
Ave Maria In The Afternoon
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US and Vatican Leaders Debate Iran War
Support for Assisted Suicide on the Rise
Randall Smith celebrates the continued relevance of the Resurrection.
SCOTUS considers Birthright Citizenship
Dean John Czarnetzky weighs in on the SCOTUS birthright case and Matthew Walz looks at the origins of Catholic Social Teaching.
Historicity of Jesus’ Resurrection
Michael Licona takes a historiographical look at the Resurrection.
Pain, Suffering, and Redemption: Where Faith and Reason Mingle
Why does God allow pain and suffering? Why did he allow his Son to suffer on the cross for us? We discuss pain, suffering and redemption with Dr. Stephen Doran.
What Happens at Holy Thursday Mass?
Tonight’s Holy Thursday Mass includes some special rituals not seen on an ordinary Sunday. We discuss them with Matthew Bunson.
SCOTUS Defends Christian Counselor’s Right
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses a SCOTUS ruling in favor of counselors and Gary Michuta looks at how Christ fulfills the Old Testament prophecies.
Take them to Mass!
Dr. Tom McGovern gives a medical and spiritual analysis of Christ's Passion.
New Paradigm” for Moral Theology?
Does God hear the prayers of warmongers? Marcus unpacks Pope Leo's Palm Sunday homily.
Fulton Sheen’s War on Communism
Rob Corzine unpacks the Palm Sunday readings and Paul Kengor looks at Fulton Sheen's war on Communism.
Pope Leo Addresses the Latin Mass
Matthew Bunson looks at Pope Leo's comments on the Latin Mass and Bishop Daniel Thomas encourages us not to be "Holy Week Bystanders."
India Enacts Another Anti-Conversion Bill
Chad Bauman reports on an anti-conversion bill in India and Matthew Ramage discusses how technology is shaping our worldview.
What would Aquinas say about AI?
What would Aquinas say about Artificial Intelligence? Mike Schramm joins us.
The Best Films for Lent
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Monica Miller shares her favorite Lenten films.
Cardinal Cupich Critic Phased Out of Catholic Conference Board
Dr. Matthew Bunson has the latest Church news and we discuss a return to civil rights sanity with Dr. Thomas Powers.
Parental Rights – the Cornerstone of American Law
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses how Parental rights are the cornerstone of American Law and Patrick Flynn looks at different forms of atheism.
How the Iran War is impacting Christians
Philip Freeman tells the story of the real St. Patrick and Ed Clancy reports on how Iranian Christians are affected by the war.
The Tragic Loss of the Sacramental Worldview
Does God Make us Righteous? Karlo Broussard joins us.
Faith or Science? You Don’t Have to Choose a Side
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Brian Cranley continues our discussion on Faith and Science.
What Threats does AI actually pose?
What Threats does AI actually pose? Dr. Thomas Williams joins us.
A Vaccine for the Pandemic of Lunacy
J. Budziszewski has an antidote for modern society's "Pandemic of Lunacy."
Satan’s Twelve Attacks on Marriage
Leigh Snead of EWTN's Conversations with Consequences shares her infertility journey and Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak have counter-attacks to Satan's attacks on marriage.
Yes, there is a Hell
The Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke Sivers joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, family, marriage and more.
Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday Readings and Fr. Cajetan Cuddy gives an accessible guide to Aquinas' masterful Summa Theologica.
When I Met Fulton Sheen
Matthew Bunson shares his memory of meeting Fulton Sheen and discusses the connections between Sheen and Jimmy Lai.
Meet the New Campus Radicals
Steve Ray celebrates the life of St. Joseph and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer introduces us to the new campus radicals.
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.
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.
Hollywood Getting Romance Wrong
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Matthew Bunson honors the late author Paul Thigpen.
An Atheist who “Loves God?”
Patrick Reilly discusses the latest on the pro-abortion professor at Notre Dame.
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.
Lifelong Effects of Childhood Discipline
Steven Hemler joins us with a busy parent's guide to the Catholic faith.
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
Confronting the Crisis of Pornography
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Nathanael Blake confronts the crisis of pornography.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
What is the SSPX?
Matthew Bunson looks at the history of the SSPX.
I Am The Immaculate Conception
David Deane discusses resisting the contemporary political empires.
What does it Mean to be a Man with Purpose?
Pete Burak shares lessons on virtuous manhood.
Understanding the Sacraments
Steve Ray walks us through a day in the life of the Holy Family.
The Monroe Doctrine’s Lasting Legacy
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Brad Birzer looks at the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.
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."
“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.
Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the Church?
Wilfred McClay discusses the Jewish roots of American liberty and Marcus reflects on healing after infant loss.
The Presentation of the Lord
Andre Villeneuve looks at the meaning of the Presentation in the Temple and Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses Ignatian discernment.
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Patrick O'Hearn discusses the Humility of the Saints.
Nigeria’s First Saint?
Matthew Bunson has the latest Church news and Michael Pakaluk discusses why Loyalty is more than a virtue.