The Catholic Current

A New and Improved Church? (Fr. John Perricone) 11/27/24

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine. How does the concept and modern execution of synodalism lead to an administrative cul-de-sac, and how can the Church escape the tyranny of the lowest common denominator?   Show Notes Synodal Fallout: Putting Light Under Bushel Baskets - Crisis Magazine Father Perricone's Website The Seven Sins Against the Holy Spirit: A Synodal Tragedy | Gerhard Cardinal Müller | First Things Vatican approves Mayan rite with ritual dance, female incensors and lay leadership of Mass parts - LifeSite Nicolás Gómez Dávila and the 'Authentic Reactionary' ~ The Imaginative Conservative The Authentic Reactionary: Selected Scholia of Nicolás Gómez Dávila Scholia To An Implicit Text - Nicolás Gómez Dávila French TV Channel Fined for Calling Abortion the World's Leading Cause of Death ━ The European Conservative To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape - How to Discuss, Clarify, and Question Abortion in a Hostile Culture | Shawn Carney Buy Both Books with Special Pricing Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments Speaking for the Unborn (Dr. Steven A. Christie) 01/19/22 Fish Eaters - Online Catholic Library Baltimore Catechism - Volume 4 PDF 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! 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 Closer Catholic Look At the Election (Terry Schilling) 11/26/24

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss building strong families and the Catholic and cultural outcomes of the changing political administration. What are we to look forward to? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes American Principles Project The Ruth Institute Dr J Show Archives – Ruth Institute Counseling Freedom For All – Ruth Institute References, Sources, and Citations – Ruth Institute Parent Resources – Ruth Institute Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths – Ruth Institute APP Study: Biden-Harris Admin Weaponized Education Office to Target Christian and Career Colleges - American Principles Project APP Applauds Speaker Johnson for Protecting Women's Private Spaces - American Principles Project Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24 The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church US Officials Discussed Giving Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine | ZeroHedge  Pete Hegseth's Nomination is Causing a Surge in Military Re-Enlistments. Red Counties in California, Illinois Move to Secede and Form Their Own States  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! 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!

Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the Vatican's mascot for the upcoming jubilee year. Why must the Church emphasize the sense of the sacred within art, and how can one reach out to spread the Gospel to new audiences without pandering?   Show Notes The Unserious "House of Luce" - Crisis Magazine Luce the Vatican's Anime Mascot | Know Your Meme Vatican plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for "The Holy Year 2025" Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time by Marva J. Dawn  The Problem with Bad Church Music | Catholic Answers Magazine  Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Liturgical Arts Journal The Love Song of M. Ivan Rupnik » Maureen Mullarkey  Philip Larkin Poem "Church Going" (1954) In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper   Why Icon Writing and not Painting? New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24 Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24 The Problem With "Mary Did You Know" 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! 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!

From Hysterical to Homicidal? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/22/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the evils of detraction, despair, and Doomscrolling. How can we resist the many temptations that come from obsessive media consumption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Snow Notes What's Behind the Post-Election Liberal Meltdown? - Crisis Magazine My Husband And His Family Voted For Trump — So I'm Canceling Thanksgiving And Christmas Do we need a review of Church teaching on reputation and slander? Catholic Encyclopedia: Detraction Catholic Encyclopedia: Calumny Catholic Encyclopedia: Slander Real fear isn't uploaded: Why social media screams are fake  Are you guilty of informational littering?  When It's Time to Fast from the News Doomscrolling Past Christ - Crisis Magazine Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available! Dirty Laundry (2024 Remaster) | Don Henley Dirty Laundry Music Video | Don Henley US Diocese Launches Order of Widows 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! 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!

Why Not the Traditional Latin Mass? (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 11/21/24

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss active receptivity, worship, and common objections to the Traditional Latin Mass using his latest book with TAN Books. How can we avoid the tragic pitfalls that occur too often when having discussion about liturgy?   Show Notes Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website "We May Not Fully Understand…" Reality Beyond Words: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Part 1 | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Incomprehension, Wonder, and the Search for Truth: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Part 2 | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Vindicating Mystery Against Its Rationalist Enemies: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Conclusion | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Ministry or Apostolate?: What Should the Catholic Laity Be Doing - Russell Shaw Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition 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! 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!

Guess Who’s Raising Kids Right? (Bill Whittle) 11/20/24

In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Bill Whittle to discuss education, the protection of innocence, and the necessity of fatherhood. Why is it important to allow children and young adults to learn from consequences and even failure?   Show Notes The Kids Are All Right – Bill Whittle  Jeremy Wayne Tate on Twitter: "This school is turning boys into men who will go to battle for Truth ..." Conversion as an Aspect of Catholic Education (Jimmy Mitchell) 08/02/21 Beware of "Hopium" and "Copium" A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times The Outside, Inside – Bill Whittle 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! 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!

Hope, Not Complacency (Sarah Cain) 11/19/24

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss managing expectations and not lowering our guard as a result of the recent election outcome. How can we have both productive and charitable discussions during the upcoming holiday season? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Hope, But Not Complacency - by Sarah Cain Divided Tables: Morality and Politics at Thanksgiving  The Constitution Won't Save Us Forever - by Sarah Cain  Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition 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! 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!

Contradictions from the UN? (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 11/18/24

We welcome back Dr. Rebecca Oas of the Center for Family and Human Rights to discuss her article in Crisis Magazine about the United Nations, prenatal screenings, and the European rate of abortions for children diagnosed with Down syndrome. How might the upcoming change in administration change America's relationship with the UN?   Show Notes UN Human Rights Committee Criticizes Down Syndrome Abortions…Sort Of - Crisis Magazine Transgender Issue Prompts International Pushback - C-Fam  UN Experts Renew Country Pressure on Abortion and Trans - C-Fam  Feminists Groups Criticize UN on Gender Ideology and Surrogacy - C-Fam  The World Health Organization Doesn't Like You (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 2/19/24 An Honest Look At the Pandemic Treaty (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 5/16/24 Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24 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! 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!

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 7 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the final day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Father also includes a brief Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 6 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the sixth day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years!   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

What’s Next for Catholics in America? (Matt Archbold) 11/13/24

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to further discuss the recent election and the detrimental effect of nonstop media. Why is it that some are compelled to immediately record and post hysterical outbursts online when facing unpleasant emotions?   Show Notes Say, What Happened to All Those Dem Voters from 2020? Wait. You're Threatening Us with Chastity? – Creative Minority Report Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children 'MSNBC eyes': Trump-hating MN man slaughters family after election Question about the Sex Strike Against MAGA – Creative Minority Report Donald Trump won the biggest victory with Catholics in DECADES according to exit polls | Not the Bee Life as a Catholic Border Patrol Agent (Tom Homan) 5/21/20 Attacks on Police (Tom Homan) 10/16/20 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! 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!

Election News for Pro-Lifers (Shawn Carney) 11/12/24

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life to discuss the Pro Life import of the recent American election. Where were the victories, where were the losses, and what are next steps within the Pro Life movement? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life | Linktree 40 Days for Life | Search Your Location Day 41 Magazine To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape - How to Discuss, Clarify, and Question Abortion in a Hostile Culture | Shawn Carney Buy Both Books with Special Pricing Americans Rejected the Harris-Walz Radical Abortion Campaign Abortion Lost the Election | 40 Days for Life Let's Make History | 40 Days for Life Abortion 'on the ballot' in 10 states this election, but it might not matter | Fox News Pro-life advocate says Trump victory is 'huge' for Catholic voters: 'Morality matters' | Fox News The Election Results are a Reminder That You're Not Alone. Stand Up for Your Pro-Life Christian Values - LifeNews.com Pro-Life Americans Still Have Much Work to Do to Change Hearts and Minds on Abortion - LifeNews.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! 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!

Is Bible History Real? (Steve Ray)

We welcome back apologist Steve Ray to discuss archaeology, biblical history, and the historical events that prove the accuracy of the New Testament. How can historical proofs help strengthen our faith in times of doubt and discouragement?   Show Notes Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages Steve Ray's Store: Books Steve Ray's Store: Audio Steve Ray's Store: DVDs Truth Written in Stone: The Apologetics of Archaeology The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus  The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger  Footprints of God Set of 9 DVDs | Steve Ray David and Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom DVD | Steve Ray Paul Cruise 13 Corinth and Erastus Stone The Miracle That Wasn't? Fashionable Priests and the Multiplication of the Loaves by Steve Ray Atheist Penn Jillette Doesn't Respect Christians Who Don't Evangelize 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! 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!

Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/8/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses discernment, spiritual emergency preparation, and what it takes to remain faithful in times of trial. What must we do in times of peace to prepare for the temptations toward excuse-making that emerge in time of struggle? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Seven Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (CCT) - Christ Church  The Church in an age of anxiety – Catholic World Report  U of Iowa Pediatric Cardiology Fellow Allegedly Wished Trump Supporter's Child Dies in School Shooting; University Is 'Reviewing the Matter'  Pro-Lifers took a Beating on Election Day But We Got 'Em Right Where We Want 'Em.  The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review  Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons - Evagrius Of Pontus Advent of the Heart: Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings 1941-1944: Fr. Alfred Delp, S.J. With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps He Leadeth Me | Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. 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! 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 Go to Father Spitzer’s Universe (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 11/7/24

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss original sin, the problem of evil, and conversion of heart through his latest book with EWTN Publications. How does living a life of either virtue or vice transform us?   Show Notes Father Spitzer's Universe: Exploring Life's Big Questions  The Magis Center for Reason and Faith The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 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! 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!