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. 22h ago

    Debating Abortion and Gender

    Abortion and gender ethics continue to stir debate, in addition to how they relate to conscience rights. In his newest book, Dr. Christopher Kaczor addresses the legal and ethical questions surrounding these issues, arguing that all human beings possess inherent dignity and deserve protection in law. He joins us. Further Reading Vital Conflicts: Debating Abortion, Gender Treatments, and Claims of Conscience Guest Info Dr. Christopher Kaczor is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, Honorary Professor at the Word on Fire Institute, and President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association. An award-winning author and Fulbright scholar, his twenty books include The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church and Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity. 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. 23h ago

    Bishop removes St Michael prayer from end of Mass

    Bishop Mark Beckman of Knoxville, Tennessee has ordered priests to stop praying the St Michael prayer at the end of Mass, saying it is not appropriate to add additional prayers to the liturgy. Marcus discusses 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

  3. 23h ago

    What is Pastoral Counseling?

    With the mental health crisis reaching unprecedented levels, the Church is finding the role she can play in counseling. What is pastoral counseling, and how does it differ from clinical counseling and spiritual direction? Dr. Greg Popcak joins us. Guest Info Dr. Greg Popcak is the founder of CatholicCounselors.com Together with his wife Lisa, he’s the author of over 20 popular books, and the host of More2Life, heard each day at 10am E on EWTN radio. Greg and Lisa are also the founders of the CatholicHOM app that provides couples and parents with the coaching and resources they need to build strong domestic churches. 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. 23h ago

    How does Islam see itself?

    Does Islam have a real concept of reality and logic? Is it compatible with the Judeo-Christian and Western worldview that has shaped the entire Western civilization? Carl Olson joins us. Further Reading Realism and Islam Guest Info Carl E. Olson is editor of Catholic World Report and Ignatius Insight. He is the author of Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?, Will Catholics Be “Left Behind”?, co-editor/contributor to Called To Be the Children of God, co-author of The Da Vinci Hoax (Ignatius), and author of the “Catholicism” and “Priest Prophet King” Study Guides for Bishop Robert Barron/Word on Fire. His recent books on Lent and Advent—Praying the Our Father in Lent (2021) and Prepare the Way of the Lord (2021)—are published by Catholic Truth Society. The Most Asked Questions about Faith, Reason, Jesus, and the Bible, co-authored with Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., will be published by Ignatius Press in Fall 2026. He is also a contributor to “Our Sunday Visitor” newspaper, “The Catholic Answer” magazine, “The Imaginative Conservative”, “The Catholic Herald”, “National Catholic Register”, “Chronicles”, and other publications. 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. 1d ago

    Return to Me: Visits to the Tabernacle

    Lynda Rozell has been on a special kind of pilgrimage, seeking out Jesus in tabernacles all over the country. In her travels, she has sensed God’s longing for His people and His desire that we “return to Him.” She joins us to share her story. Further Reading Return to Me: Visits to the Tabernacle Lynda’s website Guest Info Over four years ago, attorney Lynda Rozell sold her house, quit her job, and embarked on life as a full-time nomad in an Airstream travel trailer. She volunteers, writes, and speaks about faith and travel at community events, campgrounds, and churches throughout the United States. Lynda is a three-time graduate of the University of Virginia, earning a J.D. from the School of Law as well as a B.A. and M.A. in Foreign Affairs. She has appeared on radio and television shows discussing her faith journey and apostolate to those she encounters in her travels. Before becoming a nomad, Lynda practiced law for many years in private practice and for the federal government in Washington D.C. She also worked as a project manager and in-house counsel for a non-profit in northern Virginia. Lynda's travel blog, www.tincanpilgrim.com, chronicles her adventures, provides RV’ing tips, and shares reflections about the religious sites, parks, and areas of natural beauty she visits. 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

  6. 2d ago

    The Mass built the West - and can Rebuild it

    There is no shortage of recent literature across the political spectrum warning of the profound cultural crisis confronting the West and the erosion of the moral assumptions that once bound society together. How did we get here? Dr. Gregory Slysz argues that the fundamental cause of the West’s civilization crisis does not lie principally in modern politics or ideology, but with the rejection of the Mass and the doctrine of the Real Presence in the Eucharist. He joins us. Further Reading How the Mass helped to shape Western civilization Guest Info Dr Gregory Slysz, educated at London and Oxford Universities, writes and teaches on history and current affairs. He is currently working on his second book, How the Mass shaped the Western World. He is author of Mary Tudor: England’s first Queen Regnant - ‘Truth is the daughter of Time’ (Gracewing) and his You Tube Channel, “The History Seen, explores aspects of Western Christendom. 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. 2d ago

    What John Paul II said about the Dignity of Men

    John Paul II famously had much to say about the dignity and vocation of women, which he explored in his apostolic letter Mulieris Dignitatem. While he never published a document on manhood, one can still find much to say on it in his writings. Deacon David Delaney joins us. Further Reading Viri Dignitatem: Personhood, Masculinity and Fatherhood in the Thought of John Paul II Guest Info Deacon David H. Delaney, PhD is Director and Senior Fellow at Mother of the Americas Institute. He is incardinated in the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. He is the author of Viri Dignitatem: Personhood, Masculinity, and Fatherhood in the Thought of John Paul II 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. 2d ago

    How Jesus prayed the Psalms

    When we read the Psalms, we are reading the very prayer book that Jesus used. As we imitate Christ’s prayer, we learn how to give God praise and glory, and ask things of Him. Billy Kangas will be speaking on this next month at the Tapestry of Promise conference. He joins us. Learn more about the conference Guest Info Dr. Billy Kangas is the CEO of 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
  • Copyright
    © Billy Kangas
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