Ave Maria in the Afternoon – April 30, 2025 – Hour 1
Peter Laffin looks back on President Trump’s first 100 days in office and we take a different look at the clergy abuse crisis with Michel Therrien.
Peter Laffin looks back on President Trump’s first 100 days in office and we take a different look at the clergy abuse crisis with Michel Therrien.
Matthew Bunson reports from Rome as the Conclave approaches and we discuss God’s plan for creation with Matthew Ramage.
Is today’s first reading, which describes a community where nobody claims his own possessions and nobody is lacking, a call for socialism? Marcus discusses, and we celebrate the Feast of St Catherine with Fr. Tom McDermott.
Looking for a way to explain the Conclave to your kids? Katie Bogner has a book to help, and we discuss the Church’s Apostolic hierarchy with Matthew Minerd.
What form did Jesus’ Resurrected body take? Dr Jim Ware joins us. Also, Steve Ray outlines the Biblical basis of Divine Mercy.
Doug Keck remembers his friend Fr Brian Mullady, who passed away last week, and we discuss the history of the papacy with Dr. Michael Breidenbach.
He is Risen! Still in the Octave of Easter, we celebrate the most important event in history with Carl Olson.
How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? We examine the historical evidence with Michael Licona.
Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw and Dr. Monica Miller share their thoughts on Pope Francis’ papacy and we look ahead to the story of Doubting Thomas in this Sunday’s Gospel with Rob Corzine.
Dr. Ralph Martin discusses what’s next for the Church following Pope Francis’ papacy. Then, Marcus talks with Patrick O’Hearn about the grief of losing a child and invites you to share your stories.