The Catholic Current

Reclaiming Men’s Mission (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/12/25

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses the recent tragedies and what they say about our culture. He explains the role of men in our society and how they can be (and should be) part of the solution. Show Notes What's a Manly Man and How Can We Get More of Them?  Boys to Men: The Dire Need for Godly Friends and Spiritual Fathers 'Charlie's Murderers' Website Exposes Leftists Cheering the Assassination of Charlie Kirk  The Four Horsemen of the Western Apocalypse Girl released from hospital after suffering traumatic brain injury in Annunciation shooting iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

A New Look at Maximilian Kolbe (Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio) 9/11/25

We welcome Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the new movie, Triumph of the Heart. He shares the behind-the-scenes sacrifices that brought the movie into being, and how they managed to share the light of St. Maximilian Kolbe on the big screen.  Show Notes Triumph of the Heart Dr. Italy - Crossroads Initiative kolbemovie.com iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

LTACL: Satan Wants Good Men. Do We? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

If you want a Church that is conformed to the mind of Christ, you will need strong men within the laity and the clergy. Are we doing what is necessary to form them? Watch on YouTube: Satan Wants Good Men. Do We?

AI versus the Christians? (Gia Chacón) 9/9/25

We welcome Gia Chacón, founder of For the Martyrs, to discuss what Christian persecution looks like in a world of AI. It's a horrifying reality for the most persecuted religious group in the world. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Here's How AI Is Being Used to Persecute Christians| National Catholic Register  Meet Gia Chacon: Religious Freedom Advocate and Founder of the Non-Profit, 'For the Martyrs' AI: Ally or Adversary? | American Thinker March for the Martyrs Instagram (@marchforthemartyrs) For The Martyrs iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

LTACL: Brokenhearted Priests (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

What causes priests to struggle, to grieve, and even to consider being laicized? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look at the silent battles of brokenhearted priests. Watch on YouTube: Brokenhearted Priests

Who’s in Charge? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/5/25

Building on his recent reflections about male grief and the absence of strong leadership, Father McTeigue devotes this week's Let's Talk About This to the role of men in society and the world. He examines the heavy cost of what we implicitly—and at times explicitly—teach boys, and concludes with his Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Misleadering Our Men | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.  The Sin of Servant Leadership | Blog & Mablog  Who Wants Good Men? Satan Does—And the World Doesn't  Grief Is Killing Our Men | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Can Christ Heal Broken Men? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Tim Kaine said the idea that our rights come from God, not government, is "extremely troubling." Ted Cruz had thoughts Abortion is never medically necessary, experts say - UCA News  Veterans, Military Spouses Cultivate a New Mission on the Farm: 'This is the place that relaxes me'  iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Shock of Holiness (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 9/4/25

We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk, who attests that Christian sanctity is far nearer and far more beautiful than we think.  Show Notes Shock of Holiness By Michael Pakaluk Today's "Corban" is Social Security - The Catholic Thing iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Misleadering Our Men (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/3/25

In response to the exclamations about where the "good men" went, Father McTeigue presents a harrowing answer. What if we killed them? Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Misleadering Our Men  

Who’s Making the Monsters? (Dr. Karlyn Borysenko) 9/2/25

We welcome back psychologist and journalist Dr. Karlyn Borysenko to discuss the recent shooting in Minneapolis and the ideological undercurrents that are transforming our political landscape. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Reports circulating that Catholic Church shooter was trans... We've obtained his manifesto 'I wish I never brain-washed myself': Minnesota school shooter had trans regret Why the Media Won't Tell You Who Killed Children at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis  The Ruth Institute Transsexual Violence Hall of Horrors  Shooting at Catholic School Mass. Update: Shooter Was Trans. – Creative Minority Report  The Demons Have Taken Hold of Minneapolis | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics  The Communist Manifesto: A Revolutionary Fairy Tale: Borysenko, Karlyn iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Let’s Stop Selling and Killing Children (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

We grieve another tragedy in which children were caught in the crosshairs. Around us, we also see the buying, selling, and killing of the young. In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines how society is treating its children in every sphere of life. Show Notes Thank God The War Against C̶h̶i̶l̶d̶r̶e̶n̶ the Flag Has Ended! | Creative Minority Report  Gay Man Describes Creating, Destroying Dozens Of Babies To Get Designer Kids That Will Be Implanted Into Rented Wombs Surrogacy Update Video on X Reports circulating that Catholic Church shooter was trans... We've obtained his manifesto  The Ugly Truth About Gay AdoptionWhen 'Conservatives' Sell Children Too - by Sarah Cain Scottish girl defends herself with axe and knife Pedophile sting 'Operation Battle Ground' nabs 12 suspects charged with child sex crimes in WA BBC Does Unbelievable Censorship Job On Viral Knife Girl iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Fighting Fire with Faith (Benjamin O’Brien) 8/28/25

We welcome Benjamin O'Brien to the show, a fireman who discovered the overlap between his faith and his life of service. Between fighting fires and fighting bureaucracies, Benjamin found his trust in God to be of utmost importance.  Show Notes The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

LTACL: Can Christ Heal Broken Men? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Our culture has been failing men and vilifying them. They should find healing and solace in the Church, but are today's priests up to the task? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Can Christ Heal Broken Men?

Revival Through Sacred Art (Kathleen Carr) 8/26/25

We welcome back Kathleen Carr, president of the Catholic Art Institute, to discuss why art matters, in our churches and in our homes. From architecture to painting, let's immerse our senses in that which draws us toward the Transcendent. Show Notes Conference 2025 | Catholic Art Institute CHRISTIAN ART  How Beauty Draws us Closer to God | Fr Patrick van der Vorst  Duncan G. Stroik | Architect iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

LTACL: Grief Is Killing Our Men (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Men have been forgotten by so much of our society, and tragically, that can extend into so many parishes. Father McTeigue takes a closer look at male pain, deaths of despair, and how to live masculine lives as Christians. Watch on YouTube:  Grief Is Killing Our Men

Digital Life After Death (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/22/25

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue dives into the new fad of creating chatbots and videos of the dead, talking to AI versions of our ancestors, and what this means for our spiritual lives. He finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes AI Resurrection: Grief and Digital Life After Death  Deepfakes of your dead loved ones are a booming Chinese business | MIT 'I love you robo-dad': Meet a family using AI to preserve loved ones after deathDying man spends final weeks creating AI version of himself to keep his wife company World's first robot able to give birth to human baby Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB  These Trees Survived Hiroshima: Group Plants Their Seeds Worldwide to Preserve Their Memory iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!