The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of the Controversies in Church History podcast to discuss subversion, entryism, revolution, and the upcoming Synod through his article in Crisis Magazine. What must we do to counter this institutional capture? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts on the necessity of cultivating gratitude in the spiritual life.   Show Notes The Revolution Is Upon Us - Crisis Magazine Controversiae Ecclesiasticae | Controversies in Church History Podcast Dr. Taylor's Substack Diogenes Unveiled: A Paul Mankowski, S.J. Collection Jesuit at Large: Essays and Reviews by Paul Mankowski, S.J. The False Hope of a "More Apostolic Church" - CatholicCitizens.org A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

We welcome back Mary Carmichael of Homeschool FlipHouse to discuss the beginning of the academic year for new homeschool families. What are they now facing, and what tips does she have as a veteran homeschool mom? Is it worth the effort? Show Notes Homeschool FlipHouse Catholic Homeschool Community Are We Educating for Freedom? Does Modern Education Endanger the Soul? Homeschool Help (Mary Carmichael) 03/03/21 Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family? (Mary Carmichael) 8/3/22 Mid-Term Homeschool Checkup (Mary Carmichael) 11/21/22 Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses new shades of evil as seen in recent history. What has changed in the modern manifestations of evil? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine The Abolition of Man with Notes Behind the Glittering Mask: Michael Exposes Lucifer's Lies About the Seven Deadly Sins AlkaSeltzer "I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing" TV Spot The Screwtape Letters Narrated by John Cleese - Complete Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil (Penguin Classics) Hell by Hieronymus Bosch National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to begin the discussion on marriage through his latest book with Sophia Institute Press. What are the philosophical roots of the modern attacks on marriage, and what must be done? Show Notes Treasuring the Goods of Marriage in a Throwaway Society The Enemies of Love | Aelred Watkins Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living - Audiobook Now Available! Attending Weddings: Why, and Why Not? (Leila Miller) 6/19/23 Invalid Marriages? (Leila Lawler) 4/27/23 No, Annulment Is NOT Catholic Divorce (Fr. Gerald Murray) 5/16/22 Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back James Corbett of The Corbett Report to discuss the historical roots of the abuse of psychology seen in modern culture. Who benefits? Why are children now being targeted, and what can families do about it? Show Notes The Weaponization of Psychology The Corbett Report | Website The Corbett Report | Substack Dissent Into Madness: The Weaponization of Psychology Dissent Into Madness: Crazy Conspiracy Theorists Dissent Into Madness: Projections of the Psychopaths Dissent Into Madness: Escaping the Madhouse How to Be a Conspiracy Realist (James Corbett) 10/20/22 Finding Mental Health - #SolutionsWatch - The Corbett Report The Triumph of the Therapeutic: Uses of Faith after Freud Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality: Theodore Dalrymple Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Leila Miller, a Catholic critic of 'The Chosen', joins the podcast to discuss criticisms of the popular show and the importance of not compromising Catholic values for popularity. They highlight the lack of authenticity and connection to the Gospel in 'The Chosen' and express concerns about the portrayal of Jesus and its impact on Catholic education. They also discuss the show's low Christology, lack of catechesis, and the questionable claims of people coming closer to Jesus after watching the show. The chapter explores the hesitation and critique from Catholics and Protestants and offers alternative wholesome Catholic resources for viewers.

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., an expert on children's literature, discusses the impact of fantasy literature on children's moral imagination. He emphasizes the importance of facing challenges and cultivating empathy instead of relying on magic to avoid limitations. The podcast also explores the power of storytelling to broaden children's imagination and empathy, and highlights the significance of teaching them about the lives of saints. Father McTeigue concludes with a review of upcoming Sunday scriptures and recent headlines.

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about the temptations of lay apologists. In the age of TL;DR and clickbait, how can lay apologists authentically and effectively spread the Gospel?   Show Notes The Last Temptation of the Lay Apologist - Crisis Magazine Controversiae Ecclesiasticae | Controversies in Church History Podcast Dr. Taylor's Substack Our Cultural Surrender To Screens Has Bred An Entirely Unserious Generation A Prayer Before Connecting to the Internet - Multilingual When It's Time to Fast from the News Doomscrolling Past Christ Watch out for these moral (and psychological!) sins when sharing online What Is Confirmation Bias? | Psychology Today Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

We welcome Joe Reciniello & Joe Pacillo of The Frontline with Joe & Joe to discuss the importance of authentic Catholic media. What difference does Catholic media make, and why is it important to listen to self-described "average Joes"?   Show Notes The Front Line with Joe & Joe The Frontline TV Veritas Catholic Network Our Cultural Surrender To Screens Has Bred An Entirely Unserious Generation Watch out for these moral (and psychological!) sins when sharing online Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

We welcome back Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute to discuss the downfall in trust of so-called experts. What happens when we live perpetually within a low trust society? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts to discuss our individual roles in a society gone mad.   Show Notes The Great Cloud of Disrepute | Brownstone Institute The Great Game of Let's Pretend | Brownstone Institute The Money Trails of the Pandemic Planning Racket | Brownstone Institute Abortion Vending Machines are Appearing on College Campuses - LifeNews.com Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!