The Catholic Current

Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength. Lewis imagines a society where experts and institutions seek greater control over human life. What happens when the pursuit of progress leaves morality and human dignity behind? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes That Hideous Strength (Space T...

We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to discuss why so much modern Catholic music seems out of place at Mass. How did praise-and-worship styles become so common, and what has been lost as a result? Could a return to Gregorian chant, polyphony, and silence help to restore the sacred character of the liturgy?   Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep Musi...

Senior Catholic Cadres of the People Who Should Really Know Better Club apparently think that changing Church law is like changing the menu at a fast-food restaurant—something done in response to popular demand or customer satisfaction surveys. But what if it isn’t? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Law that Listens?

We welcome bioethicist Amanda Achtman to examine Canada's growing use of medical assistance in dying. What does the expansion of MAID reveal about the ways society responds to suffering, disability, and old age? How can we ensure that people receive the care and companionship they need, rather than offering death as an answer? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Dying to Meet You Ca...

Father McTeigue offers some guidance about responding to theological statements that don’t sound quite right—even when those statements come from Cardinals. Watch on YouTube: Discerning All Cardinals?

Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Perelandra. What can Lewis' portrayal of the struggle between innocence and temptation teach us about original sin and the need for redemption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Perelandra Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? City in Iowa just opened up a city council meeting...

We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to discuss Marian devotion and some of the Church’s most famous apparitions. What can Catholics learn from Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, Knock, and Champion, and how should we approach these apparitions without treating private revelation as something Catholics are required to believe?   Show Notes Our Lady of Knock Was Not A...

Recent statements by senior cardinals will lead to confusion and scandal. Fr. Robert McTeigue urges fraternal correction among church leaders and prayerful reflection. Watch on YouTube: Calling All Cardinals

We welcome author Arthur Schaper to discuss why marriage still matters and why Christians should be willing to defend it. What happens when marriage is treated as a private preference rather than the foundation of family and society, and what does it look like for Christians to stand for marriage when doing so comes with a cost? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Christ Is King, bu...

Can a person have more than one guardian angel?  Fr. Robert McTeigue says that's an important question, because spiritual warfare is real, our souls are being contested for, and we need all the help we can get.  Father's answer may surprise you. Watch on YouTube: Eleven Guardian Angels?

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.

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.

Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Out of the Silent Planet. Lewis imagines a world that has not suffered the same rebellion against God as our own. What can that contrast teach us about original sin and the grace we receive through sacred worship? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Out of the Silent Pl...

We welcome Carol Berry, founder of Restoring Women Outreach, to discuss her work helping women recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. What does it take to rebuild a life after addiction, and how can faith and practical support help along the way? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Restoring Women Outreach The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S.J. and...

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the meaning and purpose of time. If our lives are a journey toward God, how should that change the way we face suffering, death, and the choices we make each day? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Is this how the consummation of the world begins? A Brief History of Our Annihilation Vatican marks 60 years of Nost...

We welcome Father Dave Tomaszycki of the Archdiocese of Detroit to discuss his new collection of Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic. How does such a compilation come together, and why do Sheen’s warnings still matter today?   Show Notes On the Demonic God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship God’s holy weapons...

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines why many women today seem unhappy despite political and cultural promises of liberation. He suggests a spiritual, even diabolical, root to the crisis. Watch on YouTube: Women Torn Apart?

We welcome convert and musician Josh Long to take a hard look at liturgical music. Why has the liturgy become more focused on entertainment than worship, and what would it take to restore sacred music to its proper place? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Vaguely Pious Noises What Many Priests No Longer Believe The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song) Messy Mondays: How to Write a Wors...

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines alarming recent cases and cultural trends, and asks what is happening with women, such that so many women seem to embrace ending new life. Watch on YouTube: Women Overshadowed?

Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. How does a society lose its sense of truth, and what happens when people stop questioning the claims of those in power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Darkness at Noon: A Novel Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament – Federation of th...

In this special episode, Father Robert McTeigue speaks candidly about the faith, the Church, and the moral challenges of our time. From St. Peter Claver and modern slavery to abortion and spiritual discipline, Father tackles the crises around us and the personal work of living the faith.   Show Notes Advice from an aging, repentant sinner St. Peter Claver iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross...

Fr. Robert McTeigue reacts to a striking recent phrase about Eucharistic adoration: "a God who has become bread." Can you guess which member of the people-who-should-really-know-better club said it? Watch on YouTube: Theological Proofreading