Kresta in the Afternoon

Kresta in the Afternoon

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Kresta in the Afternoon episodes

  • The Theology of Benedict XVI (3 Mar 2021)


    Al has comments on the coming of Christ. Then Al interviews Dr. Scott Hahn about the biblical theology of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. And in the second hour, Al interviews Sam Gregg of the Acton Institute about the philosophy of the west.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Loneliness, Charity, and Sinful Thoughts (1 Mar 2021)

    Al has comments on a recent Harvard University study on loneliness. Then Al talks to John Dejack of Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor about the upcoming Familiaris Consortio conference featuring Al, Ralph Martin, and Dan Lipinski. Then Al talks to "Mattress Mack" Jim McIngvale from Houston about how he opened up his store to let people without heat sleep there.

    In the second hour, Al talks to Michael New of the Catholic University of America and the Charlotte Lozier Institute about the recent CPAC conference. Then Al talks to Fr. T. G. Morrow about his most recent book, Overcoming Sinful Thoughts.

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    1 hr 35 min
  • SPECIAL Direct to My Desk: Fr. John Riccardo (26 Feb 2021)

    Fr. John Riccardo of Acts XXIX joins Al for two hours and takes your calls on the importance of renewal in parish life.

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    1 hr 35 min
  • The Pro-Life Democrat (25 Feb 2021)

    Al has comments on recent items in the news. Then he talks to Mary Rice Hassen about the Equality Act. It passed the House today (during the show) and significantly hinders religious liberty. Then Tim O'Malley joins Al to talk about the decline in parish life and what needs to be done about it.

    Then in the second hour, Al talks to EWTN COO Doug Keck. And then spends two segments with pro-life, former Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski. They talk about what it means to be Catholic and to put your faith over your politics.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • The Bad Science Behind Roe V Wake (23 Feb 2021)

    Al comments on Tiger Woods, Xavier Becerra, and abortion in his opening commentary. Then Dr. Thomas Hilgers about the bad science behind Roe V Wade.

    In the second hour, Peter Herbeck joins Al to discuss the Gospel of John, specifically, Jesus' farewell discourse.

    You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net.

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    1 hr 35 min
  • The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (22 Feb 2021)

    Our guest host today is Matthew Bunson, executive editor of EWTN News. In the first hour, he is joined by Ed Pentin, the National Catholic Register's Rome correspondent, joins in to discuss the resignation of Cardinal Sarah (on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday) as well as other Vatican news. Then Fr. Thomas Landry discusses the recent liturgical change on Ash Wednesday and how everyone can benefit from it spiritually. And to close the hour, Michael New, from the Catholic University of America and the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses Planned Parenthood's recent report which stated that the number of abortions they performed increased last year, but all of their other medical services dropped.

    In the second hour, Matthew is joined by Ed Clancy from Aid to the Church in Need to discuss the plight of persecuted Christians in Pakistan. And then Mike Aquilina joins in for two segments to discuss the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Do we really celebrate the feast of an actual chair? The answer might surprise you.

    You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net.

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Direct to My Desk: Lent and Addiction (19 Feb 2021)

    Al takes your calls on everything from pro-life Democrats, the season of Lent, to healing from addiction.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Christian Martyrs (16 Feb 2021)

    On today's Kresta in the Afternoon:

    Al comments on the beheading of Christians in the middle east on the anniversary of the publishing of the infamous video.  Then, Martin Mosebach joins Al to talk about the lives of these twenty-one Coptic Christians who were killed.  After that, Al talks to Fr. Don Calloway about his consecration to St. Joseph. In the second hour, Al talks to Deal Hudson about his new book, 365 Days of Catholic Wisdom.

    Find all of the content, articles, and books mentioned in today's program at AveMariaRadio.net.

    1 hr 30 min
  • "Social Justice" is a Weasel Term (15 Feb 2021)

    Al has comments on what it means to promote social justice. Then, Kathy Mears from the National Catholic Educational Association to explain the drop in enrollment in Catholic schools. Then Charles Limandri from the Thomas More Law Society explains the religious liberty win in the Supreme Court last week. That emergency injunction removed the ban on indoor worship in the state of California. Then Steve Doran explains vaccines and how to discern their morality. And to close, Per Saelid shares his story of conversion into the Catholic church.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Direct to My Desk: Why Be Catholic? (12 Feb 2021)

    First, Al talks to Deacon Stephen Graydanus about the death of actor Christopher Plummer, famous for his role as Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music. Then Al takes your calls. Why did people leave the Church and then come back? For those that stayed and were simply "pew-warmers," why did they stay? Listener's like you call in and share your experiences.

    You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net.

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    1 hr 34 min

About Kresta in the Afternoon

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For decades, Al Kresta captivated listeners with conversations of consequence on the Things That Matter Most. With the New York Times in one hand and the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the other, he helped us to Build the Church and Bless the Nation.