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.
2025-04-28
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.
2025-04-11
Jesus Christ, our Living and Eternal Passover
Marcus and Rob Corzine prepare for Holy Week by discussing the Palm Sunday readings and Jesus’s role as the new Pentecost.
2025-04-10
USCCB Ends Refugee Programs with Government
Matthew Bunson reports on the USCCB ending its partnership with the federal government for refugee resettlement and David Bonagura helps with tough questions for Catholics.
2025-04-09
Convicted for Holding Sign Outside UK Abortion Clinic
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the details on a woman arrested in the UK for praying in front of an abortion clinic and Will Estrada has an update on homeschool legislation in Illinois. We also discuss St. Paul’s writings on the Cross with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.
2025-04-08
John Paul II and the Family’s Call to Holiness
Pro-lifer Savannah Craven was assaulted last week in New York. She shares her story, and Dr. Greg Popcak discusses John Paul II’s Universal call to Holiness for families.