The Catholic Current

Is anger ever required? Is it moral or even just? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at anger, and how we can distinguish between sin and righteousness. Watch on YouTube:   The Most Dangerous Sin?

We welcome Dutch writer Robert Leusink to examine the crisis facing modern institutions, from universities to professional guilds, and the consequences of losing a transcendent vision of work and education. In an age of institutional decline, what does authentic renewal look like? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The institutions are not only taken. They are vacated. The Collapse o...

Father Robert McTeigue examines envy as a deadly sin, distinguishing it from jealousy, and pondering how little pleasure it brings us. Examine your conscience and see if you might be affected too. Watch on YouTube: The Least Pleasurable Sin?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s insights on war and tyranny, arguing that the rejection of reason and knowledge of God gives rise to idolatry, totalitarianism, and war. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes A Declaration of Dependence: Trusting God Amidst Totalitarianism, Paganism, and War The Guns of August—Then and Now Christians at th...

We welcome back author and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple to examine the modern cult of tolerance. Why is it so important that we avoid the temptation to refuse moral judgment, and how does non‑judgmentalism affect medicine, law, art, and family life? Show Notes Zero Tolerance The Skeptical Doctor Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality Farewell Fear The Pleasure of Thinking: A Jou...

On May 18th, 2026, Father McTeigue gave a speech on "Faith in a Time of Crisis" at St. Gregory the Great in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube: Faith in a Time of Crisis

We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine the historical and contemporary relationship between the Catholic Church and Islam, addressing shifts in demographic, cultural clashes, and political naiveté among Western elites. Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Controversies in Church History A DOCUMENT ON HUMAN FRATERNITY FOR WORLD PEACE AND LIVING TOGETHER German Labor M...

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s 1931 book Old Errors and New Labels, arguing that modern and postmodern errors simply keep resurfacing under new names. How do these recurring issues shed light on current debates surrounding synodality, secularism, and moral confusion? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Old Errors and New Labels A Brie...

We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economy in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, to discuss how social media, AI, and surveillance capitalism are weakening attention spans and threatening the bonds of parish and home. How can practical steps such as delayed smartphone use and stronger family formation help to reclaim the domestic church? Sh...

Do you know what gluttony really is? It's not just about eating too much. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look, outlining St. Thomas Aquinas’ five dimensions of gluttony and calling on viewers to examine their hearts.  Watch on YouTube: Most Popular Deadly Sin?

We welcome Fr. Joseph Gill of the Diocese of Bridgeport to examine the question of whether we are living in the last days and how Christians ought to respond in light of that possibility. How can we cultivate an eternal perspective and persevere with hope amid mounting cultural confusion and hostility? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Are We in the End Times? Soothsayers of the S...

Father Robert McTeigue announces a new series on the seven deadly sins. We don't want to talk about sins and vices in the modern world (and even the modern Church), but let's examine the seven and why they still matter today. Watch on YouTube: Still Deadly Sins? 

Fr. Robert McTeigue explores Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic, spiritual warfare, and how sin unravels creation. He also reflects upon Ignatian insights and offers practical ways to defend the soul through prayer, self-knowledge, and devotion. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes On the Demonic Litany of the Most Precious Blood Every Catholic Need...

Why do we have synodal discussions on topics that the Church cannot change? For example, the priesthood cannot be opened to women, because of how God created us and the sacraments. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Synodality vs. Priesthood?

We welcome Dimpee Brar, Director of Engagement for Allies for a Strong Canada, to examine the growing cooperation between modern leftist movements and militant Islam, particularly their shared hostility toward Western Christian values. How ought Christians and defenders of Western tradition understand and respond to this concerning trend? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes Why Isla...

Do synodalists misinterpret Vatican II on Scripture, doctrine, and moral teaching, especially on issues like same‑sex attraction? Father Robert McTeigue examines claims that advocates of synodality "own" the Second Vatican Council. Watch on YouTube:  Synodality vs. Vatican II?

Father McTeigue continues our series on tyranny by examining whether the modern world is approaching the end of a long-established form of domination. If a transition is indeed underway, will society merely exchange one tyranny for another, or will it possess the wisdom to choose the liberating kingship of Christ instead? Show Notes The End of Our Time A Brief History of Our Annihilation The Guns...

We welcome back Gia Chacon, founder of For the Martyrs, to unveil the harsh reality of Christian persecution in Iran, including arrest, torture, apostasy laws, and regime surveillance. We'll discuss the rapid growth of Iran's underground church, the ways conversions happen, and practical steps that listeners can take in aiding persecuted Christians around the world. Show Notes Tehran’s War on Chri...

If almost everyone rejected at least something about Vatican II, how would that affect our understanding of who is in communion with Rome? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: No One for Vatican II?

We welcome Jonathan Rothwell, Principal Economist at Gallup and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, to discuss how modern parenting challenges, from smartphones and social media to declining religiosity, undermine children's mental health and moral formation. What can parents do to avoid these pitfalls? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts. Show Notes The Parenting Trap: How...

We hear lots of talk about who's in "full Communion with Rome" and who isn't.  But how can we tell who's in or out? Fr. McTeigue suggests that the obvious answers don't seem to work. Watch on YouTube: Full Communion?

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.