

The Catholic Current
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
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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Jan 25, 2023 • 52min
On the Necessity of Latin (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 1/25/23
We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of the Controversies in Church History Podcast to discuss his latest in Crisis Magazine about the importance of Latin within the Church. What is the real purpose of language in general, and why should we go through the effort of learning Latin?
On the Necessity of Latin | Crisis Magazine
Why Latin Is the Right Language for Roman Catholic Worship | Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Why Our Forebears Defended Latin in the Liturgy | OnePeterFive
Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition
USCCB Sponsors Eucharistic Revival Songwriting Competition
Latin Rosary With Subtitles - Joyful Mysteries
Latin Rosary With Subtitles - Sorrowful Mysteries
Latin Rosary With Subtitles - Glorious Mysteries
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Jan 24, 2023 • 52min
Can the US ”Follow the Science”? (Terry Schilling) 1/24/23
We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss Civil Rights and the differing medical treatments of gender dysphoria between the US and in Europe. Will America learn to "Follow the Science"? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
The American Principles Project
US More Lenient On Transgender Treatment Than Europe, Study Shows | Fox News
New APP Report Exposes Origins, Influence of "Transgender Leviathan"
The Transgender Lobby Is a Massive and Well-Funded Leviathan
The Transgender Leviathan
There Are 6,500 Genetic Differences Between Men And Women | Daily Mail Online
J&B Whisky Goes Trans – PJ Media
Feelz Navidad: Watch Grandpa Groomer in this J&B Ad and Yule Wonder 'What's in that Scotch?'
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Jan 23, 2023 • 52min
”Died Suddenly” (Ed Dowd) 1/23/23
We welcome Ed Dowd of Phinance Technologies to discuss his important new book with Skyhorse Publishing, Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022. What does data from insurance companies and funeral homes show regarding excess mortality, and why are we now seeing the phrase "Died Suddenly" within news stories?
"Cause Unknown": The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022
Warning from Ed Dowd: 7,500 Americans are killed or disabled EACH DAY
They Lied, People Died
Data Analysis Referenced by Ed - Phinance Technologies
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Jan 20, 2023 • 52min
Who Needs Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/20/23
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses the human need for worship. How is it that when one lives without worship, they live without joy? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
Cheating God and Our Children With Shoddy Worship
Must Worship Be Entertaining?
Worship in a Time of War
Why Bother with Worship?
Why Mass Doesn't Need To Be "New and Improved"
In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper
Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition
USCCB Sponsors Eucharistic Revival Songwriting Competition
Our Lady Teaches Us the Meaning of the Mass
George Neumayr, RIP: We Have Lost An Irreplaceable Treasure
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Jan 19, 2023 • 52min
The Devil and Bella Dodd (Dr. Paul Kengor) 1/19/23
We welcome Dr. Paul Kengor of The American Spectator to discuss his latest book on Bella Dodd with TAN Books. Who was she, what influence did she have within public education, and what influence did she have within the Catholic Church before her conversion?
The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman's Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption - Dr. Paul Kengor
Communism and the Conscience of the West - Fulton Sheen
The Catholic Case Against Communism | The American Spectator
School of Darkness - Bella Dodd
My Battle Against Hitler: Defiance in the Shadow of the Third Reich - Dietrich von Hildebrand
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Jan 18, 2023 • 52min
Bureaucratic Bullies (Theodore Dalrymple) 1/18/23
We welcome back Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute Theodore Dalrymple to discuss his latest in City Journal about the "Reign of the Administrators". Is there any escape from endless bureaucracy?
Reign of the Administrators | City Journal
Cuckoo Policies - Taki's Magazine
Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses
Charlie Gard vs The Duty to Die
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Jan 17, 2023 • 52min
Pro-Life Without Apology (Rebecca Kiessling) 1/17/23
We welcome Rebecca Kiessling of Save The 1 to discuss what it means to be Pro-Life without exception and without apology. What is the real meaning of compassion, and how can minds and hearts be changed to protect all life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Walk for Life West Coast
Save The 1
Project Rachel
Philosophical Abortion Essay | Rebecca Kiessling
Names: 64 Catholics Who Voted Against Protecting Babies Born Alive in Botched Abortions
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Jan 16, 2023 • 52min
What Is the Common Good? (Dennis Knapp) 1/16/23
We welcome Dennis Knapp of the Patheos blog The Latin Right to discuss the common good. Why do so many Catholics take a secularized and collectivist view of the Common Good, and why is that incorrect?
What Constitutes the Common Good? | Dennis Knapp
The Broken Path: How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics
Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State
Too Woke to Feed the Poor? - Sarah Cain
Let's Look at Canada's Suicide Ad - Sarah Cain
Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living
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Jan 14, 2023 • 40min
Ask Father McTeigue 2023 Winter On-Air Appeal - Day 2
Did you miss the last day of Ask Father during the Two-Day Appeal? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross to help us continue the great work of The Catholic Current.
The Station of the Cross Winter On-Air Appeal
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Jan 13, 2023 • 47min
Ask Father McTeigue 2023 Winter On-Air Appeal - Day 1
Did you miss day one of Ask Father during the Two-Day Appeal? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross to help us continue the great work of The Catholic Current.
The Station of the Cross Winter On-Air Appeal
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