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.
2026-02-06
The Monroe Doctrine’s Lasting Legacy
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Brad Birzer looks at the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.
2026-02-05
The One who Hopes Lives Differently
Matthew Bunson reports on President Trump's address to the National Prayer Breakfast and Peter Herbeck discusses how the "one who hopes lives differently."
2026-02-04
“Influencer Priests” and the Risks of Celebrity Evangelization
Brian Cranley looks at the God of Reason Created Science in His Image how Marcus discusses "celebrity priests" and why Fulton Sheen says the priest is not his own.
2026-02-03
Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the Church?
Wilfred McClay discusses the Jewish roots of American liberty and Marcus reflects on healing after infant loss.
2026-02-02
The Presentation of the Lord
Andre Villeneuve looks at the meaning of the Presentation in the Temple and Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses Ignatian discernment.
2026-01-30
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Patrick O'Hearn discusses the Humility of the Saints.
2026-01-29
Nigeria’s First Saint?
Matthew Bunson has the latest Church news and Michael Pakaluk discusses why Loyalty is more than a virtue.
2026-01-28
What is Ignatian Discernment?
What would JRR Tolkien have thought of Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy? Austin Freeman joins us.
2026-01-27
Surrogacy Gone Wild
Marcus discusses the rise of Holocaust denial and Dan Guernsey celebrates the importance of Catholic education.
2026-01-26
Orwell’s Religion
Doug Keck looks at JD Vance's comments at the March for Life, Terry Mattingly has the latest on the shooting of Alex Pretti, and John Rodden discusses why Orwell is more relevant than ever.
2026-01-23
Pornography and the Culture of Life
Melissa Moschella discusses how the right to life is founded on the Natural Law.
2026-01-22
Will the Vatican join the “Board of Peace"?
Fr. Patrick Hyde, chaplain at Indiana University, reflects on the Hoosiers' historic season.
2026-01-21
Breaking the Deadlock on the Life Issue
JonMarc Grodi shares what converts to the faith have taught him about Christian unity.
2026-01-20
The Hope for Christian Unity
Dr. Charlie Self celebrates the hope of Christian Unity and Dr. Greg Popcak discusses the Christian meaning of confidence.
2026-01-19
Anti-ICE Agitators Storm Church
Liz Lev looks at the history of papal mosaics and Doug Keck has the latest on the unrest in Minnesota.