The Catholic Current

We welcome back priest and author Fr. Jeffrey Kirby to discuss his new book with Angelico Press - Glory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology. What does holiness really mean, and what did God actually intend for us before the fall of Adam and Eve? Glory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology Lent Beckons Us to the Holy Spirit, Master of the Interior Life With Actual Grace, God Perennially...

We welcome author and media analyst Martin Gurri of City Journal to the show to discuss elites, influencers, and the phenomena of political posing. What happens to the so-called elite when they no longer enjoy unthinking subservience? The Elite Panic of 2022 | City Journal The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium The Fifth Wave: Escaping Into the Metaverse Ask Fat...

We welcome the CEO of Reprotection, Missy Martinez-Stone to the show to discuss how comprehensively dangerous the abortion industry is, and how her organization works to shut down predatory facilities. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts discussing the scandalous activity of the bishops in Belgium regarding a new "rite" of blessing for same-sex couples. Get to Know Reprotection Reprotection Helps...

We welcome back Michael Warren Davis of The American Conservative to discuss an article of his outlining the so-called "Augustine Option". What would St. Augustine have to say about our current times, and what is the true meaning of the Common Good? The Augustine Option The Guns of August—Then and Now The Metamorphoses of the City of God - Étienne Gilson The City of God Christians at the End of th...

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses why it is that faithful Christians are hated. The solution isn't an institutional amnesia, but what can the Early Church teach us? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, discussing the virtue of Prudence in relation to the parable of the unjust steward to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Biden Declares War The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the...

We welcome back Dr. Ray Guarendi of EWTN Radio and The Station of the Cross Radio to discuss his latest book from Sophia Institute Press, Living Calm: Mastering Anger and Frustration. What is the correct and holy use for anger, and why do we get it wrong so often? Living Calm: Mastering Anger and Frustration Dr. Ray's Website Anger: When is It Time to Pull the Pin? The Doctor Is In Ask Father McTe...

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...

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...

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...

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 St...

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...

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 S...

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' Ca...

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 Mode...

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 A...

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...

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss her latest article at Crisis Magazine. Who is it that determines Marriage? They then discuss the role of government and the rise of practical atheism. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Real Marriages Are Founded on God, Not Government Princeton: Whites Don't Apply This is How God Brings Good Out of Evil.

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the silencing of those speaking out against the sexual revolution. Check out her book - The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along. YMCA Bans 80 Year-Old Transgender Regret Coming Out of Closet Fox Features Dr. Morse on Big Tech Censorship Transgender Resource Center -...

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses the anti-Catholic bigotry and postmodernism on display in a recent article featured in The Atlantic. Why try and link the Rosary to hateful extremism? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. How the Rosary Became an Extremist Symbol - Archived Version About That Atlantic Contributor Espousing Anti-Catholic Hate...

We welcome back Dr. Anthony Esolen of Magdalen College for a special podcast-extended episode. Dr. Esolen and Father McTeigue discuss culture, worship, and recite selections of poetry, including works from Dr. Esolen's book The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord, and from his online magazine Word & Song. Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True The Hundredfold: S...

We welcome back Jordan Boyd of the Federalist to discuss the growing movement of 'designer babies'. What happens when a culture moves from an understanding of procreation to one of mere reproduction? Who is hurt by this, and why do so few talk of its harmful effects? When Sperm And Eggs Are Monetized, Human Existence Becomes Transactional Mindy Kaling's Plea For College Girls To Freeze Eggs Is Pro...

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss scrupulosity, love, and the meaning of salvation. How is the sin of Pride involved in excessive religious anxiety? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Ask Fr. Bill - When Does a Thought Become a Mortal Sin? Ask Fr. Bill - Was St. Ignatius Neurotic? The Sacred Story Institute Lent: Sin Can Kill You; Shame Does...

We welcome back Jerome German of Crisis Magazine and Catholic Stand to discuss the meaning of the Catholic Priesthood. What's the difference between a priest and presider, and what is the effect of evacuating the role of fatherhood from both religion and from the broader culture? Presiders Be Gone – Give Us Priests! Listening but Not Demanding Worship in a Time of War No Apologies: Why Civilizatio...

On this special episode of The Catholic Current, Fr. McTeigue celebrates the four year anniversary of hosting the show. He reminisces about his unlikely journey into Catholic radio, and shares highlights of the past year. As always, he finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. No One Could've Known (Except God) Pop Culture and Traditional Values (Bill Whittl...

We welcome Joe Garcia, the Chief Revenue Officer of eCatholic to discuss the role technology plays in our life. What should we have learned through the experience of 2020, and how can the Priests and faithful better use technology to promote the Kingdom of God? eCatholic Online Catholic Community? Let's Get Real Do Christians Really Need One Another? The Hard Truth About Needing Other Christians