The Catholic Current

We welcome back author and scholar Dr. Anthony Esolen to discuss how we can rebuild culture thought his web magazine, Word and Song. How can music, poetry, and positive media end the addiction to the cult of the expert? The Temptations of the Intellectual Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True Restoring the Rules of a Healthy Society Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord My Christmas with Belloc and Chesterton Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back YouTuber, podcaster, and theologian Kristin Barlow to discuss the effects of growing in holiness. How is it that we become more of ourselves as we approach Christ? Kristin's YouTube Page Literally No Subtext with Dear Kristin This Jesuit Saint Has the Answer to "What Does God Really Want From Us?" The Living-Death of Crippling Shame Sin Can Kill You; Shame Doesn't Have To The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De Colombiere Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome Dr. John Grondelski of Crisis Magazine to discuss the effect that a lack of Faith and gratitude has on our celebration of holidays. Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts where he discusses true gratitude. Three Months of Dangerous Holidays Eventide of the Feast by Kahlil Gibran How Gratitude Can Transform Your Life How To Exercise "the Discipline of Gratitude" Throughout the New Year Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Mary Carmichael of Homeschool FlipHouse for a podcast-extended conversation meant to help out parents who have decided to try homeschooling for the first time. What are the common pitfalls and temptations towards discouragement, and what happens when you persevere? How can homeschooling be a part of the liturgy of the Domestic Church? Homeschool FlipHouse "Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open Are We Educating for Freedom? Does Modern Education Endanger the Soul? The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why the Devil hates masculinity, and why that is harmful to everyone. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to discuss the call of Christ the King ahead of Sunday Mass. What's a Manly Man and How Can We Get More of Them? Who Wants Good Men? Satan Does—And the World Doesn't Why the World and the Devil Hate Men, and What the Church Can Do About It Successful Fathers: The Subtle but Powerful Ways Fathers Mold Their Children's Characters Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man The Life Of Julia Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back author and scholar Raymond Ibrahim to continue the conversation about the defenders of Christendom from Islamic invasion. What can the unsung heroes from Eastern Europe teach us about the defense of the rights of God? Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam First Interview with Raymond on Defenders of the West Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about liturgical music. Is there a connection between the loss of Faith and the loss of sacred music in worship? WARNING: The Music at Mass May Be Harmful to Your Soul Cheating God and Our Children With Shoddy Worship Must Worship Be Entertaining? The Great Catholic Music Debate Contemporary Music in Church? Where Are The Young Catholics? Gregorian Chant: Perfect Music for the Sacred Liturgy Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Jerome German to discuss the sacrament of Confession with his article in Crisis Magazine. Why is it so misunderstood, and why has it fallen into disuse? Father finishes by introducing Timeless Thoughts to further expand on confession and it's true place in the process of conversion. Bring Back the Box No More Excuses! Go To Confession What Will Make Us Stop Neglecting Confession? God Wants You to Confess Your Sins to a Priest Poem: "An Autobiography in Five Chapters" by Portia Nelson A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days For Life to discuss the disturbing push for post birth abortion in this podcast extended episode. How should we respond? 40 Days for Life After-Birth Abortion – Really? Colorado Law Could Allow Post-Birth Abortion (Infanticide) - Up to 28 Days Maryland Proposes Bill To Allow Abortion 28 Days After Birth After-Birth Abortion: Why Should the Baby Live? 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 The Soul of The Apostolate Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living Project Rachel The Overton Window When is the Last Time You Heard a Sermon on Contraception? Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the interplay between faithful Christians and government, and reads selections from his newly released book from Ignatius Press, Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era. Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era The Judgment of the Nations - Christopher Dawson Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State We Need To Be Clear About Who Rules the World Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!