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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – August 23, 2024 – Hour 1

Does denying Communion “weaponize” the Eucharist? Thomas McKenna joins us and Ryan Bilodeau responds to Elon Musk’s recent comments on “cultural” Christianity.

 

Marcus’ Monologue: The Braveheart of Battle and Beatitude

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The Transformative Power of Grace: A Response to Elon Musk’s “Cultural Christianity”

In a recent interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk describes himself as a “cultural Christian,” admiring Jesus’ teachings while sidestepping religious practice. Musk’s stance highlights a widespread misconception in contemporary society: viewing Christianity merely as a moral code rather than a transformative relationship with God. We talk about what’s missing with Ryan Bilodeau.

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The Transformative Power of Grace: A Response to Elon Musk’s “Cultural Christianity”

 

Ryan Bilodeau is a Theology teacher at Bishop Brady High School in Concord, NH. Beyond the classroom, he extends his passion for Catholicism by assisting parishes and Catholic organizations in enhancing their digital outreach. Ryan's latest venture, the Catholic Cases app, serves as a tool for Catholics facing moral quandaries. A proud resident of Maine, Ryan cherishes his marriage to his beautiful wife, Ann. Outside of work, Ryan's interests span across politics, marketing, and Boston sports.

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When should Communion be Denied?

Are prominent Catholics “Weaponizing the Eucharist” when they say that those who speak against Church teaching should not receive Communion? Thomas McKenna joins us to unpack this issue with a pastoral view of how to receive Jesus.

 

Thomas McKenna is the Founder and President of Catholic Action for Faith and Family and St. Gianna Physicians' Guild. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, a national association of priests and deacons. He is the author of The Fatima Century: How the Pilgrim Virgin is Changing Our Generation and St. Gianna Beretta Molla: A Modern Day Hero of Divine Love. He lectures nationally and internationally and has published articles in a variety of Catholic journals in the United States and abroad. Thomas has worked closely with Cardinal Raymond Burke for over 25 years and is a member of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus.

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