Ave Maria In The Afternoon

We discuss the atheism of Stephen Hawking with Pat Flynn and prepare to step into the Jubliee Year with Fr. Wayne Sattler.

We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine, looking at John the Baptist’s promise of one who is coming to baptize with the Spirit. Also, Stan Butt joins us with spiritual meditations from Les Miserables.

Shannon Mullen joins us with a look at the latest Church news, including Pope Francis’ meeting with Palestinian president Abbas and Nancy Pelosi’s criticism of the Vatican-China deal.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer weighs in on Louisiana’s decision to display the 10 Commandments in Public schools and John Bergsma discusses the Biblical roots of the Jubilee.

What books have you read recently that you’d What books have you read recently that you’d recommend to others? Marcus takes your calls. to others? Marcus takes your calls.

We celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with Steve Ray and Marcus reflects on how Fulton Sheen showed us that Life is worth Living.

This Sunday’s Gospel takes us into the desert to meet John the Baptist. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine, and Bill Cook discusses the history of cathedrals as Notre Dame de Paris prepares to re-open.

Matthew Bunson introduces us to the Church’s newest cardinals and we look at Divine Marriage in the Song of Songs with Andre Villeneuve.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the latest on a Supreme Court case that considers sex changes for minors and we discuss End Times theology with Dr. David Anders.

How can you help your family grow closer to Jesus this Advent? Marcus talks with Dr Greg Popcak and then takes your calls.

Doug Keck helps us begin the season of Advent and we discuss when Skeptics become converts with Nathan Guy.

We unpack the Sunday Gospel with Rob Corzine and discuss the meaning of democracy with James Hankins.

We discuss the history and meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday with Melanie Kirkpatrick and Richard Samuelson.

Andrew Kubick joins us to examine the bioethical challenges of womb transplants.

Dr. Greg Popcak discusses how you can promote a spirit of gratefulness in your family, and Marcus takes your calls on what you’re thankful for this year.