The Catholic Current
The Catholic Current is a daily radio program hosted by Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., that explores contemporary issues through the lens of Catholic teaching. Each episode features expert guests who discuss relevant topics, aiming to bring Christ to the world and the world to Christ. The show is produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.
Episodes
Novel Prophecies Pt. 2 - Solovyov’s “Short Story of the Antichrist” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/24/26
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
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Priests Against the Chaos (Fr. John Perricone) 7/23/26
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 sou
Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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://fultonsheenmove
A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26
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.
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Can't Face Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/20/26
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
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
Walking with Revolutionaries? (Michael Hichborn) 7/16/26
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 Revol
LTACL: Ignoring Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/15/26
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
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 Mo
More Warnings From Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/10/26
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 Art
The Islamification of Britain (Joanna Williams) 7/9/26
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 o
A Muslim Conquest of Britain? (with Raymond Ibrahim) 7/8/26
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://crisi
Learning from the Mass (Rebecca Hopersberger) 7/7/26
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.
LTACL: Yet Another Schism? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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
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
2026 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/30/26
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
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LTACL: Dear Archbishop...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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
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
Does Synodality Trump Hierarchy? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 6/25/26
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 Note
LTACL: Who Hates British Christians? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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
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 Internati
LTACL: The Most Whiney Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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
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 open
Have You Met the Fathers? (Steve Ray) 6/18/26
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 “
Homilies on Corpus Christi and the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/17/26
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
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.
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Homilies on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/15/26
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
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:
2026 Spring Appeal Goal Met - Thank You! (Joe McClane) 6/11/26
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
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2026 Spring Mini On-Air Appeal - Day One (Joe McClane) 6/10/26
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
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Better Marriage Preparation (Christian Meert) 6/9/26
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 Mob
The Most Unsatisfying Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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
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
Making Better Theologians (David Torkington) 6/4/26
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 - Websit
LTACL: The Most Dangerous Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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?
Are Institutions Worth Saving? (Robbert Leusink) 6/2/26
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 o
LTACL: The Least Pleasurable Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Fulton Sheen on War and Tyranny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/29/26
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 th
Must We Tolerate Tolerance? (Theodore Dalrymple) 5/28/26
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 Jou
Faith in a Time of Crisis | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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
The Church and Islam (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 5/26/26
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 M
Fulton Sheen: Old Errors, New Labels (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/22/26
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 Brie
AI and Surveillance Capitalism (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/21/26
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?
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LTACL: Most Popular Deadly Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Are We in the End Times? (Fr. Joseph Gill) 5/19/26
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 S
LTACL: Still Deadly Sins? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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?
Fulton Sheen and the Demonic (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/15/26
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 Need
LTACL: Synodality vs. Priesthood? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
The Left’s Love for Islam (Dimpee Brar) 5/12/26
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 Isla
Did Synodality Hijack Vatican II? A Cardinal’s Warning
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?
Tyranny and the End of Days (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/8/26
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 Annihil
Tehran’s War on Christianity (Gia Chacon) 5/7/26
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 Chri
LTACL: No One for Vatican II? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Modern Parenting: Success or Failure? (Jonathan Rothwell) 5/5/26
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
LTACL: Full Communion? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2026 Spring Appeal
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.
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of 2026 Spring Appeal
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.
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of 2026 Spring Appeal
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.
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2026 Spring Appeal
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.
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2026 Spring Appeal
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.
Tyranny and Empire (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/24/26
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 191
Britain Under Attack (Joanna Williams) 4/23/26
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, de
History: Comedy or Horror? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Ugly as Sin (Erika Ahern) 4/21/26
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
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Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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?
Breaking Tyranny’s Spell (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/17/26
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 (Revise
What Is Conversion Therapy? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 4/16/26
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’
Tyrants Are Wizards (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/15/26
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
Should We Study the Older Rites? (Fr. Michael Rennier) 4/14/26
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
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LTACL: Opinions About the Pope? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Tyranny’s Favorite Tricks (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/10/26
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 Wee
Seeking Covid Justice (Jeffrey Tucker) 4/9/26
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?
Tyrant's Burn Libraries, Right? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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?
Does the Pope Understand Europe? (Michael O'Shea) 4/7/26
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, Acad
LTACL: I Am Not the Easter Bunny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue dives into the deeper truth of the Resurrection: Christ has conquered sin and death, and that changes everything. Don't just "move on" from Easter. Live like it really happened.
Watch on YouTube: I Am Not the Easter Bunny
Are Liberals Really Liberal? (Bert Olivier) 3/31/26
We welcome Professor Bert Olivier of the University of the Free State in South Africa to examine the evolution of the term “liberal.” Are those who bear the label today truly aligned with its classical meaning, or has the concept undergone a fundamental transformation? What do these shifts reveal about contemporary understandings of freedom, authority, and the common good? Father finishes with Tim
LTACL: I Can Fix Vatican Finances (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Rumors are that the Vatican is broke. Father McTeigue has a plan: Stop spending money that doesn’t need to be spent; get more work done than ever for next to nothing. Father zeroes in on the budget for Synodality. His alternative may surprise you.
Watch on YouTube: I Can Fix Vatican Finances
Christ Against the Tyrants (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/27/26
In part three of this special series on tyranny, Fr. McTeigue contends that neither virtue signaling nor continued synodal dialogue can adequately address the roots of modern oppression. As contemporary society remains entangled in networks of political, corporate, and ideological power, genuine freedom can only be found in the kingship of Christ.
Show Notes
The Kingship of Christ According to t
A Catholic Response to Infertility (Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead) 3/26/26
We welcome author and radio host Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead to discuss her book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. How can couples navigate the emotional and spiritual trials of infertility without losing hope, and what does it mean to live a truly fruitful life when parenthood does not unfold as expected?
Show Notes
Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When Y
LTACL: Many Jesters—No King? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
What happens when the stewards of Christ stop speaking and acting with the gravity their office demands? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Robert McTeigue argues that when Church leaders ignore truth, beauty, goodness, and sacrifice, it’s not just scandalous. It can become a form of tyranny.
Watch on YouTube: Many Jesters—No King?
