The Catholic Current

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on Fulton Sheen's 1932 book Moods and Truths, illustrating how its warnings about modern religion and authority remain strikingly relevant today. What can Sheen's defense of marriage, the Church's authority, and Christ's divinity teach us as the Church faces renewed pressure to compromise with the world?   Show Notes Moods and Truths Another Sort of Learning Hidden Art...

We welcome back author and scholar Joanna Williams to examine what she describes as the Islamification of Britain, from growing Muslim political influence to cultural changes and the response of the nation's elites. How have the recent rape-gang reports and broader debates over migration and assimilation shaped the conversation about Britain's identity and future?   Show Notes The Islamification o...

In this special episode, Fr. McTeigue interviews Raymond Ibrahim about the newest report documenting widespread grooming and sexual abuse of British girls. They discuss the historical background behind this behavior, the widespread institutional neglect, and the necessary cultural and spiritual responses to protect vulnerable girls. Father McTeigue's latest essay for Crisis Magazine:  https://cris...

We welcome educator and mother Rebecca Hopersberger to examine the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children's faith and the importance of cultivating reverence in the home. How can daily habits and a renewed love for the Mass help parents form their children's moral imagination and lay the foundation for a lifelong Catholic faith? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  ...

Fr. McTeigue addresses a controversial English Mass where a same-sex couple received a formal clerical blessing attended by priests, two bishops, and a cardinal. Given possible disobedience and schism, he invites canon lawyers to come forward and urges authoritative investigation. Watch on YouTube: Yet Another Schism?

We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of The Catholic University of America to analyze a Vatican study-group report on synodality and the growing emphasis it places on personal testimony and "lived experience." What happens when personal experiences become the starting point for moral theology rather than the Church's perennial teaching? Show Notes Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for...

We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix for a candid review of the 2025–26 academic year, covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder and the ongoing obstacles faced by Turning Point USA on campuses. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  Show Notes The College Fix   Another Sort of Learning:  Fr. James Schall iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATI...

Father McTeigue asks for your help in getting a response from a prominent member of “the People-Who-Should-Really-Know-Better Club.” Her address: The Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Archbishop's Palace (Canterbury Palace) St Margaret's Court Canterbury, Kent CT1 1DU United Kingdom Watch on YouTube: Dear Archbishop...?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines a shocking new parliamentary report alleging decades of organized sexual exploitation of young women in the United Kingdom. How did police and government officials fail to stop it, and where do we go from here? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Warning: This episode contains mature subject matter. Parental discretion is advised...

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine a synodal study document on priestly formation that raises serious concerns about de-clericalization and the potential democratization of Church authority. If priestly formation is increasingly shaped by synodal principles, what effect could that have on clerical authority, sacramental ministry, and the governance of the Church?   Show Note...

A recent report exposed how vulnerable girls were exploited and assaulted in Britain for decades, and how government representatives covered it up. Yet, there have been no announcements by those who claim to be pro-women and opposed to rape culture. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Who Hates British Christians?

We welcome back Fr. Kyle Schnippel of Courage International to discuss a Synodal Working Group report that criticized Courage and its work with those experiencing same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. What does this apparent attack reveal about the Synod's broader approach to questions of sexuality, identity, and pastoral care? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Courage Internati...

Have you heard the whiney voice from deep within, complaining that being good is just too hard? Father McTeigue tackles sadness, melancholy, and acedia, separating mere disposition from sin. Watch on YouTube: The Most Whiney Sin?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s warnings about a counterfeit “ape of the Church” that imitates Christianity while rejecting God, and the ways in which social morality can supplant personal repentance in modern culture. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Communism and the Conscience of the West Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque open...

We welcome back Steve Ray to trace the legacy of the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian leaders who helped preserve the apostolic tradition in the generations before the New Testament was compiled. What can the witness of these earliest Church Fathers teach Catholics about the origins and enduring identity of the Church? Show Notes Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith DVD The Church’s own “...

While Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is on Corpus Christi and the second on the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. 

We welcome Noemi Padilla, a Licensed Practical Nurse and former abortion clinic supervisor, to provide an insider's perspective on the culture of coercion and moral compromise within the abortion industry. What experiences ultimately led her to leave that work, and what does the journey of healing and reconciliation look like for those seeking a new path? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show...

While there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out The Worst of Indignities:...

We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to thank all of the generous donors who helped us reach our Spring Appeal goal and unpack the headlines from a Catholic perspective in this special live edition of The Catholic Current.   Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Wo...

We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use...

We welcome Christian Meert, co-founder of Agape Catholic Ministries, to examine the strengths and shortcomings of contemporary Catholic marriage preparation. In a culture increasingly confused about its purpose, how can the Church better prepare couples to embrace marriage as a lifelong sacrament and vocation? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Agape Catholic Ministries iCatholic Mob...

Addiction can be weaponized against people, to draw them into deeper addiction.  The sin of lust promises much, gives nothing, and leaves one craving for more. Is there a way out? Father McTeigue takes a closer look in his latest video about the Seven Deadly Sins. Watch on YouTube: The Most Unsatisfying Sin?

Fr. Robert McTeigue offers an initial assessment of the new papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, raising concerns about its vague, committee-driven style and its emphasis on synodal dialogue over clear doctrinal teaching. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS The Encyclical of Perpetual Arrival: Magnifica Humanitas and the Post...

We welcome spiritual theologian David Torkington to discuss how we might restore the contemplative and mystical foundations of Catholic theology. What practical steps can we take to ensure that theology remains an expression of lived faith rather than merely an academic exercise? Show Notes A Blueprint for the Thomism of the Future Metanoia Retreats, Podcasts, and Courses David Torkington - Websit...