The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss his latest book from Emmaus Road Publishing, Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society. Can the concept of synodality save us? How can we keep our eyes fixed on Christ in the midst of the storms - both outside and within the Church? Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Soci...

We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix to discuss what students can expect when they go off to college campuses, especially looking at the recent Academic destruction of J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. Is college worth it, and is there any good news for campuses? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Kamala Harris Hosts Discussion on 'Challenges' of Pro-Life Laws With Pro-Abortion University L...

We welcome Dr. Darrick Taylor to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine titled Doomscrolling Past Christ. What happens to us when we consume too much bad news? How should a Christian handle the headlines? Doomscrolling Past Christ When It's Time to Fast from the News A Prayer Before Connecting to the Internet - Multilingual

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue responds to a recent article highlighting the modern contempt for children through celebrity culture. What messages do women hear and not hear to cause them to come to their conclusions? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. 12 Women With a Perfect Response for Why They Don't Have Kids Modern Idolatry: Rarely Confessed, o...

We welcome back YouTuber, podcaster, and Theologian Kristin Barlow to discuss where it is people find their identity. What does it mean to be rooted in Christ, and what does life look like without Him as our center of our life? Literally No Subtext with Dear Kristin: From Where Do You Get Your Sense of Identity? Updated Definitions of the 8 Cognitive Functions 16 Personalities Answer Questions Abo...

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss recent comments made about the Latin Mass. Is it possible that a desire to worship in the manner of our ancestors could be sinful? Did Pope Francis Calls Traditional Catholicism a Sin? It Seems to Me Everyone Goes to Heaven Except Trads My First Latin Mass -A Tragicomic Tale of Misunderstandings and Mistranslations Atheist Penn J...

We welcome back Dr. Anne Hendershott of Franciscan University of Steubenville to discuss the role the sin of Envy is playing within the Church from her article in Crisis Magazine. What happens when policies are driven by Envy, and what can be done to counter it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Traditionis Custodes as a Hermeneutic of Envy Ignoring Papal Mandates The Politics of Envy - Dr. An...

In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Liz Yore of Yore Children to discuss the history of the Church in China and Hong Kong. What happened between the Vatican and China, and what does then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have to do with it? Pope Hopes Provisional Agreement With China Will Be Renewed Bishop Lei Celebrates the Birth of China's Communist Party in Leshan Cathedral The Cardinal...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the absence of silence - particularly within the context of our worship. Why is this the case, and why is it deadly to the soul? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The Silence of the Canon Speaks More Loudly Than Words Death by Dullness: Prioritizing Speech over Silence and Song The Silent Canon:...

We welcome Katie Gillio to the show to discuss her testimony of conversion from an upbringing of progressive Catholicism documented in Crisis Magazine. How can true friendship lead to Christ, and what advice would she offer to parents raising young children? How Having a Gay Father Showed Me the Lies of Progressive Catholicism Courage International Discernment in the Service of Friendship - Fr. Ro...

We welcome back Mary Carmichael of HomeSchool FlipHouse to discuss why families might choose to homeschool and the importance of knowing your child's temperament and learning style. She then offers practical resources for interested parents. HomeSchool FlipHouse Five Design Tips for Your Homeschool Environment Three Day Decluttering Virtual Challenge Read-Aloud Revival Catholic Homeschool Communit...

We welcome back Jon Schweppe of the American Principles Project to discuss the breaking story of the Speaker of the House travelling to Taiwan, before discussing the current administration and their disturbing relationships with China. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Pelosi Calls China's Bluff Why Is Biden's Commerce Secretary Shilling For Chinese Communists? 1917: Red Banners, White Mantle...

We welcome back Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski of the Angelicum Academy and American Scholars to discuss what happened to our institutions. What went wrong, and is there any saving them? What is Being Revealed Alasdair MacIntyre: From Socratic Subverter to Supporter of the State Another Sort of Learning - Fr. James Schall, S.J. American Scholars

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses one of the effects of a culture steeped in sin - widespread spiritual blindness. He then shares a homily he preached on Our Lord's use of parables, before giving us a weapon to use to fight against this blindness. He finishes up with Weekend Readiness, to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Priest Who Offered Mass on Inflatable Lounge...

We welcome Tom Brejcha, founder and President of the Thomas More Society, to discuss the threats and violence experienced in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision. Where do we go from here, and what more can we do to defend life? Police Officers Watch Pro-Abortion Vandals Damage the Home of Prominent Pro-Life Attorney Project Rachel - Hope After Abortion Here's Where Abortion is Banned or Protected...

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss the rise of lawless double standards within culture. Can there ever be civil debate if opposing parties can threaten violence simply for disagreement? NY GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Lee Zeldin Attacked on Stage During Campaign Stop Near Rochester Police Officers Watch Pro-Abortion Vandals Damage the Home of Prominent Pro-Life Attorney...

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss a difficult topic: Why are the numbers of priestly ordinations down, and why do some within the Church think this is a good thing? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Is the USCCB Collaborating with Deviant Priest Association to Create Priestless Parishes? Bishop-Backed Association of Deviant Priests Host Pro-Abortion "Catholic...

We welcome back author and scholar Raymond Ibrahim to set the record straight on the Crusades and the spread of Islam through his new book, Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam. Why are stories of Christian heroism explained away, and is such heroism still possible today? Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam Today in History: Peasant Cr...

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue defends the true fatherhood of the Catholic priesthood. What is fatherhood, and why is it hated by so many, both inside and out of the Church? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, and discusses an often overlooked aspect of the Lord's Prayer. I'm A Catholic Priest. But Please Don't Call Me Father. The Fatherhood Crisis: At Home & In the Church Boys...

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss proposed changes to Title IX regulations. How can we combat the primacy of the will as seen in the transgender movement? New Biden Admin Rule Guts Title IX Protections for Women and Girls Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance The U.S. Department o...

We welcome back Wai Wah Chin of the Manhattan Institute to discuss her article in City Journal regarding the phenomena of "Grade Inflation". Why are some educators downplaying the importance of subject competence, and what effect does that have on a student? The Other Inflation Twitter Thread: Data Regarding the San Francisco Board of Education You Aren't Actually Mad at the SATs

We welcome Katie Brown of the American Life League to discuss their initiative, the Marian Blue Wave. How important is prayer in this stage of the Pro-Life movement? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts, reflecting on the news of the day. National Prayers Focus on Shutting Down Massachusetts Planned Parenthood Mega Facility The Marian Blue Wave  The American Life League

We welcome back Dr. Julie Ponesse, the Pandemic Ethics Scholar for The Democracy Fund, to discuss her new series Civil Liberties 101. How do we fight against the epidemic of passivity in our modern cult of the expert? Civil Liberties 101 My Choice: The Ethical Case Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates More Questions Than Answers Podcast The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church On Being A...

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue focuses on the hate and vitriol in reaction to the Dobbs decision, both online and in person. What can the prophet Isaiah teach us about our inverted and perverted culture? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, helping you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Warren Targets Pregnancy Centers The DOJ Is Creating A 'Reproductive Rights Task Force.' Here's...

We welcome back Dr. Joseph Shaw of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales to discuss the latest document from Rome on the liturgy. Is the Mass commonly celebrated in parishes what Vatican II actually called for? Is it possible to course correct? Pope Francis' Liturgical Longing Best Quotes on the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI The Mass According to Vatican II Apostolic Letter - DE...