Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 21, 2024 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: October 21, 2024 Published in: Ave Maria in the Afternoon

We discuss Christ, Science and Reason with Fr. Robert Spitzer.

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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The Transformative Power of Grace: A Response to Elon Musk’s “Cultural Christianity”

In a recent interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk describes himself as a “cultural Christian,” admiring Jesus’ teachings while sidestepping religious practice. Musk’s stance highlights a widespread misconception in contemporary society: viewing Christianity merely as a moral code rather than a transformative relationship with God. We talk about what’s missing with Ryan Bilodeau.

Ryan Bilodeau is a Theology teacher at Bishop Brady High School in Concord, NH. Beyond the classroom, he extends his passion for Catholicism by assisting parishes and Catholic organizations in enhancing their digital outreach. Ryan's latest venture, the Catholic Cases app, serves as a tool for Catholics facing moral quandaries. A proud resident of Maine, Ryan cherishes his marriage to his beautiful wife, Ann. Outside of work, Ryan's interests span across politics, marketing, and Boston sports.

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Christ, Science and Reason

The Christian faith represents most accurately the revelation of God. We take a systematic approach to faith, reason and science with Fr. Robert Spitzer.