Ave Maria In The Afternoon

Why did Tolkien say the Ring of Power was destroyed on March 25? Joe Pearce joins us and Derya Little shares her path from Islam through the riddles of God to Christ.

Richard Spinello discusses the anniversary of John Paul II’s Evangelium vitae and we celebrate the Feast of the Annunication with Rachel Fulton Brown. Also, Dr. Greg Popcak helps parents find the “discipline sweet spot.”

Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas discusses Pope John Paul II’s Evangelium vitae and we discuss how the Natural Law leads to Human flourishing with Melissa Moschella.

At Mass this weekend we hear the unforgettable story of Moses and the burning bush. Rob Corzine joins us as we dive into the Sunday readings. Also, Charleen Katra honors World Down Syndrome day and Marcus looks at a messy court case involving embryos produced through IVF.

Saginaw Bishop Robert Gruss discusses growing in Holiness and invites men to an upcoming conference, and Dr. Ray Guarendi has practical tips and wisdom for getting along with (almost) anybody.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer tells us about a Satanic “Black Mass” scheduled to take place in Kansas and we celebrate the life of St. Joseph with Steve Ray.

Marcus sits down with Adam Wright and Matt Swaim to disucss male Spirituality and how fathers and sons can grow in virtue together.

We discuss the rise of Catholic apps and cognitive wellness culture with Dr. William Gonch, and celebrate the Feast of St Patrick with Bill Cook.

In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear the story of the Transfiguration. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine, and discuss the problems with the modern-day religion of humanity with Daniel Mahoney.

Since the Covid lockdowns, several states have revised their laws so Churches will not be forced to shut down again. We discuss this and other Church news with Matthew Bunson.

Several US colleges are offering “Plan B” pills in vending machines. We talk about it with Kathy Schiffer, and look at the Church’s hour of testing with Fr. Donald Haggerty.

The saints weren’t perfect – they were regular people with regular quirks and temperments. We celebrate them with Rosemary Berry, and talk with John Doherty about the history of Religious Freedom in America.

Neuroscience tells us we are hardwired for relationships. Sofia Carozza explains how. Also, Doug Keck discusses Gavin Newsom’s recent comments about how transgender women shouldn’t be allowed to play female sports.

We visit Jesus’ temptation in the desert as we unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine, and Fr William Slattery discusses the meaning of a Catholic worldview.

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is investigating a possible Eucharistic Miracle. Matthew Bunson has the details and we discuss the healing power of Lent with Fr. Mathias Thelen.