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In the fourth part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in one's routine of spiritual hygiene. How can faithful prayer of the Ignatian Examen help prevent the corrosion of our memory of graces and blessings received? Show Notes The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Ou...

In the third part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses worship through a look at the offering of Cain. How does offering worship according to our personal preferences rather than what God is owed communicate the wicked worldview of the enemy, "MY will be done"?   Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 3: The "Cain" tactic   God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The g...

In the second part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses conflict avoidance, kingship, and the vice of Acedia by taking a closer look at Ahab. What happens when we refuse to make use of legitimate and God given authority?   Show Notes The strategies of Satan, Part 2: The "Ahab" tactic   God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship   Sacred Story Institute...

In the first part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue introduces us to Jezebel. Who, or what, is it, and what does it represent? In order to properly prepare for battle, we must first understand what we're up against. What is the "Jezebel Strategy," and why is it one of the enemy's favorite tactics? Why is the gift of prophecy so essential in fighting back against it?   Show Notes...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue answers the questions on the minds of many facing persecution: what defines a good citizen, and is it possible for a Catholic to fill that role today? Is there really a separation between church and state, and might our world look different with Christ at the center of our society? How should these questions impact our decision making as we approach the upcom...

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about the end of recreational Catholicism. Why is it so dangerous when practicing our faith is treated as nothing more than a past-time? Might the end of the days of "entertainment liturgy" and lukewarm Catholicism be on the horizon?   Show Notes The Beginning of the End of Recreational Catholicism The Synodal Comedy: Act...

We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss ongoing attacks and persecution facing the Catholic church. Faulty wiring, "possible" hate crimes, and even a "trans Pope?" We'll close the show out with a reminder of the role that the Rosary can, and should, play in our pushing back against the evil around us.   Show Notes More "Faulty Wiring" at Yet Another...

We welcome back Patrick Reilly of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss the upcoming virtual college fair that his organization will be hosting, which Catholic parents and prospective students may find helpful when deciding upon the best choice in a college. What should folks be looking for in a college, and why is it so beneficial to pursue a Catholic education in particular? Father finishes wit...

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest pronouncements coming out of Rome. What does the implementation of the updated norms for evaluating private revelation mean for the discipline of dogmatic theology? Is this a symptom of a larger issue? Show Notes Note About the Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje | Vatican.va A First Look at Rome's New Document on Marian Ap...

Did you miss the fifth day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Lector's Guide to Biblical Pronunciations - Joseph Staudacher Freemasonry-Humanum Genus [Pamphlet]: XIII, Leo: 978089555...

Did you miss the third day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years!   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Did you miss the third day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years!   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal Day 2 - Sins Against Synodality? Let's Talk About This Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Fath...

During Day Two of The Station of the Cross' Fall Fund Drive, Father McTeigue breaks tradition to discuss the breaking news coming out of Rome today with Joe McClane of A Catholic Take. A so-called penitential service was held to kick off the latest round of the Synod on Synodality. How will the spin doctors try to give a positive interpretation to the shocking and scandalous statements that came o...

Did you miss day one of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr....

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue once again opens up the mailbag to answer listener questions. Keep sending in questions to our Ask Father page to get in for next time! Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Catena Aurea - Matthew Catena Aurea - Mark Catena Aurea - Luke Catena Aurea - John The Magis Center for Reason and Faith F...

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss his recent book from Sophia Institute Press on happiness and the recent and disturbing rise of despair. What is happiness, and why does modern culture reject what it really takes to find it? Show Notes The Four Levels of Happiness - Sophia Institute Press The Magis Center for Reason and Faith Fides et Ratio (14 September 1998)...

We welcome back Mary Carmichael of Homeschool Flip House to discuss commitment and the often misunderstood word of "resilience" in relation to those desiring to remain faithful to a good discernment. Our spiritual enemies want us disheartened and discouraged to continue doing a good work: how can we prevent them from succeeding? Show Notes Homeschool FlipHouse Homeschool Help (Mary Carmichael) 03/...

We welcome back Michael Kenney of the Pro-Life Partners Foundation to discuss a new video series to better spread the Pro-Life message. How can this series help to change hearts and minds? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pro Life Partners Foundation American Pro-Life Movement | Videos What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion What to Say When 2: Your Proven G...

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss his recent exposé on St. Jude Children's Hospital and its founder Danny Thomas, as well as to share some of the graces from a recent and challenging pilgrimage. What lies beneath the surface of this research hospital for childhood illnesses, and why would they align themselves with such objectionable causes and organizations?   S...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses spreading the Gospel in the age of short-form digital video. It's crucial to use, master, and capture all technology for Christ and His Kingdom, but why does Father still recommend the written word? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Resistance Writer by Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Tou...

We welcome Dr. Naomi Wolf to discuss her upcoming book with Skyhorse Publishing on Pfizer pharmaceuticals. What do 450,000 internal documents show them being fully aware of, and is it reasonable to question whether the reproductive side effects of the MRNA injections are features rather than bugs? Show Notes The Pfizer Papers How to Be a Conspiracy Realist (James Corbett) 10/20/22 The Ethics of Va...

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to take another cautious look at the news headlines concerning the Church and the world. Why is there a Synod sanctioned pseudo-struggle session scheduled in October at St. Peter's Basilica? Can things really be as bad as they appear?   Show Notes Synod Penitential Event in St. Peter's Basilica Oct 1 Europe Just Passed a Law That Will Chang...

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss the pursuit of liturgical beauty and the institute's upcoming conference on the Catholic imagination. What does it look like when we give God our best? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Conference 2024 | Catholic Art Institute Is your parish beautiful? Does that matter? Catholic Art Institute Catholic Art Institu...

We welcome Phillip Primeau to the show to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the importance of cultivating a proper Christian hatred. What happened to the language of hatred of the World, and what happens when we both accommodate and befriend the World out of a desire for comfort?   Show Notes A Little Hatred Might Yet Save Us - Crisis Magazine A Brief History of Our Annihilation - C...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the need to overcome practical atheism to prepare for the trials ahead. Will mere attendance sustain us in times of persecution? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes A Great Reset without the Conspiracy / Paul Kingsnorth Ep. 013 The Collapse of the Human Empire - Paul Kingsnorth | Maid...