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
Are We Running Out of Time? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/18/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the meaning and purpose of time. If our lives are a journey toward God, how should that change the way we face suffering, death, and the choices we make each day? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Is this how the consummation of the world begins?
A Brief History of Our Annihilation
Vatican marks 60 years of Nost
Confronting Evil with Fulton Sheen (Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 9/17/26
We welcome Father Dave Tomaszycki of the Archdiocese of Detroit to discuss his new collection of Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic. How does such a compilation come together, and why do Sheen’s warnings still matter today?
Show Notes
On the Demonic
God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy
God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship
God’s holy weapons
LTACL: Women Torn Apart? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines why many women today seem unhappy despite political and cultural promises of liberation. He suggests a spiritual, even diabolical, root to the crisis.
Watch on YouTube: Women Torn Apart?
Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26
We welcome convert and musician Josh Long to take a hard look at liturgical music. Why has the liturgy become more focused on entertainment than worship, and what would it take to restore sacred music to its proper place? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Vaguely Pious Noises
What Many Priests No Longer Believe
The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song)
Messy Mondays: How to Write a Wors
LTACL: Women Overshadowed? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines alarming recent cases and cultural trends, and asks what is happening with women, such that so many women seem to embrace ending new life.
Watch on YouTube: Women Overshadowed?
Novel Prophecies Pt. 9 - Koestler’s “Darkness at Noon” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/11/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. How does a society lose its sense of truth, and what happens when people stop questioning the claims of those in power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Darkness at Noon: A Novel
Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament – Federation of th
Father McTeigue Sounds Off (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/10/26
In this special episode, Father Robert McTeigue speaks candidly about the faith, the Church, and the moral challenges of our time. From St. Peter Claver and modern slavery to abortion and spiritual discipline, Father tackles the crises around us and the personal work of living the faith.
Show Notes
Advice from an aging, repentant sinner
St. Peter Claver
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The Station of the Cross
LTACL: Theological Proofreading | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Fr. Robert McTeigue reacts to a striking recent phrase about Eucharistic adoration: "a God who has become bread." Can you guess which member of the people-who-should-really-know-better club said it?
Watch on YouTube: Theological Proofreading
What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26
We welcome Patience Sunne, Engagement Director at Them Before Us, to examine the differences between adoption and surrogacy or IVF. What happens when the desire of adults to have a child takes precedence over the child’s needs? How do these practices shape a child’s sense of identity and connection to his or her biological family? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
The "Primal Woun
Novel Prophecies Pt. 8 - Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/4/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Sinclair Lewis’ It Can't Happen Here, a novel that asks whether totalitarianism could take root in America. What should we be watching for, and what does it mean to remain faithful when the culture demands conformity? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
It Can't Happen Here
Surv
Can Literature Be Saved? (Liza Libes) 9/3/26
We welcome author and literary critic Liza Libes to examine the contemporary status and future prospects of literary study. Is classic literature losing its place in our culture as short-form media and changing classrooms redefine how we read? If so, what will it take to bring it back?
Show Notes
Pens and Poison
Liza Libes
Pens and Poison - YouTube
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LTACL: Wishful Thinking Will Kill Us (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The FBI promises that it won't confuse "radical traditional Catholics" with violent extremists again, but how sure can we really be? Father Robert McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Wishful Thinking Will Kill Us
Read the FBI report: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/weaponization-working-group-releases-report-2023-fbi-richmond-field-office-memo-targeted-non
Will Europe Survive? (Drieu Godefridi) 9/1/26
We welcome Belgian scholar Drieu Godefridi to take a hard look at what lies ahead for Europe. As birth rates fall and migration increases, the continent is also facing economic troubles and a growing loss of cultural and religious identity. Is there reasonable hope for improvement? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Do the Math: Why Europe May Not Pull Through
How the EU is Control
LTACL: Culture of Lies—Catholic Edition?
Father Robert McTeigue reflects on living under pervasive falsehoods during the Soviet Union and connects that to modern diocesan communications. He asks listeners for help.
Links that were referenced in the video:
https://catholicproject.catholic.edu/catholic-church-finances/diocesan-restructuring/
https://www.solzhenitsyncenter.org/live-not-by-lies
Watch this episode on Youtube: Culture of
Novel Prophecies Pt. 7 - Forster’s “The Machine Stops” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/28/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops. Written more than a century ago, the story imagines people living apart from one another and relying on technology for nearly everything. Does Forster's world still look quite so far-fetched today? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
The Machine St
Kneeling Before the World? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/27/26
We welcome back historian and friend of the show Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine how the Church's relationship with the modern world has changed since Vatican II. What have Catholics gained and lost in trying to keep pace with a culture that has changed so dramatically?
Show Notes
Kneeling Before the World, 60 Years On
A Catholic seminary in New Jersey that once trained boys for the priesthood is
The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia (Eamonn Clark) 8/25/26
We welcome licensed moral theologian Eamonn Clarke to discuss the legacy of Amoris Laetitia ten years after its publication. Has the push for a more flexible pastoral response created greater confusion about marriage, annulments, and cohabitation? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia
Ten years after Amoris laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families
LTACL: Why Does Evil Smile? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Why does evil smile? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at the recent abortion legislation in Massachusetts and New Jersey. He is perplexed at why Governor Mikie Sherrill and Governor Maura Healey would sign this harmful legislation with glee despite both being Catholic. Using context from history, Father McTeigue examines why evil operates without remorse and with a smile.
Watch on YouTube: Why
Novel Prophecies Pt. 6 - Huxley’s “Brave New World Revisited” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/21/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World Revisited. Huxley warned that propaganda and technology could make people easier to control. Are we seeing some of that today, and if so, what can we do about it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited
The I
What Next for America? (Karl Denninger) 8/20/26
We welcome back Karl Denninger from Market Ticker to evaluate the economic issues facing America, from runaway debt and rising healthcare costs to job losses and the AI boom. How serious are these problems, and what can ordinary Americans do now to prepare?
Show Notes
So Perhaps My Podcast Was A Bit Of A Downer...
You Have Died Of Mathematics
The Market Ticker
Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Dest
LTACL: Cristero War 2.0? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue examines the current conflict between Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, and the Catholic Church. Although history may not repeat itself, similar patterns from the Cristero War are arising in this conflict. Is this a sign of a new bloodbath to come? Father takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Cristero War 2.0?
Whom Do You Serve? (Matt Archbold) 8/18/26
We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold to examine the growing rejection of truth in our culture. What happens when truth is replaced by ideology, and how can Catholics remain faithful to Christ in a culture that increasingly rejects the good, the true, and the beautiful? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts.
Show Notes
Whom Do You Serve?
Catholic Governor Approves Abortion Up Until B
LTACL: The Saint We Need Right Now (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Which saint do we most need to hear from today? Father McTeigue has in mind a martyr whose heroic death has overshadowed his great words of wisdom—words that can help us make our way through the current crisis.
Watch on YouTube: The Saint We Need Right Now
Novel Prophecies Pt. 5 - Huxley’s “Brave New World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/14/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a novel about a society in which suffering has been largely eliminated at the cost of freedom, family, and individuality. What does Huxley’s imagined world tell us about the things that people are willing to give up for an easier life? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sun
Is Moral Certainty Possible? (W.M. Briggs) 8/13/26
We welcome back William M. Briggs, known as Statistician to the Stars, to take up the question of whether there are things we can know for certain about right and wrong. How do faith, reason, and logic help us to spot the difference between a sound moral argument and a persuasive one that is simply incorrect?
Show Notes
Hume’s Guillotine, Euclid’s Catapult: Induction, Axioms, and Objective Ethic
LTACL: Is Pride Still a Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines pride as the worst of the seven deadly sins and shows how pride both inverts reality and separates us from God.
Watch on YouTube: Is Pride Still a Sin?
A Closer Look at Migration (Liz Yore) 8/11/26
We welcome back child advocate attorney Liz Yore to discuss Europe's growing migration crisis, including the mass crossings at Ceuta and Lampedusa and questions surrounding unaccompanied minors. How should Catholics respond to the Church's response to the crisis, and what will continued mass migration mean for European society and its Christian communities? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
LTACL: The Most Promising Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/10/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his series on the seven deadly sins. In so doing, he takes a closer look at the dangerous desire for temporal things that can never truly satisfy.
Watch on YouTube: The Most Promising Sin?
Novel Prophecies Pt. 4 - Benson’s “The Dawn of All” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/7/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's The Dawn of All, imagining a society where the Catholic faith shapes education, politics, and everyday life. Is Benson describing an impossible ideal, or reminding us of something we've forgotten? Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
The Dawn of All
After Stran
Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle) 8/6/26
We welcome back political commentator and friend of the show Bill Whittle to discuss the rise of autonomous weapons and the growing role of artificial intelligence in war. As the human role in combat continues to shrink, what becomes of accountability, restraint, and mercy?
Show Notes
LIFE and DEATH on the Modern Battlefield
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914
The Night They Burned Shangh
LTACL: What Will Become of Preachers? ( Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 8/5/26
Saint Dominic was known for asking, "Lord, what will become of sinners?" Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. goes on to ask, "What will become of preachers?"
Watch on YouTube: What Will Become of Preachers?
The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26
We welcome author and teacher John Melnikov to consider how therapeutic language has found its way into Catholic conversations about sin and forgiveness. Where should Catholics draw the line between understanding human weakness and excusing it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin
The Writing of John Melnikov
The triumph of the therapeutic; uses of fait
LTACL: Pious Excuses? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/3/26
Do you have friends who skip Sunday Mass because they think they can worship better alone or claim that God doesn't require it? Father McTeigue explains why those objections are inadequate and explores the meaning of worship.
Watch on YouTube: Pious Excuses?
Novel Prophecies Pt. 3 - Benson’s “Lord of the World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/31/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World. What does Benson's novel have to say about a society that promises peace and prosperity while steadily pushing Christ to the margins? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Lord of the World: A Novel
Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daug
Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26
We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss Hilaire Belloc and Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, two influential English Catholics whose names are often overshadowed by better-known figures such as G.K. Chesterton and John Henry Newman. What made their lives and work so important, and why are they still worth reading today?
Show Notes
Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage
Joseph Pearce -
LTACL: Freedom from Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare. Evil doesn't present itself as a cartoon character with horns and pitchfork; sometimes evil carries a lawyer's briefcase. Why do people fall for the deception? Father takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: Freedom from Evil?
Show Notes
https://secularprolife.org/2026/07/california-v-heartbeat-international-realoptions-a
Our Collapse: Diagnosis & Prescription (Msgr. Charles Pope) 7/28/26
We welcome back Monsignor Charles Pope to discuss the rise of the "imperial autonomous self" and the habits of mind that have shaped modern culture. What happens when personal autonomy becomes society's highest value, and how should Catholics respond? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
What Ails Us? The Rise of the Imperial, Autonomous Self
Of Hunger and Hallucinations – How the St
LTACL: Satan's Biggest Fear? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/27/26
The best weapon against Satan is hiding in plain sight—and he doesn't want you to use it. But what if you did? By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare.
Watch on YouTube: Satan's Biggest Fear?
Novel Prophecies Pt. 2 - Solovyov’s “Short Story of the Antichrist” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/24/26
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
Agen
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.
Show Notes
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.
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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
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