March 17, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: The West is Spoiled and the East is StarvingIt’s easy for Catholics in the West to take for granted the myriad of resources available to them, and their freedom to worship and to express and grow deeper in their faith. During his time in Taiwan, Marcus encountered people who grew up in a society dominated by the Chinese Communist Party, where the human person is merely a cog in the administrative machine. He shares more.Segment 2: How the Iran War is impacting ChristiansEd Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need has an update on how the war in Iran is impacting the area’s Christian population.Segment 3: Meet the Real St Patrick (2 segments)Ireland’s patron saint has long been shrouded in legend, but the true story of St. Patrick is far more inspiring than the myths. Philip Freeman joins us to bring the historic Patrick and his world vividly to life. 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