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UP North CatholicEp. 14 - Meet the Vice Chancellor (w/ Gannon Foley)This week, Matthew discusses the constant need for conversion. Then, he talks to the Diocese of Marquette’s new Vice Chancellor, Gannon Foley.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.Resources mentioned in this program:Click the button below to get Dr. Marcus Peter’s Lenten devotionals: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe
2026-02-2228 min
Death Comes for the ArchbishopEp. 10 - Spring in the Navajo Country (w/ Marcus Peter, ThD)Get early, ad-free access to the program by becoming a subscriber!In this episode of Death Comes for the Archbishop, host Matthew Handley reads Book 7, chapters 3 and 4 and Book 8, Chapter 1. Fr. Vaillant is recalled to Santa Fe and Bishop Latour visits Eusabio, his Navajo friend. Then, Dr. Marcus Peter and Matthew continue their conversation on preaching and building a Catholic imagination.Dr. Marcus Peter is Director of Theology for Ave Maria Radio and the Kresta Institute, radio host of the daily EWTN drivetime program Ave Maria in the Afternoon, TV host of Unveiling the Covenants...
2025-09-0354 min
Death Comes for the ArchbishopEp. 9 - December Night (w/ Marcus Peter, ThD)Want early, ad-free access to the program? Become a subscriber!In this episode of Death Comes for the Archbishop, host Matthew Handley reads Book 7, chapters 1 and 2. Fr. Vaillant travels to Arizona to preach, and Bishop Latour aids a poor, old servant woman. Today’s guest is Dr. Marcus Peter. He returns to the program to discuss his conversion to Catholicism and the challenges of modern-day preaching.Dr. Marcus Peter is Director of Theology for Ave Maria Radio and the Kresta Institute, radio host of the daily EWTN drivetime program Ave Maria in the Afternoon, TV ho...
2025-08-2754 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsMatthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Catholic PatriotismThere is a movement in some traditionalist circles that claims one cannot be a faithful Catholic and a patriotic American. There are various reasons for this, including the fact that America is a flawed country and was not necessarily founded on Catholic ideals. However, such a notion is can be contrary to the Church’s teaching on participating in civic life. Matthew Handley joined Dr. Marcus Peter on Ave Maria in the Afternoon to disucss the fact that patriotism is not blind loyalty but a form of Christian love.This interview aired on 4:30pm Eastern on 25 February 2025 on...
2025-03-0110 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsL'Anse Creuse Public Schools discloses $9mil budget deficitGood morning, it is Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.On the program:* L’Anse Creuse Public Schools in Clinton Township says they did not account for COVID-19 relief money ending when making a budget* Preservation Detroit works to stop demolition of the Renaissance Center* Apple opening a manufacturing supply academy in DetroitLIVE Apple stock price: $AAPL * Local weather for Detroit and SaginawPlus: Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Catholic patriotismListen to Michigan Mornings® Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Amazon Music, and...
2025-02-2608 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsMatthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEOAfter the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered on the streets of New York, many expressed vitriol and hate towards the nation's largest insurer. More suprisingly, some expressed praised of the alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione. Matthew Handley joined Dr. Marcus Peter on Ave Maria in the Afternoon to discuss the reaction from a Catholic and Christian perspective. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe
2024-12-1511 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsMatthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Tuesday's election resultsOn this bonus episode of Michigan Mornings, Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Tuesday's election results and why Donald Trump so easily won states like Michigan and Wisconsin.Advertisements heard on this program are not sold by or affilaited with Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe
2024-11-0910 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsMatthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss truth and public discourseEarlier this week, Matthew Handley joined the Ave Maria Radio Membership drive with Dr. Marcus Peter (Host of Ave Maria in the Afternoon), Bryant Schoenle (Executive Producer of Ave Maria in the Afternoon), and Ken Castel (Ave Maria Radio volunteer) to discuss a wide range of Catholic issues including masculinity, truth, and public discourse.Advertisements heard on this platform are not necessarily sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe
2024-10-2620 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsThursday, 24 October 2024 – 16% of Michigan voters have already cast ballotsSupport Ave Maria Radio during our Fall Membership Drive! Your support is crucial ensuring the success of Catholic radio in our community. Call 877-288-1077 or go to AveMariaRadio.net to give now. Thank you for your continued support.---Good morning, it is Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret. On the program:16% of Michigan voters have already voted in the November electionLocal businesses concerned about new paid sick time lawCDC says vaccination rates in Michigan are down compared to pre-COVID-19 levelsLocal weather for Detroit and SaginawPlus: Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Pet...
2024-10-2408 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsBONUS: Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Tuesday's debateOn this bonus episode of Michigan Mornings, Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Tuesday's presidential debate, what it means for Michigan, and the state of politics in our nation. This segement originally aired on Ave Maria in the Afternoon on 13 September 2024. Listen to Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter every weekday at 4pm on Ave Maria Radio or stream on the Ave Maria Radio app.Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...
2024-09-1411 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsWednesday, 11 September 2024 – Trump and Harris debateGood morning, it is Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. On the program:Deal on table for Mexican immigrant accused of killing girlfriend and dumping body on US-131 in Grand RapidsMichigan Republicans say there is money in the states budget to tear down the Renaissance CenterFormer University of Michigan football players suing NCAA and Big Ten NetworkLocal weather for Detroit and SaginawPlus: Update on the election and Trump and Harris debate--Matthew Handley will join Dr. Marcus Peter today at 4:45pm on Ave Maria in the Afternoon with more reaction to last night's debate. --
2024-09-1108 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsWednesday, 24 July 2024 – FEMA denies disaster declaration request for May 7 tornadoesGood morning, it is Wednesday, July 24th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Charbel Makhlouf.On the program: • FEMA says local and state agenices have enough resources to help communities after May 7 tornadoes • Michigan Democratic delegation votes to endorse VP Kamala Harris • $23.4 billion education budget signed for FY 2025 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Flint • Local weather for Detroit and SaginawPlus: Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Kamala Harris’ chances in MichiganTHE IMITATION OF CHRIST SAYS: Once you have entered completely into the depths of Jesus, and have a taste of his powerful...
2024-07-2407 min
Ave Maria Radio NewsTuesday, 23 July 2024 – Gov. Whitmer endorses Harris, says shes not running for VPGood morning, it is Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden.On the program: • Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president, says she will not be running for VP herself • Arrest made in death of Melvindale police officer • Den of foxes stealing shoes at Tahquamenon Falls • Local weather for Detroit and SaginawPlus: Dr. Paul Thigpen looks at the question of intelligent alien lifeSt. Ignatius of Antioch says: Let us not fail to be moved by his goodness, for if he were ever to imitate t...
2024-07-2308 min