Ave Maria in the Afternoon – December 18, 2024 – Hour 1
Marcus discusses the motivations of Luigi Mangione and Frank Beckwith joins us to look at religious themes in It’s a Wonderful Life.
Marcus’ Monologue: Luigi Mangione’s Manifesto
As we learn more about UnitedHealth shooter Luigi Mangione’s motivations, we begin to understand how he may have been radicalized and why he is getting so much popular support. Marcus has some thoughts.
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Unveiling the Relics
The Relic Project aims to establish a worldwide online library of 1st and 2nd class relics so we, as a Church, may know which Saints we have, where they are located, and offer people the opportunity to request secure veneration of these relics. Anthony Di Mauro tells us more.
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God, Man, and George Bailey
It’s a Wonderful Life is arguably the most beloved Christmas film of all time, but it’s much more than just a Christmas story. Its lessons about life, virtue, and faith—which are never out of season—are central to the film’s character and have made a lasting impression on audiences for several generations. We discuss it with Frank Beckwith.
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