The Catholic Current

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.

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.

In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue examines the historical life-cycle of empires to argue that the United States and parts of the Church may be entering stages of decadence and decline. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival - Sir John Glubb The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 191...

We welcome author and academic Joanna Williams to discuss glaring cultural shifts in Britain, including attacks on national symbols, the repurposing of churches, constraints on free speech, and efforts to "decolonize" history and curriculum. How do these developments connect to broader concerns for the United States, and why is it important that we continue to push for renewed civic engagement, de...

Father Robert McTeigue explores whether the cycles that shape empires and history might also affect the human elements of the Church. Do the repeated calls for "renewal" seem a little Groundhog Day-esque? Watch on YouTube: History: Comedy or Horror?

We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment to 20th-century trauma and post‑conciliar changes. Has a loss of reverence and faith in the Eucharist shaped our worship spaces? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep U...

Why would a cleric visit a shrine outside of his own religion? Is he searching for what his own faith can’t offer? Is he going there to meet equals? Is he merely curious? And how does he want others to view his visit? Can there be scandal? Father McTeigue considers the possibilities. Watch on YouTube: Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer?

In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue describes how people are manipulated by the deceptive words of tyrants, and how we might resist. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes How to Slay a Wizard: Benjamin, Owen  Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power Propaganda Watch | The Corbett Report   Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revis...

We welcome Fr. Paul Sullins of the Ruth Institute to talk about what conversion therapy is, and what the recent victory at the supreme court means. It's not what you've probably been told.  Show Notes Ruth Institute Applauds Supreme Court Counseling Freedom Case   New Evidence: Sexual Orientation Can Change. Therapy Can Help. – Ruth Institute   Amicus Brief  Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Her...

Powerful people, in politics and within the Church, can use emotionally charged buzzwords and slogans like magic spells to manipulate people into obedience, fear, or unthinking agreement. Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Tyrants Are Wizards

We welcome back Fr. Michael Rennier to discuss whether knowledge of older rites enriches contemporary worship, fosters humility and obedience, and helps safeguard the Church’s sacramental life and spiritual heritage. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Should a Novus Ordo Catholic be familiar with older liturgies? | Fr. Michael Rennier's Substack   Watch the Mass of the Ages...