The Catholic Current

Pope Benedict XVI & Islam (Raymond Ibrahim) 1/3/23

We welcome back scholar and author Raymond Ibrahim to discuss Pope Benedict XVI's famous lecture at Regensburg, and the irrationalities within Islam. What has happened since that lecture, and have we in the West learned our lessons? Islam Gets Concessions; Infidels Get Conquered The Regensburg Lecture - w/ Intro by Fr. James Schall Bethlehem: Christianity Dying Where it Began Christmas Eve Church Violence Erupts in Egypt Christmas Time: When the West Appeases and Islam Slaughters A Long Dead Christian Monastery Becomes 'Proof' of Muslim 'Tolerance' Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Pope Benedict XVI: A Retrospective (Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J) 1/2/23

We welcome back Fr. Joseph Fessio of Ignatius Press to begin to discuss the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Many know him by his writings, but Fr. Fessio was taught by him and knew him personally before he was well known. What was he like, and why does the caricature of him being a stern and harsh man miss the mark? In Conversation With Fr. Joseph Fessio – The Spiritual Legacy Of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - Vatican News Benedict's Books: Unpacking the Late Pope's Theological Impact | National Catholic Register Pope Benedict XVI: Honoring the Legacy Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Requiescat In Pace | Big Pulpit Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Who Needs Another New Year? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/30/22

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks forward to the New Year by discussing a correct understanding of time by reading an excerpt of his latest book with Ignatius Press. What, and most importantly Who is time tending towards? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you Prepare for Sunday Mass. A New Year's Celebration? It's About Time No More Happy New Years? Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era How to Exercise "the Discipline of Gratitude" Throughout the New Year Can We Have Any Hope for a Happy New Year? Three Words of Wisdom to Start Off the New Year Do We Really Need Another New Year? No More New Year's Resolutions! These Four Questions Will Get Real Results Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Let’s Climb Mount Carmel (Fr. Jeffrey Kirby) 12/29/22

We welcome back Fr. Jeffrey Kirby to discuss his latest book with Sophia Institute Press on the Brown Scapular devotion. How are we to understand the promises of God, and why is it a problem when we think of them in terms of a contract rather than of a covenant? A Journey to Mount Carmel: A Nine-Day Preparation for Investiture in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary What Are the Promises of the Brown Scapular? Can Our Lady of Mount Carmel Teach us to "Dress for Success"? Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Seeking the Wrong Savior (Sarah Cain) 12/28/22

We welcome back friend of the show Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss her recent work in Crisis Magazine about the inevitable disappointment that comes when one looks for a savior apart from Jesus Christ. How and why do Christians forget this all-important reality, and how can we prevent ourselves from falling into the trap? Seeking the Wrong Savior This Advent Destroying Culture Through Amnesia VIDEO: Christendom Lost and Found with Fr. Robert McTeigue Merry Christmas! Now What? Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era Eventide of the Feast by Kahlil Gibran Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Who Needs Martyrs? (Greg Cook) 12/27/22

We welcome Greg Cook of Crisis Magazine to the show to discuss the topic of martyrdom. Why does the Church have us remember the the martyrdom of St. Stephen and the slaughter of the Holy Innocents immediately after beginning to celebrate the birth of Christ? Father finishes with some Timeless Thoughts. Uncomfortable Lessons from the Martyrology The Roman Martyrology Online Sapientiae Christianae (January 10, 1890) - Leo XIII | Vatican Website The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs - Martin Mosebach Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era Old Errors and New Labels - Fulton Sheen Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Pre-Christmas Reflections (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/23/22

In this pre-Christmas edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses what it means to be well prepared for Christmas. In the manic frenzy to "get everything done" ahead of Christmas celebrations, have we forgotten to do the only thing necessary? Father Finishes with Weekend Readiness, looking at the readings for Christmas Mass. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Roman Martyrology | USCCB What to Do When You Don't Want to "Go Home" for Christmas What More Would God Need to Give You for an Extra 30 Minutes of Your Time? "Christian, Remember Your Dignity" - Christmas Sermon by Pope St. Leo the Great Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

How to have a Biblical Christmas (Dr. Scott Hahn) 12/22/22

We welcome back Dr. Scott Hahn of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology to discuss how we can have a biblically sound understanding of Christmas. How do the infancy narratives connect the Old Testament to the New, and why should we better learn of our family history? Joy to the World: How Christ's Coming Changed Everything (and Still Does) – St. Paul Center Letters From Home Podcast - St. Paul Center Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers: Kindle edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives - Pope Benedict XVI The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus & the Origins of the Season - Michael Patrick Barber The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ - Dr. Brant Pitre Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Silencing the Pro Life Movement (Shawn Carney) 12/21/22

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life to discuss the buffer-zone lawsuit in New York state, and the overall silencing of the Pro-Life movement. "Buffer Zone" Law Suppresses Pro-life Speech 40 Days for Life Sues to Stop Law That Bans Free Speech Outside Local Abortion Clinic 40 Days for Life Announcement of Lawsuit More Than 100 Pro-Life Orgs, Churches Attacked Since Dobbs Leak UK High Court Rules Pro-Life Demonstrations Can Be Banned From Perimeter of Abortion Clinics Teen Vogue Tells Girls How to Promote Abortion to Their Families at Christmas Live Action Satire Video Mocks Pro-Abortion Companies for 'Generous Offer' to Employees  Project Rachel 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 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Who’s Grooming Our Children? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 12/20/22

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to continue the discussion on the relentless grooming of children towards sexual perversion and deviancy. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts, discussing a recent chilling piece of transgender propaganda. American Girl Betrays American Girls American Girl Angers Parents With Book Teaching Kids About Gender Expression Dangers of Gender Transitioning The Ruth Institute's Transgender Resource Center The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along Watch: Dem Rep. Says Term 'Pedophile' Is Discriminatory Intersex Expert Concludes Explaining All Things Trans | Dr Quentin Van Meter on The Dr J Show Ex-trans Navy SEAL: 'Wake up!' Trans Craze 'destroyed my life' and 'it's killing these kids' J&B Whisky Goes Trans – PJ Media Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Transgender Leviathan (Pedro Gonzalez) 12/19/22

We welcome back Pedro Gonzalez of Chronicles Magazine to discuss his latest report with the American Principles Project outlining the history and money behind the transgender movement. How did we get to this point, and what can be done going forward? The Transgender Leviathan New APP Report Exposes Origins, Influence of "Transgender Leviathan" Executive Summary of "The Transgender Leviathan" Twitter Thread Discussing "The Transgender Leviathan" The Transgender Lobby Is a Massive and Well-Funded Leviathan Funding of so-called "LGBTQIA Rights Groups" Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Running Out of Time (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/16/22

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the passage of time. We are all running out of time and into eternity. How shall we live in light of that fact? Is there any room for excuses? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Readings for the Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions God Isn't Big Enough for Some People - Umberto Eco Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Synodality — It’s Bigger Than You Think (Matt Gaspers) 12/15/22

We welcome back Matt Gaspers of Catholic Family News to discuss recent documents from the synod on synodality. There is a call to "enlarge the tent" in a spirit of "radical inclusion", but are faithful Catholics listened to, or even tolerated within that tent? Desiderio Desideravi, Ecclesiology, and the Traditional Latin Mass Gaspers Joins Taylor Marshall to Discuss Latest Synod News "Enlarge the Space of Your Tent" - Working Document for the Continental Stage - USCCB "Enlarge the Space of Your Tent" - Working Document for the Continental Stage - Vatican's Synod Website Timeline Graph for The Synodal Process: 2021 - 2024 Baltimore Catechism - Volume 4 PDF Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

G.K. Chesterton Starts a New School! (Dale Ahlquist) 12/14/22

We welcome back renowned scholar and author Dale Ahlquist of the Society of GK Chesterton to discuss the Chesterton Schools Network. What makes these schools different? How can a curriculum center itself around the Incarnation, and what difference does that make? Chesterton Schools Network The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton Join North America's Only Online Chesterton Academy Does Modern Education Endanger the Soul? The Story of the Family Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Twitter Revelations (Jon Schweppe) 12/13/22

We welcome back Jon Schweppe of the American Principles Project to discuss the recent revelations on the internal workings of Twitter. What has come out, what does it mean, and what should come next? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. American Principles Project Let the Hearings Begin! Elon Musk Drops 'The Twitter Files' (Should House GOP Issue Subpoenas?) Ousted Twitter Counsel Jim Baker Vetted 'Twitter Files' Without Elon Musk's Knowledge, Matt Taibbi Reveals APP Calls for House Select Committee to Investigate Big Tech's Election Meddling Jon Schweppe joins Fox News to discuss APP's Big Tech Funding Project Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!