March 30, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Mother Angelica RememberedMarch 27 marked the 10th anniversary of Mother Angelica’s death on Easter Sunday, 2016. We remember her with Doug Keck.Segment 2: Does Jesus Hear the Prayers of Warmongers?In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo condemned war and the use of religion to justify violence, and stated that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them, saying: ‘Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: Your hands are full of blood.’” His comments deserve a careful and nuanced response; Marcus unpacks the viral moment.Segment 3: A “New Paradigm” for Moral Theology? (2 segments)The moral tradition of the Church has always held that there are certain acts that by their nature are sinful. No circumstance can justify them. Questions arise in situations like Chapter 8 of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia. Was he recommending situational exceptions to moral norms or a more sympathetic pastoral approach to people who find themselves in these situations? Richard Doerflinger 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