2024: Lessons Learned, Lessons Regretted (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/20/24
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses regret, the passing of time, and personal conversion. As we near the end of the year, how did we make use of the time that God gave us? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Catholic Art: Old & New, East & West (Daniel Mitsui) 12/19/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome artist Daniel Mitsui to discuss prayer, interiority, and liturgical art. What is the goal of art in worship, and why do some see it as mere decoration, or worse yet as a pious distraction? Show Notes
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What’s Next for the Latin Mass? (Tony Shriner) 12/18/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome Tony Shriner of Mass of the Ages to discuss the impact of their trilogy on the Latin Mass, and to share details on their future media endeavors. Why must we make use of storytelling and the power of image to spread the beauty of Catholicism? Show Notes
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Failing Foundations (Sarah Cain) 12/17/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Sarah Cain, The Crusader Gal to discuss her just released book, Failing Foundations: The Pillars of the West Are Nearing Collapse. How do we go about building a tomorrow worth saving? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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The Sad Case of Catholic Amnesia (Fr. John Perricone) 12/16/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine. What happens when Catholic symbolism is erased within both liturgy and architecture? Why are so many keen to forget Christendom? Show Notes
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Telling the Truth about Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/13/24
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses marking our milestones with the graces that correspond to the liturgical year. How can we avoid squandering the gifts given to us in the Incarnation? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Is Transgender Surgery Child Abuse? (Dr. Michael Artigues) 12/12/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome Dr. Michael Artigues of the American College of Pediatricians to discuss the case being argued in the Supreme Court regarding so-called transgender medicine for children. What are the long term physical, emotional, and moral side effects of these interventions, and how can physicians genuinely care for children in pain? Show Notes
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Hypocrisy and Slavery (Raymond Ibrahim) 12/11/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss the danger of widespread historical ignorance, the truth about slavery, and the difficulty of finding true information. How can we learn to overcome the power of The Narrative? Show Notes
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The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss humility and the difference between innovation and restoration for classic beauty. What did the efforts at Notre Dame do right, and what did they do very wrong? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Rebellion Against Christ the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/6/24
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the root cause of the madness seen in recent news headlines. How can we act to overcome our rebellious nature in time for Christmas? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
info_outlineWe 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?