The Catholic Current

We welcome back Jerome German of Crisis Magazine and Catholic Stand to discuss doctrinal false compromise, pluralism, and what it means to be an absolutist. How is true and virtuous patriotism different from the "Americanism" as called out by Leo XIII? The Fallacy of Centrism and the Heresy of Americanism | Crisis Magazine Americanism: the Heresy, and Accidental Research Testem Benevolentiae Nostrae - Pope Leo XIII The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West - R. R. Reno Names: 64 Catholics Who Voted Against Protecting Babies Born Alive in Botched Abortions Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Sarah Cain better known as The Crusader Gal to discuss some of her latest writings for Catholic Answers. Why are Christians getting end of life issues so wrong? What is it that we actually need in order to die well? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Don't Say a Eulogy at My Funeral | Catholic Answers The Problem with Human Composting | Catholic Answers Apostolic Pardon Brings Total Forgiveness Before Death What Is the Apostolic Pardon? Is Your Parish Like a Convenience Store? Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone of Iona College to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine outlining some proposals to help restore belief in and devotion to the Eucharist. Are the Bishops likely to listen to him? Why or why not? A Radical Proposal for the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival | Crisis Magazine Portland Archdiocese: Coronavirus Or No, Communion Can be Received On the Tongue | Catholic News Agency The Splendour of the Liturgy - Maurice Zundel The Soul of The Apostolate - Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard The Real Presence - St. Peter Julian Eymard In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition USCCB Sponsors Eucharistic Revival Songwriting Competition Our Lady Teaches Us the Meaning of the Mass Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In this special podcast-extended edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue goes line-by-line refuting a recently published article attributed to Cardinal McElroy. What is the error of theological gradualism? Is inclusion always a good thing? Cardinal McElroy On 'Radical Inclusion' for L.G.B.T. People, Women and Others In the Catholic Church | America Magazine "Inclusion" and Catholicism – Catholic World Report McElroy: Communion for Ideological Sinners In Denial? | Catholic Culture Cardinal McElroy's Grand Deception – Catholic World Report Courage International Fr. McTeigue's Talk At Courage International Conference Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living Women in the Priesthood? - Manfred Hauke God or Goddess? - Manfred Hauke Is It Too Late for You to Be a Saint? Fr. McTeigue's Author Page for Conscience Articles Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome Dr. Paul Thigpen to discuss St. Joseph through his new book from TAN Books. What can we learn from this silent Saint, and why is he so overlooked in the Christmas celebrations honoring salvation history? The Life of St. Joseph as Seen by the Mystics Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father Why Do We Neglect St. Joseph? Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome Hans Zeiger, President of the Jack Miller Center to discuss an article he wrote in Front Porch Republic on the value of local bonds and local memory. How can we both learn and teach history better, and what do we owe to the generations that came before us? Communities of Memory | Front Porch Republic Jack Miller Center Puyallup in World War II - Hans Zeiger Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World - Anthony Esolen Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Tristan Justice of The Federalist to discuss the nutrition industry, as well as how Big Pharma is trying to fix a problem they helped create. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts to discuss some hot headlines in light of the conversation. Forget Playing Outside: Big Pharma's Solution To Childhood Obesity Is More Drugs NYT Contributor Is Terrified Of New Childhood Obesity Guidelines For All The Wrong Reasons New Guidelines for Treating Childhood Obesity Include Medications and Surgery For First Time The Secret Ingredient In Your Orange Juice | Food Renegade Tristan's Substack: Social Justice Redux Twitter: "Adventures in America" Food, Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer-And What You Can Do About It Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: How Fruits and Vegetables Changed My Life [VIDEO] - Biden Gets DEFENSIVE When Asked About Catholic Bishops Demanding Federal Tax Dollars NOT Fund Abortions The Catholic Storyteller: The Snake and The Rosary (St. John Bosco's 23rd Dream) Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Missy Martinez-Stone of Reprotection to discuss the work her organization is doing to win Pro-Life battles across the country. What good are legislative victories if there are still selective applications of law? What just happened in Florida? Reprotection Take Action - Reprotection Reprotection Permanently Shuttered Doors Of Northwest Florida's Last Abortion Facility Abortion Biz Permanently Closes After Nearly Killing Three Women in Botched Abortions | LifeNews.com Reprotection Commends Florida For Standing Against FDA Rule Change Chemical Abortions and Undiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancies Lime 5 - Life Dynamics Project Rachel Goodbye to Roe! Now What? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 6/24/22 Names: 64 Catholics Who Voted Against Protecting Babies Born Alive in Botched Abortions Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses Christian persecution, both around the world and within our own country. What is true meekness, why is the "prosperity Gospel" true solemn nonsense, and why is it not sufficient for us to desire only that our enemies "just leave us alone"? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, helping you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Keeping Quiet About Murdered Christians Backgrounder: Why Is There So Much Christian Persecution In Nigeria? Moroccan Terrorist Murders Spanish Catholic, Attacks Priest With Machete New Report Reveals Worldwide Increase In Persecution and Martyrdom Of Christians | LifeSite Backgrounder: Attacks on Catholic Churches in the U.S. | USCCB Leisure: The Basis of Culture - Josef Pieper A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs - Martin Mosebach Who Needs Martyrs? (Greg Cook) 12/27/22 Why Are We So Unaware Of Christian Persecution? And What Can Be Done About It? Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Institute and Healing the Culture to discuss his newest book with Ignatius Press on the controversial moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Why do personal immoral acts cause so many disastrous interpersonal outcomes? Is it really worth it to live according to even the most difficult teachings of the Church? The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings The Magis Center Dutch MD Euthanized Dementia Patient Despite Being Told 'No' | National Review Dutch Doctor Acquitted In Landmark Euthanasia Case | Netherlands | The Guardian Child Euthanasia Comes to the Netherlands | Jonathon Van Maren | First Things Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!