December 9, 2025 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Thanksgiving Draws us to ChristmasDid you find yourself simply “surviving” the stress, chaos, and family tensions of Thanksgiving? Are you already dreading going through it at Christmas? Or did you have a great time and want to make Christmas even better? Dr. Greg Popcak has some tips.Segment 2: Archbishop Sheen: The Convert-Maker (2 segments)Venerable Fulton J. Sheen was one of America’s great spiritual leaders of the last century. His Emmy-winning television shows reached millions and he was a household name throughout the 1950s and 60s. But his greatest gift was in finding the lost sheep. We’ll talk about it with Cheryl Hughes.Segment 3: Marcus’ Monologue: How Fulton Sheen Shaped the WorldFulton Sheen emerged as a thinker with a capacity for synthesis that astounded his contemporaries. He combined rigorous philosophy and theology in a manner that revealed the Truth to his listeners. Marcus shares some thoughts. 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