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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 Cardinal Newman Society help families navigate this process while seeking an authentically Catholic education?
Show Notes
The Newman Guide: Fulfilling St. John Henry Newman’s Vision for Catholic Education
NAPCIS, The Cardinal Newman Society Announce New Partnership for School Accreditation
‘The Newman Guide’ Now Provides Seamless Path of Faithful Catholic Education
Principles of Catholic Identity Overview
The Newman Guide: 2025-2026 Edition
Increasing Access to Faithful Education
Principles Parent Guide
Newman Guide Colleges Earn A+ Pro-Life Rating
Christian Schools - Students for Life of America
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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.
 
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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 sacred purpose as an act of reparation offered to God for debts that can never be fully repaid? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Worship in a Time of War
Learning in War-Time
In Tune With The World
The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety
Tolkien and the Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth
A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War
Necessity of Chivalry by C. S. Lewis
Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts
Daily Readings - Third Sunday of Lent
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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 Christ: Who Can Save Europe?
Joseph Pearce's Website
Christians at the End of the Pax Americana
His Reign Shall Have No End: Catholic Social Teaching for the Lionhearted
The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God
The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism
Catholic and Identitarian: From Protest to Reconquest
The Death of Christian Culture
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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.
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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 get here, and are there any pastoral, educational, or civic efforts that might be able to help slow the growing trend? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Greater Than Campaign
Them Before Us
Ruth Institute
Family Research Council
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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?
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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 disobedient to pray well
Who Needs Another Lent? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
German Bishops' Conference Accepts "Synodal Conference" to Rule Over Individual Bishops
Pro-abortion Notre Dame professor withdraws from institute role after fierce criticism from bishops, cardinals
Go Time? US Navy HQ in Bahrain Reportedly on 'Mission Critical' Status As Potential Iran Hostilities Loom
Good Samaritans Sprang into Action to Save Baby That Fell into Lake Michigan
Daily Readings - Second Sunday of Lent
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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 reasonable alternatives?
Show Notes
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works
Can a Catholic Be a Socialist?
The Myth of Scandinavian Socialism
Order Your FREE Copy of Return to Order Workbook
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition
Ministry or Apostolate?: What Should the Catholic Laity Be Doing
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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.
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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 Education Congress Matters
Don't Get Too Excited
Collapse Won’t Reset Society
The Bishops and the Border | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Gunman stopped at St. Mary school Mass in Sacramento - California Catholic Daily
More evidence of a crisis in religious orders
Cardinal Sarah on SSPX: ‘Faith can never lead us to renounce obedience to the Church’
Cardinal Müller: SSPX must stay ‘within the Church’ to have a ‘positive effect’
https://x.com/NuryVittachi/status/2025829366765383685
Mexico Fears More Violence after Army Kills Leader of Powerful Jalisco Cartel | Newsmax.com
Is This Like Arresting Capone on Tax Evasion? – Creative Minority Report
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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.
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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 Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Communiqué from the General House: the Society’s response to Rome
Msgr. Schneider responds to Tucho about the FSSPX: the pastoral documents of Vatican II can be corrected, only the Word of God is immutable
Sic et non : a critical edition
Commonitory for the Antiquity and Universality of the Catholic Faith, Against the Profane Novelties of All Heretics (Os Justi Theological Classics)
Sixty Years After: Catholic Writers Assess the Legacy of Vatican II
Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good
Ultramontanism and Tradition: The Role of Papal Authority in the Catholic Faith (Os Justi Studies in Catholic Tradition)
Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits
Mysterious ‘Hero’ Dog Leads Police Straight to Missing 3-year-old Officer Says in Body Cam Video
Daily Readings - First Sunday of Lent
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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 Gold Can't Displace Fiat? || Peter Zeihan
Money Manipulation and Social Order
The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve
The Reconstruction of the Republic
The Crash Course: An Honest Approach to Facing the Future of Our Economy, Energy, and Environment
When Money Dies: The Nightmare of Deficit Spending, Devaluation, and Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World
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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. 
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