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Putting the Church in Chinese Hands (Liz Yore) 5/28/24

Release Date: 05/28/2024

Eucharistic Faith and Wishful Thinking (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 7/2/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss his article in Catholic World Report. Many are rejoicing in the results of a new survey on Catholic belief in the Eucharist, but is this a case of false hopes and wishful thinking? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Science & Religion Meet at the Brain (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 7/1/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer of The Magis Center for Reason and Faith to discuss the complexity of the human brain and the rise of theistic faith within the scientific community. Of believers and non-believers, which group is really the minority? Show Notes

Good and Bad Catholic Memories (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/28/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the modern tendency towards institutional amnesia. What does it mean to have a good Catholic memory? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

The Devil and Communist China (Steve Mosher) 6/27/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Steven Mosher of the Population Research Institute to discuss his latest book with TAN Books, The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi. How can a closer study of history help to break through modern academia's pro-communist propaganda? Show Notes

Conspiracy Theories and the Church (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 6/26/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of the Controversies in Church History podcast to discuss a recent article of his in Crisis Magazine. In this age of short attention spans, how can we be careful researchers without falling prey to either naïveté or confirmation bias? Show Notes

Whatever Happened to Common Sense? (Sarah Cain) 6/25/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss our culture's lack of moral imagination and why trying to build Christian culture without reference to Christ will always fail. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Is The Mass Really A Sacrifice? (Steve Ray) 6/24/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back apologist Steve Ray to discuss atonement, covenant, and the meaning of Catholic worship. Why do many Catholics neglect and downplay the sacrificial nature of the Mass? Show Notes

A Closer Look at Papal Speculations (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/21/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the trend towards relativism in recent documents to come out of Rome. How are all of the documents connected, and what can we expect in the future? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Scenes From the Current Madness (Matt Archbold) 6/20/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss courage, the myth of the "modern man", and the powerful witness of facing persecution for Christ. Is the rise of secular activism the inevitable result of rejecting the transcendent? Show Notes

A First Look at Rome’s New Document on the Papacy (Fr. Gerald Murray) 6/19/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the most recent document coming out of Rome. Is there a difference between what the text says and what it means, and why are some calling for "re-reception" of the teaching of Vatican I? Show Notes

More Episodes

We welcome back Liz Yore of Yore Children to discuss the history of the Catholic Church in China and the reports of an upcoming renewal of the Vatican's secret deal with China. Is there any reason to believe that this won't be another slap in the face of the many missionaries and martyrs who ministered to the people of China? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Cardinal Kung Foundation

The Pope's Cabinet: Pius XII's Secret War for Saving Jews | Johan Ickx

The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi

Divini Redemptoris On Atheistic Communism - Papal Encyclicals

To the new Minister of China (16 February 1947) | PIUS XII

Cupimus imprimis. - All'Episcopato, al clero e ai fedeli della Cina (18 gennaio 1952) | PIO XII

On the Supranationality of the Church - Papal Encyclicals

Communism and the Church in China - Papal Encyclicals

The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom

Jimmy Lai | Acton Institute

Catholic Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai: ‘The Lord is suffering with me’