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Ave Explores is an initiative created to help people explore aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, helping them take a look at topics that are relevant to their daily spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. Hosted by Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Explores aims to nourish the faith of everyday Catholics in ways that make a difference to everyday life.

A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.
At the beginning of this season, Pope Leo told the Vatican Publishing House that books are bridges of encounter. By the season’s end, he told writers that books help us more deeply explore what it means to be human.
In this concluding episode, Katie reflects on how reading has shaped her own life and faith, and why great literature has the power to transform us. She also shares a curated list of the books recommended by each of this season’s guests, offering listeners a reading guide to continue the conversation long after the season ends.
Check out these documents:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2026/giugno/documents/20260624-scrittori-lev.html
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2026/may/documents/20260507-lev.html
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