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Christendom's Autopsy (Dr. James R. Wood) 3/18/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome Dr. James Wood to discuss the cultural changes in regards to the acceptance of Christianity and religiosity more broadly. These are strange times for Christendom. Father finishes with timely thoughts. Show Notes

Let's Take a Closer Look: Can a Word Heal Ireland?

The Catholic Current

On St. Patrick's Day, plenty of Irish Americans have their own ideas about how to best celebrate, but modern day Ireland is in trouble. St. Patrick worked for its conversion, and today, we need to continue that mission. Watch on YouTube: Show Notes

Loneliness, Solitude, Isolation—What’s the Difference? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/14/25

The Catholic Current

If we cannot distinguish between loneliness, solitude, and isolation, we will not be able to fight against what can be a crippling source of pain. We live in a fallen world, and we must know how to identify what is merely normal human emotion, as well as lies from the Devil. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

American Priorities in the Middle East (Darrick Taylor) 3/13/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor to explore American relations with Israel and the Middle East. Then looking at America, can we rejoice that the age of liberalism is coming to an end, or are we just living in a new iteration of it? Show Notes

Let's Take a Closer Look: Here's Goliath! Where's David?

The Catholic Current

Lent is easy for people to get wrong. What is the most important question to ask yourself to begin Lent well? If you don't know, and if your focus is wrong, you will do more harm than good in this season. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

The Case Against IVF (Stacy Trasancos) 3/11/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome Stacy Trasancos to discuss IVF, examining both the biological and moral flaws. Father and Stacy explore alternatives for women and whether IVF is merely the lazy choice for doctors. Father finishes with timely thoughts. Show Notes

Let's Take a Closer Look: Why They Won't Leave Us Alone

The Catholic Current

Totalitarians refuse to simply leave Christians alone, to let them live and worship in peace. Have you ever wondered why? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

Is It 1943 Again? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/7/25

The Catholic Current

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes on this week's Let’s Talk About This by comparing the time that we are in now with a prior year in which so much change was taking place. Can we use the mistakes of the past to forge a better future? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Can Anyone Afford Feminism? (W.M. Briggs) 3/6/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome William M. Briggs, known as Statistician to the Stars, to talk about feminism in the workplace and academia, as well as what the data can really show us. He explores the victim mindset and how we have built institutions around perceived oppression. Show Notes

Let's Take a Closer Look: Questioning Lent

The Catholic Current

Lent is easy for people to get wrong. What is the most important question to ask yourself to begin Lent well? If you don't know, and if your focus is wrong, you will do more harm than good in this season. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

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