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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – December 4, 2024 – Hour 1

We look at the nine levels of prayer with Eric Sammons and Mike Zinn tells stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary feats.

 

Marcus’ Monologue: Beauty is Not just in the Eye of the Beholder

On December 4, 1961, New York’s Museum of Art fixed a piece of art that had long been hanging sideways. This prompted Marcus to reflect on the meaning of beauty in our visually-dominated world. He shares his thoughts.

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The Nine Levels of Prayer

Catholicism has developed the best “school of prayer” available, but it’s mostly forgotten today. Eric Sammons joins us to unpack the depth of Catholic prayer.

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The Nine Levels of Prayer

 

Eric Sammons is the editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine. He’s the author of several books including Who Do You Say That I Am and Holiness for Everyone. Follow him on Twitter @EricRSammons

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Feats

Mike Zinn has collected stories of ordinary people in ordinary parishes all over America who are doing extraordinary things through the power of the Spirit. He shares some of their stories.

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Mike Zinn is the author of Parish Champions: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Feats. He is a Life Coach and Writer and works with individual clients, groups, and couples on a wide range of topics, such as leadership, career development, and developing positive, consistent, and healthy habits. As a Writer, he has written for the Orange County Catholic Newspaper, Biz Catalyst 360, and Medium.

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