Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 22, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Echoes of an Angel: Remembering my Wife, Lost to CancerMike Romano, a producer for EWTN, recently lost his wife to cancer. While the family visited her grave on Mother’s Day, his son told him “Dad, you don’t have to be so sad every time we visit her. Mom wouldn’t want you to be sad because she’s rejoicing in heaven.” Mike shares his story.Segment 2: “The King’s Loyal Servant – But God’s First”Today we celebrate the Feast of St Thomas More. At his execution, he proclaimed that he died “The King’s loyal servant – but God’s first.” Marcus reflects on what this lesson means for us today.Segment 3: Philosophy Meets AI: The Real Limits of Machines (2 segments)Artificial intelligence firms are hiring and paying big salaries to philosophers to help them think through the issues facing the developers of AI. Randall Smith walks us through some of the issues. 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