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The Catholic Current: Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ

The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio


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    The Catholic Current podcast, hosted by the intelligent and orthodox Jesuit priest Fr. Robert McTeigue, is an absolute must-listen. I was first impressed by the caliber of his guests and his fantastic interviewing skills. Fr. McTeigue asks smart questions that delve into a wide range of topics, making this show more than just a theology program. It covers the issues of the day through the lens of faith, offering a unique perspective on politics and religion. The show features top-level guests and focuses on in-depth conversations rather than short sound bites.

    One of the best aspects of The Catholic Current is its diversity of topics and guests. Fr. McTeigue addresses timely matters of faith while inviting wonderful guests who bring their expertise to each episode. This variety allows for engaging conversations that are relevant to listeners' lives. Additionally, the show's combination of politics and religion makes it stand out from other theology podcasts, providing listeners with a well-rounded understanding of current events.

    As for drawbacks, it is surprising that this podcast isn't syndicated across the country given its high quality and informative content. The Catholic Current deserves a wider audience beyond its local radio station in Rochester or downloads from loyal listeners like myself.

    In conclusion, I highly recommend The Catholic Current podcast to anyone seeking insightful discussions about faith and reason in today's world. Fr. Robert McTeigue's calm demeanor, knowledge, and prayerfulness make him an excellent host who guides listeners through complex topics with clarity. This podcast serves as a reliable touchstone of sanity, wit, and wisdom that nourishes the Catholic soul. Whether you're looking for guidance on contemporary issues or simply want to deepen your understanding of the beautiful relationship between faith and reason, The Catholic Current is a valuable resource worth exploring.

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    LTACL: Is Pride Still a Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 7:47 Transcription Available


    Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines pride as the worst of the seven deadly sins and shows how pride both inverts reality and separates us from God. Watch on YouTube: Is Pride Still a Sin? 

    A Closer Look at Migration (Liz Yore) 8/11/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back child advocate attorney Liz Yore to discuss Europe's growing migration crisis, including the mass crossings at Ceuta and Lampedusa and questions surrounding unaccompanied minors. How should Catholics respond to the Church's response to the crisis, and what will continued mass migration mean for European society and its Christian communities? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Lampedusa Migrant Production: The Gospel According to PR Stunts ceuta 2.0: armies march on their stomachs The Foreigner as Curse: A Holistic Reading of the Old Testament on Migration Ceuto: the failure of liberal immigration rhetoric White Slavery in the Barbary States Ignorant or Wicked? Does God "loathe" the Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury? The Spiritual Crisis Destroying Europe The Impossibility of Proposition Nations The Rape Gang Inquiry Report Yore Children Ban Sharia Ceuta: The Time-Lapse Photo Of Western Collapse The $1.2B Refugee Services Program that Funds Pro-Asylum Religious Groups Catholic bishops of Massachusetts statement opposing late-term abortion bill iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: The Most Promising Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/10/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 7:13 Transcription Available


    Father Robert McTeigue continues his series on the seven deadly sins. In so doing, he takes a closer look at the dangerous desire for temporal things that can never truly satisfy. Watch on YouTube: The Most Promising Sin?

    Novel Prophecies Pt. 4 - Benson's “The Dawn of All” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/7/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's The Dawn of All, imagining a society where the Catholic faith shapes education, politics, and everyday life. Is Benson describing an impossible ideal, or reminding us of something we've forgotten? Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes The Dawn of All After Stranger Gives Boy a Piano, a ‘Mozart Level' Is Revealed in Spite of Autism Daily Readings - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle) 8/6/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back political commentator and friend of the show Bill Whittle to discuss the rise of autonomous weapons and the growing role of artificial intelligence in war. As the human role in combat continues to shrink, what becomes of accountability, restraint, and mercy?   Show Notes LIFE and DEATH on the Modern Battlefield The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 The Night They Burned Shanghai The Bedford Incident Colossus: The Forbin Project Colossus Fail Safe iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: What Will Become of Preachers? ( Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 8/5/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 7:41 Transcription Available


    Saint Dominic was known for asking, "Lord, what will become of sinners?" Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. goes on to ask, "What will become of preachers?"  Watch on YouTube: What Will Become of Preachers?

    The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome author and teacher John Melnikov to consider how therapeutic language has found its way into Catholic conversations about sin and forgiveness. Where should Catholics draw the line between understanding human weakness and excusing it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin The Writing of John Melnikov The triumph of the therapeutic; uses of faith after Freud Nefarious Mister Frost iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Pious Excuses? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/3/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 7:58 Transcription Available


    Do you have friends who skip Sunday Mass because they think they can worship better alone or claim that God doesn't require it? Father McTeigue explains why those objections are inadequate and explores the meaning of worship. Watch on YouTube: Pious Excuses?  

    Novel Prophecies Pt. 3 - Benson's “Lord of the World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/31/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World. What does Benson's novel have to say about a society that promises peace and prosperity while steadily pushing Christ to the margins? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Lord of the World: A Novel Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daughter into Beloved Community Event: Meet ‘Library Dads' Daily Readings - Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss Hilaire Belloc and Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, two influential English Catholics whose names are often overshadowed by better-known figures such as G.K. Chesterton and John Henry Newman. What made their lives and work so important, and why are they still worth reading today?   Show Notes Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage Joseph Pearce - Website How The Reformation Happened The Great Heresies The Four Great Evils of the Day The temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Freedom from Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 7:13 Transcription Available


    By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare.  Evil doesn't present itself as a cartoon character with horns and pitchfork; sometimes evil carries a lawyer's briefcase.  Why do people fall for the deception? Father takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Freedom from Evil?   Show Notes https://secularprolife.org/2026/07/california-v-heartbeat-international-realoptions-apr-lawsuit/ 

    Our Collapse: Diagnosis & Prescription (Msgr. Charles Pope) 7/28/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Monsignor Charles Pope to discuss the rise of the "imperial autonomous self" and the habits of mind that have shaped modern culture. What happens when personal autonomy becomes society's highest value, and how should Catholics respond? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes What Ails Us? The Rise of the Imperial, Autonomous Self Of Hunger and Hallucinations – How the Stages of Starvation Describe the Decaying West How Civilizations Rise and Fall in Eight Stages A Brief History of Our Annihilation The Cult of the Imperial Self iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Satan's Biggest Fear? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/27/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


    The best weapon against Satan is hiding in plain sight—and he doesn't want you to use it. But what if you did? By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare. Watch on YouTube: Satan's Biggest Fear?

    Novel Prophecies Pt. 2 - Solovyov's “Short Story of the Antichrist” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/24/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Vladimir Solovyov's A Short Story of the Antichrist. What can this early twentieth-century novella teach us about the appeal of false peace, worldly power, and the temptation to follow a counterfeit Christ? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes A Short Story of the Antichrist Agenda 21 - The Corbett Report 2030 - The Corbett Report Behind the Glittering Mask: Michael Exposes Lucifer's Lies About the Seven Deadly Sins Off-duty North Texas Firefighter Saves 3 Children Trapped Under Boat on 4th of July Daily Readings - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Priests Against the Chaos (Fr. John Perricone) 7/23/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine the crisis facing the priesthood, including declining vocations and a growing loss of priestly identity. Where does renewal begin, and what will it take to raise the next generation of faithful priests?   Show Notes Priests Among the Enveloping Chaos The Priest is Not His Own Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life A candid conversation about the source of vocations A Layman's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours: How the Prayers of the Church Can Change Your Life The Soul of The Apostolate Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers: Volumes 1 to 4 (Illustrated) iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 27:58 Transcription Available


    Father McTeigue interviewed Dr. Peter Howard about the life, legacy, and imminent beatification of Fulton Sheen. They discussed Sheen's devotion to the salvation of souls, his media ministry, his scholarly depth, and the movement preparing faithful pilgrims for the beatification. Watch on YouTube: Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen   Links: The Beatification Pilgrimage: https://fultonsheenmovement.com/pilgrimage-register   America's Saint Conference: https://fultonsheenconference.com/ 

    A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some parishes inspire lasting faith while others struggle to engage their communities. What role do reverent liturgy, frequent confession, and strong pastoral leadership play in renewing parish life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes The parish that prefers death to new life The Saginaw Confessor Parishes Preparing Their People for… What Exactly? What Many Priests No Longer Believe iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Can't Face Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/20/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 9:29 Transcription Available


    In the modern world, there is a tendency to reduce evil to a medical problem, or at least a problem of science, bureaucracy, or dialogue. Fr. McTeigue argues that evil is real and that the only true answer is invoking Christ crucified and risen.  Watch on YouTube: Can't Face Evil?  

    Novel Prophecies Pt. 1: Chesterton's “The Napoleon of Notting Hill” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/17/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue launches a new series, "Novel Prophecies," with G.K. Chesterton's The Napoleon of Notting Hill. What can a novel written more than a century ago teach us about the cultural and spiritual challenges we face today? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes The Napoleon of Notting Hill The Dystopian Novel No One Remembers The Year of Our Lord 1943: Christian Humanism in an Age of Crisis Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God The Death Of Christian Culture Restoration Of Christian Culture Daily Readings - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Walking with Revolutionaries? (Michael Hichborn) 7/16/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to examine the World Meeting of Popular Movements and the organizations that have taken part in it, including groups accused of promoting Marxism, abortion, and pagan practices. What do these associations reveal about the Church's troubling engagement with modern political movements?   Show Notes Pope Leo to October Meeting of Marxist Revolutionaries: “I am here. I am with you.” The World Meeting of Popular Movements Part 2: Bringing it All Home QUOD APOSTOLICI MUNERIS - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII DIVINI REDEMPTORIS - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI CENTESIMUS ANNUS - ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF POPE JOHN PAUL II The Drama of Atheist Humanism iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Ignoring Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/15/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 7:23 Transcription Available


    Fr. McTeigue looks at scripture to see what happened to those who heard Christ and then ignored him. Then he asks us to look at our own hearts, while there is still time.  Watch on YouTube: Ignoring Christ

    We Must Say It: Christ Is King! (John Horvat II) 7/14/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back John Horvat II of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property to examine the meaning of proclaiming "Christ is King" in an increasingly secular culture. What changes when Christ's authority is no longer recognized in public life or even within the Church? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  Show Notes Christ is King, No Matter Who says It or Not Why Modern Law Clashes with the Social Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ Quas Primas iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    More Warnings From Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/10/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on Fulton Sheen's 1932 book Moods and Truths, illustrating how its warnings about modern religion and authority remain strikingly relevant today. What can Sheen's defense of marriage, the Church's authority, and Christ's divinity teach us as the Church faces renewed pressure to compromise with the world?   Show Notes Moods and Truths Another Sort of Learning Hidden Artworks in Gold Surprised Renovators of America's Oldest Basilica Daily Readings - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    The Islamification of Britain (Joanna Williams) 7/9/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back author and scholar Joanna Williams to examine what she describes as the Islamification of Britain, from growing Muslim political influence to cultural changes and the response of the nation's elites. How have the recent rape-gang reports and broader debates over migration and assimilation shaped the conversation about Britain's identity and future?   Show Notes The Islamification of Britain “There Is No Security for You Except by Islam or Jizya [Protection Tax]” The Rape Gang Inquiry Report Londonistan iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    A Muslim Conquest of Britain? (with Raymond Ibrahim) 7/8/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 27:47 Transcription Available


    In this special episode, Fr. McTeigue interviews Raymond Ibrahim about the newest report documenting widespread grooming and sexual abuse of British girls. They discuss the historical background behind this behavior, the widespread institutional neglect, and the necessary cultural and spiritual responses to protect vulnerable girls. Father McTeigue's latest essay for Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/reparations-now-make-rapists-pay-their-fair-share  View this episode on YouTube: A Muslim Conquest of Britain? 

    Learning from the Mass (Rebecca Hopersberger) 7/7/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome educator and mother Rebecca Hopersberger to examine the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children's faith and the importance of cultivating reverence in the home. How can daily habits and a renewed love for the Mass help parents form their children's moral imagination and lay the foundation for a lifelong Catholic faith? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Is Catechesis What Many Priests No Longer Believe The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Yet Another Schism? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 8:35 Transcription Available


    Fr. McTeigue addresses a controversial English Mass where a same-sex couple received a formal clerical blessing attended by priests, two bishops, and a cardinal. Given possible disobedience and schism, he invites canon lawyers to come forward and urges authoritative investigation. Watch on YouTube: Yet Another Schism?

    Is Synodality a Moral Menace? (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 7/2/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 72:06 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of The Catholic University of America to analyze a Vatican study-group report on synodality and the growing emphasis it places on personal testimony and "lived experience." What happens when personal experiences become the starting point for moral theology rather than the Church's perennial teaching? Show Notes Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for shared discernment of emerging doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical issues Pope Leo: There Are More Important Issues Than Sexual Morality WATCH: “LGBT Catholic Churches” Across America St. Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells is forced to have the Tridentine Mass in the parish gym Commissum Divinitus On Church and State iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    2026 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/30/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 45:44 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix for a candid review of the 2025–26 academic year, covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder and the ongoing obstacles faced by Turning Point USA on campuses. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  Show Notes The College Fix  Another Sort of Learning:  Fr. James Schall iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Dear Archbishop...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 2:49


    Father McTeigue asks for your help in getting a response from a prominent member of “the People-Who-Should-Really-Know-Better Club.” Her address: The Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Archbishop's Palace (Canterbury Palace) St Margaret's Court Canterbury, Kent CT1 1DU United Kingdom Watch on YouTube: Dear Archbishop...?

    Is There a Muslim “Rape War” in Britain? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/26/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue examines a shocking new parliamentary report alleging decades of organized sexual exploitation of young women in the United Kingdom. How did police and government officials fail to stop it, and where do we go from here? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Warning: This episode contains mature subject matter. Parental discretion is advised.   Show Notes Britain's Greatest Betrayal The Rape Gang Inquiry Report REVEALED: Starmer let 13,000 suspected rapists off as British girls were systemically raped by Pakistani rape gangs over 30 years: Rape Gang Inquiry Report Dare we admit there's a war against Christians? What the Media Won't Tell You About Britain's Anti‑Christian Attacks "This is a civilizational failure!" – Britain's Strictest Headmistress Authorities In Britain Are Trying To Criminalize Christian Street Preaching Daily Readings - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Does Synodality Trump Hierarchy? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 6/25/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine a synodal study document on priestly formation that raises serious concerns about de-clericalization and the potential democratization of Church authority. If priestly formation is increasingly shaped by synodal principles, what effect could that have on clerical authority, sacramental ministry, and the governance of the Church?   Show Notes Study Group 4 Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion Women in the Priesthood?: A Systematic Analysis in the Light of the Order of Creation and Redemption Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: Who Hates British Christians? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 8:25


    A recent report exposed how vulnerable girls were exploited and assaulted in Britain for decades, and how government representatives covered it up. Yet, there have been no announcements by those who claim to be pro-women and opposed to rape culture. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Who Hates British Christians?

    Synodal Slanders? (Fr. Kyle Schnippel) 6/23/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Fr. Kyle Schnippel of Courage International to discuss a Synodal Working Group report that criticized Courage and its work with those experiencing same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. What does this apparent attack reveal about the Synod's broader approach to questions of sexuality, identity, and pastoral care? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Courage International's Response to the Synodal Report Courage International Synod report condemns ‘devastating effects' of conversion therapies for homosexual persons Homosexuality & the Catholic Church: Clear Answers to Difficult Questions Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why Letters from Cardinals Cupich & McElroy to Fr James Martin WATCH: “LGBT Catholic Churches” Across America iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    LTACL: The Most Whiney Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 7:51


    Have you heard the whiney voice from deep within, complaining that being good is just too hard? Father McTeigue tackles sadness, melancholy, and acedia, separating mere disposition from sin. Watch on YouTube: The Most Whiney Sin?

    Fulton Sheen's Darker Prophecies (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/19/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 51:30 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen's warnings about a counterfeit “ape of the Church” that imitates Christianity while rejecting God, and the ways in which social morality can supplant personal repentance in modern culture. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Communism and the Conscience of the West Detroit's Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness” FSSP Pilgrimage in Italy Denied the Traditional Latin Mass at Multiple Shrines: While Nuns hear "Confessions" and Eastern Orthodox celebrate liturgies Two Options: Disclosure Day and the Sacred Heart of Jesus 6-Year-old Finds Ancient Viking Sword on School Field Trip, Buried for 1,300 Years Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable Daily Readings - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Have You Met the Fathers? (Steve Ray) 6/18/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome back Steve Ray to trace the legacy of the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian leaders who helped preserve the apostolic tradition in the generations before the New Testament was compiled. What can the witness of these earliest Church Fathers teach Catholics about the origins and enduring identity of the Church? Show Notes Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith DVD The Church's own “wisdom from grandpa” is worth memorizing Verbum iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Homilies on Corpus Christi and the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/17/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 15:27


    While Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is on Corpus Christi and the second on the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. 

    Another Refugee from Abortion-World (Noemi Padilla) 6/16/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome Noemi Padilla, a Licensed Practical Nurse and former abortion clinic supervisor, to provide an insider's perspective on the culture of coercion and moral compromise within the abortion industry. What experiences ultimately led her to leave that work, and what does the journey of healing and reconciliation look like for those seeking a new path? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Noemi's Story And Then There Were None I'm pregnant and need FREE help - 40 Days For Life Project Rachel Feminists' ‘Unequivocal' Support For Graham Platner Proves They Love Abortion More Than Women iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

    Homilies on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/15/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 13:48


    While there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

    A Second Look at Pope Leo's First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 51:29 Transcription Available


    Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS Pope Leo's AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery Daily Readings - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    2026 Spring Appeal Goal Met - Thank You! (Joe McClane) 6/11/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 49:47


    We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to thank all of the generous donors who helped us reach our Spring Appeal goal and unpack the headlines from a Catholic perspective in this special live edition of The Catholic Current.   Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    2026 Spring Mini On-Air Appeal - Day One (Joe McClane) 6/10/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 50:37


    We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Better Marriage Preparation (Christian Meert) 6/9/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 51:00 Transcription Available


    We welcome Christian Meert, co-founder of Agape Catholic Ministries, to examine the strengths and shortcomings of contemporary Catholic marriage preparation. In a culture increasingly confused about its purpose, how can the Church better prepare couples to embrace marriage as a lifelong sacrament and vocation? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Agape Catholic Ministries iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    The Most Unsatisfying Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


    Addiction can be weaponized against people, to draw them into deeper addiction.  The sin of lust promises much, gives nothing, and leaves one craving for more. Is there a way out? Father McTeigue takes a closer look in his latest video about the Seven Deadly Sins. Watch on YouTube: The Most Unsatisfying Sin?

    A First Look at Pope Leo's First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/5/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 51:58 Transcription Available


    Fr. Robert McTeigue offers an initial assessment of the new papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, raising concerns about its vague, committee-driven style and its emphasis on synodal dialogue over clear doctrinal teaching. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS The Encyclical of Perpetual Arrival: Magnifica Humanitas and the Post-Conciliar Time Loop Why You Should Be a Techno-Skeptic Why Not To Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Archdiocese of Washington Removes Prominent Exorcist Over Remarks Linking UFOs to Demonic Activity What Many Priests No Longer Believe Stars and Souls Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

    Making Better Theologians (David Torkington) 6/4/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 51:29 Transcription Available


    We welcome spiritual theologian David Torkington to discuss how we might restore the contemplative and mystical foundations of Catholic theology. What practical steps can we take to ensure that theology remains an expression of lived faith rather than merely an academic exercise? Show Notes A Blueprint for the Thomism of the Future Metanoia Retreats, Podcasts, and Courses David Torkington - Website The Soul of The Apostolate iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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