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Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Four: Conscience and Discernment (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/17/24

In the fourth part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in one's routine of spiritual hygiene. How can faithful prayer of the Ignatian Examen help prevent the corrosion of our memory of graces and blessings received? Show Notes The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 Let's Have a Grown-Up Conversation About One's Conscience Conscience Should Begin, Not End, Moral Discourse Conscience: You're Probably Doing It Wrong Conscience Isn't An Emotion — Not Even Close Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available! The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete 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!

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Three: Cain vs. Priesthood (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/16/24

In the third part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses worship through a look at the offering of Cain. How does offering worship according to our personal preferences rather than what God is owed communicate the wicked worldview of the enemy, "MY will be done"?   Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 3: The "Cain" tactic  God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The gift of priesthood  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 In Search of the Sacred: Contributions to An Answer - Josef Pieper   In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper   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!

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Two: Ahab vs. Kingship (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/15/24

In the second part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses conflict avoidance, kingship, and the vice of Acedia by taking a closer look at Ahab. What happens when we refuse to make use of legitimate and God given authority?   Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 2: The "Ahab" tactic  God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship  Sacred Story Institute  The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism The End of Recreational Catholicism (Fr. John Perricone) 10/10/24 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!

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part One: Jezebel vs. Prophecy (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/14/24

In the first part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue introduces us to Jezebel. Who, or what, is it, and what does it represent? In order to properly prepare for battle, we must first understand what we're up against. What is the "Jezebel Strategy," and why is it one of the enemy's favorite tactics? Why is the gift of prophecy so essential in fighting back against it?   Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 1: The "Jezebel" tactic God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy Isaiah's Job Sacred Story Institute 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!

Can a Good Catholic Be a Good Citizen? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/11/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue answers the questions on the minds of many facing persecution: what defines a good citizen, and is it possible for a Catholic to fill that role today? Is there really a separation between church and state, and might our world look different with Christ at the center of our society? How should these questions impact our decision making as we approach the upcoming Presidential election? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the church Worship in a Time of War A Quick Christian Nationalism Walk Through FAQs on Christian Nationalism The Popes Against Modern Errors: 16 Papal Documents The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics The Kingship of Christ and Organized Naturalism The Mystical Body of Christ and the Reorganization of Society The Social Rights of Jesus Christ the King The Politics of Heaven and Hell: Christian Themes from Classical, Medieval, and Modern Political Philosophy Quas Primas (Encyclical of Pope Pius XI) Daily Readings for October 13th 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!

The End of Recreational Catholicism (Fr. John Perricone) 10/10/24

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about the end of recreational Catholicism. Why is it so dangerous when practicing our faith is treated as nothing more than a past-time? Might the end of the days of "entertainment liturgy" and lukewarm Catholicism be on the horizon?   Show Notes The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism The Synodal Comedy: Act II Must worship be entertaining? 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!

They’re Doing It Again! (Matt Archbold) 10/9/24

We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss ongoing attacks and persecution facing the Catholic church. Faulty wiring, "possible" hate crimes, and even a "trans Pope?" We'll close the show out with a reminder of the role that the Rosary can, and should, play in our pushing back against the evil around us.   Show Notes More "Faulty Wiring" at Yet Another Church in Quebec? Los Angeles Catholic church repeatedly vandalized in possible 'hate crime' New Movie "Conclave" is Anti-Catholic Oscar Bait Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates 6-Week 'Heartbeat' Law Synod, October 7: Cardinal Hollerich calls for suggestions to make Church less 'pyramidal'; women's ministry discussion resurfaces 11 Benefits of the Rosary from the 11 Marian Encyclicals of Pope Leo XIII What Will Replace Wokeism as the Ruling Regime's Religion? Pope Francis names pro-LGBT Father Timothy Radcliffe among 21 new cardinals Federal relief workers say FEMA is moving away from helping greatest number of people - to LGBTQ 'disaster equity' in woke webinar Canadian euthanasia 'doctor' says 'nobody more grateful' for her work than her patients Top 10 "Scientific" and Hilarious Explanations for the Miracle at Fatima 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!

Good News for College Students? (Patrick Reilly) 10/8/24

We welcome back Patrick Reilly of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss the upcoming virtual college fair that his organization will be hosting, which Catholic parents and prospective students may find helpful when deciding upon the best choice in a college. What should folks be looking for in a college, and why is it so beneficial to pursue a Catholic education in particular? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes The Cardinal Newman Society's Newman Guide Virtual College Fair The Cardinal Newman Society Another Sort of Learning - Fr. James Schall, S.J. Docilitas: On Teaching and Being Taught - Fr. James Schall, S.J. The Poor Old Liberal Arts - Fr. Robert Gannon, S.J. Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Can reading books save your soul? The College Fix 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!

The Final Word about Medjugorje? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 10/7/24

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest pronouncements coming out of Rome. What does the implementation of the updated norms for evaluating private revelation mean for the discipline of dogmatic theology? Is this a symptom of a larger issue? Show Notes Note About the Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje | Vatican.va A First Look at Rome's New Document on Marian Apparitions (Fr. Gerald Murray) 5/20/24 Norms of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith for proceeding in the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena The World Over September 19, 2024 | Vatican On Medjugorje: The Papal Posse With Raymond Arroyo Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox Reasons for Serious Skepticism about the Medjugorje Apparitions 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 5 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the fifth 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! Lector's Guide to Biblical Pronunciations - Joseph Staudacher Freemasonry-Humanum Genus [Pamphlet]: XIII, Leo: 9780895551719: Amazon.com: Books Psalms and Compassions: A Jesuit's Journey Through Cancer - Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J. The War of the Antichrist with the Church and Christian Civilization - Msgr George F. Dillon, DD 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let's Talk About This The Devil and Communist China (Steve Mosher) 6/27/24 The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Leisure: The Basis of Culture - Josef Pieper Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 4 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the third 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!

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 3 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the third 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! 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let's Talk About This Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let’s Talk About This

During Day Two of The Station of the Cross' Fall Fund Drive, Father McTeigue breaks tradition to discuss the breaking news coming out of Rome today with Joe McClane of A Catholic Take. A so-called penitential service was held to kick off the latest round of the Synod on Synodality. How will the spin doctors try to give a positive interpretation to the shocking and scandalous statements that came out of this Marxist struggle session?   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Michael Haynes: "The Vatican's Synod Confession ceremony just ended..." Pope leads penitential service on eve of Synod with cardinals confessing list of new sins Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 1 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss day one 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! 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!

Ask Father Mailbag #6 (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/27/24

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue once again opens up the mailbag to answer listener questions. Keep sending in questions to our Ask Father page to get in for next time! Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Catena Aurea - Matthew Catena Aurea - Mark Catena Aurea - Luke Catena Aurea - John The Magis Center for Reason and Faith Fides et Ratio (14 September 1998) | John Paul II A Closer Look at Faith and Reason (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/6/23 Science at the Doorstep to God Are Science and Faith Compatible? How Catholicism Started Modern Science (Gary Michuta) 01/12/22 The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings Sacred Story Institute The Whole Life Confession – Sacred Story Institute The Whole-Life Confession: Four Weeks of Awakening to Mercy, Healing and Peace Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State The Cult of the Imperial Self The Dying of the Light: The Disengagement of Colleges and Universities from Their Christian Churches | James Tunstead Burtchaell The Poor Old Liberal Arts Pontifex Minimus by Paul V. Mankowski | Articles | First Things Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism: Scott & Kimberly Hahn What's the Truth About Pfizer Pharmaceuticals? (Dr. Naomi Wolf) 9/19/24 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!