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The Catholic Current
Hosted by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network · EN
Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
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Synodal Slanders? (Fr. Kyle Schnippel) 6/23/26
Yesterday00:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Fr. Kyle Schnippel of Courage International to discuss a Synodal Working Group report that criticized Courage and its work with those experiencing same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. What does this apparent attack reveal about the Synod's broader approach to questions of sexuality, identity, and pastoral care? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Courage International's Response to the Synodal Report Courage International Synod report condemns ‘devastating effects’ of conversion therapies for homosexual persons Homosexuality & the Catholic Church: Clear Answers to Difficult Questions Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why Letters from Cardinals Cupich & McElroy to Fr James Martin WATCH: “LGBT Catholic Churches” Across America 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →LTACL: The Most Whiney Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
2d ago00:07:51Tap to summarizeHave you heard the whiney voice from deep within, complaining that being good is just too hard? Father McTeigue tackles sadness, melancholy, and acedia, separating mere disposition from sin. Watch on YouTube: The Most Whiney Sin?
Transcribe →Fulton Sheen’s Darker Prophecies (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/19/26
5d ago00:51:30Tap to summarizeFr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s warnings about a counterfeit “ape of the Church” that imitates Christianity while rejecting God, and the ways in which social morality can supplant personal repentance in modern culture. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Communism and the Conscience of the West Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness” FSSP Pilgrimage in Italy Denied the Traditional Latin Mass at Multiple Shrines: While Nuns hear "Confessions" and Eastern Orthodox celebrate liturgies Two Options: Disclosure Day and the Sacred Heart of Jesus 6-Year-old Finds Ancient Viking Sword on School Field Trip, Buried for 1,300 Years Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable Daily Readings - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →Have You Met the Fathers? (Steve Ray) 6/18/26
6d ago00:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Steve Ray to trace the legacy of the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian leaders who helped preserve the apostolic tradition in the generations before the New Testament was compiled. What can the witness of these earliest Church Fathers teach Catholics about the origins and enduring identity of the Church? Show Notes Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith DVD The Church’s own “wisdom from grandpa” is worth memorizing Verbum 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →Homilies on Corpus Christi and the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/17/26
1w ago00:15:27Tap to summarizeWhile Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is on Corpus Christi and the second on the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.
Transcribe →Another Refugee from Abortion-World (Noemi Padilla) 6/16/26
1w ago00:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome Noemi Padilla, a Licensed Practical Nurse and former abortion clinic supervisor, to provide an insider's perspective on the culture of coercion and moral compromise within the abortion industry. What experiences ultimately led her to leave that work, and what does the journey of healing and reconciliation look like for those seeking a new path? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Noemi's Story And Then There Were None I'm pregnant and need FREE help - 40 Days For Life Project Rachel Feminists’ ‘Unequivocal’ Support For Graham Platner Proves They Love Abortion More Than Women 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →Homilies on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/15/26
1w ago00:13:48Tap to summarizeWhile there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Transcribe →A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26
2w ago00:51:29Tap to summarizeFather Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery Daily Readings - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →2026 Spring Appeal Goal Met - Thank You! (Joe McClane) 6/11/26
2w ago00:49:47Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to thank all of the generous donors who helped us reach our Spring Appeal goal and unpack the headlines from a Catholic perspective in this special live edition of The Catholic Current. Show Notes 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
Transcribe →2026 Spring Mini On-Air Appeal - Day One (Joe McClane) 6/10/26
2w ago00:50:37Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Show Notes 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! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!
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