November 26, 2025 - Hour 2

Segment 1: From maintenance to mission: A bishop’s vision for the ChurchAlthough we have seen some signs of resurgence in Church attendance, overall numbers are still on the decline. The Church needs to shift its mindset from one of maintenance to one of mission, taking cues from St. Paul and the early disciples. Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw has more.Segment 2: What does it mean to be “sent” by the Spirit? (3 segments)As Christians, we have been given spiritual gifts to equip us in building the Church. As John Paul II and other recent popes observed again and again, we are sent by the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel. We take a deep dive into what this means with Peter Herbeck. 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