December 1, 2025 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Pope Leo Entrusts Lebanon to Saint CharbelPope Leo XIV began his second day in Lebanon on Monday with a deeply symbolic pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, entrusting the country and the wider Middle East to the intercession of the saint whom many Lebanese, Christians and Muslims alike, invoke as the “heavenly physician.”. We talk about it with Doug Keck.Segment 2: Pope Leo’s “New Maps of Hope” for EducationPope Leo recently published a document called Drawing New Maps of Hope, in which he outlines his vision for education. He sees education as proceeding from our foundation as made in God’s image, which sees us as more than mere passive recipients of being, but cooperative causes in its creation. We take a closer look with Mike Schramm.Segment 3: Embracing the Embarrassment of Advent (2 segments)Advent is a season that connects us to the end of time and the Son’s second coming in Glory. And by preparing for this Second Coming, we also prepare our hearts for Jesus’ arrival at Christmas. Carl Olson joins us with 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