Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 10, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: “How long will you straddle the issue?”Today’s readings begin with the great confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. The entire narrative is a challenge to all of us that we ought not have divided hearts when it comes to our life in covenant with the Lord. Marcus has more.Segment 2: What is Life Worth? Advice from the Ancients (2 segments)Why are so many developed countries seeing a “birth dearth?” Why are the week and the ill considered burdens to be disposed of? It’s because our society has lost sight of the very value of the human person. Nadya Williams joins us with a look at the roots of this ideological shift and how we can reaffirm the imago Dei of each person.Segment 3: The Man who Fiddled as Rome BurnedToday is the anniversary of the horrifying death of Emperor Nero. He was a terrible figure, as violent as he was unvirtuous. How did he rise to power and what drove his entire reign? And what is the impact of his persecution of the Christians on our life today? Marcus examines this. 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