Ave Maria in the Afternoon

In July 1967, a group of Catholic university leaders gathered for the Land O'Lakes Conference. How has it affected modern Catholic education? We talk with Bishop James Conley.

PJ Hill examines the origins of human rights and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers shares a remarkable story of healing, mercy and forgiveness.

David Bereit evaluates the pro-life movement one month after Dobbs and Anthony Esolen says what others can't about authenitc masculinity.

Dr. John Bruchalski shares how the Divine Mercy led him away from abortion and Dale Ahlquist looks at the impact of GK Chesterton, 100 years after his conversion.

In this Sunday's Gospel, the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. Al shares his own reflections on prayer, and Peggy Stanton connects the Lord's Prayer with the Catechism.

The Vatican has sent a stern warning to the German Synod. Matthew Bunson has the story and Fr. Sean Davidson explains why Mary Magdalene was the "prophetess of Eucharistic Love."

What does recent research tell us about American attitudes toward Abortion? Al discusses. Also, Paul Nedelisky looks at the scientific foundations of morality.

This week is the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. Kendrick tells the story of the US space program and the religious lives of some of the astronauts.

A grandmother in England who was fined for praying publicly during Covid lockdowns has gotten justice. Al has the story. Also, Kishore Jayabalan looks at a Medical School that is saying 'no' to Cancel Culture and Fr. Roger Landry discusses the Eucharistic Revival.

We take a look at the economy with Chadd Garcia and Billy Atwell shares how his faith grew, waned, and grew again while battling cancer twice.