Join Fr. Mark as he interviews Dr. William A. Thomas, an Irish-born Catholic theologian with a doctorate in sacred theology. From his childhood as an orphan in County Galway to his roles at the Pontifical Marian Academy and the John Paul II Institute in Fatima, Dr. Thomas shares how his global education and deep faith shaped his 45 books and his mission to glorify God. Explore his reflections on Ireland’s spiritual past and present, and his unique perspective on the Knock apparition.
00:14 - Introduction and Dr. Thomas’s Background
03:59 - Life in Ireland and Early Education
10:03 - Global Studies and Personal Reflections
15:15 - Ireland’s Spiritual Crisis and Signs of Hope
20:28 - Marriage, Sunday, and Irish Virtues
30:01 - The Knock Apparition: A Prophetic Vision
42:18 - Marian Shrines and Healing Grace
46:53 - Mary’s Role and John Paul II’s Legacy