Ave Maria In The Afternoon
Call in: 877-573-7825 | Biblical theologian and commentator Dr. Marcus Peter examines Church, culture, and current events through the lens of Faith, from the heart of the Church.
Share2026-04-15
Should the Pope “Stay Out of Politics?
Marcus asks if the pope should "stay out of politics" and Fr. Mike Driscoll discusses the power of the angels.
2026-04-14
Was Pius XII “Hitler’s Pope?
Was Pius XII “Hitler’s Pope?” Ron Rychlak joins us.
2026-04-13
A Convert Looks at the Eucharist
Steve Ray gives us a convert's take on the Eucharist.
2026-04-10
Divine Mercy or Divine Justice?
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Michael Dauphinais discusses God's Divine Mercy and Divine Justice.
2026-04-09
US and Vatican Leaders Debate Iran War
Did the US "threaten" the Vatican over the Iran War? Matthew Bunson reports on the latest.
2026-04-08
Support for Assisted Suicide on the Rise
Randall Smith celebrates the continued relevance of the Resurrection.
2026-04-07
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.
2026-04-06
Historicity of Jesus’ Resurrection
Michael Licona takes a historiographical look at the Resurrection.
2026-04-03
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.
2026-04-02
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.
2026-04-01
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.
2026-03-31
Take them to Mass!
Dr. Tom McGovern gives a medical and spiritual analysis of Christ's Passion.
2026-03-30
New Paradigm” for Moral Theology?
Does God hear the prayers of warmongers? Marcus unpacks Pope Leo's Palm Sunday homily.
2026-03-27
Fulton Sheen’s War on Communism
Rob Corzine unpacks the Palm Sunday readings and Paul Kengor looks at Fulton Sheen's war on Communism.
2026-03-26
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."