Who Needs Another New Year? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/30/22
Release Date: 12/30/2022
Just Dying for Advent? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 12/16/25
The Catholic Current
We are joined by Dr. Darrick Taylor, to ask the question: How might Advent lead to a life of conversion? Moreover, what does Advent have to do with death? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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LTACL: Can't Go Home for Christmas? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/15/25
The Catholic Current
Are you dreading returning home for Christmas? Perhaps your family has fallen away from the Faith or they treat you badly? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at how to handle these scenarios. Watch on YouTube:
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The Return of the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/12/25
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue explores why Advent can only be fully understood in light of Christ's final return, how Natural Law restrains the man of lawlessness, and why every generation must remain vigilant in the spiritual battle that has raged since Calvary. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Why Children Became Useless (Dr. Catherine Pakaluk) 12/11/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Catherine Pakaluk to discuss the birth dearth, and how the way that children are raised plays a role in the decision to avoid having families. If economic incentives aren't enough, what should we be doing differently? Show Notes
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Advent: Time to Take Out the Trash! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/10/25
The Catholic Current
What does taking out the trash have to do with Advent? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Ready or Not—Christmas! (Matt Archbold and Viviana Falleti) 12/9/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss how Christmas has changed over recent decades, and how we ought to approach the season. We end with special guest Viviana Falleti, who introduces us to the joy of her children's books, just in time for Christmas. Show Notes
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Apocalypse: Just in Time for Advent! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/5/25
The Catholic Current
Our Lord came to us in history, remains with us in mystery, and will return to us in glory. That last part is often overlooked. Father McTeigue offers a corrective. Show Notes
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A Hard Look at the Seamless Garment (Shawn Carney) 12/4/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life, to discuss the fallacy of the so-called Seamless Garment. Is it true that a pro-lifer who exclusively fights against abortion is doing something wrong, or not doing enough? Show Notes
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Please Don't Cancel Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/3/25
The Catholic Current
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. warns of a ditty that you might hear in the coming days, "Mary did you know?" and explains how it cancels Christmas. Watch on YouTube: Show Notes
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SNAP Judgments (Ryan McMaken) 12/2/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Ryan McMaken from the Mises Institute to discuss why the SNAP program keeps expanding, and how it was originally designed not to alleviate poverty, but to raise food prices. Father closes the episode with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
info_outlineIn Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks forward to the New Year by discussing a correct understanding of time by reading an excerpt of his latest book with Ignatius Press. What, and most importantly Who is time tending towards? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you Prepare for Sunday Mass.
- A New Year's Celebration? It's About Time<br><br>
- No More Happy New Years?<br><br>
- Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era<br><br>
- How to Exercise "the Discipline of Gratitude" Throughout the New Year<br><br>
- Can We Have Any Hope for a Happy New Year?<br><br>
- Three Words of Wisdom to Start Off the New Year<br><br>
- Do We Really Need Another New Year?<br><br>
- No More New Year's Resolutions! These Four Questions Will Get Real Results<br><br>
- Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!<br><br>
- Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!