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The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 50min
All You Need Is Love?
February 27th, 2023 -Bishop Georg Bätzing is expected to call for "a common line in favor of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples" when German bishops next meet. Will LOVE Win?

Feb 24, 2023 • 49min
Free Thought = Thought CRIME!
February 24th, 2023 -Father Sean Gough was arrested for committing prolife thoughtcrime. He joins Joe to discuss the insane attack on freedom of speech in the United Kingdom.

Feb 23, 2023 • 50min
St. Peter Damian’s Crusade against Catholic Church Corruption!
February 23rd, 2023 -Ecclesiastical corruption! Sexual perversity in the clergy! Matthew Hoffman, translator of St. Peter Damian's "Book of Gomorrah", joins us to discuss these painfully relevant topic in the light of St. Peter's life and work.

Feb 22, 2023 • 50min
’Progressive’ Orders are Passing Away? The Future Belongs to the Faithful!
February 22nd, 2023 - The Vatican is assaulting religious life, DEFROCKING nuns who want to stay in their traditional homes, and seizing valuable monastery land. Dr. Mary Cuff joins us to discuss the latest crackdown.

Feb 21, 2023 • 49min
Why are MOST Catholics lukewarm???
February 21st, 2023 - Catholic weekly Mass attendance numbers are through the basement! How do we get them "off the fence" and taking a side--the correct side? Jason Jones joins us to discuss. Plus, Jim Havens with details on the first ever preborn baby to be BEATIFIED later this year!

Feb 20, 2023 • 51min
What Can Nigerian Catholics Teach Us Here in the West?
Monday, February 20th - Nigeria was recognized as having the highest Catholic Mass attendance in the world! So many Nigerian Catholics are suffering Christian persecution; how is this possible? ALSO on the show, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ, is here to discuss his Crisis Mag. article, "A Brief History of Our Annihilation."

Feb 17, 2023 • 50min
Bishop Barron Says Latin Mass Is Here to Stay?
February 17th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Biden admin turns down Ohio's request for disaster assistance after toxic derailment - Hobby club's missing balloon feared shot down by USAF - Troops can take three weeks off to travel for abortions, IVF treatments Also, a brief introduction to our Saint(s) of the Day, Martyrs of Concordia. In the second segment, Brett Bender is on the ground in Ohio and joins the show to catch us up on what the locals are saying in the light of the recent toxic derailment. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Mike Koniger for a breakdown of Bishop Robert Barron and the TLM restrictions post-Traditionis Custodes.

Feb 16, 2023 • 50min
Rising Interest Rates... the 2023 Housing Market Forecast!
February 16th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Buffalo supermarket shooter sentenced
- More potential chemical exposure from East Palestine
- Another jab mandate lawsuit
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Juliana of Nicomedia.
In the second segment, Paul Holub will join us to discuss the state of the real estate market.
In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to talk about losing weight and making Lent penitential again.

Feb 15, 2023 • 49min
Cardinal McElroy and the Synod gone off the rails!
February 15th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- More details on the Michigan State shooter
- An analysis of attacks on Christians in Nigeria
- Debris recovered from Chinese spy balloon
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Claude de la Colombiere.
In the second segment, Brett Haynes will join us to discuss the death of Jen Angel and restorative justice.
In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Louis Knuffke with an update on Cardinal McElroy's promotion of the LGBT agenda.

Feb 14, 2023 • 50min
Toxic Ohio Train Derailment, 30 Million People May be in Danger!
February 14th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Another campus shooting
- More train crashes
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Valentine.
In the second segment, Joe will go in-depth with an article on the East Palestine, OH, train derailment and chemical crisis.
In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Sebastian Milbank to discuss his article for The Critic magazine, "The End of Christendom".


