Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - July 13, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: The Problems with SurrogacyOur civilization is learning that, while nature can be manipulated, it is only a matter of time before human nature demands its own accounting before God. This is especially noticeable in the matter of surrogacy. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Should a Catholic be “Swole?”Thomas Lahart created Flight Foods to unite faith, fitness, and clean nutrition under one mission, helping people fuel their training while honoring the body as a temple. He joins us to share his work.Segment 3: What it means to be in Intimacy with Jesus (2 segments)It’s easy for us to take for granted the unique, incredible gift of having a God that wants to have a personal relationship with us. No other faith has a God who demands a personal covenant bond with His followers. We reflect on this gift with Fr. Patrick Gonyeau. 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