February 11, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: The Quiet Power of a Spontaneous RosaryAn unplanned moment of communal prayer after a recent Mass revealed to Andrea Picciotti-Bayer how the Rosary — prayed together — can quietly anchor a spiritual life amid ordinary busyness. She shares the story.Segment 2: “I am the Immaculate Conception”On this day in 1858, a young French peasant girl saw a vision of a beautiful lady, who would later identify herself as the Immaculate Conception. Marcus reflects on the story of Bernadette and the very special tie she has to his family.Segment 3: Resisting the Political Empires (2 segments)One of the triumphs of secular modernity on both the right and the left is how they have colonized our imaginations as Christians. By connecting with the Bible and the Church Fathers, we can resist this. David Deane joins us. 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