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Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World. What does Benson's novel have to say about a society that promises peace and prosperity while steadily pushing Christ to the margins? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes Lord of the World: A Novel Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daug...

We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss Hilaire Belloc and Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, two influential English Catholics whose names are often overshadowed by better-known figures such as G.K. Chesterton and John Henry Newman. What made their lives and work so important, and why are they still worth reading today?   Show Notes Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage Joseph Pearce -...

By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare.  Evil doesn't present itself as a cartoon character with horns and pitchfork; sometimes evil carries a lawyer's briefcase.  Why do people fall for the deception? Father takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Freedom from Evil?   Show Notes https://secularprolife.org/2026/07/california-v-heartbeat-international-realoptions-a...

We welcome back Monsignor Charles Pope to discuss the rise of the "imperial autonomous self" and the habits of mind that have shaped modern culture. What happens when personal autonomy becomes society's highest value, and how should Catholics respond? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes What Ails Us? The Rise of the Imperial, Autonomous Self Of Hunger and Hallucinations – How the St...

The best weapon against Satan is hiding in plain sight—and he doesn't want you to use it. But what if you did? By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare. Watch on YouTube: Satan's Biggest Fear?

Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Vladimir Solovyov's A Short Story of the Antichrist. What can this early twentieth-century novella teach us about the appeal of false peace, worldly power, and the temptation to follow a counterfeit Christ? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes A Short Story of the Antichrist Agen...

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine the crisis facing the priesthood, including declining vocations and a growing loss of priestly identity. Where does renewal begin, and what will it take to raise the next generation of faithful priests?   Show Notes Priests Among the Enveloping Chaos The Priest is Not His Own Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life A candid conversation about the sou...

Father McTeigue interviewed Dr. Peter Howard about the life, legacy, and imminent beatification of Fulton Sheen. They discussed Sheen’s devotion to the salvation of souls, his media ministry, his scholarly depth, and the movement preparing faithful pilgrims for the beatification. Watch on YouTube: Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen   Links: The Beatification Pilgrimage:  https://fultonsheenmov...

We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some parishes inspire lasting faith while others struggle to engage their communities. What role do reverent liturgy, frequent confession, and strong pastoral leadership play in renewing parish life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes...

In the modern world, there is a tendency to reduce evil to a medical problem, or at least a problem of science, bureaucracy, or dialogue. Fr. McTeigue argues that evil is real and that the only true answer is invoking Christ crucified and risen.  Watch on YouTube:  Can't Face Evil?  

Fr. Robert McTeigue launches a new series, "Novel Prophecies," with G.K. Chesterton's The Napoleon of Notting Hill. What can a novel written more than a century ago teach us about the cultural and spiritual challenges we face today? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.   Show Notes The Napoleon of Notting Hill The Dystopian Novel No One Remembers The Year of...

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to examine the World Meeting of Popular Movements and the organizations that have taken part in it, including groups accused of promoting Marxism, abortion, and pagan practices. What do these associations reveal about the Church's troubling engagement with modern political movements?   Show Notes Pope Leo to October Meeting of Marxist Revol...

Fr. McTeigue looks at scripture to see what happened to those who heard Christ and then ignored him. Then he asks us to look at our own hearts, while there is still time.  Watch on YouTube: Ignoring Christ

We welcome back John Horvat II of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property to examine the meaning of proclaiming "Christ is King" in an increasingly secular culture. What changes when Christ's authority is no longer recognized in public life or even within the Church? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  Show Notes Christ is King, No Matter Who says It or Not Why Mo...

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on Fulton Sheen's 1932 book Moods and Truths, illustrating how its warnings about modern religion and authority remain strikingly relevant today. What can Sheen's defense of marriage, the Church's authority, and Christ's divinity teach us as the Church faces renewed pressure to compromise with the world?   Show Notes Moods and Truths Another Sort of Learning Hidden Art...

We welcome back author and scholar Joanna Williams to examine what she describes as the Islamification of Britain, from growing Muslim political influence to cultural changes and the response of the nation's elites. How have the recent rape-gang reports and broader debates over migration and assimilation shaped the conversation about Britain's identity and future?   Show Notes The Islamification o...

In this special episode, Fr. McTeigue interviews Raymond Ibrahim about the newest report documenting widespread grooming and sexual abuse of British girls. They discuss the historical background behind this behavior, the widespread institutional neglect, and the necessary cultural and spiritual responses to protect vulnerable girls. Father McTeigue's latest essay for Crisis Magazine:  https://cris...

We welcome educator and mother Rebecca Hopersberger to examine the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children's faith and the importance of cultivating reverence in the home. How can daily habits and a renewed love for the Mass help parents form their children's moral imagination and lay the foundation for a lifelong Catholic faith? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  ...

Fr. McTeigue addresses a controversial English Mass where a same-sex couple received a formal clerical blessing attended by priests, two bishops, and a cardinal. Given possible disobedience and schism, he invites canon lawyers to come forward and urges authoritative investigation. Watch on YouTube: Yet Another Schism?

We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of The Catholic University of America to analyze a Vatican study-group report on synodality and the growing emphasis it places on personal testimony and "lived experience." What happens when personal experiences become the starting point for moral theology rather than the Church's perennial teaching? Show Notes Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for...

We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix for a candid review of the 2025–26 academic year, covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder and the ongoing obstacles faced by Turning Point USA on campuses. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.  Show Notes The College Fix   Another Sort of Learning:  Fr. James Schall iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATI...

Father McTeigue asks for your help in getting a response from a prominent member of “the People-Who-Should-Really-Know-Better Club.” Her address: The Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Archbishop's Palace (Canterbury Palace) St Margaret's Court Canterbury, Kent CT1 1DU United Kingdom Watch on YouTube: Dear Archbishop...?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines a shocking new parliamentary report alleging decades of organized sexual exploitation of young women in the United Kingdom. How did police and government officials fail to stop it, and where do we go from here? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Warning: This episode contains mature subject matter. Parental discretion is advised...

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine a synodal study document on priestly formation that raises serious concerns about de-clericalization and the potential democratization of Church authority. If priestly formation is increasingly shaped by synodal principles, what effect could that have on clerical authority, sacramental ministry, and the governance of the Church?   Show Note...

A recent report exposed how vulnerable girls were exploited and assaulted in Britain for decades, and how government representatives covered it up. Yet, there have been no announcements by those who claim to be pro-women and opposed to rape culture. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Who Hates British Christians?