her unborn baby received an unexpected diagnosis.

Feb 13, 202656 min

What is the SSPX?

Matthew Bunson looks at the history of the SSPX.

Feb 12, 202656 min

I Am The Immaculate Conception

David Deane discusses resisting the contemporary political empires.

Feb 11, 202656 min

What does it Mean to be a Man with Purpose?

Pete Burak shares lessons on virtuous manhood.

Feb 10, 202656 min

Understanding the Sacraments

Steve Ray walks us through a day in the life of the Holy Family.

Feb 9, 202656 min

The Monroe Doctrine’s Lasting Legacy

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Brad Birzer looks at the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.

Feb 6, 202656 min

The One who Hopes Lives Differently

Matthew Bunson reports on President Trump's address to the National Prayer Breakfast and Peter Herbeck discusses how the "one who hopes lives differently."

Feb 5, 202656 min

“Influencer Priests” and the Risks of Celebrity Evangelization

Brian Cranley looks at the God of Reason Created Science in His Image how Marcus discusses "celebrity priests" and why Fulton Sheen says the priest is not his own.

Feb 4, 202656 min

Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the Church?

Wilfred McClay discusses the Jewish roots of American liberty and Marcus reflects on healing after infant loss.

Feb 3, 202656 min

The Presentation of the Lord

Andre Villeneuve looks at the meaning of the Presentation in the Temple and Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses Ignatian discernment.

Feb 2, 202656 min

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Patrick O'Hearn discusses the Humility of the Saints.

Jan 30, 202656 min

Nigeria’s First Saint?

Matthew Bunson has the latest Church news and Michael Pakaluk discusses why Loyalty is more than a virtue.

Jan 29, 202656 min

What is Ignatian Discernment?

What would JRR Tolkien have thought of Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy? Austin Freeman joins us.

Jan 28, 202656 min

Surrogacy Gone Wild

Marcus discusses the rise of Holocaust denial and Dan Guernsey celebrates the importance of Catholic education.

Jan 27, 202656 min

Orwell’s Religion

Doug Keck looks at JD Vance's comments at the March for Life, Terry Mattingly has the latest on the shooting of Alex Pretti, and John Rodden discusses why Orwell is more relevant than ever.

Jan 26, 202656 min

Pornography and the Culture of Life

Melissa Moschella discusses how the right to life is founded on the Natural Law.

Jan 23, 202656 min

Will the Vatican join the “Board of Peace"?

Fr. Patrick Hyde, chaplain at Indiana University, reflects on the Hoosiers' historic season.

Jan 22, 202656 min

Breaking the Deadlock on the Life Issue

JonMarc Grodi shares what converts to the faith have taught him about Christian unity.

Jan 21, 202656 min

The Hope for Christian Unity

Dr. Charlie Self celebrates the hope of Christian Unity and Dr. Greg Popcak discusses the Christian meaning of confidence.

Jan 20, 202656 min

Anti-ICE Agitators Storm Church

Liz Lev looks at the history of papal mosaics and Doug Keck has the latest on the unrest in Minnesota.

Jan 19, 202656 min

Fulton Sheen beatification forthcoming?

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and the story of John the Baptist, and Matthew Bunson has an update on Fulton Sheen.

Jan 16, 202656 min

Why Are Mosques Burning in Tehran?

Marcus discusses a Christian response to the unrest in Minnesota and Alberto Fernandez looks at the latest in Iran.

Jan 15, 202656 min

Supreme Court Tackles Identity Politics in Sports

Bishop Daniel Thomas discusses taxpayer funding for abortion and Fr. Donald Calloway has a consecration to the Holy Family.

Jan 14, 202656 min

What’s in a (Holy) Name?

Marcus discusses the death of Scott Adams and Steve Ray celebrates the Holy Name of Jesus.

Jan 13, 202656 min

1-12-26 - Dilbert takes Pascal’s Wager

Billy Kangas discusses today's readings and Doug Keck looks at how Dilbert creator Scott Adams is taking "Pascal's Wager"

Jan 12, 202656 min

1-9-26 - The Source of Nature and Grace

Marcus unpacks the readings for the Baptism of our Lord.

Jan 9, 202656 min

1-8-26 - Minnesota Bishops Plea for Prayer

Matthew Bunson discusses the ICE shooting in Minnesota and David Bonagura offers Christ's peace for turbulent times.

Jan 8, 202656 min

1-7-26 - Once Baptized, Always Converting

Adam Wright celebrates being declared Cancer-Free.

Jan 7, 202656 min

1-6-26 - Pope Leo on Maduro's Arrest

Alejandro Bermudez has the latest on Venezuela and John Clark discusses the mystery of the Stigmata.

Jan 6, 202656 min

With Great Power comes Divine Accountability

Doug Keck discusses the Maduro arrest and Vinny Flynn has daily reflections on the Divine Mercy.

Jan 5, 202656 min

Let the Leo Roar

Shannon Salter shares what happened when her family offered confessions at her father's wake.

Jan 2, 202656 min

Fr Jim Rolph Reflects on Discipleship and Suffering

Fr Jim Rolph reflects on suffering and Michael Pakaluk discusses everyday holiness.

Jan 1, 202656 min

Facebook Employees Compare Themselves to Drug Pushers

Scott Hahn dives into Matthew's Gospel.

Dec 31, 202556 min

Catholic Response to the Challenges of Gender Ideology

Bishop Daniel Thomas responds to gender ideology and Dr. Ray Guarendi confronts the crisis of addiction.

Dec 30, 202556 min

I Lost my Son to an AI Chatbot

Megan Garcia shares the heartbreaking tale of losing her son to an AI Chatbot.

Dec 29, 202556 min