July 22, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Was Mary Magdalene a Harlot?Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Many popular films and other depictions imagine Mary Magdalene as a harlot, or as the woman caught in adultery. However, the real Mary Magdalene was someone far different. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Music Brings us to Jesus Laura Hovious considered herself an agnostic, until one day when she walked into a church and had an encounter with God through worship music. Today, she is a worship leader who helps bring that encounter to others. She shares her story.Segment 3: A Saint’s Guide to Discernment (2 segments)How can Catholics learn to recognize God’s voice amid the noise, distractions, and spiritual confusion of modern life? Fr. Timothy Gallagher has written on a new book, based on the writings of St. Ignatius and his fourteen Rules for the Discernment of Spirits. He 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