Ave Maria In The Afternoon
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What is Ignatian Discernment?
What would JRR Tolkien have thought of Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy? Austin Freeman joins us.
Surrogacy Gone Wild
Marcus discusses the rise of Holocaust denial and Dan Guernsey celebrates the importance of Catholic education.
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.
Pornography and the Culture of Life
Melissa Moschella discusses how the right to life is founded on the Natural Law.
Will the Vatican join the “Board of Peace"?
Fr. Patrick Hyde, chaplain at Indiana University, reflects on the Hoosiers' historic season.
Breaking the Deadlock on the Life Issue
JonMarc Grodi shares what converts to the faith have taught him about Christian unity.
The Hope for Christian Unity
Dr. Charlie Self celebrates the hope of Christian Unity and Dr. Greg Popcak discusses the Christian meaning of confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s in a (Holy) Name?
Marcus discusses the death of Scott Adams and Steve Ray celebrates the Holy Name of Jesus.
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"
1-9-26 - The Source of Nature and Grace
Marcus unpacks the readings for the Baptism of our Lord.
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.
1-7-26 - Once Baptized, Always Converting
Adam Wright celebrates being declared Cancer-Free.
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.
With Great Power comes Divine Accountability
Doug Keck discusses the Maduro arrest and Vinny Flynn has daily reflections on the Divine Mercy.
Let the Leo Roar
Shannon Salter shares what happened when her family offered confessions at her father's wake.
Fr Jim Rolph Reflects on Discipleship and Suffering
Fr Jim Rolph reflects on suffering and Michael Pakaluk discusses everyday holiness.
Facebook Employees Compare Themselves to Drug Pushers
Scott Hahn dives into Matthew's Gospel.
Catholic Response to the Challenges of Gender Ideology
Bishop Daniel Thomas responds to gender ideology and Dr. Ray Guarendi confronts the crisis of addiction.
I Lost my Son to an AI Chatbot
Megan Garcia shares the heartbreaking tale of losing her son to an AI Chatbot.
2025 Year in Review!
Join us for our 2025 review!
The Christmas that Changed America
Marcus discusses Washington's pivotal crossing of the Delaware and Monica Miller connects the events of Creation to the Incarnation.
Bethlehem Then and Now
Steve Ray looks at Bethlehem through its historical context.
IVF and the Dangers of “Made-to-Order” Babies
Andrew Kubick looks at the dangers of IVF and Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings.
New Archbishop for New York
Andre Villeneuve details the Messainic prophecies and Matthew Bunson has the latest on New York's new Archbishop.
Little Sisters of the Poor Return to Court
Shawn McGhee looks at how the Boston Tea Party transformed the Revolution and and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the latest on the Little Sisters of the Poor's religious liberty battle.
How Technology is Hurting our Students
Dr. Jared Horvath looks at how the digital revolution is harming our students - and what we can do about it.
Jimmy Lai Convicted, Facing Life in Prison
Benedict Rogers reacts to the guilty verdict against Jimmy Lai and Miles Smith looks at America's religious landscape.
Advent and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo discusses the meaning of Advent and Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings.
Our Lady of Guadalupe and my Journey from Death to Life
Dr. John Bruchalski shares how Our Lady of Guadalupe inspired his pro-life converion and Jason West discusses the philosophy of Maritain.
A Solution to Campus Extremism
Professor Robbie George has a solution for campus extremism and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has suggestions for family films.
Archbishop Sheen: The Convert-Maker
Cheryl Hughes celebrates the life and influence of Fulton Sheen, who died on this day in 1979.
Mary: Our Ally in the War on Womanhood
Steve Ray answers Protestant challenges to the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Prepare the Way of the Lord!
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and historian Dr. Vejas Liulevicius looks back on Stalin's Great Purges.
Meet the Real St Nicholas
St. Nicholas joins us in studio to tell his story and celebrate his feast, and Matthew Bunson discusses the heresies confronted at Nicaea.
Supreme Court and Unmasking Pro-Life Donors
Dr. T. Adam van Wert discusses the Vatican document Nostra Aetate and how the Church dialogues with the Jewish people, and we discuss the latest SCOTUS news with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer.
Bioethics in a Secular World
Fr. Roger Chikri of the Marionite fathers discusses the Biblical roots of Lebanon and Pope Leo's visit, and Dr. Mark Cherry discusses bioethics for a post-Christian world.
Pope Leo Entrusts Lebanon to Saint Charbel
Carl Olson embraces the "embarrassment" of Advent and Mike Schramm looks at Pope Leo's New Maps of Hope for education. We also discuss Pope Leo's Lebanon trip with Doug Keck.
At an Hour you do not Expect, The Son of Man will Come
We unpack the readings for the First Sunday of Advent with Rob Corzine and discuss Pope Leo's visit to Turkey with Dr. Matthew Bunson.
President Washington and America’s National Holiday
Richard Samuelson looks at the role George Washington played in making Thanksgiving a part of our national heritage and Melanie Kirkpatrick places Thanksgiving at the heart of the American experience.
Sent by the Spirit?
Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw presents his plan for taking the Church from maintenance to mission and we discuss what John Paul II says about being "Sent" by the Spirit with Peter Herbeck.
A Survivor’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Dr. Greg Popcak has tips for a peaceful thanksgiving celebration and Jennifer Bryson introduces us to Cardinal Ratzinger's favorite author. We also meet the real Sojourner Truth with Mary Cuff.