The Catholic Current

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

Highlights of our Two-Day Fund Drive, sharing some clips from the past year. Please Donate to support the Catholic Current Episode with Michael Knowles Episode with Stacy Langton Episode with Liz Yore Let's Talk About This: Is the TLM Good for Priests?

How did the Catholic worldview lay the foundation for modern science? We welcome back author and apologist Gary Michuta of Hands on Apologetics to discuss this and more. How Christianity Kick-Started Modern Science The Magis Center Revolt Against Reality

In this Timely Tuesday, we welcome back Sarah Corriher to discuss lies in the Media, the things you aren't allowed to say out loud, and ideologies within the schooling system. Fr. McTeigue wraps up with Timely Thoughts. The Biggest Media Lies of 2021 The Cost of Surrendering the Pronoun War The Crusader Gal YouTube Page

2021 was a year of Madness, Mayhem, and Tyranny. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute returns for a look back and a glimpse of where we are headed if we do nothing. 2021: Year in Review The Metaverse Is Big Brother in Disguise CDC Director Makes Stunning Admission About COVID Deaths

In this first "Let's Talk About This" of 2022, Fr. McTeigue outlines common attack strategies of the Devil and offers the spiritual weapons to counter them. God's Holy Weapons Against Satan - Prophecy God's Holy Weapons Against Satan - Kingship

Today we welcome Matt Lamb of The College Fix to walk through some of the noteworthy "cancellations" in 2021 higher education. 135 Higher Education Cancelations in 2021 Campus Cancel Culture Database The Cardinal Newman Society

We welcome Michael Warren Davis, contributor to Crisis Magazine to discuss the Culture War and what to do next. The Culture War is Lost – Now What? The Common Man The Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn't Enough

On this Timely Tuesday Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project returns to discuss Women's Sports, Cancel Culture, and hope for our country. Athlete Daughters Shouldn't Have to Compete With Transgender Women Twitter Suspends APP Dir. for Opposing Chemical Castration of Kids Rand Paul Says He's Leaving Big Tech Platforms

We welcome back Phil Lawler of Catholic Culture.org to discuss his views on the motives and applications of Traditionis custodes. The Vatican's One Way Ticket to Liturgical Reform Responsa ad Dubia Second Roundup of Articles on the CDW Responses

Author, speaker, and evangelist, Kevin Wells returns to discuss his recent trip to Ireland, keeping Christ in Christmas, and the work of World Villages for Children. World Villages The Priests We Need to Save the Church Priest and Beggar

Today Thomas Basile, host of 'America Right Now' on Newsmax joins us to discuss the victories, challenges, and opponents of Catholics Schools. Will the Revival of Catholic Schools Be Stopped in Its Tracks? Tom Basile's Website NYC Public Schools Critic Now Leads Them

On this Timely Topics Tuesday we welcome back Eric Sammons of Crisis Publications to discuss his recent article on Catholics and Guns, the latest move in the suppression of the Traditional Mass, the hottest topics from 2021, and what he expects for the new year. The Catholic Case for Guns Who Denies the Novus Ordo is Valid? A Difficulty with the Responsa ad Dubia Eric Sammons on War Room Interview with John R Lott Jr.

Texas and Missouri came out victorious defending national sovereignty after a Fifth Circuit Court denied the Biden Administration's attempts to abandon the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). Gene Hamilton from America First Legal joins the show to get us up to date. Fifth Circuit issued a defeat to the Biden Admin, which had attempted to terminate the MPP Fifth Rebukes Biden Admin's Border Policies as "Misenforcement" TX Officially Starts Construction on Border Wall

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. Fourth Sunday of Advent What do you want for Advent?

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who Destroyed Notre dame Cathedral" France's heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral's interior Critics Say New Church-Approved Plans for Notre-Dame Will Make the Place Look Like Disneyland An Incendiary Plan for Notre Dame Cathedral

We begin with Noelle Mering author of, Awake, Not Woke and a fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center to explain what it means to be "Woke" and why it's problematic. Then we welcome Stacy Langton who garnished national attention for standing up to her local school board for allowing pornographic books in the school library. Not My Kids Awake Not Woke Theology of Home Library Puts Pornographic Books Next to Bible in 'Holiday Reading Display' Mama Grizzly

Today we speak with two excellent authors about tales of light responding to tales of darkness. First with Fiorella De Maria author of the novel, This Thing of Darkness, and then Dr. Sri on his new book, The Art of Living. This Thing of Darkness The Art of Living An Alternative History of Bela Lugosi

We welcome back international child advocate attorney, Liz Yore to discuss the Catholic Resistance Movement, especially amongst the laity. French Catholics blocked their church from misuse by secular concert. The Scarlet and the Black Advent of the Heart

We take a deep dive into the roles of Dr. Fauci, Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Covid Interruption with expert guest Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health The Children's Health Defense

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who Needs Abortion?" Rachel's Vineyard Abortion, the Democratic Party's Means of Buying Souls Abortion is Never Medically Necessary California to Become an Abortion 'Sanctuary'