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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – September 2, 2025 – Hour 1

The German bishops are divided again – Marcus looks at the story. We also reflect on literature and manhood with Joseph Pearce and John Hale invites you to an event with the Sistine Chapel choir. 

 

Marcus’s Monologue: The German Bishops are at it again

The German bishops remain sharply divided over implementing guidelines for blessing same-sex couples as confusion from Fiducia Supplicans continues. Marcus discusses the latest developments.

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German bishops divided sharply over same-sex blessing guidelines

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Sistine Chapel Choir comes to Michigan

You are cordially invited to an evening of unforgettable music by members of the Sistine Chapel Choir, Sixtini Cantores, and inspiring history as presented by world renowned art historian, Dr. Elizabeth Lev. The event is this Thursday at St John’s in Plymouth and tickets are still available! John Hale has the details.

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Sistine Chapel Choir tour 

John Hale is the president of Corporate Travel.

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Reflections on Literature and Manhood

What does Shakespeare say about the dangers of lust? How does God pursue the sinner like a “Hound of Heaven?” What does a great poet-saint teach us about the power of the sign of the cross to exorcise demons? Joseph Pearce explores these questions and many more in his latest book. He joins us.

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Great Books for Good Men

 

Joseph Pearce is the author of numerous literary works including Literary Converts, The Quest for Shakespeare and Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know. He's Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative, St. John Henry Newman Visiting Chair of Catholic Studies at Thomas More College in Merrimack, NH, editor of the St. Austin Review, and series editor of the Ignatius Critical Editions. Visit his website at jpearce.co.

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