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The Catholic Current
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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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Learning from the Mass (Rebecca Hopersberger) 7/7/26
Jul 700:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome educator and mother Rebecca Hopersberger to examine the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children's faith and the importance of cultivating reverence in the home. How can daily habits and a renewed love for the Mass help parents form their children's moral imagination and lay the foundation for a lifelong Catholic faith? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Is Catechesis What Many Priests No Longer Believe The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior 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: Yet Another Schism? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Jul 600:08:35Tap to summarizeFr. McTeigue addresses a controversial English Mass where a same-sex couple received a formal clerical blessing attended by priests, two bishops, and a cardinal. Given possible disobedience and schism, he invites canon lawyers to come forward and urges authoritative investigation. Watch on YouTube: Yet Another Schism?
Transcribe →Is Synodality a Moral Menace? (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 7/2/26
Jul 201:12:06Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of The Catholic University of America to analyze a Vatican study-group report on synodality and the growing emphasis it places on personal testimony and "lived experience." What happens when personal experiences become the starting point for moral theology rather than the Church's perennial teaching? Show Notes Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for shared discernment of emerging doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical issues Pope Leo: There Are More Important Issues Than Sexual Morality WATCH: “LGBT Catholic Churches” Across America St. Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells is forced to have the Tridentine Mass in the parish gym Commissum Divinitus On Church and State 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 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/30/26
Jun 3000:45:44Tap to summarizeWe welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix for a candid review of the 2025–26 academic year, covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder and the ongoing obstacles faced by Turning Point USA on campuses. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The College Fix Another Sort of Learning: Fr. James Schall 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: Dear Archbishop...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Jun 2900:02:49Tap to summarizeFather McTeigue asks for your help in getting a response from a prominent member of “the People-Who-Should-Really-Know-Better Club.” Her address: The Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Archbishop's Palace (Canterbury Palace) St Margaret's Court Canterbury, Kent CT1 1DU United Kingdom Watch on YouTube: Dear Archbishop...?
Transcribe →Is There a Muslim “Rape War” in Britain? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/26/26
Jun 2600:51:00Tap to summarizeFr. Robert McTeigue examines a shocking new parliamentary report alleging decades of organized sexual exploitation of young women in the United Kingdom. How did police and government officials fail to stop it, and where do we go from here? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Warning: This episode contains mature subject matter. Parental discretion is advised. Show Notes Britain's Greatest Betrayal The Rape Gang Inquiry Report REVEALED: Starmer let 13,000 suspected rapists off as British girls were systemically raped by Pakistani rape gangs over 30 years: Rape Gang Inquiry Report Dare we admit there’s a war against Christians? What the Media Won’t Tell You About Britain’s Anti‑Christian Attacks "This is a civilizational failure!" – Britain's Strictest Headmistress Authorities In Britain Are Trying To Criminalize Christian Street Preaching Daily Readings - Thirteenth 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 →Does Synodality Trump Hierarchy? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 6/25/26
Jun 2500:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine a synodal study document on priestly formation that raises serious concerns about de-clericalization and the potential democratization of Church authority. If priestly formation is increasingly shaped by synodal principles, what effect could that have on clerical authority, sacramental ministry, and the governance of the Church? Show Notes Study Group 4 Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion Women in the Priesthood?: A Systematic Analysis in the Light of the Order of Creation and Redemption Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation 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: Who Hates British Christians? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Jun 2400:08:25Tap to summarizeA recent report exposed how vulnerable girls were exploited and assaulted in Britain for decades, and how government representatives covered it up. Yet, there have been no announcements by those who claim to be pro-women and opposed to rape culture. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Who Hates British Christians?
Transcribe →Synodal Slanders? (Fr. Kyle Schnippel) 6/23/26
Jun 2300:51:00Tap 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.)
Jun 2200:07:51Tap 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?
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