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

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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: Now Is It Time to Panic? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 10:34


    Bombs have been dropped on Iran by the United States. What is the right response? What is the Catholic response? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on Youtube: Now Is It Time to Panic?

    The Sad History of Catholic American Politics (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 51:30


    Do you know the history of Catholicism in America? Do you know where the term "social justice" originated, and how that differs from its usage today? In today's episode of Let's Talk about This, Father McTeigue walks us through the answers to these questions. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. 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! The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era: McTeigue .S.J., Fr. Robert What Is the Heresy of Americanism? (Jerome German) 2/8/23 The Heresy of Americanism: Then and Now (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/5/24 Victor Reacts: Liberals Claim Scripture Justifies Illegal Immigration - Debunked (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit  A Catholic Lawyer Responds to the Bishops About Mass Immigration - Crisis Magazine

    Father's Mailbag #2: Your Questions, Answered (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 50:52


    Fr. McTeigue is taking on questions from listeners around the world, and he is joined by co-host Joe McClane. As always, it's the Truth, with clarity and charity, never sacrificing either.  Want to ask a question? Submit yours at The Station of the Cross. If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app. We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

    Father's Mailbag: Your Questions, Answered (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 48:06


    Fr. McTeigue is taking on questions from listeners around the world, and he is joined by co-host Joe McClane. As always, it's the Truth, with clarity and charity, never sacrificing either.  Want to ask a question? Submit yours at The Station of the Cross. If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app. We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

    Can Gen Z Save Christianity? (John Hirschauer) 6/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 51:30


    We welcome John Hirschauer to explain why the young generation is not walking away from the faith as rapidly as was expected, and what they seem to be most drawn to. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Gen Z Is Halting Christianity's Decline Youth Ministry: Who Needs It? Have we surrendered our kids to the popular culture - Aleteia 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 Good Catholics Be Good Americans? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 12:23


    Catholics have a long history of being accused of having "divided loyalties," especially in America. In a political environment wherein one can wave the flag of a foreign nation without consequence, let's reexamine Catholic loyalties, where they ought to be, and how so many Catholics in the political realm are failing. Watch on YouTube: Can Good Catholics Be Good Americans?

    They're Lying to Us About Mass and Vocations (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 51:30


    Why are dioceses unwilling to examine what is failing, and why vocations are down in most of the country? What messages have we been sending to young men for decades? Are they listening for the call? Fr. McTeigue, S.J. takes on these questions in this week's episode of Let's Talk About This. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.  Show Notes Looking Backward in the Diocese of Charlotte - Crisis Magazine The Class of 2026 - by John Carter - Postcards From Barsoom What Many Priests No Longer Believe - Homiletic & Pastoral Review Pluscarden Abbey's hard-fought return to the Church - Catholic Herald “a cringeworthy romp in the very worst that the 70's and 80's could offer” | Fr. Z's Blog Making Communion a true meal: bring back wine, sing easy songs and no hosts from the tabernacle | America Magazine  I'm Thinking of Quitting | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.  Why Are Catholic Communities Failing? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.  In Tune With The World by Josef Pieper Headbanger Services in Catholic Church  Defiling Consecrated Ground - Crisis Magazine  Eucharistic Devotion Serves as Catalyst for Young Men Discerning Priesthood  Buffalo's parishes to contribute $80M toward bankruptcy settlement Pluscarden Abbey's hard-fought return to the Church - Catholic Herald  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 AI Ruining College? (Erika Ahern) 6/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 51:30


    We welcome Erika Ahern of Catholic Vote to talk about what is happening in our educational institutions and how the misuse of technology is causing young people to be improperly formed and under-developed.  Show Notes How ChatGPT Blindsided Colleges (and no one can stop it) Episode 478 – We Need To Talk About AI | The Corbett Report  Opting Out of Technocracy – #SolutionsWatch | The Corbett Report  Diabolus Ex Machina - by Amanda Guinzburg Analog Hunger in a Digital World: Confronting Today's Identity Crisis World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline', UN says Why South Korean women aren't having babies The Poor Old Liberal Arts The Death Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press Restoration of Christian Culture The LOOPcast - YouTube CatholicVote org Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business The Class of 2026: AI is doing to the universities what Gutenberg did to the monasteries 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: Why Are Catholic Communities Failing? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 15:29


    Catholic parishes are closing. Religious and priestly vocations are dwindling. The numbers of those exiting the Church far exceed coming into the Church. Yet it seems that many Church leaders wish for better numbers, while unwilling to consider how and why Catholic communities are failing. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. asks some hard questions and points towards some unexpected answers. Watch on YouTube: Why Are Catholic Communities Failing?  

    News Through the Eyes of Faith (Matt Archbold) 6/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 51:29


    We welcome back Matt Archbold to talk about the divisions within the Church, why the faithful are facing persecutions, the Charlotte fiasco, and the state of Catholic education. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Saint Boniface: Laying the Axe to the Root of Evil - Catholic Insight  New: Supreme Court Hands Down Huge Ruling in Ohio 'Reverse Discrimination' Case – RedState  Charlotte's War on Reverence: A Priesthood Undone - Crisis Magazine Who Can Help the Diocese of Charlotte? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Why Can't Catholics Be Happy? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. 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: I'm Thinking of Quitting (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:42


    What does it mean to quit—not your vocation, not your duty, but the illusions that someone else is coming to save us? Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., confronts the anxiety and chaos of our times and explains why trusting in political saviors, clever plans, or worldly fixes is not only futile but dangerous. Watch on YouTube: I'm Thinking of Quitting

    Let's Help the Diocese of Charlotte! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 51:30


    The Charlotte Diocese has been dominant in the news cycle for the bishop's attempts to both reduce access to the Latin Mass and eliminate reverence in the Novus Ordo. In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses what the GIRM really calls for, and how parishes could worship better. Show Notes Why a bishop's preferences can never become law – Catholic World Report Charlotte's War on Reverence: A Priesthood Undone - Crisis Magazine Rorate Exclusive: The Anti-Traditional and Anti-Liturgical Pastoral Letter to be Sent by the Bishop of Charlotte on Liturgical Norms in His Diocese General Instruction of the Roman Missal (at Vatican.va) General Instruction of the Roman Missal (as PDF) Bishop grants request to pause restrictions on Latin Mass until Vatican's October deadline Completing the Implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of Charlotte Who Can Help the Diocese of Charlotte? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Response to Father Robert McTeigue - ChantWorks  FBI Spied on St Stanislaus MKE Old Rite Parish 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!

    2025 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 51:30


    We welcome back Matt Lamb of the College Fix to discuss what academia has looked like over the last year, including the major DEI and plagiarism scandals. He and Father discuss whether college is a wise decision, and what parents and students ought to consider before they sign up. Show Notes The College Fix Harvard Law Review Accused of Race-Based Discrimination Fire professors who oppose ‘gender-affirming care,' Harvard faculty chair says | The College Fix NIH investigates Biden last-minute $89 billion grant to ‘seemingly dormant' University of California nonprofit | The College Fix Let's Rethink Higher Education (Dr. Jacob Imam) 5/14/24 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 Can't Catholics Be Happy? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 12:21


    Some Catholics are thriving—young, joyful, devout—living out traditions the Church once praised. So why are they being told to stop? Fr. Robert McTeigue unpacks the paradox of “forbidden joy” and what it reveals about the Church today. Watch on Youtube: Why Can't Catholics Be Happy?  

    Hands Off the Eucharist? (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 51:30


    Is it true that communion on the hand is the old and therefore right way to receive? We welcome back Fr. Peter Stravinskas to talk about the real roots of this common practice, and why it matters. Show Notes An Open Letter to Archbishop Bruno Forte – Catholic World Report Dominus Est It Is the Lord! Reflections of a Bishop of Central Asia on Holy Communion On Communion in the Hand and Similar Frauds Portland archdiocese: Coronavirus or no, Communion can be received on the tongue | Catholic News Agency  Bishops Cannot Mandate Communion on the Hand or Forbid Communion on the Tongue Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum 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 Can Help the Diocese of Charlotte? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 8:44


    The Diocese of Charlotte is in trouble. Bishop Michael Martin, who was recently appointed, has been trying to bring about rapid changes in liturgical norms. But what does the Church actually teach? Let's take a closer look.  Watch on YouTube: Who Can Help the Diocese of Charlotte?

    Making Excuses for God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 51:30


    Could you explain the Ascension in a way that makes sense to a non-believer? Why would it be that the Ascension of God is better than having Him with us in a more tangible way? Fr. McTeigue explains what is often left out of explanations about this important Feast. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Hail the Day That Saw Him Rise Are you tired of making excuses for God?  What the Ascension teaches us about our bodies  Russia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine - OSV News  4 German bishops opt out of national synodal body  Young Adults Joining 'Offline Clubs' Across Europe–to Replace Screen Time with Real Time  Orthodox Christianity: Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches Faith, Hope, Love: Pieper, Josef 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!

    Any Hope for Public Schools? (Dr. Duke Pesta) 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 51:30


    We welcome back Dr. Duke Pesta to talk about what needs to happen to fix our public schools, what we should be asking of our representatives, and how parents ought to be responding in the meantime. Show Notes Dr. Duke Pesta - Public School Exit  It's Time for a School-Choice Program in New York  Teachers Are Quitting Because Kids Can't Read (video) Teachers Quit because of Technology (video)  The Dr. Duke Show - FreedomProject Media  The Upstart 'Classic Learning Test' Gets a Testy Welcome From the SAT | RealClearInvestigations Herald of the Gospel Sermons | Podcast on Spotify Homeschool FlipHouse  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!

    What's Your Parish Good For? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:07


    Most people treat church like “anti-hell insurance” — quick in, quick out, no change required. That's not how saints are made. In this episode, Fr. McTeigue calls out the culture of “St. Typicals” and asks: Are you being trained for heroism… or comfort? Watch on YouTube: What's Your Parish Good For?  

    Reasserting Catholic Education (Dr. Ryan Messmore) 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 51:30


    We welcome Dr. Ryan Messmore from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education to talk about how Catholic education can be done better, and what that would look like. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Institute for Catholic Liberal Education The Mind That Is Catholic: Fr. James Schall Another Sort of Learning: Schall S.J., Fr. James V. The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods (Not In A Series) Docilitas: On Teaching and Being Taught: Schall S.J., James V. 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!

    Prayer: How and Why (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 11:58


    How do we pray rightly? Fr. McTeigue guides listeners through the steps of thoughtful, reflective, and rightful prayer, that we may not only pray better, but live more prayerfully.

    Let's Choose a Better Future (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 51:29


    Since South Korea, with its advanced technological culture, has one of the highest suicide rates along with other signs of societal despair, what does that suggest about the direction we're heading? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes South Korea Is Everything Wrong With Society  Why South Korea is Collapsing: The Coming Economic Crisis  South Korea Is a Dystopia  South Korea Archives - Zeihan on Geopolitics  The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII: Gilson The Cult of the Imperial Self | New Oxford Review The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains: Carr, Nicholas Restoring Lost Customs of Christendom: Plese, Matthew R 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 Simple Way to Fix Healthcare (Today!) (Karl Denninger) 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 51:30


    We welcome Karl Denninger to discuss the brokenness of the healthcare industry and what ought to be done about it. Since the vast majority of us accept that something is wrong with the current model, let's imagine something different, and how that would impact the rest of society. Better yet, let's talk about what would happen if existing laws were enforced. Show Notes The Bill To Permanently Fix Health Care For All in [Market-Ticker] Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World | Wiley Surgery Center of Oklahoma 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: The Presence and Absence of God (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:59


    Do you treat God like a smartphone? Swipe when you need Him. Ignore when you don't. Demand instant answers. Get annoyed when He doesn't "perform." God isn't your emergency backup. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: The Presence and Absence of God  

    Goodbye to DEI? (Dr. Stanley Ridgley) 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 51:30


    We welcome Dr. Stanley Ridgley to share how DEI is deeply woven into our institutions, how much money its proponents are being paid to promote it, and why so many schools are afraid to say no. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education Sowell EXPOSES Everything WRONG with IVY LEAGUE Schools (Video) Apple executive sorry for saying white people can be diverse Daily Beast Mocks Stabbing Victim Salman Rushdie for Canceling Commencement Address  Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline America's College Towns Go From Boom to Bust  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: Why Do Academics Hate the Truth? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 11:54


    Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. explains why saying Truth with a capital T sends today's academics into meltdown—and how Christ offers not control, but fulfillment. Watch on YouTube: Why Do Academics Hate the Truth?

    Are We Losing Our Minds (or Our Memories?) - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. 5/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 51:30


    What have we lost through an ignorance of our collective history? What are we being manipulated into forgetting? Father McTeigue confronts these questions in this week's episode of Let's Talk About This. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Nicholas Carr | What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains  Teachers Quit because of Technology  The Shallows: How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Think, Read and Remember Amusing Ourselves to Death 20th (twentieth) edition Text Only: Neil Postman The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains  Forgotten Customs of Rogation Days - OnePeterFive Another Sort of Learning: Schall S.J., Fr. James V. Restoring Lost Customs of Christendom Hey! We Found Your Culture! (Matthew Plese) 1/23/25 Social media giant hit with scathing ad campaign amid anger over AI chatbots sexually exploiting kids 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 Theology of Fiction (Cassandra Nelson) 5/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 51:31


    We welcome Cassandra Nelson to discuss whether there is value in fiction in terms of our spiritual lives. Is there an implicit message about the human soul that can be revealed by reflecting on how Christ used stories to teach? Show Notes A Theology of Fiction: Nelson, Cassandra Cassandra Nelson: Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture A Theology Of Reading: The Hermeneutics Of Love: Jacobs, Alan The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction: Jacobs, Alan Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: The Pope and Sloppy American Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 10:05


    Some of those publicly pontificating about our new pope are understanding him through only a secular lens, then they are adding partisanship and distorting moral doctrine. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube: The Pope and Sloppy American Politics

    New Allies for Women in Need (Diane O' Toole) 5/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 51:30


    We welcome Diane O'Toole to talk about what crisis pregnancy centers really do, and how the state of Massuchusetts is using tax dollars to persecute such places and keep women away from the help that they need. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pregnancy Care Alliance of Massachusetts Choice Begins Here  The Fatima Center  Rachel's Vineyard Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: There's Something About Leo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:19


    From battling heresy to confronting modern chaos, the legacy of three great Leos may shape the mission of the Church's newest shepherd. Fr. McTeigue connects the dots—and offers a call to prayer. Watch on YouTube: There's Something About Leo

    2025 Spring Appeal Day Five - Hope and Encouragement for Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 48:43


    5/9/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Pope! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we unpack the first sermon delivered by Pope Leo XIV and consider some potential "first steps" that our Holy Father may consider taking.  If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app. We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity.

    2025 Spring Appeal Day Four - First Reactions to Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 56:49


    5/8/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Holy Father! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we provide live commentary and first reactions to the introduction of Pope Leo XIV! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity!

    2025 Spring Appeal Day Three - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 48:35


    5/7/25 - We are joined all week by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity!

    2025 Spring Appeal Day Two - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:59


    5/6/25 - We are joined all week by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity!

    2025 Spring Appeal Day One - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 49:18


    5/5/25 - We are joined today by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to come! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use your iCatholicRadio mobile app! We also offer a great assortment of thank-you gifts, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com! Thank you for your generosity!

    Learning to Live Forgiven (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 52:59


    Can you distinguish between guilt and shame? Can you live a life of contrition without drowning beneath the crippling shame of your sins? Fr. McTeigue would like to explain how you are called to live, as a loved sinner. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Furious Longing of God The Devil You Don't Know: Recognizing and Resisting Evil in Everyday Life: Cameli, Louis J. Learning to love what God has made  This might be the best trick the devil has up his sleeve  Self-Hatred as a Barrier to One's Calling - Crisis Magazine 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!

    Who Hates Tolkien and Why? (Robert L. Kmita) 5/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 53:00


    We welcome scholar Robert L. Kmita to the show to discuss why Tolkien is hated by some, and how Tolkien's work stands apart from some other famous Christian writers.  Show Notes Tolkien's True Love - by Robert Lazu Kmita  Kmita's Library  Amazon.com: The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien Tolkien On Fairy-Stories 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: It's Time for the Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:35


    What's the real state of the Church today—revival or collapse, hope or delusion? Fr. Robert McTeigue uses the red pill vs. blue pill metaphor to confront hard truths, false comforts, and the call to radical fidelity. If you're tired of denial and despair, this is your wake-up call to live the truth. Watch on YouTube: It's Time for the Truth

    What's Up With Catholic Media? (Sarah Cain) 4/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 52:59


    We welcome back Sarah Cain to ask if Catholic media is different to secular news sources and if it should it be. Father and Sarah share their stories about how they found themselves working in media. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Homefront Crusade (Sarah Cain) Failing Foundations: The Pillars of the West Are Nearing Collapse What will make people more likely to accept the “truthiness” of truth?  Do we need a review of Church teaching on reputation and slander?  Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power: Pieper, Josef Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies: McEntyre, Marilyn 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: When Does Easter End? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:28


    What if the answer to the end of the Easter season wasn't a simple as Pentecost or Corpus Christi, but was somehow eternal? What if how we live ought to relate to a reality that is outside of and beyond time? And how would we live that way while acknowledging life's sufferings? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look.   Watch on YouTube: When Does Easter End?

    Did Saints Perform Abortions? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 53:00


    Planned Parenthood activists have begun proclaiming that saints performed abortions and that abortion was once not considered a sin by the Church. Fr. McTeigue takes apart these deceptions and sheds truth on the lies. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Didache | EWTN Flash of Light When Human Egg is Fertilized (Video) Epistle to Diognetus What Did St. Thomas Aquinas Believe about "Ensoulment?" | Catholic Answers Q&A Has the Church Really Changed Its Teaching on Abortion? | Catholic Answers Magazine Cardinal Tagle Sings on Stage Hong Kong gives cardinal his passport back for Pope Francis's funeral after 2022 arrest 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!

    How to Get Along with (Almost) Everyone (Dr. Ray Guarendi) 4/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 52:59


    We welcome back Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about how we can better get along with the people in our lives. What's an appropriate amount of compromise, and how do we know when to walk away? Show Notes How to Get Along with Almost Everybody 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!

    Let's Take a Closer Look: Christ Is Risen, Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:40


    What if you were there at the first Easter—would you have recognized the Risen Christ? In this episode, Fr. Robert McTeague, S.J., reflects on the call that comes with the Resurrection: to believe, to proclaim, to reconcile, and to live as saints. Because He is risen, we each have a mission. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Christ Is Risen, Now What?  

    After Easter–What's Different? (Matt Archbold) 4/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:58


    We welcome back Matt Archbold to discuss what a difference Easter makes in the lives of Christians and the rest of the world. Are you changed? Show Notes Catholic Unscripted: Interfaith idols and Catholic conversion. Catholic Unscripted: Perversion and Conversion 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 First Response to the Death of Pope Francis (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 52:58


    In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, Fr. McTeigue seeks three different perspectives: a Jesuit, Fr. Fessio; a pastor, Fr. Casey Jones; and a shepherd, Bishop Olson. He closes with his own thoughts about how we should focus and pray in the coming days and weeks. Show Notes Universi Dominici Gregis (February 22, 1996) | John Paul II Matthew 16:18-20 - Bible Gateway St. Catherine of Siena Novena Bishop Olson Interviewed 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 Really Believe He Is Risen? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:41


    Happy Easter! In this thought-provoking reflection, Fr. McTeigue challenges us to move beyond just saying "He is risen" and to truly examine whether we live as though it's true. Watch on YouTube: Do You Really Believe He Is Risen?

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