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In part three of this special series on tyranny, Fr. McTeigue contends that neither virtue signaling nor continued synodal dialogue can adequately address the roots of modern oppression. As contemporary society remains entangled in networks of political, corporate, and ideological power, genuine freedom can only be found in the kingship of Christ.
 
Show Notes
The Kingship of Christ According to the Principles of Saint Thomas Aquinas
The Kingship of Christ and Organized Naturalism: A Study of the Social Reign of Christ in the Modern World
The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII
QUAS PRIMAS - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI
UBI ARCANO DEI CONSILIO - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI
LONGINQUA - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII
Citizens of The Heavenly City
Vatican Announces Date of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Beatification
Daily Readings - Palm Sunday
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We welcome author and radio host Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead to discuss her book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. How can couples navigate the emotional and spiritual trials of infertility without losing hope, and what does it mean to live a truly fruitful life when parenthood does not unfold as expected?
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Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive
Saint Paul VI Institute
MyCatholicDoctor - Faithful Healthcare You Can Trust
Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - Website
Conversations with Consequences - EWTN
The Catholic Association
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What happens when the stewards of Christ stop speaking and acting with the gravity their office demands? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Robert McTeigue argues that when Church leaders ignore truth, beauty, goodness, and sacrifice, it’s not just scandalous. It can become a form of tyranny.
Watch on YouTube: Many Jesters—No King?

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to sift through some of the more bewildering headlines in the Church and the world. From eyebrow-raising religious imagery to baffling remarks from prominent Christian leaders, is it possible to stay sane, and even keep a sense of humor, when things seem to be going off the rails? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Creative Minority Report
Taylor Marshall: Cardinals elected ‘idolater and syncretist to the papacy’ if photos legit
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON THE OCCASION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST-SYNODAL APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION AMORIS LAETITIA
Pope Convenes Episcopal Conferences in Rome in October 2026 to Address Urgent Needs of Families
Ted Cruz launches bizarre attack on Catholic integralism
Archbishop’s statement ahead of the House of Lord’s votes on abortion decriminalization and ‘pills-by-post’
Send Us Thine Asteroid, O Lord
Cardinal says Church cannot “continue to exist” without women’s ordination
Cardinal Hollerich: There’s ‘space to expand’ Church teaching on all-male priesthood
Dutch Bishop Accepts Teaching Children "Respect for Sexual Diversity"
Loyola Student Shot Dead by Illegal Immigrant Released Twice
I Have PTTSD | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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Do you experience flashbacks when exposed to tiresome enthusiasms and poor theology? Fr. McTeigue does. Perhaps you too suffer from Poor Theology Traumatic Stress Disorder.
 
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In part two of this special series of tyranny, Fr. McTeigue explains that one of the worst forms of tyranny is to pretend that language doesn't matter. He describes what Catholic defiance to tyranny has looked like throughout the ages, and how we are called to live our Faith with courage. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.
 
Show Notes
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century: Snyder, Timothy
Reportage: Essays on the New World Order: Corbett, James, Webb, Whitney
UNEARTHED: 1995 photo shows Pope Leo XIV participating in Pachamama ritual - LifeSite 
Six Nations Will Help Guard Strait of Hormuz – PJ Media 
Use an anonymous account online? AI can now reveal your identity. | Blaze Media 
Japan's Yogurt Delivery Ladies Serve as a Support Net for Country's Aging Population 
Daily Readings - Fifth Sunday of Lent
We Are Being Contested For | Fr. Robert McTeigue’s Sermons

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine how the term “traditional Catholic” has, in some contexts, taken on a derogatory connotation, even within sectors of the Church’s own hierarchy. What does it truly mean to be a “traditional Catholic,” and how can this identity be properly understood apart from caricature or misuse? How might a renewed embrace of the Church’s beautiful and sacred traditions prove beneficial for all Catholics?
Show Notes
Why Every Catholic Is a Traditional Catholic (Or Should Be)
In Defense of Tradition: Collected Shorter Writings of Richard M. Weaver, 1929–1963
Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power
Tradition: Concept and Claim
The False Hope of a “More Apostolic Church”
A Summa of the Summa
Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies
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What does it really mean to “use your words” in a world that seems increasingly hostile to truth and faith? Father Robert McTeigue unpacks how Christians can recognize modern tyranny and boldly choose courage, clarity, and conviction in the face of it.
Watch on YouTube: Facing Down the Tyrants

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine the canonical and ecclesial dimensions of the ongoing tensions between the Society of Saint Pius X and the Vatican. How should this disagreement be understood in light of Church law and authority, and what principles are at stake in evaluating its possible resolution? Why does the recent synodal document addressing the role of women in the Church raise further theological and canonical questions regarding the nature of sacred tradition? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
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COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE GENERAL HOUSE
Bishop Schneider suggests Vatican excommunication of SSPX would not be valid
Rome and St Pius X: the stages of an agreement that was always rejected
When Fellay looked to Rome and feared schism
For Lefebvrians, every Mass except their own is dubious
On women's participation in the life and leadership of the Church
What Happened to "Just War" Theory? | Prayerful Posse
Sen. Cruz's Post on Catholic Role in GOP Gets Backlash
Why Ireland Needs Saint Patrick Now More Than Ever
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When an American cardinal issued a statement about the Iran War, it didn't ring true.  It wasn't wrong, but he seemed to lack moral credibility.  Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
Watch on YouTube: A Cardinal's Conscience

Fr. Robert McTeigue suggests that modern tyranny may look very different from the familiar image of a single authoritarian ruler. How can such a system be recognized and effectively resisted, and what role can the Church play in forming the faithful to confront it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
Now Is the Time of Monsters | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church
What does the noun tyranny mean?
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
The Corbett Report Episode 494 – Meet The Ellisons: Zionists, Technocrats, Moguls
Who Is Bill Gates?
How & Why Big Oil Conquered The World
What Happened to the WEF? – Questions For Corbett
The Strange Story of Peter Thiel
Pfizer Papers: Pfizer's Crimes Against Humanity
The Wire - March 12, 2026
Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation
Daily Readings - Fourth Sunday of Lent
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We welcome back Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, to discuss his new science fiction novel Shard of Eden. Is there such a thing as authentically Catholic science fiction, and if so, what distinguishes it from other works within the genre? What is required to craft a compelling narrative that both captivates readers and faithfully reflects the teachings of the Church?
Show Notes
Shard of Eden
Voyage to Alpha Centauri: A Novel
A Canticle for Leibowitz
Lord of the World: A Novel
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
Brother Astronomer: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist
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The Church is in the business of defeating monsters and driving out devils. Fr. McTeigue explores how she's not a cruise ship, but a battleship.
 
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We welcome back Kelly Salomon and Dr. Denise Donohue of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss why it is so important to carefully evaluate Catholic schools to determine whether they truly uphold the faith they claim to represent. What “green flags” should parents and prospective students look for, and what warning signs might suggest that a school is best avoided? How can the resources of The Cardinal Newman Society help families navigate this process while seeking an authentically Catholic education?
Show Notes
The Newman Guide: Fulfilling St. John Henry Newman’s Vision for Catholic Education
NAPCIS, The Cardinal Newman Society Announce New Partnership for School Accreditation
‘The Newman Guide’ Now Provides Seamless Path of Faithful Catholic Education
Principles of Catholic Identity Overview
The Newman Guide: 2025-2026 Edition
Increasing Access to Faithful Education
Principles Parent Guide
Newman Guide Colleges Earn A+ Pro-Life Rating
Christian Schools - Students for Life of America
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So many of the words and phrases coming out of the Synod on Synodality don't seem to make sense. They barely seem like English. Perhaps we need a translation. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.
 
Watch on YouTube: Do You Speak Synodal?