April 14, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Fight against Anti-SemitismToday is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust arose from more than a brief lapse in administrative decency – it arose because the people of Europe were slowly taught to see their Jewish neighbors as corrosive, parasitic, alien, and disposable. Once that moral infection had ripened, hatred was allowed to masquerade as civic virtue. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Scripture Shows No Room for AntisemitismDuring the Holy Week and Easter Season readings, we see many references to “the Jews.” If misunderstood, these readings can lead to harmful misconceptions about the Jewish people. This moment in the Church’s life offers us an important opportunity to reaffirm what our faith truly teaches about Jews and Judaism. Msgr. John Kasza joins us.Segment 3: Thomas More’s Not-So-Silent Campaign against Henry VIII (2 segments)Thomas More is well known for his refusal to sign the Act of Succession and silence when asked why he chose to do so. But from his prison cell in the Tower of London, he launched a prolific campaign in writing to rebuke Henry VIII’s claims. Travis Curtwright joins us. 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