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Father Robert McTeigue reflects on the political and cultural turmoil of our time in light of Scripture and the warnings of the past. What happens when a society turns away from God, and what are Christians called to do in times of crisis? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
 
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Matthew 24-25
Apocalypse: Warning, Hope, and Consolation
Apocalypse: A Catholic Perspective on the Book of Revelation
Father Elijah: An Apocalypse
Elijah in Jerusalem: A Novel
Strangers Ran Towards the Fire to Save Teen–Her Mom Now Funds Scholarships for Heroes Like Them
Texas and Oregon statistics show massive voter fraud
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We welcome back author and cultural commentator Sarah Cain, co-host of Rise Right, to examine the growing divide between Europe’s Christian heritage and its secular public life. Why have European leaders been so reluctant to confront these challenges, and what should Americans take away from their experience?
 
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France Smolders: The Deadly Alliance Behind the Flames
Sarah Cain | Substack
Rise Right
France—Renounce the Revolution | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
One Last Chance for France? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
A Brief History of Our Annihilation
Liechtenstein’s prince vetoes law relaxing abortion ban
For first time in 500 years, Pope and King of England bestow religious titles on each other
Riots in the Streets, Repression in the Markets: Europe’s Collapse Enters Its Next Phase 
Europe Distributes Preparedness Plans In Case Of ‘Crisis Or War’ | The Daily Caller
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Fr. Robert McTeigue takes a look at the long view of history, listing vanished empires that have risen and fallen while the Church endured. He argues that true, lasting justice requires a society conformed to Christ and that political solutions alone cannot succeed or endure. 
Watch on YouTube: First Europe—Now America

We welcome molecular biologist and cultural commentator Dr. Joomi Kim to examine oikophobia, a growing tendency among people in the West to reject and even despise their own cultural identity. Where does this sense of self-contempt come from, and what role have education and popular culture played in fostering it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
 
Show Notes
Western Self-Contempt: The Hidden Malady Undermining Our Civilization
Joomi Kim | Substack
Oikophobia by Roger Scruton
Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations
The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism 
Ballot counting machines down in battleground N.Y. county
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What if God asked us to account for our defense of Christendom? Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on All Souls’ Day about an ultimate audit before God, and how we might answer questions about secularization, repurposed churches, and the question of who now leads Europe.
Watch on YouTube: God's Judgement on Europe?

Fr. Robert McTeigue offers a thorough critique of the Vatican’s new document Venite ad Me. What was Cardinal Fernández hoping to accomplish, and does the document actually make its case? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
 
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VENITE AD ME
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We welcome Natalya Murakhver, co-founder of Restore Childhood, to take a closer look at what lies behind the growing trend of tattoos and body modifications among young people. Is it about fitting in, finding an identity, or something deeper?
 
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Under the Skin: Why Are So Many Young Women Getting Tattoos?
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Father Robert McTeigue shows that Europe faces three competing cornerstones—secularism, Islam, and Christianity—and calls for a return to the kingship of Christ.
Watch on YouTube: The Final Battle for Europe?

We welcome back John Horvat of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property to discuss the effects of illegal immigration on American communities. How should Catholics weigh the needs of migrants against concerns about the economy, assimilation, and the common good, and why has the Church been largely silent on these issues? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
 
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When It Comes to Illegal Mass Immigration, a Listening Church Stops Listening
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France's rejection of Christ since the French Revolution has led to spiritual and social decline. Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. urges the country to return to Christ the King before it is too late.
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Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We, a banned novel about a society that sacrifices human freedom for the sake of order. Why do tyrannical systems fear the Church, and what does our faith offer that no government or ideology can replace? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
 
Show Notes
We: A New Translation of the Classic Science Fiction Novel
Aeterni Patris
Fides et Ratio
The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church
Strangers Help 86-Year-Old Who’s Been Building a 62-foot Boat in his Yard Since 1987
Daily Readings: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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We welcome back Dr. R. R. Reno of First Things magazine to discuss Christian nationalism and its place in American public life. Why has the term become so controversial, and what do we stand to gain from embracing the idea of a nation shaped by its religious heritage?
 
Show Notes
5 Views on Christian Nationalism
Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West
The Year of Our Lord 1943: Christian Humanism in an Age of Crisis
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Riots have rocked France. French bishops have called for calm and for dialogue. The riots have continued. An obvious solution has been overlooked—why? Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: One Last Chance for France?

We welcome explorer and educator Nell Andrzejewski to preview EWTN’s new series Hidden Gems, which visits some of North America’s most meaningful Catholic shrines. What stories lie behind places like the North American Martyrs Shrine and the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and why is making a pilgrimage still important for Catholics today? Father Finishes with Timely Thoughts.
 
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Watch on EWTN: Another Spiritual ‘Gem’ Reflects St. Kateri and the North American Martyrs
Trailer - Hidden Gems
Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
National Shrine of St. Jude
National Center for Padre Pio
Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine
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Father Robert McTeigue reflects on recent violent unrest in France and neighboring countries, asking why historic buildings and churches are being vandalized despite the Pope's recent visit. He has some suspicions. 
Watch on YouTube: Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe?