The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the idea of a "Just War". He wraps up with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. The Church's Just War Theory - Part 1 Mark Dice on " tucking" Joint Statement from Eau Claire School Candidates California Legislators Introduce Abortion Tourism Bill

We are joined by Pandemic Ethics Scholar for The Democracy Fund, Dr. Julie Ponesse, to discuss courage, education, fear, and the ethics surrounding mandated vaccination. Do check out her new book, My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid19 Vaccine Mandates. Ethics Professor Gives Heartbreaking Final Lesson on Refusing Vaccine Before Being Fired Trailer - My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates My Choice - Book Website

We are joined by freelance editor and writer David Dashiell to discuss the new book he edited, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism. Why are younger Catholics embracing religious tradition, and what advice would he give to those who are curious or hesitant towards the traditional forms of worship? Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism Why Mass Doesn't Need To Be "New and Improved" Why Bother With Worship? Mass of the Ages Trailer Mass of the Ages : Episode 1

We welcome adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Wei Wah Chin, to discuss the legal and cultural issues Asian-Americans are facing, and the effects of the rise of Critical Race Theory. Asian-Americans Fight Back Against School Discrimination Charters for All Asians Want Action Against Violence — Not More Rhetoric on Racism

We are joined by Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Dr. Leor Sapir to discuss transgenderism within recent legal rulings. What is the effect of the rulings, and why is this seeming to occur more in America than in other countries? Transgender Confusions Misguided Affirmations Staying in Their Lane

In Let's Talk About This, Father draws attention to the outright attacks on childhood innocence. How should parents react, and why do many parents respond wrongly? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Four Disney Employees, Retired Judge Among the 108 Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting in Central Florida Critics Still Mislabeling Florida's Parental Rights In Education Bill Stop the Grooming: Does Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Actually Aim to Halt Sex Predators? Text of Florida House Bill - HB 1557 Biden Allocates $88 Million to Abortion and Research Using Live Foetuses New Advent - Church Documents

In this podcast-extended episode, Father welcomes back social and political commentator Bill Whittle, as well as comic book and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss storytelling. Bill and Nick then stay on with Father after the broadcast segments for almost an hour of continued conversation not available anywhere else. The Riddler, Killmonger, and the Trap of Villains Who Are Right The Misunderstood Monster Bill Whittle's Website

We welcome back author, producer, and television host Michael O'Neill to discuss his latest show on EWTN: Explore With the Miracle Hunter. What miracles does the show highlight, and what role should miracles play in the life of faith? Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Show Trailer Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Lanciano The Miracle Hunter They Might Be Saints: On the Path to Sainthood in America

Today we welcome Dr. Timothy Williams of Crisis Magazine to discuss funeral liturgies. What did they previously provide to the living as well as the dead, and what has gone wrong in the way they are commonly celebrated today? Some Funereal Thoughts on Liturgy Let's do Purgatory for Lent!

We welcome back YouTuber Kristin Barlow to discuss the role that emotions play in the spiritual life. Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium 16 Personalities Interacting During a Fire Alarm Kintsugi - Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Ceramics With Gold The 16 MBTI Personality Types The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the horrific legislation in the Maryland House and Senate that could allow for the murder of children up to 28 days after birth. How did we get to this point in history? What can be done about it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Maryland Bill Would Legalize Infanticide, Babies Could be Left to Die Up to 28 Days After Birth Bill HB1171 A Little-Known Chaplet for Battling God's Enemies With The Power of Christ's Holy Face

We welcome Bethany Mandel to discuss the literary endeavor Heroes of Liberty, the definition of a hero, and the importance of reading with children. Heroes of Liberty WaPo Reporter Viciously Attacks Parents Concerned About Scholastics Book Fairs Promoting Radical Ideologies

In a special double-header episode, we welcome Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center as well as Emma-Jo Morris, the Politics Editor at Brietbart News to discuss the rise of transgenderism in society, and the intrusion of gender ideology into education. Trans Is a Flawed Defense of Reality Ryan Anderson on Gender Ideology and Taking on the 'Woke Elite': Christian Vision Counters the Lies When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment Emma-Jo's Author Page - Breitbart Undercover Mother - Substack

Today we welcome back friend of the show Sarah Corriher, also known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss National Women's History Month. What was its origin, and how is the month being commemorated in pop culture this year? Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. The Cultural Shift: You Against Your Neighbor Crusader Gal's Social Stream - On Google's Women's History Month Commemoration 1982 Designation of Women's History Week 2022 Proclamation on Women's History Month The Life of Julia

Today we welcome well known talk show host and bestselling author Dennis Prager to discuss the link between irrational fear, hatred, and superstition, as well as to take a look at how religious leaders responded to the Covid Interruption. COVID-19 and the Failure of America's Major Religions The Dennis Prager Show Prager University The Rational Passover Haggadah

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue reflects on the necessity of worthy worship in times of war and conflict. He finishes by taking a look at the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and what it means to resist the world, the flesh, and the Devil. Worship in a Time of War The Miraculous Novena of Grace

We welcome back pastor and canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss common misunderstandings of the papacy, Traditionis Custodes, and his direction for the faithful this Lent in an increasingly dark news cycle. Guarding the Flock: A Canon Lawyer's Advice to Bishops on Latest Vatican Crackdown on Tradition Another German Bishop All But Eliminates the Traditional Latin Mass in His Diocese Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society

We welcome Joy Pullmann, the executive editor of The Federalist, to discuss a shocking legal case in Finland where a member of Parliament and a Lutheran Bishop are charged with "hate crimes" for quoting from the Bible on social media. What will the outcome of this trial mean for the rest of the world? Christians Stand Trial In Finland Today For Affirming Men And Women Are Different Finnish Christian On Trial For Quoting The Bible On Twitter: 'God Is Working' How A Trial In Finland Could Have Worldwide Effects On Government Persecution Of Religion Freedom of Religion on Trial in Finland

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the beginning of Lent. How do people get Lent wrong, how can we live Lent right, and what should our lives look like after a Lent lived correctly? Lent is Coming, How Do I Prepare? - Ask Fr. Bill Three Easy Steps to the Worst Lent Ever! The Sacred Story Institute

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the rise of transgenderism, sexual identity, and the persecution of doctors and therapists for offering sexual orientation change efforts. No One Is Born Gay: Cardinal Hollerich Is Not Following the Science Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Aren't Harmful Book: The Sexual State The Dr. J Show The Ruth Institute Podcast

Today in Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue speaks of custody of the mind, Our Lady, and Hope, with an eye towards Lent as he answers the question: NOW is it time to panic? He finishes as always with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. What a World! Is It Time to Despair Yet? No, It's Not Time to Panic. Here's Why The Greatest Fear of Those Who Rule Us Our Lady Of The Good Event Of The Purification: Heavens Warning For Our Time Why is Ukraine the West's Fault? - John Mearsheimer Ukraine Scandal Explained: Chalkboard on DNC Collusion, Joe Biden, Soros, Trump & More

Father is joined by Cherise Trump, the Executive Director of Speech First, to discuss free speech on college campuses, self-censorship, and how a student should respond in situations of attempted campus censorship. Speech First Student Self-Censorship Is Driven by Fear Amidst a Toxic Environment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts on College Campuses Distract From Education University of Houston Case Virginia Tech Case University of Central Florida Case

Author Julia Meloni joins us to discuss her thrilling new book: The St. Gallen Mafia: Exposing the Secret Reformist Group Within the Church. Is this group real, who are the players involved, and what the significance of this group? You don't want to miss this one. Francis Allies Reveal Their Plans for Revolutionary Change The Weapon of the St. Gallen Mafia is Synodality Buy Julia's Book - The St. Gallen Mafia: Exposing the Secret Reformist Group within the Church

Author and journalist Kennedy Hall of LifeSiteNews returns to give an update on the situation in Canada, as well as to discuss what the recent actions of Prime Minister Trudeau might mean for the United States and the rest of the world. Is Canada Becoming Cuba? Canada's House of Commons Votes to Extend Emergency Powers for Trudeau, Continuing Police Crackdown Atlas Parked: Tactical and Strategic Analysis of the Freedom Convoy The Naked Face of New Normal Fascism And Now, It's Economic Warfare

In today's special double-guest episode, we first welcome back author and Technology Correspondent Allum Bokhari to discuss the most recent overreach by Big Tech regarding the Canadian trucker's fundraising campaigns. We then welcome back author and journalist Michelle Malkin to discuss why she was banned from Airbnb along with her husband for simply speaking at a conference. Twitter Remains Silent on GiveSendGo Hack Despite 'Hacked Materials' Policy Doxed Ontario Staffer Loses Job over $100 Donation to Freedom Convoy Why Airbnb Banned Me (And My Hubby, Too!) #DELETED: Big Tech's Battle to Erase a Movement and Subvert Democracy Open Borders Inc.: Who's Funding America's Destruction?

In the Friday portion of Let's Talk About This, Father addresses the differences between sympathy, empathy, and pity, before asking if we are building a moral house in which we want to live. The show finishes with Weekend Readiness. Spiritual Warfare: No Pacifists Allowed! How Much Should Lent Hurt? Jesus Didn't "Turn the Other Cheek" — Neither Should You C.S. Lewis Quote - No Ordinary People

We welcome back to the show Father Casey Jones of the Diocese of Venice, FL to discuss the state of parish life two years into the Covid Interruption. Let's do Purgatory for Lent Old Normal, New Normal, or New-And-Improved Normal? No More Excuses! Go to Confession A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Father McTeigue is joined by political and social commentator Bill Whittle as well as graphic artist and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss the ascendance of the anti-hero, and how to use the available tools and technologies to tell worthwhile stories. Six Take-aways From a Dad in the Video Game Industry Gamers Rise: Driven from Progressive Society to Become Who They Were Meant to Be Culture Glue: How Broadcast TV Bound Us Together in a Way Cable and YouTube Never Can

In this Timely Tuesday, Father McTeigue is joined by John Horvat II to discuss the rise in overt satanism in our culture: from satanist clubs in schools to a conference this past weekend. They then discuss issues in the church and the world, and Father finishes with Timely Thoughts for the Saint of the day. Satanists, Protesters Expected in Scottsdale for the Satanic Temple's Inaugural Convention The New Civil War Over Everything Everything You Need to Know About Trudeau's Decision to Invoke the 'Emergencies Act' Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations Are Embracing Traditional Catholicism - Book Return to Order - Book

On this special episode of The Catholic Current, Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski joins us to discuss the shift from liberal democracy to global totalitarianism. Be sure to listen all the way through, as Dr. Kozinski stays on for an additional 30 minutes of interview not heard in the normal broadcast version. From Liberal Democracy to Global Totalitarianism What Plato Can Teach Us About Covid-19 Why Is God Allowing This Hell on Earth? The Unforgivable Sin

Today on Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks at the state of parish life and then asks the challenging question: Does your parish have a future? He finishes as always with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Can a Nation Prosper as its Institutions Fail? Is Your Parish Like a Convenience Store? The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church

We welcome author and lecturer Joshua Gibbs of GibbsClassical.com to discuss the importance of classical education. What is the value of old books, and what is the proper role of a teacher in the classroom? Four Elevator Pitches For Classical Education Gibbs Classical The Gibbs Classical Online Summer Conference Does Modern Education Endanger the Soul?

We welcome back James Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts to discuss the scientific data surrounding face masks. Has the science changed in the past year? Just Facts Academy Coming To Grips With the Facts About Masks Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Masks, and the Deadly Falsehoods Surrounding Them Genuine Facts About Omicron, Delta, Naturally Acquired Immunity, and Vaccines

We welcome Matt Gaspers of Catholic Family News to look through some of the hot headlines in the news of the Church. What is going on with the Synod on Synodality, and is there any good news to be found in this news cycle? The Synod on Synodality: Implementing the "Ecclesiology of Vatican II" The First Monthly Chicago Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass The Mass Should Not Be a Torture Device The 'Buck' Starts Here

We welcome Kristin Barlow to the show to discuss how she uses comedy to promote self knowledge and character development through her YouTube channel, "dear kristin". 16 Personalities Packing for a Vacation 16 Personalities Making 3 Wishes to a Genie Explaining All 8 Cognitive Functions You Are More Than Your MBTI Type Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types

In this Friday format, Father begins with Let's Talk About This, where he takes a critical look at the mental and spiritual impact of broadcast television. He finishes with Weekend Readiness, to help you prepare for this upcoming Sunday Mass. Xenopolitix "Television" - LANGUAGE ALERT YouTube - "The World is a Corporation" (Network, 1976) Amusing Ourselves to Death - Book Another Sort of Learning - Book

On this double feature of The Catholic Current, Father McTeigue first welcomes Gregory Luna to introduce his new YouTube channel "5-Minute Catholic Apologetics". Why did he start the channel, and why focus on apologetics? We then welcome back Mario Costabile from Array of Hope to discuss his transition from secular to Catholic media, and to alert us to the upcoming program launching: "Rise up-Live!" 5-Minute Catholic Apologetics Array of Hope

We welcome to the show wife, mother, and radio host Shannon Joy to discuss how she became an "accidental activist" after getting arrested for attending and speaking up at school board meetings. Shannon Joy: NY Mom Arrested Over Not Wearing Mask at Meeting Sues School Board Charges Dropped Against NY Radio Talker Arrested for 'Improper' Masking at School Board Meeting Moms For Liberty The Shannon Joy Show

On this Timely Tuesday, we welcome back author and journalist Kennedy Hall to discuss current events in Canada. Why are Canadian truck drivers in the news, what response have they received from media and government, and how he sees this playing out in the future. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Humble Truck Drivers Could Be the Ones Who Finally Liberate Canada From Trudeau's COVID Tyranny Freedom Convoy Organizers Condemn Media Lies in First Press Conference Unvaccinated Will Be Escorted Through Stores in Quebec to Ensure They Buy Only 'Essential,' Gov't-Approved Items Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity

Today we welcome Adam White of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer and the upcoming nomination to the Supreme Court. Who are the likely nominees, and what will the nomination process look like? Adam's Statement After Serving on the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court in 2021 How President Biden Will Choose the Next Supreme Court Nominee

In today's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue talks about true Catholic freedom, and again outlines what conscience is and is not in order to explain the moral madness of those who claim to be both Pro-Choice and Catholic. He finishes by helping you prepare for Sunday Mass with Weekend Readiness. Let's Have a Grown-Up Conversation About One's Conscience Let's Stop Using "Conscience" as a Mere Excuse For a Lazy Immorality Conscience is Our Constant Companion, Leading Us to Heaven or Hell Father's First LTAT: Congressional Catholics – Let's Tell the Truth

We welcome Michael Anton of the Hillsdale College D.C. campus to discuss the growing divide within America, and what could be done to correct it. Blue America's Messaging Problem "That's Not Happening and It's Good That It Is" National Divorce Is Expensive, But It's Worth Every Penny

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss what he saw at the March for Life, what might be on the horizon for the Pro-Life movement, and how to support and promote large families in America. Project Rachel The American Principles Project Marching Toward a Different Future March for Life 2022: A Great Witness to the Sanctity of Human Life

In this Timely Tuesday we welcome back George Neumayr of The American Spectator to discuss the rise of the religious "nones", the effect of secularized religion, and the increasing criminalization of Christianity. Father McTeigue wraps up with Timely Thoughts. The Rise of the Religiously Unaffiliated The Criminalization of Christianity in Finland Court Asked To Block Punishment Of Navy Members Seeking Religious Exemptions From Mandate

We welcome back Dr. Tara Sander Lee of the Charlotte Lozier Institute to discuss the effects of prenatal screenings, the important difference between medical screenings and medical tests, and how technological advances are being used today to encourage abortion. False Positives for Genetic Disorders in Prenatal Testing Unacceptably High Complaint Letter Filed With SEC regarding Natera's Prenatal Screening Technology Lawmakers Demand FDA Explain Inaccurate Prenatal Tests Following Report The Voyage of Life

In today's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue presents some grave warnings regarding the spread of tyranny, and then offers the timeless Catholic antidote to such movements. He finishes by helping you prepare for Mass with Weekend Readiness. The Ten Stages of Genocide The Origins Of Totalitarianism - By Hannah Arendt Propaganda - By Edward Bernays Fifteen Signs You're in an Abusive Relationship with the Government

We welcome back Dr. Stacy Trasancos to discuss the roles of Faith and Science regarding miracles, and how not to put the Faith on trial through her new co-authored book: Behold, It Is I. Behold, It Is I: Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real Presence Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science

Former Pro-Choice advocate Dr. Steven A. Christie joins Fr. McTeigue to introduce his important new Pro-Life resource and to discuss the art of presenting compelling arguments for Life. Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments Speaking for the Unborn Website Dehumanizing the Vulnerable

Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition joins Fr. McTeigue for Timely Tuesday to discuss Tradition and Synodality. Return to Tradition Catholic 'Fact-Checkers' A Young Irishman Smiles at Traditionis Custodes California Removes Pagan Incantations from Schools After Parents Sue

We welcome back Ray Domanico of the Manhattan Institute to outline the state of New York City public high schools schools, and to discuss the proper role of high school in the life of a young adult. The Transformation of Public High Schools in New York City NYC Students Walkout Over COVID-19 Safety Demands