Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - July 21, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: How Guilt can Set us FreeIt has become a popular trope to criticize or mock Catholics for being “preoccupied” with guilt. But there is a distinction between healthy Catholic guilt and hopeless shame. Properly understood, guilt can set us free. Dr Greg Popcak has more.Segment 2: Meet England’s new Catholic Prime MinisterAndy Burnham was officially named the leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on July 17, paving the way for him to become the United Kingdom’s first prime minister to enter office publicly identifying as a Catholic. Joanna Bogle tells us more about him.Segment 3: Proclaiming Jesus to Our Jewish Friends (2 segments)The entire Christian faith is an overflow of a tree that began with a true Abrahamic heritage: the Hebrew people. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul prophesies of us that the deliverer will come from Zion and that the gifts and call of God are irrevocable. And therefore, there is an onus of evangelization of our Jewish brothers and sisters. Tom Nash has more. 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