Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 9, 2024 – Hour 2
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer looks at the upcoming Supreme Court docket and some surprising news about Jack Phillips the baker, and we discuss the renewal of Catholic Moral Theology with David Deane.
As the Supreme Court begins a new term, here are the cases I’m watching
A new term is underway at the Supreme Court, and transgenderism, guns, age limits online, and more are on this year’s docket. We get a review of what’s to come with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, who also reacts to the news of Jack Phillips’ victory.
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What the Supreme Court’s New Term Has in Store
Colorado Supreme Court Dismisses Transgender-Cake Lawsuit against Christian Baker Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips Wins the ‘Cake-Baking’ Case . . . but Not on the Merits
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The Catholic Ties Between the Dodgers and Padres
Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, are just over 120 miles apart, but they’re closer than it seems when considering the Catholic history of the cities they represent. As the two teams square off in the playoffs, we look at their Catholic connections with Christian Clifford.
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Bases Loaded with History: The Catholic Ties Between the Dodgers and Padres
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The Renewal of Catholic Moral Theology
Catholic positions on contested moral issues are rejected by the majority in the secular West and are increasingly rejected by Catholics themselves. David Deane believes there are two main reasons for this: the dominance of secular thought in our society, and the fact that Catholic teachings have lost contact with the theology they are built upon. We talk more with David.
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