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
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.
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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
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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?
Sh
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.
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 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.
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 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
Watch the Mass of the Ages T
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?
Rhymes With Asteroid (Matt Archbold) 3/24/26
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to sift through some of the more bewildering headlines in the Church and the world. From eyebrow-raising religious imagery to baffling remarks from prominent Christian leaders, is it possible to stay sane, and even keep a sense of humor, when things seem to be going off the rails? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Creative Mi
LTACL: I Have PTTSD (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/23/26
Do you experience flashbacks when exposed to tiresome enthusiasms and poor theology? Fr. McTeigue does. Perhaps you too suffer from Poor Theology Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Watch on YouTube: I Have PTTSD
Who Can Resist Tyranny? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/20/26
In part two of this special series of tyranny, Fr. McTeigue explains that one of the worst forms of tyranny is to pretend that language doesn't matter. He describes what Catholic defiance to tyranny has looked like throughout the ages, and how we are called to live our Faith with courage. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons
Must Every Catholic Be Traditional? (Fr. John Perricone) 3/19/26
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine how the term “traditional Catholic” has, in some contexts, taken on a derogatory connotation, even within sectors of the Church’s own hierarchy. What does it truly mean to be a “traditional Catholic,” and how can this identity be properly understood apart from caricature or misuse? How might a renewed embrace of the Church’s beautiful and sacred tradit
LTACL: Facing Down the Tyrants (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
What does it really mean to “use your words” in a world that seems increasingly hostile to truth and faith? Father Robert McTeigue unpacks how Christians can recognize modern tyranny and boldly choose courage, clarity, and conviction in the face of it.
Watch on YouTube: Facing Down the Tyrants
SSPX, Synodality and Canon Law (Fr. Gerald Murray) 3/17/26
We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine the canonical and ecclesial dimensions of the ongoing tensions between the Society of Saint Pius X and the Vatican. How should this disagreement be understood in light of Church law and authority, and what principles are at stake in evaluating its possible resolution? Why does the recent synodal document addressing the role of women in the
LTACL: A Cardinal's Conscience (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
When an American cardinal issued a statement about the Iran War, it didn't ring true. It wasn't wrong, but he seemed to lack moral credibility. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: A Cardinal's Conscience
Who's the Tyrant Now? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/13/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue suggests that modern tyranny may look very different from the familiar image of a single authoritarian ruler. How can such a system be recognized and effectively resisted, and what role can the Church play in forming the faithful to confront it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Now Is the Time of Monsters | Fr. Robert McTeig
Catholic Science Fiction? (Eric Sammons) 3/12/26
We welcome back Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, to discuss his new science fiction novel Shard of Eden. Is there such a thing as authentically Catholic science fiction, and if so, what distinguishes it from other works within the genre? What is required to craft a compelling narrative that both captivates readers and faithfully reflects the teachings of the Church?
Show Notes
Sha
LTACL: Now Is the Time of Monsters (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Church is in the business of defeating monsters and driving out devils. Fr. McTeigue explores how she's not a cruise ship, but a battleship.
Watch on YouTube: Now Is the Time of Monsters
Good News for Catholic Education? (Dr. Denise Donahue and Kelly Salomon) 3/10/26
We welcome back Kelly Salomon and Dr. Denise Donohue of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss why it is so important to carefully evaluate Catholic schools to determine whether they truly uphold the faith they claim to represent. What “green flags” should parents and prospective students look for, and what warning signs might suggest that a school is best avoided? How can the resources of The Car
LTACL: Do You Speak Synodal? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
So many of the words and phrases coming out of the Synod on Synodality don't seem to make sense. They barely seem like English. Perhaps we need a translation. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Do You Speak Synodal?
Confused about Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/6/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue provides guidance for those who are confused about worship. In a world that often appears increasingly disordered, why should the faithful approach divine worship with greater seriousness and reverence? If the Mass is frequently treated as a mere social obligation or an inconvenience, what responsibility do clergy and laity share in restoring a proper understanding of its sacre
Who Can Save Europe? (Joseph Pearce) 3/5/26
We welcome back author and scholar Joseph Pearce to examine the cultural and spiritual decline of Europe in light of its increasing distance from its Christian heritage. Contemporary policy responses don't seem to be fostering positive change. Could Europe’s authentic renewal depend upon a rediscovery of the Christian foundations that once shaped its identity and institutions?
Show Notes
Caesar or
LTACL: Who Am I to Judge? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/4/26
A student insisted that morality is whatever each person decides for themselves. One question can expose the uncomfortable consequences of that idea and stop a room cold. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Who Am I to Judge?
Is Gay Marriage Good for Children? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 3/3/26
We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute for a rigorous examination of the social and developmental outcomes associated with same-sex parenting and alternative family structures. Research indicates elevated risks in areas such as emotional well-being, academic achievement, and long-term stability for children raised outside the traditional mother–father household. How did we
LTACL: The Church's Bad Business? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/2/26
What if the way that Blockbuster and RadioShack ran their businesses into the ground is the same way that the Church is being run?
Watch on YouTube: The Church's Bad Business?
Lent: Let’s Stop Pretending (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/27/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue reminds us to embrace Lent as a time of true sacrifice and repentance, encouraging us to take an honest look in the mirror and avoid merely pretending that we believe that we are sinners in need of salvation. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Lent: Sin Can Kill You; Shame Doesn’t Have To
Why you need to be defiant and disobed
Second Thoughts About Socialism (John Horvat II) 2/26/26
We welcome back John Horvat of Tradition Family and Property to evaluate where socialism comes up short. While the prospect of free handouts can sound attractive to some, there are dangerous consequences that come with it, and the poor track record backs that up. Why does socialism undermine private property, human dignity, and incentives for virtue, family, and honest work, and what are some reas
LTACL: Bishops + Slogans = ??? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue reflects on a recent meeting of bishops from across the Americas and questions the substance and timing of their public call for unity and support of migrants. He challenges Church leaders to offer greater transparency, clearer rebuttals to public accusations, and more visible pastoral care for victims of violence.
Watch on YouTube: Bishops + Slogans = ???
When Panic Looks Attractive (Matt Archbold) 2/24/26
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss what to do when panic looks attractive. The headline news grows more depressing with each passing day. How can a faithful Catholic hold firm and avoid despair, even when it appears to be the only option? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
No, it’s not time to panic. Here’s why
Why the TFP Protest at the Religious Ed
LTACL: A Church Without Polyester? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The people who gave us such cultural highlights as Bell Bottoms, Leisure Suits and pink tuxedos took it upon themselves to design our vestments, our churches, and our sanctuaries. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: A Church Without Polyester?
Who Is Standing with Rome? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/20/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines who truly “stands with Rome.” With traditional Catholic teaching and lessons from the Doctors of the Church often conflicting with statements from modern Church leadership, it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand what that phrase means. How can Catholics best navigate the inconsistencies? Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunda
The Truth about Silver and Gold (Mike Parrott) 2/19/26
We welcome back Mike Parrott to unravel the truth about silver, gold, and other forms of currency. Should surging silver prices be viewed as a resounding success, or is there more to the story? What is real money, where does it come from, and how should those things impact the way in which families navigate our current economic climate?
Show Notes
Silver Is Surging: But That’s Not the Story
Why Go
LTACL: Stand with Rome? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. (2/18/26)
What does it mean when we say that we "stand with Rome" in an era of so much ambivalence and confusion? Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Stand with Rome?
Can Social Media Make You Crazy? (Karl Denninger) 2/17/26
We welcome back Karl Denninger to take a look under the hood of major social media companies and examine why extensive use of their platforms often leaves users feeling anxious, angry, and unfulfilled. What is it that companies such as Meta and X have actually set out to accomplish, and do they really have their users' best interest in mind? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
How Soc
LTACL: Who Needs Another Lent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Are you ready for Lent? Father McTeigue reflects on how to prevent your almsgiving from becoming mere bribery and your fasting from being distorted into dieting.
Watch on YouTube: Who Needs Another Lent?
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