April 29, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: The Word of God Grows through Worshipping DisciplesThe Word of God grows through disciples engaging in liturgical worship. They are then sent by the Holy Spirit so that every nation may walk in the light of Jesus Christ. This theme appears throughout today’s readings, and Marcus shares some thoughts.Segment 2: Pope Leo, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Limits of DialoguePope Leo XIV met with the archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, at the Vatican on Monday. Mullallyʼs first official visit to Rome as the spiritual leader of the Church of England comes amid strained ecumenical relations and division among Anglicans. Joanna Bogle has more.Segment 3: St. Catherine’s Mystical Thought (2 segments)Although Catherine of Siena was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, relatively little attention has been given to her mystical thought, particularly in the English-speaking world. We talk with Fr. Thomas McDermott about her teachings on spiritual development. 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