

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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Sep 14, 2022 • 53min
Is Reason Accessible Without Christ? (Fr. David Nix) 9/14/22
We welcome diocesan hermit Fr. David Nix to the show to discuss the harmony of Faith and Reason. Why does he believe that a loss of relationship with Christ damages the ability to think rightly, and why do so many get the understanding of both Faith and Reason completely wrong?
Is Reason Accessible Without Christ?
Buy Father's Books - Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living
The Regensburg Lecture - w/ Intro by Fr. James Schall
The Magis Center
Ask Father McTeigue

Sep 13, 2022 • 53min
Who Needs Chastisement? (Anthony Stine) 9/13/22
We welcome back Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss the continuity of the messages in approved Catholic prophecy. Who needs conversion, and how can we avoid sensationalism when speaking of mystics? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts with harsh criticism regarding news from the German "synodal way".
Return to Tradition
Newly Named Cardinal Says Gay Sex Is Not Sinful for Non-Christians
The Final Chastisement Of Man: The Prophecies Of Blessed Elena Aiello (we were warned)
This WWI Jesuit Hero Gave His Life in Reparation for the Sins of Priests
Four Things We Should Do to Prepare for Judgment Day
German 'Synodal Way': Turbulent Scenes and Votes for Homosexuality and Women's Ordination
Ask Father McTeigue

Sep 12, 2022 • 53min
Remembering the Battle of Lepanto (Joseph Pearce) 9/12/22
We welcome back Joseph Pearce of The Imaginative Conservative and the Augustine Institute to discuss Christendom, memory, and the Battle of Lepanto. Joseph then treats us to a recitation of the famous poem by G.K. Chesterton. Why would Chesterton choose to write such a poem, and why should modern man pay it any mind?
Lepanto - G.K. Chesterton
Joseph's Website
Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know
Poems Every Catholic Should Know
Wisdom and Innocence: A Life of G.K. Chesterton
The Siege of Vienna: September 11, 1683
Ask Father McTeigue

Sep 9, 2022 • 53min
Goodbye American Empire? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/9/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses his latest article for New Oxford Review: Christians at the End of the Pax Americana. Why does he believe that the American imperial engine is beginning to stutter, and what are Christians to do about it? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.
Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State
The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church
Principles by Ray Dalio
The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization
Campion's Brag
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Sep 8, 2022 • 53min
Reading the Bible Like the Fathers (Mike Aquilina) 9/8/22
We welcome Mike Aquilina of of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology to discuss his latest book: How the Fathers Read the Bible. What did the Fathers of the Church know that we don't, and how can we attain their level of confidence in the Word?
How the Fathers Read the Bible: Scripture, Liturgy, and the Early Church
Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers
Catena Aurea - Matthew
Catena Aurea - Mark
Catena Aurea - Luke
Catena Aurea - John
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Sep 7, 2022 • 53min
How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.) 9/7/22
We welcome Fr. Timothy Gallagher to the show to discuss the prayer of the Examen. How can we learn to find God in all things, what do we do when facing spiritual discouragement, and what does Gratitude have to do with it?
Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discernment of Spirits Podcasts
The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today
The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
Struggles in the Spiritual Life: Their Nature and Their Remedies
Father Gallagher's Website
"Lord, I Want to See": How to Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open

Sep 6, 2022 • 53min
The Ongoing Battle for Life (Mario Balaban/Senator Chuck Grassley) 9/6/22
In this special Timely Tuesday, we welcome Mario Balaban of Project Veritas and Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa to discuss the ongoing battle for life and anti-Catholic bigotry. As we go forward, are there any signs of hope in the future? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
EXPOSED: Greenwich CT Assistant Principal's Hiring Discrimination Ensures 'Subtle' Child Indoctrination; 'You Don't Hire' Catholics Because They Are More 'Conservative' … 'Progressive Teachers' Are 'Savvy About Delivering a Democratic Message' | Project Veritas
Iowa Dem Senate Candidate Seeks to "Club" Religions to "Ensure Tolerance." – Creative Minority Report
The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church

Sep 2, 2022 • 53min
Building a Better Dystopia (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/2/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the experience of soul-crushing work through some stories of his work experience before joining religious life. How can we rise above the unyielding despair of nihilism? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
The Dystopian Tomorrow That We're Building - by Sarah Cain
Chance or the Dance? A Critique of Modern Secularism - Thomas Howard
The Household and the War for the Cosmos - C.R. Wiley
Response to Viral Video of Cos Cob Assistant Principal

Sep 1, 2022 • 53min
Are America’s Best Days Behind Us? (Bill Whittle) 9/1/22
We welcome back social and political commentator Bill Whittle to discuss the areas where he has optimism for America. Why are some people so filled with fear and trying to sell us on the impending death of the planet? Check out Bill's great work at BillWhittle.com
What Went Wrong? Why America Refuses to Embrace the Amazing Future that's Already in Our Grasp
Go Save Something Else
That's Who They Are
Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From a Warfare State to a Welfare State

Aug 31, 2022 • 53min
How to Make a Missionary (Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J.) 8/31/22
We welcome Father Kevin Dyer, S.J. to discuss his work with FOCUS missionaries. What causes young people to give their life to Christ in service, and what are signs of false motivation for this work?
FOCUS Announces Changes in National Chaplain Corps
FOCUS - The Fellowship of Catholic University Students
Digital Outreach - FOCUS
Act of Hope and Confidence in God - St. Claude de la Colombiere
Ready to Throw Your Life Away?
Why It Hurts to Be Away from the Ones You Love
FOCUS Consecrates Missionary Efforts to Our Lady of Guadalupe


