New Hope for Catholic Education (Elisabeth Sullivan) 7/17/23
Release Date: 07/17/2023
2025 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/5/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Matt Lamb of the College Fix to discuss what academia has looked like over the last year, including the major DEI and plagiarism scandals. He and Father discuss whether college is a wise decision, and what parents and students ought to consider before they sign up. Show Notes
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Why Can't Catholics Be Happy? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
Some Catholics are thriving—young, joyful, devout—living out traditions the Church once praised. So why are they being told to stop? Fr. Robert McTeigue unpacks the paradox of “forbidden joy” and what it reveals about the Church today. Watch on Youtube:
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Hands Off the Eucharist? (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 6/3/25
The Catholic Current
Is it true that communion on the hand is the old and therefore right way to receive? We welcome back Fr. Peter Stravinskas to talk about the real roots of this common practice, and why it matters. Show Notes
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LTACL: Who Can Help the Diocese of Charlotte? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
The Diocese of Charlotte is in trouble. Bishop Michael Martin, who was recently appointed, has been trying to bring about rapid changes in liturgical norms. But what does the Church actually teach? Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Making Excuses for God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/30/25
The Catholic Current
Could you explain the Ascension in a way that makes sense to a non-believer? Why would it be that the Ascension of God is better than having Him with us in a more tangible way? Fr. McTeigue explains what is often left out of explanations about this important Feast. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Any Hope for Public Schools? (Dr. Duke Pesta) 5/29/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Duke Pesta to talk about what needs to happen to fix our public schools, what we should be asking of our representatives, and how parents ought to be responding in the meantime. Show Notes
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What's Your Parish Good For? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
The Catholic Current
Most people treat church like “anti-hell insurance” — quick in, quick out, no change required. That’s not how saints are made. In this episode, Fr. McTeigue calls out the culture of “St. Typicals” and asks: Are you being trained for heroism… or comfort? Watch on YouTube:
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Reasserting Catholic Education (Dr. Ryan Messmore) 5/27/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Dr. Ryan Messmore from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education to talk about how Catholic education can be done better, and what that would look like. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Prayer: How and Why (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
How do we pray rightly? Fr. McTeigue guides listeners through the steps of thoughtful, reflective, and rightful prayer, that we may not only pray better, but live more prayerfully.
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Let’s Choose a Better Future (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/23/25
The Catholic Current
Since South Korea, with its advanced technological culture, has one of the highest suicide rates along with other signs of societal despair, what does that suggest about the direction we're heading? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes
info_outlineWe welcome Elisabeth Sullivan of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education to begin a week reflecting on education. What difference does authentically Catholic education make for both teachers and students, and what can the Institute do to help foster it?
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