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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-Conciliar Time Loop
Why You Should Be a Techno-Skeptic
Why Not To Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Archdiocese of Washington Removes Prominent Exorcist Over Remarks Linking UFOs to Demonic Activity
What Many Priests No Longer Believe
Stars and Souls
Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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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 - Website
The Soul of The Apostolate
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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.
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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 of Crafts
You cannot buy yourself out of the matrix
How to find real instruction today
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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.
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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 the End of the Pax Americana
A Brief History of Our Annihilation
War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier
Exposing Sex & Seduction - (in Synod Study Group 9 Report.)
Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why
AETERNI PATRIS
FIDES ET RATIO
Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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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 Journey through the Sideways Leaps of Ideas
Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass
Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses
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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 Minister: ‘No One Comes for the Welfare’
Organizer of ‘Muslim only’ waterpark event in Texas also runs a ‘LEARING CENTER’…
Vibe Shift: Pro-Hamas Mobs, Palestinian Flags Absent from Eurovision Opening Event for First Time in 2 Years
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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 Brief History of Our Annihilation
Why We Need the Holy Spirit
We need to be clear about who rules the world
Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why
Daily Readings - Pentecost Sunday
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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?
Show Notes
Catholics and “Surveillance Capitalism”
The Best Privacy-Friendly AI Services (Update 2026)
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power
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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. 
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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 Second Advent
Apocalypse: A Catholic Perspective on the Book of Revelation
4 Things we should do to prepare for judgment day
How do we maintain perspective in this battle between darkness and light?
Will You Sleep Through the Apocalypse?
Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding
FedEx: Doomed commercial
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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.
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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 Needs to Know About This Little-Known Eucharistic Doctrine
Hail the Day That Saw Him Rise
Daily Readings - The Ascension of Our Lord
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