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Triduum Preparation with Father McTeigue (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/27/24

In this Holy Week special episode, Fr. McTeigue reads more excepts from his next book project to help us better enter the Sacred Triduum. How can we overcome the apathy of familiarity and pray fruitfully from the Passion into the Resurrection?   Show Notes The Plenary Indulgences of Holy Week, Easter Octave and Divine Mercy Sunday for Everyone| National Catholic Register  Getting the spiritual works of mercy right When you're ready to stop talking and start doing, turn here Good Friday by Christina Rossetti | Aleteia Poem: "An Autobiography in Five Chapters" by Portia Nelson Stations of the Cross composed by Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei during his imprisonment in Communist China 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!

When Medicine Mandates Murder (Sarah Cain) 3/26/24

We welcome back Sarah Cain, better known as The Crusader Gal to discuss mischief within corporate medicine and purveyors of "The Science". Are we right to have lost confidence in much of the medical industry? Father Finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes When Medicine Mandates Murder The Crusader Gal Homefront Crusade 90% of U.S. Cheese Contains GMO Made by Pfizer | GreenMedInfo | Blog  U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine Interview 1762 – James Corbett Produces a Biosecurity Data Dump  Dehumanizing the Vulnerable (revised): William Brennan Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse 'will spark US food & car supply issues & strengthen calls to cut foreign imports' 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!

Christ Still Suffers In His People (Raymond Ibrahim) 3/25/24

This Monday in Holy Week we welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss the ongoing Muslim persecution of Christians. As we contemplate the sufferings of Christ, how can we best fight against ignorance and misinformation?   Show Notes The Muslim Persecution of Christians Reports - Archive 'Dirty Christians—I'm Going to Kill You All!' The Muslim Persecution of Christians, February 2024 Impregnating Infidels: Another Form of Jihad   Iran: Muslim converts to Christianity, is charged with 'propaganda against state' and 'insulting Islamic beliefs'  Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam Defenders of the West (Raymond Ibrahim) The Eastern Defenders of Christendom (Raymond Ibrahim) 11/17/22 The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs The Regensburg Lecture - w/ Intro by Fr. James Schall 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!

Now and at the Hour of Our Death (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/22/22

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue reflects on death, grief, and sorrow as we prepare or Holy Week. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes The Easter When God Went All "Dirty Harry" on Me  Should we be angry with the dead? Seriously… how can death be "unexpected"? The art of dying well | St. Robert Bellarmine Preparation for death; or, Considerations on the eternal maxims | St. Alphonsus Liguori Who wants to think of death? I do, and I want you to, and here's why Death? It's about time! Rebuking death in 2020 Sickness as a Harbinger of Death 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 Look at the Prophet Isaiah (Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.) 3/21/22

As we prepare for Holy Week, we welcome Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. to discuss his latest book with TAN Books about the book of Isaiah. What can Isaiah teach us about the value of knowing our history, and what is the difference between optimism and hope? Show Notes Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look of the Gospel of the Old Testament Isaiah's Job To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden Passing the "redemption point": The Limits of Prophecy The Promise of Prophecy 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!

What’s the Truth about Christian Nationalism? (John Horvat II) 3/20/22

We welcome back John Horvat II of The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property and Return to Order to discuss the result of living a divided life via his latest article for The Imaginative Conservative. What happens to Christians when they attempt to compartmentalize their faith?   Show Notes Liberals and the Libel of "Christian Nationalism" ~ The Imaginative Conservative The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property Return to Order The Book | Return to Order: From A Frenzied Economy to An Organic Christian Society – Where We've Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era The Death Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press Restoration Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press The two reasons totalitarian states detest the Church Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin What Is Christian Nationalism? (Doug Wilson) 1/4/24 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!

Mass of the Ages: Part 3 (Cameron O’Hearn) 3/19/24

We welcome back Cameron O'Hearn of Horselord Films to discuss the third episode in the Mass of the Ages trilogy premiering online today. How is this one different from the first two, and what will come next in their promotion of Tradition? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Mass of the Ages | Website GUARDIANS OF TRADITION (Official) Trailer Watch Guardians of Tradition in Theaters Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 3 — Guardians Of Tradition Law, Love & Liturgy (Fr Gerald Murray, Cameron O'Hearn) 08/12/21 Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 1 — Discover the Traditional Latin Mass Who Improved the Mass? (Cameron O'Hearn) 5/24/22 Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 2 — A Perfect Storm The Cutting Edge: Priest Posts 1966 Video as Response to "Mass of the Ages" | New Liturgical Movement 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!

Catholic Malpractice in Africa? (Michael Hichborn) 3/18/22

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of The Lepanto Institute to discuss the latest bombshell report on Catholic Relief Services and their links to the promotion of contraception and abortion in Africa. What did they find, and what has been the response to the report? Show Notes REPORT: Catholic Relief Services, Government Funding, and Contraception - The Lepanto Institute Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute Charity Report Charity Reports - The Lepanto Institute Moral Theologian Calls on Bishops to Withdraw Support from Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute PRI Investigation Finds CRS In Violation Of Papal Teaching Study Links Catholic Relief Services to Contraception, Abortion Programs in Africa Getting the spiritual works of mercy right 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 Dark Gods Have Returned (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/15/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the effects of modern idolatry. Who are these "dark gods", and what have they inspired in modern western society? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes 'The dark gods are back': enraged crowds, psychosis and possession. Ashenden Scripted Are the dark gods back: Enraged crowds, psychosis and possession? - Catholic Herald To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden Passing the "redemption point": The Limits of Prophecy The Promise of Prophecy A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine The Cult of the Imperial Self Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin Breaking Up With Pornography (Steve Pokorny) 10/10/23 Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the Feast of Christ the King We Need To Be Clear About Who Rules the World What Is Christian Nationalism? (Doug Wilson) 1/4/24 Diocese of Buffalo announces sale of headquarters to pay sex abuse victims 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!

Obedience, Authority & The Common Good (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 3/14/24

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski for the first discussion on his latest book with Angelico Press: Bound by Truth. What does it mean that we're in a crisis of obedience, and what is the true common good?   Show Notes Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good by Peter Kwasniewski | Angelico Press Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times Obedience and Hope In Times of Trial (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski & Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 04/13/22 Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin Fisheaters - Catholic Library 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!

Common Eucharistic Misconceptions (Bishop Michael Olson) 3/13/24

We welcome back Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Ft. Worth Texas to discuss the graces of living a properly sacramental life. How are both clergy and laity to grow in their likeness of Christ?   Show Notes The Eucharist is the 'source and summit' of Christian life. What does that really mean? | America Magazine The Lie of Eucharistic Hospitality (Fr. Casey Jones) 2/29/24 Who Needs Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/20/23 Worship for God…or for Us? - Crisis Magazine A Eucharistic Revolt | Crisis Magazine What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Whatever Happened to the Sabbath? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/25/23 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!

Catholicism Is About Swords (Fr. John Perricone) 3/12/24

We welcome back great friend of the show Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest articles in Crisis Magazine. What ill effects have come from stripping militaristic language away from the common presentations of the Faith? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Father John Perricone | Website Catholicism Is About Swords - Crisis Magazine Of "Healing Priests" and Other Strange Intrusions - Crisis Magazine Does Jesus Love You Just the Way You Are? - Crisis Magazine The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows | Marians of the Immaculate Conception Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox Will there be a Eucharistic revival? Still Concerned About the Eucharistic Revival: A Response to Tim Glemkowski - Crisis Magazine The Song of Roland 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!

What Really Happened at St. Patrick’s Cathedral? (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 3/11/24

We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss his article in Catholic World Report about the recent scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Why continue to speak about it, and what must change in order to avoid stories like this in the future?   Show Notes An avoidable debacle: On the scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's – Catholic World Report The Priestly Society of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman Catholic Education Foundation Catholic Arena - Cathedral Funeral Organisers Cite Fiducia Supplicans in Defence What Happened At Funeral in Saint Patrick's Cathedral This Week? — Catholic Arena Getting the spiritual works of mercy right Drag Queens Desecrate Church—Who Let Them? 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 #4 (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/8/24

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 Prayer of the Heart: The Contemplative Tradition of the Christian East | Fr. George Maloney S.J. Byzantine Catholic Prayer For the Home Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom | English Only Prison Meditations of Father Alfred Delp Letters and Papers from Prison | Dietrich Bonhoeffer Imitation of Christ: Classic Devotions in Today's Language | Thomas à Kempis Life of Christ: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen The Public Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Vol. 1 What Jesus Saw from the Cross: A. G. Sertillanges The Execution of Jesus the Christ (Medical Cause of Our Lord's Death During His Illegal Crucifixion) The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete 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 Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper Faith, Hope, Love - Josef Pieper In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper How to Speak How to Listen: Mortimer Adler Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion: Jay Heinrichs Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers: T. David Gordon I Have Someone to Tell You: A Jesuit Heralds the Gospel Father Elijah: An Apocalypse | Michael O'Brien Norms for General Absolution | EWTN ASK FATHER: Priest berated me for confessing venial sins and then used the wrong form of absolution. What should I do? | Fr. Z's Blog Can pain be a near occasion of sin? Anger: When is It Time to Pull the Pin? 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 Latest in ”Now What?” (Matt Archbold) 3/7/24

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss the latest manifestations of a society that has chosen against Christ. Why is it so important to remain faithful when all seems lost? What signs of hope are there if we repent and get to work?   Show Notes This is What Ghouls Sound Like. Listen as France Votes to Enshrine Abortion as a Right Illinois Seeks to Change Definition of "Abused Child" to One that Includes Parents Who Don't Believe in Gender Swapping or Abortion. – Creative Minority Report The New Normal. Parents Lose Custody of Child Because They Refuse to Acknowledge Gender Change. – Creative Minority Report Shhhh. Doctors admit link between transgender hormone therapy and cancer in leaked emails but don't tell patients. – Creative Minority Report The two reasons totalitarian states detest the Church Criminal Attacks On American Churches Up 800 Percent In Last Six Years Peaceful Pro-Lifers Listed as Terrorists – Creative Minority Report Biden Doesn't Agree with Catholic Church's Position Defending Life. Duh. – Creative Minority Report You're What's for Dinner. Cannibalism Endorsed by Science Mag Italian "Catholics" Reverting to Ancient Pagan gods 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!