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S7 Ep 70Hypocrisy and Slavery (Raymond Ibrahim) 12/11/24

We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss the danger of widespread historical ignorance, the truth about slavery, and the difficulty of finding true information. How can we learn to overcome the power of The Narrative? Show Notes Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam Crucified Again: Exposing Islam's New War on Christians | Raymond Ibrahim The Battle of Yarmuk: An Assessment of the Immediate Factors behind the Islamic Conquests Paperback | Raymond Ibrahim Raymond Ibrahim | Website Celebrity Endorsements (and Origin of the Word 'Hypocrite') Were 'Whites' ever 'dragged out of their homes and made to work'? Media Employs Fake History to Demonize 'Crusader Fanboy' Pete Hegseth - The Stream Fake History Alert: Because Whites Were Never Enslaved, DEI Must Continue Quote Origin: Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned To Repeat It The Truth About Slavery: Past, Present and Future CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mercedarians The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery Slavery—The Rest of the Story (Dr. Paul Kengor) 11/20/23 William Wilberforce | Infogalactic iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 11, 202452 min

S7 Ep 69The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss humility and the difference between innovation and restoration for classic beauty. What did the efforts at Notre Dame do right, and what did they do very wrong? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Catholic Art Institute Support the Catholic Art Institute Way of Beauty: Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement Through VISIO Divina - Dr. Jem Sullivan Making Time for Sacred Art (Kathleen Carr) 9/17/24 Mediocrity Will Convert No One, but Beauty Will: The Purpose of Sacred Art in the Modern World| National Catholic Register Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Letter to Artists, (April 4, 1999) | John Paul II Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and for Life Does the Church Need Good Music? (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 7/13/23 Do Catholics Really Need Beauty? (Cornelius Sullivan) 8/28/18 Critics Say New Church-Approved Plans for Notre-Dame Will Make the Place Look Like Disneyland | Artnet News France's heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral's interior | Catholic News Agency Top French designer created new vestments for Notre Dame The Saint Bede Studio in Australia: Purveyors of Fine Vestments ~ Liturgical Arts Journal Free Barabbas! - Beauty and Compromise at Notre Dame Gavin Ashenden reflects on the reopening of Notre Dame The Spiritual Rebirth of Notre Dame Cathedral | EWTN News In Depth iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 10, 202452 min

S7 Ep 68Rebellion Against Christ the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/6/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the root cause of the madness seen in recent news headlines. How can we act to overcome our rebellious nature in time for Christmas? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Justice Kentaji Jackson says laws banning sex changes for young children are "sort of the same thing" as banning interracial marriage. Listen to Justice Alito run laps around the ACLU lawyer who thinks toddlers can choose their gender | Not the Bee Supreme humiliation: Justices Brown-Jackson and Sotomayor disgrace the Court | Not the Bee "I Am Sin" | Igniter Media French TV Channel Fined for Calling Abortion the World's Leading Cause of Death ━ The European Conservative Bible boom: Why are people buying so many Bibles? | Catholic News Agency Transgender and nonbinary people oppose bathroom ban with dancing takeover of women's toilets in congressional building | Blaze Media Senate report shows only 6% of federal workers show up to work in person, and that's just the tip of the iceberg | Not the Bee A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper On Promoting Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Catholic Culture Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus | EWTN iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 6, 202452 min

How to Stop Being Stupid About Sex (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 12/5/24

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss an important new book that she contributed to on the many destructive lies of the sexual revolution. What is behind the phrase "Lived Experience" and why do many appeal to it in order to subvert Catholic teaching? Show Notes Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality Responding to the Vatican: Lived Experience Validates Church Teaching | The Ruth Institute Healing From the Sexual Revolution – Ruth Institute The Ruth Institute Dr J Show Archives – Ruth Institute Courage International Don't Be Fooled by the Rainbow (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 6/1/23 Five Ways to Protect Your Family (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 5/8/23 The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine I'd Like to Tell the 2015 Synod Fathers about my Friend, Pete The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete Can Pain Be a Near Occasion of Sin? Why Can't We Reason With Pain and Sin? How to Unite Mind, Soul, and Body Against Sin Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website Listen to Justice Alito run laps around the ACLU lawyer who thinks toddlers can choose their gender | Not the Bee iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 5, 202452 min

S7 Ep 66When Conspiracy Theory Becomes Conspiracy Fact (Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 12/4/24

We welcome back Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. of Ignatius Press to discuss the loss of trust in news sources and educating oneself beyond The Narrative. How can we rise above the white noise of perpetual media coverage and seek Truth? Show Notes After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward | Final Report of The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Committee on Oversight and Accountability: U.S. House of Representatives The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading: Mortimer Adler How to Be a Conspiracy Realist (James Corbett) 10/20/22 What is the Biosecurity State? (James Corbett) 2/20/23 Conspiracy Theories and the Church (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 6/26/24 Covid: True or False? (Dr. Robert Malone) 3/13/23 Covid Masks: Facts & Fantasies (James Agresti) 02/09/22 76 Fallacies: Dr. Michael LaBossiere iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 4, 202452 min

S7 Ep 65What Ever Happened to Strong Families? (Anna Reynolds) 12/3/24

We welcome back Anna Reynolds of Inspire Virtue to discuss her latest article on family in Crisis Magazine. What is behind the apparent contempt for large families in modern society, and how can we begin to heal this complex issue? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Real Population Growth Means Strong, Faith-Filled Families - Crisis Magazine The Children We Never Had (Anna Reynolds) 10/12/23 What to Expect When No One's Expecting: America's Coming Demographic Disaster: Jonathan V Last Demographic Winter: The decline of the human family Watch Demographic Bomb: Demography is Destiny | Prime Video The Government Will Pay You to Have Babies in These Countries Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth Motherhood and Human Dignity (Dr. Catherine Pakaluk) 4/24/24 Why Despise Children? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 8/12/22 Morbid Safetyism | Catherine Ruth Pakaluk | First Things Car Seats as Contraception 10-year-old walks alone a mile away from Georgia home, leading to his mother's arrest Philosophy of Household | John Cuddeback | LifeCraft Charles Peguy on Fatherhood iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 3, 202452 min

S7 Ep 64What’s This ”Hope” Thing Anyway? (Matt Archbold) 12/2/24

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss acedia, courage, and misunderstandings of the virtue of Hope. How can fidelity to our state in life help lukewarm Christians to join the fight? Show Notes Forgiving Ourselves and Being Forgiven: Taking Out the Trash for Advent Four Words to Guide Your Advent Season St. Charles Borromeo: On the Meaning of Advent Doomscrolling Past Christ - Crisis Magazine Onlyfans Model, Dem Women Say Trump Election 'Forced' Them to Get Sterilized Rather Than Lose 'Reproductive Rights' southern orders: DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! WILL ROBINSON! 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dec 2, 202452 min

S7 Ep 63Weekend Readiness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/29/24

This is the new Weekend Readiness segment for today's Remastered Let's Talk About This episode. Be sure to listen to the full episode linked in the show notes. Show Notes Who Needs Another Advent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/1/23 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 29, 202410 min

S7 Ep 62A New and Improved Church? (Fr. John Perricone) 11/27/24

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine. How does the concept and modern execution of synodalism lead to an administrative cul-de-sac, and how can the Church escape the tyranny of the lowest common denominator? Show Notes Synodal Fallout: Putting Light Under Bushel Baskets - Crisis Magazine Father Perricone's Website The Seven Sins Against the Holy Spirit: A Synodal Tragedy | Gerhard Cardinal Müller | First Things Vatican approves Mayan rite with ritual dance, female incensors and lay leadership of Mass parts - LifeSite Nicolás Gómez Dávila and the 'Authentic Reactionary' ~ The Imaginative Conservative The Authentic Reactionary: Selected Scholia of Nicolás Gómez Dávila Scholia To An Implicit Text - Nicolás Gómez Dávila French TV Channel Fined for Calling Abortion the World's Leading Cause of Death ━ The European Conservative To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape - How to Discuss, Clarify, and Question Abortion in a Hostile Culture | Shawn Carney Buy Both Books with Special Pricing Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments Speaking for the Unborn (Dr. Steven A. Christie) 01/19/22 Fish Eaters - Online Catholic Library Baltimore Catechism - Volume 4 PDF iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 27, 202452 min

S7 Ep 61A Closer Catholic Look At the Election (Terry Schilling) 11/26/24

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss building strong families and the Catholic and cultural outcomes of the changing political administration. What are we to look forward to? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes American Principles Project The Ruth Institute Dr J Show Archives – Ruth Institute Counseling Freedom For All – Ruth Institute References, Sources, and Citations – Ruth Institute Parent Resources – Ruth Institute Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths – Ruth Institute APP Study: Biden-Harris Admin Weaponized Education Office to Target Christian and Career Colleges - American Principles Project APP Applauds Speaker Johnson for Protecting Women's Private Spaces - American Principles Project Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24 The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church US Officials Discussed Giving Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine | ZeroHedge Pete Hegseth's Nomination is Causing a Surge in Military Re-Enlistments. Red Counties in California, Illinois Move to Secede and Form Their Own States iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 26, 202452 min

S7 Ep 60Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the Vatican's mascot for the upcoming jubilee year. Why must the Church emphasize the sense of the sacred within art, and how can one reach out to spread the Gospel to new audiences without pandering? Show Notes The Unserious "House of Luce" - Crisis Magazine Luce the Vatican's Anime Mascot | Know Your Meme Vatican plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for "The Holy Year 2025" Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time by Marva J. Dawn The Problem with Bad Church Music | Catholic Answers Magazine Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Liturgical Arts Journal The Love Song of M. Ivan Rupnik » Maureen Mullarkey Philip Larkin Poem "Church Going" (1954) In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper Why Icon Writing and not Painting? New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24 Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24 The Problem With "Mary Did You Know" iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 25, 202452 min

S7 Ep 59From Hysterical to Homicidal? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/22/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the evils of detraction, despair, and Doomscrolling. How can we resist the many temptations that come from obsessive media consumption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Snow Notes What's Behind the Post-Election Liberal Meltdown? - Crisis Magazine My Husband And His Family Voted For Trump — So I'm Canceling Thanksgiving And Christmas Do we need a review of Church teaching on reputation and slander? Catholic Encyclopedia: Detraction Catholic Encyclopedia: Calumny Catholic Encyclopedia: Slander Real fear isn't uploaded: Why social media screams are fake Are you guilty of informational littering? When It's Time to Fast from the News Doomscrolling Past Christ - Crisis Magazine Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available! Dirty Laundry (2024 Remaster) | Don Henley Dirty Laundry Music Video | Don Henley US Diocese Launches Order of Widows iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 22, 202452 min

S7 Ep 58Why Not the Traditional Latin Mass? (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 11/21/24

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss active receptivity, worship, and common objections to the Traditional Latin Mass using his latest book with TAN Books. How can we avoid the tragic pitfalls that occur too often when having discussion about liturgy? Show Notes Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website "We May Not Fully Understand…" Reality Beyond Words: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Part 1 | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Incomprehension, Wonder, and the Search for Truth: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Part 2 | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Vindicating Mystery Against Its Rationalist Enemies: Or, Why It Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately — Conclusion | Tradition & Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski Ministry or Apostolate?: What Should the Catholic Laity Be Doing - Russell Shaw Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 21, 202452 min

S7 Ep 57Guess Who’s Raising Kids Right? (Bill Whittle) 11/20/24

In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Bill Whittle to discuss education, the protection of innocence, and the necessity of fatherhood. Why is it important to allow children and young adults to learn from consequences and even failure? Show Notes The Kids Are All Right – Bill Whittle Jeremy Wayne Tate on Twitter: "This school is turning boys into men who will go to battle for Truth ..." Conversion as an Aspect of Catholic Education (Jimmy Mitchell) 08/02/21 Beware of "Hopium" and "Copium" A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times The Outside, Inside – Bill Whittle iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 20, 20241h 35m

S7 Ep 56Hope, Not Complacency (Sarah Cain) 11/19/24

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss managing expectations and not lowering our guard as a result of the recent election outcome. How can we have both productive and charitable discussions during the upcoming holiday season? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Hope, But Not Complacency - by Sarah Cain Divided Tables: Morality and Politics at Thanksgiving The Constitution Won't Save Us Forever - by Sarah Cain Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 19, 202452 min

S7 Ep 55Contradictions from the UN? (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 11/18/24

We welcome back Dr. Rebecca Oas of the Center for Family and Human Rights to discuss her article in Crisis Magazine about the United Nations, prenatal screenings, and the European rate of abortions for children diagnosed with Down syndrome. How might the upcoming change in administration change America's relationship with the UN? Show Notes UN Human Rights Committee Criticizes Down Syndrome Abortions…Sort Of - Crisis Magazine Transgender Issue Prompts International Pushback - C-Fam UN Experts Renew Country Pressure on Abortion and Trans - C-Fam Feminists Groups Criticize UN on Gender Ideology and Surrogacy - C-Fam The World Health Organization Doesn't Like You (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 2/19/24 An Honest Look At the Pandemic Treaty (Dr. Rebecca Oas) 5/16/24 Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 18, 202452 min

S7 Ep 542024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 7 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the final day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Father also includes a brief Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 15, 202441 min

S7 Ep 532024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 6 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the sixth day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 15, 202445 min

S7 Ep 52What’s Next for Catholics in America? (Matt Archbold) 11/13/24

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to further discuss the recent election and the detrimental effect of nonstop media. Why is it that some are compelled to immediately record and post hysterical outbursts online when facing unpleasant emotions? Show Notes Say, What Happened to All Those Dem Voters from 2020? Wait. You're Threatening Us with Chastity? – Creative Minority Report Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children 'MSNBC eyes': Trump-hating MN man slaughters family after election Question about the Sex Strike Against MAGA – Creative Minority Report Donald Trump won the biggest victory with Catholics in DECADES according to exit polls | Not the Bee Life as a Catholic Border Patrol Agent (Tom Homan) 5/21/20 Attacks on Police (Tom Homan) 10/16/20 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 13, 202452 min

Election News for Pro-Lifers (Shawn Carney) 11/12/24

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life to discuss the Pro Life import of the recent American election. Where were the victories, where were the losses, and what are next steps within the Pro Life movement? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life | Linktree 40 Days for Life | Search Your Location Day 41 Magazine To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion What to Say When 2: Your Proven Guide in the New Abortion Landscape - How to Discuss, Clarify, and Question Abortion in a Hostile Culture | Shawn Carney Buy Both Books with Special Pricing Americans Rejected the Harris-Walz Radical Abortion Campaign Abortion Lost the Election | 40 Days for Life Let's Make History | 40 Days for Life Abortion 'on the ballot' in 10 states this election, but it might not matter | Fox News Pro-life advocate says Trump victory is 'huge' for Catholic voters: 'Morality matters' | Fox News The Election Results are a Reminder That You're Not Alone. Stand Up for Your Pro-Life Christian Values - LifeNews.com Pro-Life Americans Still Have Much Work to Do to Change Hearts and Minds on Abortion - LifeNews.com iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 12, 202452 min

S7 Ep 50Is Bible History Real? (Steve Ray)

We welcome back apologist Steve Ray to discuss archaeology, biblical history, and the historical events that prove the accuracy of the New Testament. How can historical proofs help strengthen our faith in times of doubt and discouragement? Show Notes Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages Steve Ray's Store: Books Steve Ray's Store: Audio Steve Ray's Store: DVDs Truth Written in Stone: The Apologetics of Archaeology The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger Footprints of God Set of 9 DVDs | Steve Ray David and Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom DVD | Steve Ray Paul Cruise 13 Corinth and Erastus Stone The Miracle That Wasn't? Fashionable Priests and the Multiplication of the Loaves by Steve Ray Atheist Penn Jillette Doesn't Respect Christians Who Don't Evangelize iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 11, 202452 min

S7 Ep 49Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/8/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses discernment, spiritual emergency preparation, and what it takes to remain faithful in times of trial. What must we do in times of peace to prepare for the temptations toward excuse-making that emerge in time of struggle? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Seven Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (CCT) - Christ Church The Church in an age of anxiety – Catholic World Report U of Iowa Pediatric Cardiology Fellow Allegedly Wished Trump Supporter's Child Dies in School Shooting; University Is 'Reviewing the Matter' Pro-Lifers took a Beating on Election Day But We Got 'Em Right Where We Want 'Em. The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons - Evagrius Of Pontus Advent of the Heart: Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings 1941-1944: Fr. Alfred Delp, S.J. With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Soviet Prisons and Labor Camps He Leadeth Me | Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J. iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 8, 202452 min

S7 Ep 48Let’s Go to Father Spitzer’s Universe (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 11/7/24

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss original sin, the problem of evil, and conversion of heart through his latest book with EWTN Publications. How does living a life of either virtue or vice transform us? Show Notes Father Spitzer's Universe: Exploring Life's Big Questions The Magis Center for Reason and Faith The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 7, 202452 min

S7 Ep 47So About That Christian Gender Gap… (Elisabeth of ”The Biblical Bookworm”) 11/6/24

We welcome Elisabeth, an Austrian YouTuber known as "The Biblical Bookworm" to discuss the curious gender gap in the digital consumption of content surrounding Christian Theology and apologetics. What might cause such a significant difference, and what can we learn from this data? Show Notes The Christian Gender Gap No One Talks About Why Are Most Christians... Women?! Biblical Bookworm - YouTube Biblical Bookworm | Patreon Why Men Hate Going to Church: David Murrow The Extraordinary Form and Men | Una Voce (July 2015) 2019-20 TLM Survey: What We Learned About Latin Mass Attending Young Adults | Liturgy Guy Chart: Religion's Global Gender Breakdown | Statista The Gender Gap in Religion Around the World | Pew Research Center The Privilege of Being a Woman by Alice von Hildebrand The Church Impotent: The Feminization of Christianity by Leon J Podles Ignatius of Loyola (2016) - IMDb Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier - Sinner - Saint (DVD) | EWTNRC.com The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy R. Pearcey The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 6, 202452 min

S7 Ep 46New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24

We welcome Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka of The Church Music Association of America to discuss Sacred Music, true active participation, and developing proper disposition of the soul in the liturgy. Should we ever settle for bad music in Mass? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka | Website Catholic Institute of Sacred Music Sacred Music Resources | Jennifer Donelson The Sacred Music Podcast The Via Pulchritudinis, Way of Beauty Hymns Deemed "Doctrinally Problematic" by the USCCB | Diocese of Jefferson City Beauty for Truth's Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education: Stratford Caldecott WARNING: The Music at Mass May Be Harmful to Your Soul What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review The Problem With "Mary Did You Know" In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper Neumz | Complete Gregorian Chant In the Palm of your Hand Sing Like a Catholic - Jeffrey Tucker Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and for Life Why Catholics Can't Sing: Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice | Thomas Day Rescuing Culture From the Academics (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 11/28/22 The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 5, 202452 min

S7 Ep 45Sad News about Boys Town (Michael Hichborn) 11/4/24

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss his investigation into Boys Town, the loss of innocence, and the unsettling spread of support of deviant activity. What will it take to break through the world's unquestioned habits of promoting sin? Show Notes Boys Town and the Disturbing Accusations of Sexual Abuse The Modernist Mission of Bad Religious Art - The Lepanto Institute The Via Pulchritudinis, Way of Beauty "Luce" on Twitter: "More details to come on pricing & shipping..." The First Catholic Mass on the Summit of Mt. Ararat | The Lepanto Institute Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24 Way of Beauty: Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement Through VISIO Divina - Dr. Jem Sullivan Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know - Dr. Jem Sullivan The Love Song of M. Ivan Rupnik » Maureen Mullarkey Sister Wendy Beckett | Biography, Books, Story of Painting, & Facts | Britannica Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Liturgical Arts Journal iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 4, 202452 min

S7 Ep 44All Saints Day: Lessons Still Unlearned (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/1/24

In Let's Talk About This for All Saint's Day, Fr. McTeigue discusses the subtle lies about the saints that we believe. What does it mean to seek sanctity, and is it really our obligation to do so? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes What are we preparing our children for, if not how to face difficulty? A royal summons to the Cross of Christ What are we preparing our children for, if not how to face difficulty? A time for Christian heroes 2 November – All Souls, Indulgences, and YOU! | Fr. Z's Blog "Katonda!" The Feast of St Charles Lwanga, Martyr. Best patron saint for LGBT month! | Fr. Z's Blog iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Nov 1, 202452 min

S7 Ep 43Updates on Religious Hatred (Raymond Ibrahim) 10/31/24

We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss Columbus Day, Islam, and the real life horror movie of current Christian martyrdom. Why do some scholars continue to cling to the myth of the so-called golden era of Islam, and what's the true story beyond the narrative? Show Notes Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem: How Religion Drove the Voyages that Led to America - Carol Delaney The Muslim Persecution of Christians Reports - Archive Why Canceled Christopher Columbus Sailed West (Hint: Islam) 'It's All about Humiliation': The Muslim Persecution of Christians, September 2024 The Saladin Myth: Fake History Exposed | The Stream The Politically Incorrect Guide to Jihad (The Politically Incorrect Guides): WIlliam Kilpatrick The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise: Muslims, Christians, and Jews under Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain - Dario Fernandez-Morera iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 31, 202452 min

S7 Ep 42Updates on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Matt Archbold) 10/30/24

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss the growth in the popularity of the occult, the need to develop a healthy Catholic suspicion, and fallen humanity's near endless creativity to sin and deface the image of God. Are there any signs of hope to be found? Show Notes Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place When Atheism becomes vulgar--Aleteia This is the Worst Thing to Come out of the Vatican Since the Last Awful Thing. Gavin Ashenden on Twitter: "It is no accident that the optics of this produce a small wave of disgust and revulsion…" Cody J. Swanson on Twitter: "Treat 'em like kids and they'll act like kids..." Anime: The New Face of Catholicism? - The New American Pro-life hospice offers 'Do Not Euthanize Defense Kit' to protect against assisted suicide predators - LifeSite New Liturgical Movement: Introducing the Newest Jubilee Mascot: Tenebro Dr. John Coleman, Covid Hero, Is Stunned by the Shroud of Turin The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete The Constitution Won't Save Us Forever | The Crusader Gal Catholic Encyclopedia: Divine Providence iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 30, 202452 min

S7 Ep 41Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss the importance of the Incarnation, Advent, and discovering beauty as a family. What can we learn from engaging in Visio Divina? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Catholic Art Institute St. Luke & the Noble Task of Artists New Partnership, Conference Photos & Upcoming Events Support the Catholic Art Institute Christmas Tour 2024 | Catholic Art Institute Way of Beauty: Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement Through VISIO Divina - Dr. Jem Sullivan Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know - Dr. Jem Sullivan Vatican Unveils the Official Mascot for 2025 Jubilee Year | Twitter Thread Hymns Deemed "Doctrinally Problematic" by the USCCB | Diocese of Jefferson City iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 29, 202452 min

S7 Ep 40What’s New in the New Encyclical? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 10/28/24

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Why might subjects like the Social Kingship of Christ be missing from the text, and does it contain within it a critique of the program of synodality? Show Notes Dilexit Nos: (On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ) Annum Sacrum (Consecration to the Sacred Heart) Haurietis Aquas (Draw Refreshing Water From the Sacred Heart) 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart | EWTN The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De Colombiere Jansenism | Catholic Answers Magazine CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Reparation Knowing Christ's Heart Through His Face iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 28, 202452 min

S7 Ep 39America and the Cristero War (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/25/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses money, power, freemasonry, and the little discussed American influence during the Cristero War. What inspired the fidelity of the martyrs, and why do progressive revolutionaries immediately begin attacking the Church once gaining power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes No God Next Door; Red Rule in Mexico and Our Responsibility - Fr. Michael Kenny S.J. The Cristeros: Viva Christo Rey! Saints and Sinners in the Cristero War: Stories of Martyrdom from Mexico - Fr. James Murphy The Persecution of the Mexican Church (Msgr. James T. Murphy) 4/26/19 Lessons From a Boy About to Be Canonized The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 25, 202452 min

S7 Ep 38Living Through Hurricane Helene (Jason Craig) 10/24/24

We welcome back Jason Craig of Those Catholic Men to discuss his experience living through Hurricane Helene. What happens when the familiar "direct deposit" nature of human experience is cut off, and what graces can be found in moments of great trial? Show Notes Living Through Helene - Crisis Magazine Liturgy of the Land Conference The World-Ending Fire: The Essential Wendell Berry Paul Kingsnorth: How to resist the machine The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 24, 202452 min

S7 Ep 37When English Kings Were Catholic (Joseph Pearce) 10/23/24

We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss another article from his series in Crisis Magazine on the Unsung Heroes of Christendom. What can we learn from King Canute about ruling with humility, and how can we avoid falling prey to the dangerous temptation of flattery? Show Notes Joseph's Website A King Among Fools and Flatterers - Crisis Magazine Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: A History in Three Dimensions The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful (Joseph Pearce) 12/13/23 C.S. Lewis and the Catholic Church | Joseph Pearce Lord of the World: Fr. Robert Hugh Benson (1907) Address to the Houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall (City of Westminster, 17 September 2010) | Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI Address in Westminster Hall - Full Video The Death Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press Restoration Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 23, 202452 min

S7 Ep 36Six Biblical Myths Debunked (Steve Ray) 10/22/24

We welcome back Steve Ray to discuss his latest article in Catholic Answers about some commonly believed biblical myths. Why correct the record if the popular narrative seems to sound so good? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes 6 'Biblical' Myths Debunked | Catholic Answers Magazine Are you guilty of informational littering? Confirmation bias | Definition, Examples, Psychology, & Facts | Britannica Dunning–Kruger Effect - The Decision Lab The Miracle That Wasn't? Fashionable Priests and the Multiplication of the Loaves by Steve Ray Loaves and Fishes | Catholic Answers Magazine Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages Steve Ray's Store: Books Steve Ray's Store: Audio Steve Ray's Store: DVDs iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 22, 202452 min

S7 Ep 35What’s Up With the Synod This Time? (Fr. Gerald Murray)

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest news coming from the Synod on Synodality? Why are closed questions being suddenly reopened? Could it be the case that good intentions are being hijacked, or might things really be as bad as they seem? Show Notes Synods | Ipsitilla Synod Proposal Could Give 'Doctrinal Authority' to Local Bishops' Conferences - Lifesite Cardinal Fernández Promises Follow-Up Meeting After Controversial Absence Women in the Priesthood?: A Systematic Analysis in the Light of the Order of Creation and Redemption: Manfred Hauke Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation (The McGivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, 1992): Ashley, Benedict M. Germany's BP. Bätzing on Women's Ordination "...[the] Answer to This Question Will Determine Whether Women Will Continue to Seek and Find Their Home in the Church." | Tweet Threader Cardinal-Elect Radcliffe Blames 'Russian Money' for African Bishops Rejecting Homosexual 'Blessings' - Lifesite Pope Francis said he will consider 'openness' to 'transgender people' when naming new US bishops: report PODCAST: Early Stirrings at the Synod in Rome, with Fr. Gerald Murray - The Catholic Thing The World Over October 10, 2024 | SYNOD CENTRAL! The Papal Posse with Raymond Arroyo The World Over October 17, 2024 | SYNOD CENTRAL #3: Papal Posse with Raymond Arroyo Amazon Cardinal 'Lays Hands' to Confer 'Ministry' on Women Going to 'Celebrate a Sacrament' Synodality Is the Common Thread Linking the Many Controversies of the Francis Pontificate - Lifesite Australian Archbishop: Synod on Synodality Cannot 'Reinvent the Catholic Faith' The Ruth Institute Counseling Freedom For All – Ruth Institute References, Sources, and Citations – Ruth Institute Parent Resources – Ruth Institute Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths – Ruth Institute Courage International Don't Be Fooled by the Rainbow (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 6/1/23 Five Ways to Protect Your Family (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 5/8/23 The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report Pontifex Minimus by Fr. Paul Mankowski | Articles | First Things How the Synodality Synod Comes to a Close Synod Now Debating Draft of Final Document Prior to Saturday Publication - Lifesite iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 21, 202452 min

S7 Ep 34Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Five: Repentance and Reparation (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/18/24

In the final part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses hitting spiritual rock bottom, repentance, and the necessity of regularly making a good confession. How can we avoid falling prey to what Father calls the "national anthem of Satan", and why is conversion sometimes so difficult? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Canon Law & Confession (Fr. Gerald Murray) 4/17/23 Catechesis & Confession (Joe Heschmeyer) 4/18/23 Confession: A Pastor's View (Fr. Casey Jones) 4/19/23 Confessing Your Whole Life (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 4/20/23 Nefarious: The Must-See Movie (Cary Solomon) 5/15/23 Nefarious | Official Website The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De Colombiere The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion - Fr. John Croiset, S.J. A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. No more excuses! Go to confession Repentance: Why "I'm sorry" isn't enough L.A. Catholic Church payouts for clergy abuse top $1.5 billion with new record settlement Most Dramatic Synod Day: Overwhelming Rejection of Empowering Bishop's Conferences Previously Unknown Mozart Song Discovered in German Library After 200 Years iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 18, 202452 min

S7 Ep 33Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Four: Conscience and Discernment (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/17/24

In the fourth part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in one's routine of spiritual hygiene. How can faithful prayer of the Ignatian Examen help prevent the corrosion of our memory of graces and blessings received? Show Notes The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 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 Make life a sacred story with 15 minutes a day "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available! The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 17, 202452 min

S7 Ep 32Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Three: Cain vs. Priesthood (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/16/24

In the third part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses worship through a look at the offering of Cain. How does offering worship according to our personal preferences rather than what God is owed communicate the wicked worldview of the enemy, "MY will be done"? Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 3: The "Cain" tactic God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The gift of priesthood What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine In Search of the Sacred: Contributions to An Answer - Josef Pieper In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 16, 202452 min

S7 Ep 31Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Two: Ahab vs. Kingship (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/15/24

In the second part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses conflict avoidance, kingship, and the vice of Acedia by taking a closer look at Ahab. What happens when we refuse to make use of legitimate and God given authority? Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 2: The "Ahab" tactic God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship Sacred Story Institute The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism The End of Recreational Catholicism (Fr. John Perricone) 10/10/24 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 15, 202452 min

S7 Ep 30Spiritual Warfare Series - Part One: Jezebel vs. Prophecy (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/14/24

In the first part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue introduces us to Jezebel. Who, or what, is it, and what does it represent? In order to properly prepare for battle, we must first understand what we're up against. What is the "Jezebel Strategy," and why is it one of the enemy's favorite tactics? Why is the gift of prophecy so essential in fighting back against it? Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 1: The "Jezebel" tactic God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy Isaiah's Job Sacred Story Institute iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 14, 202451 min

S7 Ep 29Can a Good Catholic Be a Good Citizen? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/11/24

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue answers the questions on the minds of many facing persecution: what defines a good citizen, and is it possible for a Catholic to fill that role today? Is there really a separation between church and state, and might our world look different with Christ at the center of our society? How should these questions impact our decision making as we approach the upcoming Presidential election? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the church Worship in a Time of War A Quick Christian Nationalism Walk Through FAQs on Christian Nationalism The Popes Against Modern Errors: 16 Papal Documents The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics The Kingship of Christ and Organized Naturalism The Mystical Body of Christ and the Reorganization of Society The Social Rights of Jesus Christ the King The Politics of Heaven and Hell: Christian Themes from Classical, Medieval, and Modern Political Philosophy Quas Primas (Encyclical of Pope Pius XI) Daily Readings for October 13th iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 11, 202451 min

S7 Ep 28The End of Recreational Catholicism (Fr. John Perricone) 10/10/24

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about the end of recreational Catholicism. Why is it so dangerous when practicing our faith is treated as nothing more than a past-time? Might the end of the days of "entertainment liturgy" and lukewarm Catholicism be on the horizon? Show Notes The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism The Synodal Comedy: Act II Must worship be entertaining? iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 11, 202451 min

S7 Ep 27They’re Doing It Again! (Matt Archbold) 10/9/24

We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss ongoing attacks and persecution facing the Catholic church. Faulty wiring, "possible" hate crimes, and even a "trans Pope?" We'll close the show out with a reminder of the role that the Rosary can, and should, play in our pushing back against the evil around us. Show Notes More "Faulty Wiring" at Yet Another Church in Quebec? Los Angeles Catholic church repeatedly vandalized in possible 'hate crime' New Movie "Conclave" is Anti-Catholic Oscar Bait Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates 6-Week 'Heartbeat' Law Synod, October 7: Cardinal Hollerich calls for suggestions to make Church less 'pyramidal'; women's ministry discussion resurfaces 11 Benefits of the Rosary from the 11 Marian Encyclicals of Pope Leo XIII What Will Replace Wokeism as the Ruling Regime's Religion? Pope Francis names pro-LGBT Father Timothy Radcliffe among 21 new cardinals Federal relief workers say FEMA is moving away from helping greatest number of people - to LGBTQ 'disaster equity' in woke webinar Canadian euthanasia 'doctor' says 'nobody more grateful' for her work than her patients Top 10 "Scientific" and Hilarious Explanations for the Miracle at Fatima iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 9, 202451 min

S7 Ep 26Good News for College Students? (Patrick Reilly) 10/8/24

We welcome back Patrick Reilly of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss the upcoming virtual college fair that his organization will be hosting, which Catholic parents and prospective students may find helpful when deciding upon the best choice in a college. What should folks be looking for in a college, and why is it so beneficial to pursue a Catholic education in particular? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Cardinal Newman Society's Newman Guide Virtual College Fair The Cardinal Newman Society Another Sort of Learning - Fr. James Schall, S.J. Docilitas: On Teaching and Being Taught - Fr. James Schall, S.J. The Poor Old Liberal Arts - Fr. Robert Gannon, S.J. Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Can reading books save your soul? The College Fix iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 8, 202451 min

S7 Ep 25The Final Word about Medjugorje? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 10/7/24

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest pronouncements coming out of Rome. What does the implementation of the updated norms for evaluating private revelation mean for the discipline of dogmatic theology? Is this a symptom of a larger issue? Show Notes Note About the Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje | Vatican.va A First Look at Rome's New Document on Marian Apparitions (Fr. Gerald Murray) 5/20/24 Norms of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith for proceeding in the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena The World Over September 19, 2024 | Vatican On Medjugorje: The Papal Posse With Raymond Arroyo Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox Reasons for Serious Skepticism about the Medjugorje Apparitions iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 7, 202452 min

S7 Ep 242024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 5 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the fifth day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Lector's Guide to Biblical Pronunciations - Joseph Staudacher Freemasonry-Humanum Genus [Pamphlet]: XIII, Leo: 9780895551719: Amazon.com: Books Psalms and Compassions: A Jesuit's Journey Through Cancer - Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J. The War of the Antichrist with the Church and Christian Civilization - Msgr George F. Dillon, DD 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let's Talk About This The Devil and Communist China (Steve Mosher) 6/27/24 The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Leisure: The Basis of Culture - Josef Pieper Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 4, 202441 min

S7 Ep 232024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 4 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the third day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 3, 202443 min

S7 Ep 222024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 3 - Ask Father McTeigue

Did you miss the third day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let's Talk About This Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 3, 202440 min

S7 Ep 212024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let’s Talk About This

During Day Two of The Station of the Cross' Fall Fund Drive, Father McTeigue breaks tradition to discuss the breaking news coming out of Rome today with Joe McClane of A Catholic Take. A so-called penitential service was held to kick off the latest round of the Synod on Synodality. How will the spin doctors try to give a positive interpretation to the shocking and scandalous statements that came out of this Marxist struggle session? Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Michael Haynes: "The Vatican's Synod Confession ceremony just ended..." Pope leads penitential service on eve of Synod with cardinals confessing list of new sins Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Oct 2, 202441 min