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

  1. 2d ago

    The Real Legacy Of Gloria Steinem

    Glowing obituaries are pouring in after the death of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, It is hard to overstate her influence upon Western women. Gloria Steinem wasn’t just one among many feminists; she was the “it” girl who normalized feminism and made it broadly attractive. We talk more about her legacy with Carrie Gress. Further Reading The Real Legacy Of Gloria Steinem Gloria Steinem and Selling Feminism Book: Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity Book: The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity Book: The Marian Option Carrie’s website Theology of Home Guest Info Carrie Gress, Ph.D., is the founder and editor at the online women’s magazine TheologyofHome.com and the author of ten books, including the Theology of Home series, The Anti-Mary Exposed, and The End of Woman. 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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    “If your brother sins against you”

    In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus lays out the steps for how we should respond when someone does us wrong. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine. Guest Info Rob Corzine is the vice-president of programs for the 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

  3. 2d ago

    England’s cathedrals are becoming nightclubs

    As Church of England cathedrals face deep financial strain, venues once central to Britain’s Christian history are hosting tribute acts, ‘raves in the nave’ and becoming nightclubs — prompting charges of desecration. Marcus looks at the story. 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. 2d ago

    Clancy hearing declared a mistrial

    Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother charged with murdering her three young children, had become a rallying point for thousands of women who believed she was the true victim. As Walker Percy understood decades ago, when institutions fail to form us and when culture no longer provides purpose, people begin to crave the intensity of rupture. As her hearing was declared a mistrial today, we look at the environment that led to her support with Anne Hendershott. Further Reading Making sense of the surreal storm of the support for Lindsay Clancy Erasing Lindsay Clancy’s Children by Sacralizing the Mother Who Killed Them Guest Info Anne Hendershott is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH 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

  5. 3d ago

    The English Martyrs and Tyburn’s Hidden Waters

    In London, on the corner near the Marble Arch, there’s a noteworthy medallion on a traffic island commemorating Tyburn Tree. When English Catholics think of Tyburn, they think of the martyrs who died there – dragged through the streets after torture in the Tower of London, hanged, racked, and disemboweled, denied mercy unless they were prepared to deny loyalty to the Catholic Church and Peter’s successor in Rome. We talk about their legacy with Joanna Bogle. Further Reading The English Martyrs and Tyburn’s Hidden Waters Guest Info Joanna Bogle is the author of some 20 books, including several historical biographies and A Book of Feasts and Seasons with information on traditions and customs marking the Church year. Her most recent book is John Paul II: Man of Prayer with colleague Clare Anderson, exploring the spiritual life of St. John Paul the Great. She broadcasts regularly with EWTN and initiated popular “Catholic History Walks” around London. 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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    What it means to be “Poor in Spirit”

    In today’s Office of the Readings, Pope St. Leo the Great reflects on the Beatitudes. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” The word poor, from the Greek word patokos, describes someone who has been reduced to depending upon another for his sustenance. What Jesus is effectively trying to say here is blessed are those who have chosen to trust and depend on God. 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

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    The Sacred Heart: Our Light in the Darkness

    More than 350 years ago, Jesus unveiled to St Margaret Mary Alacoque the secrets and desires of His Sacred Heart. This summer, the USCCB consecrated the USA to the Sacred Heart. Dr Robert Stackpole reflects on this devotion. Further Reading Our Light in the Darkness: The Sacred Heart of Jesus Guest Info Dr Robert Stackpole obtained a Doctorate in Theology from the Pontifical University of Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He is the author of many books and the director emeritus of the JPII Institute of Divine Mercy 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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    Catholic Church Weighs Legal Challenge to New Anti-Conversion Law in India

    Indiaʼs Maharashtra state enacted a sweeping anti-conversion law on Aug. 28, prompting Catholic leaders to call for prayer and a legal challenge. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news. Further Reading Catholic Church Weighs Legal Challenge to New Anti-Conversion Law in India China Pressured a US Catholic Group to Censor Its Keynote Speaker. They Complied. Enzo Bianchi, Founder of Bose Community, Dies at 83 Church in Nepal Helps Flood Victims Find Hope, Apostolic Administrator Says An Unusual Wave of Generosity Precedes Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France Guest Info Matthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio 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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