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Half-hearted, Half-witted Revival (Leila Lawler) 4/25/24

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 04/25/2024

Will A.I. Dehumanize Us? (Rob Marco) 3/25/25 show art Will A.I. Dehumanize Us? (Rob Marco) 3/25/25

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We welcome Rob Marco to discuss the effects of artificial intelligence on our lives. In all of the focus on what we can gain from this technology, might we pause to consider what we lose? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes  

info_outline Let's Take a Closer Look: Finding Our Way in the Dark show art Let's Take a Closer Look: Finding Our Way in the Dark

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We all experience spiritual desolation, those times when we feel like we are alone in darkness. Using Ignatian spirituality, Fr. McTeigue can help us to find our way back towards the light. Watch on YouTube:

info_outline Can We Be Good Without God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/21/25 show art Can We Be Good Without God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/21/25

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In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue analyzes the history of those who have created worldviews and ideologies that exclude God while attempting to enact a utopian vision. He also scrutinizes some contemporary advocates of such policies, and shows exactly where their arguments fall apart. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass.  Show Notes  

info_outline A Pastor Looks at Lent (Fr. Casey Jones) 3/20/25 show art A Pastor Looks at Lent (Fr. Casey Jones) 3/20/25

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We welcome back Fr. Casey Jones to explore how a pastor uniquely views Lent, and what mistakes he sees his congregation making with some Lenten practices. He even shares his line-up of how not to make a good confession.  Show Notes  

info_outline Let's Take a Closer Look: This Lent—Fast Like an Italian! show art Let's Take a Closer Look: This Lent—Fast Like an Italian!

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Do you struggle to fast during Lent, or with penances more broadly? Fr. Robert McTeigue takes a closer look at the fasting of Lent, and how we should re-evaluate our understanding of the practice. We can learn a surprising amount about love, food, and sacrifice from the Italians. Watch on YouTube:   

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

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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

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

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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  

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

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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      

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

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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        

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

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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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