Ave Maria in the Afternoon – September 13, 2024 – Hour 1
Marcus discusses the religious motivations of Michelangelo and recent comments by Pope Francis that all religions point to God. Then we speak with Jared Ortiz about the meaning of the Nicene Creed.
Marcus’ Monologue: The Spiritual Goliath behind David
On September 15, 1501, Michelangelo began work on his iconic sculpture David. Born into a Catholic family, Michelangelo was a daily Communicant who believed deeply in the power of prayer. Marcus discusses how his faith influenced his work.
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Marcus’ Monologue: Not All Roads Lead to Heaven
On his flight back from Singapore, Pope Francis said that “all religions are a path to God” and that “Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.” We need to be honest about what the Church has always taught about other religions. Marcus looks at the history of the teaching.
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All faiths lead to God: New controversy as Pope preaches religious pluralism on final day of tour
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Why we need the Nicene Creed
Though the Nicene Creed is regularly recited in weekly church services, few understand its historical origins and connections to Scripture and key Christian doctrines. Its significance cannot be overstated. The Creed reflects the purpose of God in salvation, especially in relation to Christians’ divine adoption as sons and daughters, leading to glorification. We explore it with Jared Ortiz.
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