Putting the Church in Chinese Hands (Liz Yore) 5/28/24
Release Date: 05/28/2024
A New & Improved Year for Higher Education? (Micaiah Bilger) 1/14/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Micaiah Bilger of The College Fix to discuss the Department of Education, the use of AI in education, and the growing pushback against DEI initiatives. What might we see in 2025 in terms of higher education? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Preventing Spiritual Defeat in 2025 (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/10/25
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses do-something-ism, McTeigue's Axiom, and planning to fail. How could anyone think it possible to bring about renewal without true repentance? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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A Pastor Talks About Reverence (Fr. Casey Jones) 1/9/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. Casey Jones to discuss efficiency, love, and the blasphemy of indifference using his latest article in Crisis Magazine. Is there more behind the decision of some to discourage the traditional postures of reverence within the liturgy? Show Notes
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Is 2025 Broken Already? (Matt Archbold) 1/7/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss some of the alarming headlines from start of the new year, and the heavy work of being a faithful Christian. Why are many quick to prematurely declare victory in the culture wars? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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What’s in a Name? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/3/25
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue concludes his reflections on the Christmas season by discussing the Holy Name of Jesus. How can the devotional practices of old benefit our faith today? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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A Closer Look at John the Baptist (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/2/25
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue continues his series of reflections on the Christmas Season by discussing the Herald of the Gospel, John the Baptist. How can we learn to become heavily fruitful for Christ in 2025? Show Notes
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A New Year of Grace (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/31/24
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue continues his series of reflections on the Christmas Season by discussing memories of years gone by, both joyful and painful. How can we truly learn from the past year and cultivate gratitude? Show Notes
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Ending the Year with a Clean Conscience (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/30/24
The Catholic Current
This is the new closing segment for today's Encore episode. Why is it necessary to ensure that we end the year with a clean conscience? Be sure to listen to the full episode linked in the show notes. Show Notes
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Christmas, a Time of Martyrs (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/27/24
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue continues his series of reflections on the Christmas Season by discussing tantrums, tyranny, and the Holy Innocents. How do we imitate Herod's rage to eliminate Christ in our own lives? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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It’s Still Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/26/24
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue begins his series of reflections on the Christmas Season by discussing Saint Stephen. How does the wisdom of the Church teach us what we are to do with the season of Christmas? Show Notes
info_outlineWe 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
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
Catholic Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai: ‘The Lord is suffering with me’
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
The Life of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei | Msgr Stephen M DiGiovanni
Cardinal Kung Foundation - Our Lady of China prayer
Ten facts you should know about the Chinese Marian shrine of Sheshan - ACN International
Vatican Conference on Catholic Church in China Reflects the Vatican’s Compromises
Vatican offers assurances as China sets out rules for dialogue - Catholic Herald
The Pope wants Chinese Catholics to be 'best among citizens,' Cardinal Parolin says
Vatican wants China deal to be renewed | Crux
Parolin’s ‘no diplomacy’ diplomacy for a Chinese Church
Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!
Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify