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We welcome back Cameron O'Hearn of Horselord Films to discuss the third episode in the Mass of the Ages trilogy premiering online today. How is this one different from the first two, and what will come next in their promotion of Tradition? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Mass of the Ages | Website GUARDIANS OF TRADITION (Official) Trailer Watch Guardians of Tradition in Theaters Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 3 — Guardians Of Tradition Law, Love & Liturgy (Fr Gerald Murray, Cameron O'Hearn) 08/12/21 Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 1 — Discover the Traditional Latin Mass Who Improved the Mass? (Cameron O'Hearn) 5/24/22 Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 2 — A Perfect Storm The Cutting Edge: Priest Posts 1966 Video as Response to "Mass of the Ages" | New Liturgical Movement 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!

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of The Lepanto Institute to discuss the latest bombshell report on Catholic Relief Services and their links to the promotion of contraception and abortion in Africa. What did they find, and what has been the response to the report? Show Notes REPORT: Catholic Relief Services, Government Funding, and Contraception - The Lepanto Institute Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute Charity Report Charity Reports - The Lepanto Institute Moral Theologian Calls on Bishops to Withdraw Support from Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute PRI Investigation Finds CRS In Violation Of Papal Teaching Study Links Catholic Relief Services to Contraception, Abortion Programs in Africa Getting the spiritual works of mercy right 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!

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the effects of modern idolatry. Who are these "dark gods", and what have they inspired in modern western society? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes 'The dark gods are back': enraged crowds, psychosis and possession. Ashenden Scripted Are the dark gods back: Enraged crowds, psychosis and possession? - Catholic Herald To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden Passing the "redemption point": The Limits of Prophecy The Promise of Prophecy A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine The Cult of the Imperial Self Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin Breaking Up With Pornography (Steve Pokorny) 10/10/23 Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the Feast of Christ the King We Need To Be Clear About Who Rules the World What Is Christian Nationalism? (Doug Wilson) 1/4/24 Diocese of Buffalo announces sale of headquarters to pay sex abuse victims 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!

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski for the first discussion on his latest book with Angelico Press: Bound by Truth. What does it mean that we're in a crisis of obedience, and what is the true common good?   Show Notes Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good by Peter Kwasniewski | Angelico Press Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times Obedience and Hope In Times of Trial (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski & Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 04/13/22 Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin Fisheaters - Catholic Library 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!

We welcome back Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Ft. Worth Texas to discuss the graces of living a properly sacramental life. How are both clergy and laity to grow in their likeness of Christ?   Show Notes The Eucharist is the 'source and summit' of Christian life. What does that really mean? | America Magazine The Lie of Eucharistic Hospitality (Fr. Casey Jones) 2/29/24 Who Needs Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/20/23 Worship for God…or for Us? - Crisis Magazine A Eucharistic Revolt | Crisis Magazine What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Whatever Happened to the Sabbath? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/25/23 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!

We welcome back great friend of the show Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest articles in Crisis Magazine. What ill effects have come from stripping militaristic language away from the common presentations of the Faith? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Father John Perricone | Website Catholicism Is About Swords - Crisis Magazine Of "Healing Priests" and Other Strange Intrusions - Crisis Magazine Does Jesus Love You Just the Way You Are? - Crisis Magazine The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows | Marians of the Immaculate Conception Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox Will there be a Eucharistic revival? Still Concerned About the Eucharistic Revival: A Response to Tim Glemkowski - Crisis Magazine The Song of Roland 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!

We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss his article in Catholic World Report about the recent scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Why continue to speak about it, and what must change in order to avoid stories like this in the future?   Show Notes An avoidable debacle: On the scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's – Catholic World Report The Priestly Society of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman Catholic Education Foundation Catholic Arena - Cathedral Funeral Organisers Cite Fiducia Supplicans in Defence What Happened At Funeral in Saint Patrick's Cathedral This Week? — Catholic Arena Getting the spiritual works of mercy right Drag Queens Desecrate Church—Who Let Them? 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!

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue once again opens up the mailbag to answer listener questions. Keep sending in questions to our Ask Father page to get in for next time! Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Prayer of the Heart: The Contemplative Tradition of the Christian East | Fr. George Maloney S.J. Byzantine Catholic Prayer For the Home Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom | English Only Prison Meditations of Father Alfred Delp Letters and Papers from Prison | Dietrich Bonhoeffer Imitation of Christ: Classic Devotions in Today's Language | Thomas à Kempis Life of Christ: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen The Public Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Vol. 1 What Jesus Saw from the Cross: A. G. Sertillanges The Execution of Jesus the Christ (Medical Cause of Our Lord's Death During His Illegal Crucifixion) The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete 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 Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper Faith, Hope, Love - Josef Pieper In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper How to Speak How to Listen: Mortimer Adler Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion: Jay Heinrichs Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers: T. David Gordon I Have Someone to Tell You: A Jesuit Heralds the Gospel Father Elijah: An Apocalypse | Michael O'Brien Norms for General Absolution | EWTN ASK FATHER: Priest berated me for confessing venial sins and then used the wrong form of absolution. What should I do? | Fr. Z's Blog Can pain be a near occasion of sin? Anger: When is It Time to Pull the Pin? 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!

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss the latest manifestations of a society that has chosen against Christ. Why is it so important to remain faithful when all seems lost? What signs of hope are there if we repent and get to work?   Show Notes This is What Ghouls Sound Like. Listen as France Votes to Enshrine Abortion as a Right Illinois Seeks to Change Definition of "Abused Child" to One that Includes Parents Who Don't Believe in Gender Swapping or Abortion. – Creative Minority Report The New Normal. Parents Lose Custody of Child Because They Refuse to Acknowledge Gender Change. – Creative Minority Report Shhhh. Doctors admit link between transgender hormone therapy and cancer in leaked emails but don't tell patients. – Creative Minority Report The two reasons totalitarian states detest the Church Criminal Attacks On American Churches Up 800 Percent In Last Six Years Peaceful Pro-Lifers Listed as Terrorists – Creative Minority Report Biden Doesn't Agree with Catholic Church's Position Defending Life. Duh. – Creative Minority Report You're What's for Dinner. Cannibalism Endorsed by Science Mag Italian "Catholics" Reverting to Ancient Pagan gods 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!

We welcome back Dr. Anne Hendershott of Franciscan University to discuss her latest articles in Crisis Magazine and Catholic World Report on Catholic higher education. What makes a university distinctively Catholic, and why do so many within these institutions act in ways opposed to their stated mission? Show Notes Ex Corde Ecclesiae Still Matters | Crisis Magazine Ex Corde Ecclesiae (August 15, 1990) | John Paul II Feminist theologians express frustration, hopes for October's synodal assembly – Catholic World Report Status Envy: The Politics of Catholic Higher Education The Poor Old Liberal Arts The Dying of the Light: The Disengagement of Colleges and Universities from Their Christian Churches | James Tunstead Burtchaell The Cardinal Newman Society Evaluating Catholic Schools (Kelly Salomon/Dr. Denise Donohue) 5/16/23 Reclaiming the Trades: A New of Form of Higher Education (Mike Sullivan) 12/19/23 College of St. Joseph the Worker 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!