Ave Maria In The Afternoon

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.

We continue our Ash Wednesday special with Steve Ray, Jared Staudt and Carl Olson, discussing the Biblical roots of Ash Wednesday and what the saints say about the season.

How can you help your family grow in holiness this Lent? Marcus talks with Dr Greg Popcak and takes your calls.

Did Lent sneak up on you again? Doug Keck helps us prepare. We also look at the Unifying, Divisive Doctrine of the Papacy with Joe Heschmeyer.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus commands us to remove the wooden beam from our eye. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine. Also, Roger Nutt shares his memories of meeting the popes and the role of the papacy in Church life.

Two Catholic priests were attacked this weekend in Mozambique. Matthew Bunson has the latest on this and other Church news and we ask what this nation’s history can tell us about its future with Dr Jim Davis.

Marcus talks with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer about the need for nuance when discussing immigration, Josh Haskell shares how he overcame sexual addiction, and we prepare for Lent with Colleen Vermeulen.

Does the Church leave room for magisterial error? We talk with Matthew Levering and Marcus reflects on Pope Francis’ papacy with clips from commentaries Al Kresta wrote over the years.