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We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as the Crusader Gal back to the show to discuss her recent article about the state of the medical community. Faith in Medicine Will Again Be Tested Don't Let Big Brother Silence Scientific Debate Doomscrolling Past Christ Will Catholic Doctors Soon Be Safe, Legal and Rare?

We welcome back Cameron O'Hearn, director of the series Mass of the Ages to discuss his trilogy on the Latin Mass. The second episode will premiere on Thursday, but what was the reaction to the first episode? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Mass of the Ages Episode 2: A Perfect Storm TEASER Why Mass Doesn't Need to be "New and Improved" The Latin Mass Among Millennials & Gen Z: A National Study Mass of the Ages: Episode 1 — Discover the Traditional Latin Mass

We welcome back Michael Kenney of the Pro-Life Partners Foundation to discuss the future of the Pro-Life movement in light of the pending Supreme Court decision. If Roe is overturned, is the job done? What Have Popes and the Vatican Said About Catholic Politicians, Abortion, and Holy Communion? Catholic Bishops Back Decision to Deny Nancy Pelosi Communion: She Must Repent The Pope Excommunicates the Mafia, Finally Amazing Image of Unborn Baby at 18 Weeks is Called the Photograph of the Century

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue once again outlines some of the wicked and illogical excuses that self-identified Catholic politicians use to support abortion on demand. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. BREAKING: Letter to the Faithful on the Notification Sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Are Numerous Defending Roe, Biden Claims Religions Don't Say When Life Begins, Despite Catholic Teaching After Weeks of Pro-Abortion Violence, Radical Abortion Activists Start "Summer of Rage" Campaign Early Abortion: Venial or Mortal Sin? The First LTAT: Congressional Catholics – Let's Tell the Truth

We welcome back Fr. Robert Sirico of the Acton institute to discuss the wisdom of the parables. Why did Jesus choose to teach this way, and what can we learn from them? The Economics of the Parables Think Jesus Sends All Rich People Straight to Hell? Think Again The Sin of Greed – Because the Whole World Is Not Enough Almsgiving Is Not An Investment Strategy

We welcome back Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kerry Foley to discuss aging, end of life affairs, and the effect these discussions can have on loved ones. How can one age gracefully, and what happens when one tries to deny the reality of death? Preparing for the Golden Years A Place for Mom I'm Dead, Now What? Important Information About My Belongings, Business Affairs, and Wishes A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death Death? It's About Time!

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss the recent attacks on Catholic Churches, the horrific attack in Buffalo, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Isn't it Fitting That the Sunday the Left Chooses to Attack Catholic Churches Because of Her Teaching on Life is Mother's Day? FULL LIST: Pro-Abortion Vandalism, Church Storming Over Possibility Roe v. Wade Will Fall Arson, Vandalism, and Other Destruction at Catholic Churches in the United States Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the misunderstandings of marriage that have resulted in a culture of annulment. Check out his latest book Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society. I'd Like to Tell the 2015 Synod Fathers about my Friend, Pete A Martyr for Marriage? Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue tells stories of marriages lived right to answer the questions: Why is family life so difficult, and how can spouses treat each other so badly? As always, he finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Can Pain Be a Near Occasion of Sin? How Can Family Bring Out the Worst In Us?

We welcome the co-editor of Gaudium Magazine, Raymond Dansereau to discuss his latest for Crisis Magazine, Fearing Death Is for the Pagans. What does it do to a culture when we try to hide from and escape the reality of death? Fearing Death Is for the Pagans Seriously… How Can Death Be "Unexpected"? Sickness as a Harbinger of Death

We welcome Ben Reinhard of Christendom College to discuss Amazon Studios' upcoming Rings of Power series. Is it possible to adapt Tolkien's work to film? Should studios keep trying in the first place? Amazon's Tolkien How I Was Wrong About the Movie "Tolkien" Beowulf - Translated by Ben Reinhard

On this Timely Tuesday, we welcome to the show retired manufacturing engineer Jerome German to discuss craftsmanship, love, family, and the Incarnation. You can find his great work at Crisis Magazine. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Our Hands-On, Tool-Wielding Savior What the Ascension Teaches Us About Our Bodies

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the death of secular conservatism, and whether it's possible to be good without God. Dave Rubin and the Death of Secular Conservatism The Faux Family of Dave Rubin The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses Disney, the Overton Window, and how to live family life well. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Exposed: Disney's Woke Agenda Leaked in Videos, Producer Gleefully Boasts Company Lets Her Add 'Queerness' HB 1557: Parental Rights in Education The Overton Window Does God Have Good News for Gays? The Gender Map Recent Reporting of Food Processing Destruction

We welcome back Canadian journalist Kennedy Hall to discuss the need for authentic Catholic masculinity through his new book, Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity. Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity Why the World and the Devil Hate Men, and What the Church Can Do About It Where Are the Churchmen With Chests? The Life Of Julia

We welcome back Australian YouTuber Kristin Barlow to discuss joy as we begin the Easter season. Do people express joy differently, and how can we be both authentic and joyful when we're "just not feelin' it"? 16 Personalities Playing Charades Together "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open How Can We Perform Our Daily Duties and Still Do Right By God? The Morning Offering Kristin's YouTube Page

We welcome back Sarah Corriher, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss whether there is good news to share we we begin the Easter season. We then welcome Barbara Gaskell of the Mother Angelica Tour & Museum to detail a portion of the background of Mother Angelica. A Simple Test to See if You Really Believe Christ is Risen St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Letter Promoting the Second Crusade Crusader Gal Website The Amazing Life of Rita Rizzo: The Early Years of Mother Mary Angelica

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the risen Christ, and how to live forgiven. How do we avoid letting the Resurrection pass us by? A Simple Test to See if You Really Believe Christ is Risen Why Celebrate Easter Joy Amid Tears and Flames? Three Tasks That Easter Demands of Us The Sacred Story Institute Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium

In the first half of the show, we welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss his latest book and the difference between true obedience and unthinking servility. We are then joined by Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. to discuss Faith, Hope, and the beginning of the Easter season. True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times First Roundup of Responses to the CDW's Responsa Ad Dubia Faith and the Future

We welcome back journalist Jack Maxey to discuss Hunter Biden, the rule of law, and Catholic institutions. What is the story behind this laptop, and as Holy Week begins what can we learn about human nature? Whistleblower Who Handed Hunter's Abandoned Laptop to Congressmen Reveals He Has 450 Gigabytes of DELETED Material Jack Maxey is Hunter Biden's worst Nightmare & Russian TV says Troops are Humanitarian

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is so easy to hate others, before looking again at the meaning of love, and the way of the Cross as we prepare for Holy Week. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Medical Student Purposely 'Misses' Vein With Needle When Patient Laughs at Her Pronoun Button If It's Not Godly Love, It's Rot Real Love Are We Passive Bystanders In the War With Darkness?

We are joined by Franciscan friar, Fr. Francisco Nahoe of Zaytuna College to discuss Dante, St. Francis of Assisi, and the right ways to finish Lent. Paradiso, Canto 11 with Fr. Francisco Nahoe Paradise (The Divine Comedy) Let's do Purgatory for Lent!

We welcome back author and columnist Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss social media, virtue signaling, hate signaling, and a hollowed-out Catholicism. Hmmm. Please God or Twitter? Hmmm. "For If the Trumpet Give An Uncertain Sound, Who Shall Prepare Himself to the Battle?" The Myth of Human Progress or Evolution Makes us Worse.

We are joined by the western correspondent for The Federalist, Tristan Justice to discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Who is he, where did he come from, and what can we learn from his story? The Attacks On Clarence And Ginni Thomas Are Merely Latest In A Decades-Long Smear Campaign The Even Higher-Tech Lynching of Justice Clarence Thomas Ginni Thomas Did Nothing Illegal but Democrats Want to Impeach Her Husband, Clarence Thomas My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words

We are joined by staff writer for The Federalist, Jordan Boyd to discuss the recent Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Who is she, and why has the nomination process become so theatrical? Judge Nominated To Supreme Court On The Basis Of Her Sex Can't Define 'Woman' Democrats Smear Josh Hawley For Revealing They Don't Care If Supreme Court Justices Love Perverts And Hate The Constitution Washington Post Says Asking KBJ Questions About Her Legal Rulings Is Worse Than Falsely Accusing Kavanaugh Of Rape Senate Democrats Should Demand Biden Address His Border Disaster Before Giving Him A Supreme Court Justice

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is that we believe lies, the spiritual works of mercy, and how to overcome the fear of being called names in service of the Truth. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Why Do We Lie to Ourselves? Rachel Levine Says 'Misgendering' Trans People Is 'Mean-Spirited'— It's Not Courage International Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir

We welcome founder and president of the Cardinal Newman Society, Patrick Reilly to discuss a Boston Catholic preparatory school choosing to award Pro-Abortion Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh at a fundraising banquet. What is a faithful Catholic to do, and will a newly released directive from the Vatican help these situations? Massachusetts Pro-Lifers Lament Catholic School's Choice to Honor Pro-Abortion Cabinet Member Considering Catholic Honors and Platforms Biden's Pick for Labor Secretary Embodies the 'Dictatorship of Relativism' New Vatican Instruction: Identity of Catholic Schools to be Respected by Teachers, Students The Cardinal Newman Society

We welcome senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager to discuss risk assessment, entrepreneurship, and the government being the original helicopter parent. Bring Back Risk Can We Have Economic Growth Without Risk?

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss the recent push for gender identity education aimed at young children. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Poll: Americans Split Over Florida's Controversial Bills on Gender Identity and Race Psaki Calls Florida Parental Rights Bill 'A Form of Bullying', Dodges Question on Similar Biden 1994 Vote Disney Has Been Outspoken on DeSantis' Parental Rights Bill But Silent on Uyghur Genocide American Principles Project

We are joined by Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss what happened in Rome last Friday. What is this Consecration, and what is its importance? What No One Is Talking About With Francis' Fatima Consecration Francis' Consecration Of Russia & Ukraine Has DIVIDED Traditional Catholics The Five First Saturdays Devotion

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