Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Marcus was a teenager living in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation, on the day of the 9/11 attacks. He shares how the local community reacted. We talk more 9/11 with Andrew Petiprin, and Matthew Handley gives us a look at how last night’s debate could affect the election in Michigan. 

James Patterson weighs in on last night’s presidential debate and Deacon Paul Carris shares how surviving the 9/11 attacks helped him rediscover his faith.

Who can we turn to when we consider how to vote? We talk with Michael Schmiesing, and discuss how God wants to heal our wounds with Joe Heschmeyer.

Monica Miller has details on the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, Steven Greydanus looks at the Catholic faith of James Earl Jones, and Tom McDonald looks for John the Baptist’s missing head. 

Dawn Beutner celebrates the Feast of St Peter Claver and Joshua Crawford discusses how San Francisco is trying to combat homelessness.

Charlie Russo tells about a case of parental rights and vaccines in Vermont and Patrick Neve asks if the word “woke” still means anything.

Marcus looks at the legacy of Margaret Sanger.

Rob Corzine previews the Sunday Gospel and George Weigel reflects on the 25th anniversary of his book Witness to Hope.

The US Surgeon General has issued a warning that parenting can be a health hazard. We discuss it with Kimberly Ells and Matthew Ramage looks at an opportune time to rediscover the gift of Creation.

A new EWTN/RealClear Opinion poll has Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among Catholic voters. We look at the numbers with Matthew Bunson and discuss the Seven Sorrows of Mary with Steve Ray.