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Good morning, it is Friday, January 17th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Anthony. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

Good morning, it is Thursday, January 16th, 2024. On the program: Restaurant employees tell lawmakers to keep the tipped wage Detroit Public Schools to pay students to incentivize attendance Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Why family therapy can be important   Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd li...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, January 15th, 2024. On the program: State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announces bid for governor Police still looking for remains of Ashley Elkins in Macomb County landfill Eight miles I-696 to close in March Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Catholics respond to Los Angeles-area wildfires ST IRENAEUS SAYS:   The Father’s purpose in revealing the So...

Tuesday , 1 4 January 2024 – Dearborn Public Schools to install vape detectors Good morning, it is Tuesday, January 14th, 2024. On the program: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs new research and development tax credits Dearborn Public Schools to install vape detectors in high school bathrooms MDOT receives grant to remove rail cross on Fort Street in Trenton Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plu...

Good morning, it is Monday, January 13th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Hilary. On the program: Dr. Mary Healy, professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, appointed to Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments UofM ends partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University Lions to face Washington Commanders on Saturday in Detroit Local weather for D...

Good morning, it is Friday, January 10th, 2024. On the program: Steven Ford reads his fathers eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at Carter’s funeral Two southwest Michigan school districts suffer cyber attack New mural honoring St. Joseph unveiled in Eastern Market Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: What happens when someone converts ST MAXIMUS OF TURIN SAYS: Christ is baptized, not...

Good morning, it is Thursday, January 9th, 2024. On the program: State House Democrats and Republicans say they want to work together in new session Detroit receives Housing and Urban Development money to modernize after storms Less ice on Great Lakes than is typical for this season Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Teen anxiety ST CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA SAYS:   The only-begotten Son receiv...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, January 8th, 2024. On the program: Lawmakers return to Lansing for new session Body found in 2006 identified as Darylnn Washington First responders ready for the North American International Auto Show Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Public opinion on marriage might surprise you ST PROCLUS OF CONSTANTINOPLE SAYS: [T]he water of the flood destroyed the huma...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, January 7th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Raymond of Penyafort. On the program: Bay County set to negotiate with Bay City Bridge Partners for their own toll rate Attorney General Dana Nessel says it may take a ballot initiative to have lawmakers subject to the Freedom of Information Act Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: National and international headli...

Good morning, it is Monday, January 6th, 2024. Today is the memorial of André Bessette. On the program: Republican state lawmakers unhappy about Department of Natural Resources decision to use state land for solar farms Bond set at $100k for man who allegedly drove through fence near Campus Martius in December Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Lions have a bye week heading into the playo...

Good morning, it is Friday, January 3rd, 2025.  On the program: Police 99% sure remains found at music festival site are that of missing Kevin Graves Michigan Department of Transportation begins multi-million dollar road project Lake Superior State University releases annual list of banned words Plus: Growing apart in marriage St. Bernadine of Siena says: This indeed is that most Holy Name which w...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, January 2nd, 2025. Today is the memorial of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen On the program: Michigan lifts ban on paid surrogacy Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs bills to aid renters Remains found in west Michigan could be Oakland County man missing from 2018 Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Praying for change Advertisements heard on this platform...

Good morning, it is Monday, December 30th, 2024. On the program: Jennifer Crumbley prepares for January hearing for new trial Attorney General Dana Nessel punts when asked if she would arrest lawmakers who skipped the lame duck session Several counties work with non-profit to eliminate medical debt Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: God’s creation Advertisements heard on this platform are...

Merry Christmas and good morning.  It is Friday, December 27th, 2024.  Today is the feast of St. John the Evangelist. On the program, Matthew Handley shares two readings for today.  The first is from 1 John 1:1-2:3 and the second is from the tractates on the first letter of John by St. Augustine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Merry Christmas and good morning, it is Thursday, December 26th, 2024.  Today is the feast of St. Stephen. On the program, Matthew Handley shares two readings.  The first is from Acts of the Apostles 6:8-7:1a, 44-59.  The second is a sermon on St. Stephen by St. Fulgentius of Ruspe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

It is that time of year again to sit back, relax, and enjoy the most eclectic mix of Christmas music you will find anywhere on the radio.  Matthew Handley takes you along a journey of pop, blues, hip-hop, Christian, and foreign Christmas songs during this two hour program. Support Matthew Handley by purchasing from these partners: NordVPN - Protect yourself from online scams this holiday shopping...

Good morning, it is Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. John of Kanty. On the program: Detroit NAACP president calling on state House speaker Joe Tate to call back the house to pass more bills Nativity display vandalized in downtown Kalamazoo Lions beat the Bears 34-17 at Soldier Field Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by...

Good morning, it is Friday, December 20th, 2024. On the program: Judge Kwamé Rowe denies Ethan Crumbley’s request to withdraw guilty plea and be re-sentenced Attorney General Dana Nessel stepping in on Consumers Energy’s rate hike request Michigan town’s New Years Eve ball drop ranked best in the nation Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or...

Good morning, it is Thursday, December 19th, 2024. On the program: President of Anderson Express stabbed in a staff meeting; police say it could be a copycat of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder Democrats unlikely to have quorum on last day of State House session Some eggs from caged hens to be banned in Michigan Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw ST. IRENAEUS SAYS: God is man’s glory. Man is the ves...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. On the program: Michigan State House Democrats do not have a quorum to pass legislation in final days of session City of Ann Arbor sets aside $1 million to “respond to” impacts from incoming Trump Administration Solanus Casey Center invites all to Carols with the Capuchins Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Parenting with grace A letter...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. On the program: Attorney General’s report into the Diocese of Lansing finds there are no priests accused of misconduct in active ministry Bishop Earl Boyea says his “heart breaks” for the victims; calls for day of prayer and fasting on Friday, December 20th. Diocesan attorney says they are a willing partner with law enforcement Local weather for De...

Good morning, it is Monday, December 16th, 2024. On the program: State House Democrats pass dozens of bills with no Republican support during lame duck session; Republicans walk out Stellantis investing in neighborhood repairs Lions 11 game winning streak comes to an end; fall to Bills 48-42 Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: A primer on the theology of the body Advertisements heard on th...

After the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered on the streets of New York, many expressed vitriol and hate towards the nation's largest insurer.  More suprisingly, some expressed praised of the alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione.  Matthew Handley joined Dr. Marcus Peter on Ave Maria in the Afternoon to discuss the reaction from a Catholic and Christian perspective. This is a public episode. If you'd...

Good morning, it is Friday, December 13th, 2024. Today is the Memorial of St. Lucy. On the program: Nuclear Regulator Commission says Palisades will not re-open if it fails inspection Wayne County communities may soon no-longer opt out of public transit payments Taylor Democrat pushes for twelve weeks of paid leave Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Securely forget your passwords with NordPass...

Good morning, it is Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On the program: Michigan House gallery closed for several hours due to unspecified threats Judge orders mediation for Flint City Council to fill 3rd Ward seat Detroit’s outgoing planner joining firm behind Renaissance Center renovation Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Reaction to the murder o...