Ave Maria in the Afternoon – December 30, 2024 – Hour 1
We continue our 2024 Year in Review by remembering the Catholic faith of James Earl Jones with Steven Greydanus, and Marcus reflects on why he still calls his wife his bride.
Marcus’ Monologue: Why I Still Call my Wife my Bride
You may have noticed that Marcus always refers to his wife Stephanie as his “bride,” even though they’ve been married for several years and are now raising a family together. Why? The reason is more than semantics and is deeply rooted in Scripture and the relationship between Christ and his Church. Marcus explains more.
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Remembering James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones’ booming voice is arguably the most recognizable in Hollywood. He provided a menacing air to one of film’s great villains, and a sense of grace and authority to Mufasa, father of the lion king. And he was also a Catholic. Steven Greydanus has more.
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Illegitimate Attacks on the Court’s Legitimacy
Journalists and professors have formed an ululating chorus mourning the loss of the Supreme Court’s legitimacy. Their laments often include suggestions about how that legitimacy might be regained. However, they conspicuously neglect to mention that the greatest threat to the Court comes not from within but from the baseless assaults that many of their colleagues have launched. We talk about it with John McGinnis.
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