Ave Maria in the Afternoon

We kick off the Triduum by exploring the Jewish roots of the priesthood with John Bergsma.

Zubair Simonson shares how observing Ramadan in his youth and Lent after his conversion changed his understanding of fasting, and Dave Vacheresse reminisces on his work with Mother Angelica, who died on this day in 2016.

Why did a prominent Cardinal say he imagines the Church as a rainbow? We talk with Matthew Bunson, and Lucas Webber explains why he predicted an ISIS attack on Russia nearly a year ago.

We remember the remarkable life of evangelist Steve Clark, looking back at a conversation about the connection between the Old and New Testaments.

Sean Forrest updates us on the chaos in Haiti and Ken Craycraft discusses how to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world.

Steve Ray walks us through the history and Biblical significance of the Stations of the Cross.

Sandra Miesel gives us a look at the history of crucifixion art and Jimmy Akin helps us respond to Holy Week doubters.

Jesse Romero shares how encounters with the Occult as a cop in LA helped him find his way back to the Church,

Al discusses the meaning of holiness in marriage and Kyle Greenwood helps us interpret Genesis,

Guest Host Marcus Peter and JD Flynn discuss World Down Sydrome Day as JD shares his experience raising two kids with Down syndrome, and Peggy Stanton looks ahead to the Gospel readings for Palm Sunday.