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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – July 29, 2024 – Hour 2

Terry Mattingly looks at reactions to the Opening Ceremony and Steve Doran discusses Pain, Suffering and Redemption.

 

‘Strong Faith and Humility’ Mark Swimmer Katie Ledecky’s Life

Katie Ledecky, an Olympic athlete considered to be one of the best female swimmers of all time, often speaks about her faith and experiences of attending Catholic schools. Doug Keck talks about her and other Catholic Olympians.

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The First Modern Olympic Champion Was Catholic

‘Strong Faith and Humility’ Mark Swimmer Katie Ledecky’s Life, Her Former Principal Says

From Athlete to Catholic Chaplain: Meet the Priest Helping Athletes at the Paris Olympics

Doug Keck is the President and COO of EWTN

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“Angry Christians ‘pounce’ at the Olympics”

There’s been no shortage of commentary or reaction to the events of the Opening Ceremony. Terry Mattingly joins us with a recap.

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Angry Christians “pounce” at the Olympics

Does France have a new patron saint?

Terry Mattingly was the editor of Get Religion and writes the nationally-syndicated On Religion column for the Universal Syndicate. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi, focusing on religion, news and the First Amendment. Visit getreligion.org and tmatt.net and follow him on Twitter @tweetmattingly

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Pain, Suffering, and Redemption: Where Faith and Reason Mingle

Much has been said about the compatibility between faith and reason, religion and science. But they are more than parallel tracks that share mutual respect. Rather, they are integrated; they inform one another. In a particular way, the relationship between pain, suffering, and redemption may be the prototype by which the integration of faith and reason can be especially appreciated. Steve Doran join us with more.

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Pain, Suffering, and Redemption: Where Faith and Reason Mingle

 

Dr. Stephen Doran is a practicing neurosurgeon in Omaha and the author of "To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon's Guide to the End of Life." He is an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Omaha, where he also serves as a bioethicist. He is cofounder along with his wife Sharon Doran of “Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study."

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