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.
2025-05-02
The Right Side of the Boat
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus commands Peter to throw his nets over the other side of his boat – and they are instantly filled. WE unpack the readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the unintended consequences of the Reformation with Dr. Brad Gregory.
2025-05-01
St. Joseph the Worker vs. Socialism
We contrast St. Joseph the Worker and the Marxist vision of the worker with Paul Kengor, and discuss the theology of the papacy with Dr, Michael Dauphinais.
2025-04-30
Catholic Charter School to the Supreme Court
Matthew Bunson reports from Rome as the Conclave approaches and we discuss God’s plan for creation with Matthew Ramage.
2025-04-29
Lessons from Our Greatest Popes
Looking for a way to explain the Conclave to your kids? Katie Bogner has a book to help, and we discuss the Church’s Apostolic hierarchy with Matthew Minerd.
2025-04-28
Father Brian Mullady's Passing
Doug Keck remembers his friend Fr Brian Mullady, who passed away last week, and we discuss the history of the papacy with Dr. Michael Breidenbach.
2025-04-25
The Resurrection in History
How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? We examine the historical evidence with Michael Licona.
2025-04-24
The Pathways Forward
Dr. Ralph Martin discusses what’s next for the Church following Pope Francis’ papacy. Then, Marcus talks with Patrick O’Hearn about the grief of losing a child and invites you to share your stories.
2025-04-23
The Death of Pope Francis
George Weigel and Matthew Bunson report from Rome as thousands of pilgrims arrive for Pope Francis’s funeral.
2025-04-22
Mixed Messaging on Families?
We continue our look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Dr. Greg Popcak discusses his mixed messaging on families, Deacon Harold-Burke Sivers reflects on the loss of a father, and we get a special tribute with Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas.
2025-04-21
The Pope Who Shook Up the Church
We continue our look at the life of Pope Francis with Edward Pentin, John Cavadini, Peter Laffin and Doug Keck.
2025-04-18
Good Friday, Death, and Christian Life
We discuss Suffering, the Blessed Mother, and Good Friday with Dr. Steve Doran and Randall Smith.
2025-04-17
A Cosmos Turned in on Itself?
Andre Villeneuve discusses the Jewish roots of the Eucharist and we talk with Msgr. Michael Heintz about how love was manifested at the Last Supper.
2025-04-16
The Right to Raise Your Own Child
Dr. Tom McGovern gives us a medical and spiritual analysis of what Christ suffered during His Passion.
2025-04-15
Triduum Tips!
Worried about how your kids will handle the long Triduum services? Dr Greg Popcak has tips for helping them understand these most sacred liturgies. Also, Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week.
2025-04-14
Your Holy Week Holier?
Monica Miller walks us through the Incarnational, Marian and Eucharistic themes in Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ.