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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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A First Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/5/26
Jun 500:51:58Tap to summarizeFr. Robert McTeigue offers an initial assessment of the new papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, raising concerns about its vague, committee-driven style and its emphasis on synodal dialogue over clear doctrinal teaching. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS The Encyclical of Perpetual Arrival: Magnifica Humanitas and the Post-Conciliar Time Loop Why You Should Be a Techno-Skeptic Why Not To Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Archdiocese of Washington Removes Prominent Exorcist Over Remarks Linking UFOs to Demonic Activity What Many Priests No Longer Believe Stars and Souls Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 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 →Making Better Theologians (David Torkington) 6/4/26
Jun 400:51:29Tap to summarizeWe welcome spiritual theologian David Torkington to discuss how we might restore the contemplative and mystical foundations of Catholic theology. What practical steps can we take to ensure that theology remains an expression of lived faith rather than merely an academic exercise? Show Notes A Blueprint for the Thomism of the Future Metanoia Retreats, Podcasts, and Courses David Torkington - Website The Soul of The Apostolate 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 Dangerous Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Jun 300:05:18Tap to summarizeIs anger ever required? Is it moral or even just? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at anger, and how we can distinguish between sin and righteousness. Watch on YouTube: The Most Dangerous Sin?
Transcribe →Are Institutions Worth Saving? (Robbert Leusink) 6/2/26
Jun 200:50:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome Dutch writer Robert Leusink to examine the crisis facing modern institutions, from universities to professional guilds, and the consequences of losing a transcendent vision of work and education. In an age of institutional decline, what does authentic renewal look like? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The institutions are not only taken. They are vacated. The Collapse of Crafts You cannot buy yourself out of the matrix How to find real instruction today 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 Least Pleasurable Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Jun 100:05:40Tap to summarizeFather Robert McTeigue examines envy as a deadly sin, distinguishing it from jealousy, and pondering how little pleasure it brings us. Examine your conscience and see if you might be affected too. Watch on YouTube: The Least Pleasurable Sin?
Transcribe →Fulton Sheen on War and Tyranny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/29/26
May 2900:51:29Tap to summarizeFr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s insights on war and tyranny, arguing that the rejection of reason and knowledge of God gives rise to idolatry, totalitarianism, and war. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes A Declaration of Dependence: Trusting God Amidst Totalitarianism, Paganism, and War The Guns of August—Then and Now Christians at the End of the Pax Americana A Brief History of Our Annihilation War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier Exposing Sex & Seduction - (in Synod Study Group 9 Report.) Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why AETERNI PATRIS FIDES ET RATIO Daily Readings - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 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 →Must We Tolerate Tolerance? (Theodore Dalrymple) 5/28/26
May 2800:51:29Tap to summarizeWe welcome back author and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple to examine the modern cult of tolerance. Why is it so important that we avoid the temptation to refuse moral judgment, and how does non‑judgmentalism affect medicine, law, art, and family life? Show Notes Zero Tolerance The Skeptical Doctor Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality Farewell Fear The Pleasure of Thinking: A Journey through the Sideways Leaps of Ideas Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses 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 →Faith in a Time of Crisis | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
May 2800:45:08Tap to summarizeOn May 18th, 2026, Father McTeigue gave a speech on "Faith in a Time of Crisis" at St. Gregory the Great in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube: Faith in a Time of Crisis
Transcribe →The Church and Islam (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 5/26/26
May 2600:51:00Tap to summarizeWe welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine the historical and contemporary relationship between the Catholic Church and Islam, addressing shifts in demographic, cultural clashes, and political naiveté among Western elites. Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Controversies in Church History A DOCUMENT ON HUMAN FRATERNITY FOR WORLD PEACE AND LIVING TOGETHER German Labor Minister: ‘No One Comes for the Welfare’ Organizer of ‘Muslim only’ waterpark event in Texas also runs a ‘LEARING CENTER’… Vibe Shift: Pro-Hamas Mobs, Palestinian Flags Absent from Eurovision Opening Event for First Time in 2 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! "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 →Fulton Sheen: Old Errors, New Labels (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/22/26
May 2200:51:30Tap to summarizeFr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s 1931 book Old Errors and New Labels, arguing that modern and postmodern errors simply keep resurfacing under new names. How do these recurring issues shed light on current debates surrounding synodality, secularism, and moral confusion? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Old Errors and New Labels A Brief History of Our Annihilation Why We Need the Holy Spirit We need to be clear about who rules the world Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why Daily Readings - Pentecost Sunday 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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