The Catholic Current

Fr. John Perricone, priest and philosopher known for commentary on theology and culture, returns to weigh in on Vatican II and its contested legacy. He discusses the SSPX meeting as a referendum, warnings about post-conciliar developments, and why many young Catholics are drawn to traditional practices. The conversation mixes critique, historical perspective, and a cautious hope for renewal.

Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look at the legacy of Lateran V, asking us to consider how we view councils that were well intentioned but never met their goals... Watch on YouTube: Best Council Ever—Now with Merch!

Fr. Robert McTeigue concludes his three-part critique of the inconsistent consistory, this time focusing on the crisis of governance in the Church. What does it mean to “be in charge,” and what are the distinctions between power and authority? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes POPE FRANCIS APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION - PRAEDICATE EVANGELIUM Vatican doctrine chief to hold talks with SSPX leader Daily Readings - Fifth 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!

We welcome back Ryan McMaken, editor-in-chief at the Mises Institute, to examine whether the state is a friend or a foe of families today. With birth rates steadily declining and many struggling to make ends meet, evidence suggests that families are in trouble. Is the federal government part of the solution or part of the problem? Show Notes Why “Pro-Family” Government Programs Don’t Increase the Fertility Rate Families Are the Key to Building Alternatives to the State Catholic Marriages in the USA Have Declined by 60% Since 2000 Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth by Dr. Catherine Pakaluk The 2 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! "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!

What happens when the Church speaks endlessly about listening, but grows strangely quiet when certain voices speak? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Who's in Charge?

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to take a closer look at happenings in the Diocese of Charlotte. With sweeping changes banning the use of communion rails and placing restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, diocesan clergy have signed a dubia to the Holy See asking for clarification. What kind of outcome might we reasonably expect, and more curiously, what is the point of it all? Show Notes How the Charlotte ‘Dubia’ May Impact Liturgy Disputes Beyond North Carolina| National Catholic Register Priests in Charlotte diocese submit 'dubia' to Vatican over bishop’s liturgical changes - CatholicVote org Is kneeling before the Eucharist prohibited? One in four priests respond to their bishop (of Charlotte) with a letter to the Vatican - ZENIT Liturgical Norms - Diocese of Charlotte The Charlotte dubia test the limits of a bishop’s authority | Catholic Culture FSSPX Announces Consecration of New Bishops on July 1, 2026 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!

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the challenges of melancholy and anxiety, contrasting them with the wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales and the guidance of Gandalf the White. Watch on YouTube: What I Learned from Gandalf

Fr. Robert McTeigue continues with his critique of the inconsistent consistory, this time focusing on remarks from Cardinal Fernández about preaching and intellectual humility. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes “Do Not Ask the Light, but the Fire”. Opening Meditation of the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (27 January 2026)  Fides et Ratio (14 September 1998) Veritatis Splendor (6 August 1993) Pascendi Dominici Gregis (September 8, 1907) Symposium on the Greatest Threats to the Church | New Oxford Review  Étienne Gilson – The Intelligence in the Service of Christ the King (1937)  St. Bonaventure's on the Reduction of the Arts to Theology  Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB  Sacred Heart Catholic School to learn trade skills from local masters First woman to lead Church of England confirmed in ceremony  German Cardinal: ‘For Me the Synodal Way Is Over’| National Catholic Register Old church in Duquesne now home to retro-style arcade - CBS Pittsburgh  Fr. Robert McTeigue’s Sermon on St. Thomas Aquinas 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!

We welcome Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss the urgency of proclaiming Christ as King here and now, not merely as a future sovereign. He and Fr. McTeigue trace the shifts within the Church that have downplayed Christ’s reign, and they evaluate the consequences.  Show Notes His Reign Shall Have No End: Catholic Social Teaching for the Lionhearted 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!

The venerable Mad Magazine warned about advertisement that was true but misleading. Father McTeigue read Cardinal Fernandez’s statement to the recent consistory, and began to wonder… Watch on YouTube: DDF Reads Mad Magazine?