June 18, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: “Our Father, who art in heaven”In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to address God as our Father. God seeks sons who want to live in His presence, and the entire story of salvation history concerns divine sonship. Marcus has more.Segment 2: What Pope Leo Means for Fulton SheenAs the first American pope, Leo XIV is probably the most famous American Catholic in history. And in taking this “title,” he likely replaces soon-to-be Blessed Fulton J Sheen. It’s a blessed irony that the cause of our once best-known Catholic may well have been picked up and advanced by our new best-known Catholic. Paul Kengor has more.Segment 3: Pope warns SSPX bishop ordinations risk deepening schism (2 segments)Pope Leo XIV cautioned that the planned ordination of Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) bishops could push the group toward schism, urging them again to stop and remain in communion with the Church. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news. 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