Ave Maria in the Afternoon – December 11, 2024 – Hour 1
Mark Brumely discusses why Bible sales are suddenly on the rise and architect Allan Greenberg gives us a professional’s take on the beauty of Notre Dame cathedral.
Marcus’ Monologue: Webster’s Word of the Year – Polarization
Every December, the Merriam-Webster dictionary announces its “word of the year,” which is determined by searches and usage on its website. This year’s word is “polarization,” which probably doesn’t surprise anyone who followed the election. Marcus has some thoughts.
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The Divine Light of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Allan Greenburg first walked into the Cathedral of Notre Dame when he was a young architecture student in 1959 and was awestruck by its beauty. He shares how it affected him and the hopes he has for its future.
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Why are Bible sales on the rise?
Despite about a third of US adults identifying as religiously unaffiliated, Bible sales have risen about 22% this year compared to last year. We look at the Bible’s place in today’s society with Mark Brumley.

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