The Catholic Current

Clarence Thomas: In His Own Words (Mark Paoletta) 10/27/22

We welcome author and attorney Mark Paoletta to discuss his book Clarence Thomas: In His Own Words. Who is Supreme Court Justice Thomas, where did he come from, and what shaped him? Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words Created Equal Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Where Are Your Donations Going Now? (Michael Hichborn) 10/26/22

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss misuses of Catholic tithes and the shady groups that some Catholic charitable organizations are tied to. What is being funded, and do the Bishops know about it? Catholic-Funded Network Vows to Fight for "Right" to Abortion - The Lepanto Institute The Marxist Core of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development - The Lepanto Institute Brandworkers - The Lepanto Institute Charity Reports - The Lepanto Institute Speech: The Agents of the Devil and Why We Fight for the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart Donate To The Station of the Cross Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Value of Speaking in Parables (Harry Crocker) 10/25/22

We welcome Harry Crocker of Regnery Publishing to discuss the necessity of storytelling in modern society. In a world gone mad, why write fiction? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. The Value of Speaking in Parables Destroying Culture Through Amnesia Father McTeigue's TEDx Talk: The Word Cannot Be Cancelled Hilarious 'Californians Move to Texas' Video Series From The Babylon Bee Is Crushing It! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

What Happened to ”My Body, My Choice”? (John Horvat) 10/24/22

We welcome back John Horvat of Tradition Family and Property to discuss the decision from the Pro-Abortion movement to eliminate the term "choice" from their language games. Why, in this paradigm of the tyranny of the Will, would they do that? The Pro-Abortion Left Declares: Don't Say "My Body, My Choice" Anymore Abortion, Not Inflation or Crime, Is Voters' Main Concern: Speaker Pelosi Investigation: Catholic Medical School Pushes Hormone Therapy for Minors UK Abortion Facility 'Bubble Zone' Prohibits Pro-Lifers from Praying and Making the Sign of the Cross Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Conscience — You’re Probably Doing It Wrong (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/21/22

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue once again walks through the common misunderstandings of conscience in modern society. Why do many get it wrong so often? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. 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 The Four Cardinal Virtues - Josef Pieper Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living Right And Reason: Ethics in Theory and Practice 2nd Edition Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

How to Be a Conspiracy Realist (James Corbett) 10/20/22

We welcome award-winning investigative journalist James Corbett to the show to discuss perspective, narrative, fact-finding, and the nature of open source journalism. Why is "conspiracy theorist" a pejorative phrase? The Corbett Report A Message to New "Conspiracy Theorists" I Am A Conspiracy Theorist Shut Up, Conspiracy Theorist!!! The Guns of August—Then and Now Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

What’s Next for Catholic Doctors? (Dr. Steven White) 10/19/22

We welcome Dr. Steven White of the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance and the Catholic Medical Association to discuss the common misrepresentations of the Catholic position in medicine, the grooming of children, and the transgender phenomena. Why is there such a strong desire to eliminate faithful Catholics from the medical field? Catholic Health Care Alliance Aims To Protect And Advance Catholic Practice of Medicine Spread of Catholic Hospitals Restricts Abortion, Birth Control Access CHCLA Files Comment Against HHS' Proposed Rule That Violates Catholic Health Care Professionals Conscience Rights Catholic Medical Association Joins Multiple Medical Organizations to Protect Physician Conscience Rights How to Comment on Biden Rule Forcing Doctors to Perform Transition Surgeries, Abortions Will Catholic Doctors Soon Be Safe, Legal and Rare? Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Vatican II at 60: Now What? (Fr. Perricone) 10/18/22

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone of Crisis Magazine to discuss the 60th anniversary of Vatican II. What's next, and can we honestly begin to discuss its effects after 60 years? Vatican II at 60: Stop the Cheerleading Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era Francis & His Henchmen Admit They're Using The Synod To Change The Church Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Subsidizing Addiction (Dr. Judge Glock) 10/17/22

We welcome Dr. Judge Glock of the Cicero Institute and City Journal to discuss the unhelpful and sometimes backwards methods government programs use to try and cure the epidemic of homelessness and addiction. Is anyone doing it right? Subsidizing Addiction Texas's Camping Bans Will Help the Homeless Can Pain Be A Near Occasion of Sin? Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Catching a Glimpse of Hell (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/14/22

In Let's Talk About This, Father uses a question from a listener to talk about where and how he caught a glimpse of Hell. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. AOC: Abortion is an Economic Issue Because Giving Birth 'Conscripts' Parents to Work 'Against Their Will' The Justice and Yes, the Mercy of Hell JP Morgan Cancels Religious Nonprofit's Checking Account, Demands Donor List as Condition for Reconsideration Hell: A Guide After-Birth Abortion: Why Should the Baby Live? Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Mobile Clinics for Abortion Tourism (Shawn Carney) 10/13/22

We welcome Shawn Carney of 40 Days For Life to discuss some of the newest tactics the Pro-Abortion movement is using to intimidate Pro-Life advocates and to circumvent recent Pro-Life legal victories. What's next, and how do we best continue the fight to make abortion unthinkable? Planned Parenthood Mobile Clinic Will Take Abortion to Red-State Borders Shawn's Response to Sen. Warren About Crisis Pregnancy Centers Pro-life Pregnancy Center Network Calls Elizabeth Warren Accusations a Political 'Stunt' 40 Days for Life After-Birth Abortion: Why Should the Baby Live? To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life Project Rachel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Updates on Current Madness (Matt Archbold) 10/12/22

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to talk through some of the headlines of the day. How can we build pockets of sanity, faith, and community in a world gone mad? Philadelphia Pro-Lifers Look at Evil in the FACE and Stand Up for Houck Family Number of Non-Binary Students in Maryland District Soars by 582%, Data Shows Christian Church Brings Tranny and Kids Together. Oh my. After-Birth Abortion: Why Should the Baby Live? Church Militant Field Manual Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Ministry in a Time of Disaster (Fr. Casey Jones) 10/11/22

We welcome back Fr. Casey Jones of the diocese of Venice, FL to discuss leading the faithful in the midst of a natural disaster. How did he and his parishioners respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and what lessons should we learn? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. No More Excuses! Go To Confession A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief - Diocese of Venice Fr. Jones' Homily Post Hurricane After-Birth Abortion: Why Should the Baby Live? | Journal of Medical Ethics Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Green War on Clean Energy (Jim Meigs) 10/10/22

We welcome Jim Meigs of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal to discuss renewable energy and a realistic green solution. Why do so many advocates engage in magical thinking when it comes to energy policies? The Green War on Clean Energy "Green" Energy Is a Scam. It Isn't MEANT to Work Cost Of The Green Energy Transition: Who You Gonna Believe, Some Research Assistants From Oxford Or Your Lyin' Eyes? Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less How Do We Fix It? Zeihan on Geopolitics Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Ask Father McTeigue - Day 5

Father McTeigue answers more listener questions to finish up the Fall Fund Drive. We thank all of our generous benefactors who donated during this week of live appeals. Leftover questions will become the basis for future episodes of The Catholic Current, so continue to submit them to the Ask Father page! Donate to the 2022 Fall Appeal: "I am Coming Soon" (Rev 22:20) Ask Father McTeigue