Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Dr. Marcus Peter
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Ave Maria in the Afternoon helps Catholics cut through the noise of modern life by giving them clear, thoughtful conversations that illuminate faith, culture, and the issues shaping our world. We guide listeners toward deeper understanding and confident discipleship through engaging segments, expert guests, and resources that help them live the Gospel with clarity and hope. avemariapm.substack.com

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    It’s time to Reground ourselves in Christ

    The midterm elections have caused an uproar across the nation. Some are celebrating victory, while others are lamenting defeat and are concerned about the future of the nation. But for Christians, there hasn’t been a real political victory for decades and our flawed candidates in each cycle are a result of our flawed culture. What our nation needs is a regrounding in Christ. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers joins us. Guest Info Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a Catholic speaker and evangelist and the founder and director of dynamicdeacon.com. He’s the author of “Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons” and “Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality and The Mass in Sacred Scripture”. Visit him at deaconharold.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

  2. 1d ago

    Cardinal Sarah’s Vision for the Church

    In the new book 2050: Prospects for the Church, Cardinal Robert Sarah lays out his vision for the next era of Church life and renewal. What does the Church need from us now, and what do we need from her? We talk about his vision with Fr. Donald Haggerty. Further Reading 2050: Prospects for the Church Guest Info Fr. Donald Haggerty is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York serving at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, a longtime spiritual director for Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, and the author of several books This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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    Donald Trump Ponders the Afterlife

    In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Ross Douthat asked President Trump whether he could forgive his political enemies if such a deed was required to enter Heaven. Trump seemed hesitant, saying that he hates some of his enemies and always will. The issue raised by this exchange concerns the forgiveness Christianity requires from everyone who asks God for mercy. Marcus has more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

  4. 4d ago

    “Behold, the Bridegroom!”

    In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of the virgins who were unprepared for the arrival of the bridegroom and were locked out of the wedding feast. Likewise, we do not know the hour that the Lord will arrive and must be ready. Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings. Guest Info Rob Corzine is the vice president of programs for st paul center for biblical theology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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    “Ever Ancient, Ever New” – The Renewal of the Church

    In the fourth century, Saint Augustine said that the Church is “ever ancient, ever new”. This remains true today. The Church is a dynamic reality, embodying both the human and the divine, the natural and the supernatural. From the beginning, she has been made up of sinners—all of us baptized who are still working out our salvation—and thus is always in need of renewal. We talk Church renewal with Jayd Henricks. Further Reading To Make All Things New: On the Church, Reform and Renewal Guest Info Jayd Henricks is the former head lobbyist for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He currently serves as president of Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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    The Conversion of King David

    King David is one of the most enigmatic figures of the Old Testament and there is much about him that alludes to Jesus. We discuss what we can learn from his life with Douglas Bushman. Further Reading A Kingdom Within: The Conversion of King David Guest Info Douglas Bushman served as parish Director of Adult Faith Formation and diocesan Director of Formation for Adults and for the Permanent Diaconate. He is well-known as past director of the Institute for Pastoral Theology at Ave Maria University and the University of Dallas, and for his courses on Ecclesiology, Catholic Spirituality, John Paul II, Vatican II, and Pastoral Theology. For eight years he held the St. John Paul II Chair of Theology for the New Evangelization at the Augustine Institute, during which time he developed a course on the Theology of the New Evangelization and completed the research contained in his recent book, The Theology of Renewal for His Church: The Logic of Vatican II’s Renewal in Paul VI’s Encyclical Ecclesiam Suam, and Its Reception in John Paul II and Benedict XVI (Wipf and Stock, 2024). His writings have appeared in numerous Catholic publications, such as Magnificat, Nova et Vetera, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, and Catholic World Report. He is also author of A Theology of Spiritual Exercises for a Sustained Response to the Call to Holiness and to the Apostolate. He also contributed to translating the Catechism of the Catholic Church from the original French into English. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

  7. 4d ago

    What the Daughter of Zion means for us

    Marcus follows up on Dr Healy’s discussion with more thoughts on the Daughter of Zion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

  8. 4d ago

    Mary, the new daughter of Zion

    The theme of the Daughter of Zion can be found throughout the Old Testament, and it’s a title that is eventually bestowed on Mary our Blessed Mother. Mary Healy will be exploring this topic at the Tapestry of Promise conference, and she gives us a preview. Learn more and register here Guest Info Dr. Mary Healy is dean of the School of Theology and Adam Cardinal Maida Chair in Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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Ave Maria in the Afternoon helps Catholics cut through the noise of modern life by giving them clear, thoughtful conversations that illuminate faith, culture, and the issues shaping our world. We guide listeners toward deeper understanding and confident discipleship through engaging segments, expert guests, and resources that help them live the Gospel with clarity and hope. avemariapm.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Dr. Marcus Peter
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
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