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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!

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!

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!

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!

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?

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!

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!

Is anger ever required? Is it moral or even just? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at anger, and how we can distinguish between sin and righteousness. Watch on YouTube:  The Most Dangerous Sin?

We welcome Dutch writer Robert Leusink to examine the crisis facing modern institutions, from universities to professional guilds, and the consequences of losing a transcendent vision of work and education. In an age of institutional decline, what does authentic renewal look like? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The institutions are not only taken. They are vacated. The Collapse of Crafts You cannot buy yourself out of the matrix How to find real instruction today 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!

Father Robert McTeigue examines envy as a deadly sin, distinguishing it from jealousy, and pondering how little pleasure it brings us. Examine your conscience and see if you might be affected too. Watch on YouTube: The Least Pleasurable Sin?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen's insights on war and tyranny, arguing that the rejection of reason and knowledge of God gives rise to idolatry, totalitarianism, and war. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes A Declaration of Dependence: Trusting God Amidst Totalitarianism, Paganism, and War The Guns of August—Then and Now Christians at the End of the Pax Americana A Brief History of Our Annihilation War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier Exposing Sex & Seduction - (in Synod Study Group 9 Report.) Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why AETERNI PATRIS FIDES ET RATIO Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 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!

We welcome back author and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple to examine the modern cult of tolerance. Why is it so important that we avoid the temptation to refuse moral judgment, and how does non‑judgmentalism affect medicine, law, art, and family life? Show Notes Zero Tolerance The Skeptical Doctor Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality Farewell Fear The Pleasure of Thinking: A Journey through the Sideways Leaps of Ideas Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses 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!

On May 18th, 2026, Father McTeigue gave a speech on "Faith in a Time of Crisis" at St. Gregory the Great in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube: Faith in a Time of Crisis

We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine the historical and contemporary relationship between the Catholic Church and Islam, addressing shifts in demographic, cultural clashes, and political naiveté among Western elites. Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Controversies in Church History A DOCUMENT ON HUMAN FRATERNITY FOR WORLD PEACE AND LIVING TOGETHER German Labor Minister: ‘No One Comes for the Welfare' Organizer of ‘Muslim only' waterpark event in Texas also runs a ‘LEARING CENTER'… Vibe Shift: Pro-Hamas Mobs, Palestinian Flags Absent from Eurovision Opening Event for First Time in 2 Years 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!

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen's 1931 book Old Errors and New Labels, arguing that modern and postmodern errors simply keep resurfacing under new names. How do these recurring issues shed light on current debates surrounding synodality, secularism, and moral confusion? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Old Errors and New Labels A Brief History of Our Annihilation Why We Need the Holy Spirit We need to be clear about who rules the world Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why Daily Readings - Pentecost Sunday 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!

We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economy in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, to discuss how social media, AI, and surveillance capitalism are weakening attention spans and threatening the bonds of parish and home. How can practical steps such as delayed smartphone use and stronger family formation help to reclaim the domestic church? Show Notes Catholics and “Surveillance Capitalism” The Best Privacy-Friendly AI Services (Update 2026) The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power 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!

Do you know what gluttony really is? It's not just about eating too much. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look, outlining St. Thomas Aquinas' five dimensions of gluttony and calling on viewers to examine their hearts.  Watch on YouTube: Most Popular Deadly Sin?

We welcome Fr. Joseph Gill of the Diocese of Bridgeport to examine the question of whether we are living in the last days and how Christians ought to respond in light of that possibility. How can we cultivate an eternal perspective and persevere with hope amid mounting cultural confusion and hostility? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Are We in the End Times? Soothsayers of the Second Advent Apocalypse: A Catholic Perspective on the Book of Revelation 4 Things we should do to prepare for judgment day How do we maintain perspective in this battle between darkness and light? Will You Sleep Through the Apocalypse? Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding FedEx: Doomed commercial 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!

Father Robert McTeigue announces a new series on the seven deadly sins. We don't want to talk about sins and vices in the modern world (and even the modern Church), but let's examine the seven and why they still matter today. Watch on YouTube: Still Deadly Sins? 

Fr. Robert McTeigue explores Fulton Sheen's writings on the demonic, spiritual warfare, and how sin unravels creation. He also reflects upon Ignatian insights and offers practical ways to defend the soul through prayer, self-knowledge, and devotion. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes On the Demonic Litany of the Most Precious Blood Every Catholic Needs to Know About This Little-Known Eucharistic Doctrine Hail the Day That Saw Him Rise Daily Readings - The Ascension of Our Lord 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!

Why do we have synodal discussions on topics that the Church cannot change? For example, the priesthood cannot be opened to women, because of how God created us and the sacraments. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Synodality vs. Priesthood?

We welcome Dimpee Brar, Director of Engagement for Allies for a Strong Canada, to examine the growing cooperation between modern leftist movements and militant Islam, particularly their shared hostility toward Western Christian values. How ought Christians and defenders of Western tradition understand and respond to this concerning trend? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Why Islam Seeks Shelter Under The Banner Of The Left The Emerging Red-Green Alliance: Where Political Islam Meets the Radical Left The Politically Incorrect Guide to Jihad On Islam: A Chronological Record, 2002-2018 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!

Do synodalists misinterpret Vatican II on Scripture, doctrine, and moral teaching, especially on issues like same‑sex attraction? Father Robert McTeigue examines claims that advocates of synodality "own" the Second Vatican Council. Watch on YouTube:  Synodality vs. Vatican II?

Father McTeigue continues our series on tyranny by examining whether the modern world is approaching the end of a long-established form of domination. If a transition is indeed underway, will society merely exchange one tyranny for another, or will it possess the wisdom to choose the liberating kingship of Christ instead? Show Notes The End of Our Time A Brief History of Our Annihilation The Guns of August—Then and Now Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West The Year of Our Lord 1943: Christian Humanism in an Age of Crisis Notes on The Gates of Hell Groundbreaking Bowel Cancer Trial Had Zero Relapses for Patients After 33 Months 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!

We welcome back Gia Chacon, founder of For the Martyrs, to unveil the harsh reality of Christian persecution in Iran, including arrest, torture, apostasy laws, and regime surveillance. We'll discuss the rapid growth of Iran's underground church, the ways conversions happen, and practical steps that listeners can take in aiding persecuted Christians around the world. Show Notes Tehran's War on Christianity For the Martyrs 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!

If almost everyone rejected at least something about Vatican II, how would that affect our understanding of who is in communion with Rome? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: No One for Vatican II?

We welcome Jonathan Rothwell, Principal Economist at Gallup and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, to discuss how modern parenting challenges, from smartphones and social media to declining religiosity, undermine children's mental health and moral formation. What can parents do to avoid these pitfalls? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes The Parenting Trap: How Modern Parenting Is Making Adolescence Harder The Anxious Generation The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups 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!

We hear lots of talk about who's in "full Communion with Rome" and who isn't.  But how can we tell who's in or out? Fr. McTeigue suggests that the obvious answers don't seem to work. Watch on YouTube: Full Communion?

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue examines the historical life-cycle of empires to argue that the United States and parts of the Church may be entering stages of decadence and decline. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival - Sir John Glubb The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 A Brief History of Our Annihilation The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization It's Not Too Late, BRITANNIA Book Fairies Giving Away 25,000 Books to New York's Children Thanks to Big Donation Daily Readings - Fourth Sunday of Easter 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!

We welcome author and academic Joanna Williams to discuss glaring cultural shifts in Britain, including attacks on national symbols, the repurposing of churches, constraints on free speech, and efforts to "decolonize" history and curriculum. How do these developments connect to broader concerns for the United States, and why is it important that we continue to push for renewed civic engagement, defense of Western cultural heritage, and protection of free expression? Show Notes British Culture Under Attack—by Its Curators It's Not Too Late, BRITANNIA 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!

Father Robert McTeigue explores whether the cycles that shape empires and history might also affect the human elements of the Church. Do the repeated calls for "renewal" seem a little Groundhog Day-esque? Watch on YouTube: History: Comedy or Horror?

We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment to 20th-century trauma and post‑conciliar changes. Has a loss of reverence and faith in the Eucharist shaped our worship spaces? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep Ugly As Sin: Why They Changed Our Churches from Sacred Places to Meeting Spaces-And How We Can Change Them Back Again Duncan G. Stroik Catholic Art Institute Cornelius Edmund Sullivan New portal of Angers Cathedral: “But how can you ask a renowned architect to efface himself before the monument?” Duncan Stroik | Adoremus Dover Beach | The Poetry Foundation Why Catholics Can't Sing: The Culture of Catholicism and the Triumph of Bad Taste 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!

Why would a cleric visit a shrine outside of his own religion? Is he searching for what his own faith can't offer? Is he going there to meet equals? Is he merely curious? And how does he want others to view his visit? Can there be scandal? Father McTeigue considers the possibilities. Watch on YouTube: Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer?

In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue describes how people are manipulated by the deceptive words of tyrants, and how we might resist. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes How to Slay a Wizard: Benjamin, Owen  Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power Propaganda Watch | The Corbett Report  Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents The Origins of Totalitarianism: With a New Introduction by Anne Applebaum  April's Lyrid Meteor Shower to Streak Across Moonless Sky for a Perfect Stargazing Show  This Is Why Eating Healthy Is Hard (Time Travel Dietitian)  Lost on the Road to Emmaus | Fr. McTeigue's Sermon

We welcome Fr. Paul Sullins of the Ruth Institute to talk about what conversion therapy is, and what the recent victory at the supreme court means. It's not what you've probably been told.  Show Notes Ruth Institute Applauds Supreme Court Counseling Freedom Case  New Evidence: Sexual Orientation Can Change. Therapy Can Help. – Ruth Institute  Amicus Brief  Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report  Resource Centers – Ruth Institute  Courage International

Powerful people, in politics and within the Church, can use emotionally charged buzzwords and slogans like magic spells to manipulate people into obedience, fear, or unthinking agreement. Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Tyrants Are Wizards

We welcome back Fr. Michael Rennier to discuss whether knowledge of older rites enriches contemporary worship, fosters humility and obedience, and helps safeguard the Church's sacramental life and spiritual heritage. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Should a Novus Ordo Catholic be familiar with older liturgies? | Fr. Michael Rennier's Substack  Watch the Mass of the Ages Trilogy  How Not to Say Mass, Third Edition: A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal  A Beginner's Guide to the Traditional Latin Mass  Know Your Mass: Fr. Demetrius Manousos, O.F.M., Cap., Addison Burbank The False Hope of a “More Apostolic Church” | New Oxford Review  Holy Week was a different religion What Many Priests No Longer Believe - Homiletic & Pastoral Review

It seems that everyone has an opinion about the pope; and it seems that the pope has (or is expected to have) an opinion about everything. How does a faithful Catholic navigate the confusion? Father McTeigue offers some guidance. Watch on YouTube: Opinions About the Pope?

Father Robert McTeigue examines how tyrants erase history not by burning books, but by pretending that the library itself never existed, citing examples of lost Holy Week traditions like Tenebrae. He urges a renewed reading of the Church's heritage as an antidote to cultural amnesia and spiritual drift. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Holy Week was a different religion Tyrants Burn Libraries, Right? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. The Liturgical Year: Passiontide and Holy Week ‘Easter Worshippers' More Conversions (and Departures.) https://x.com/cathconclave/status/2042201862212825504 Visitors Can Now Watch the Restoring of a Masterpiece Bellini in Venice Daily Readings - Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) 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!

We welcome back Jeffrey Tucker, Founder and President of Brownstone Institute, to reflect upon the pandemic's impact on religious freedom, media censorship, and public trust. May we find hope in a proposed COVID justice resolution that seeks clear repudiation of closures and censorship, defends civil and religious liberties, and calls for safeguards to prevent future abuses of unaccountable power? Show Notes Why the Resolution? COVID Justice Resolution Great Barrington Declaration 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!

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the deliberate destruction of the University of Leuven's historic library in World War I as an example of how tyrants attack beauty, truth, memory and identity — and warns that a subtler modern tyranny simply acts as if the past never existed. Watch on YouTube: Tyrant's Burn Libraries, Right?

We welcome author Michael O'Shea to discuss whether Pope Leo understands the deep cultural and spiritual crisis facing Europe: mass migration, demographic decline, and the secular liberalism reshaping nations previously formed by Christian principles. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pope Leo, Lampedusa, and The Camp of the Saints Vandalising Ireland: How the Government, NGOs, Academia and the Media Are Engineering a New Globalist Ireland The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism 25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight in Spain New Record: 14,000 Registered for Chartres Pilgrimage on First Day Spain: Christian procession in Oviedo disrupted by Muslims – “I'm not going to keep quiet just because of a bloody procession!”, “I'm a Muslim!” Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack How Catholic Underground's Eucharistic Adoration Draws Hundreds to Manhattan Church 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!