New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24
Release Date: 11/05/2024
Let's Take a Closer Look: Scandal - Catholics Getting Mary Wrong
The Catholic Current
Many Catholics unknowingly misunderstand Mary, even while claiming to honor her. In this episode, Fr. McTeigue breaks down the theological errors in pop culture's portrayal of Mary—especially the song Mary, Did You Know?—and he explores what the Church actually teaches about the Immaculate Conception, Incarnation, and Assumption. Watch on YouTube instead:
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Sin Makes Us Stupid (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/28/25
The Catholic Current
In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue explores the effect of sin on our lives, as well as the connection between sin and pain. He instructs listeners in the different ways that they can learn to resist sinful habits. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Whatever Happened to Christian England? (John Rist) 3/27/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome scholar John Rist to the show, who explains where and when England began to turn its back against Christianity. He makes the compelling argument that Catholics and even clergy are failing today to defend the Faith, because they have not learned how. Show Notes
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Peter, Judas, and the Eucharist
The Catholic Current
Why is there a Saint Peter but not a Saint Judas, when both were apostles who betrayed Christ? Father Robert McTague explores the difference between repentance and despair, linking it to the Eucharist and the necessity of the papacy. He invites all Christians to embrace the fullness of the faith, where the Church, the sacraments, and the Real Presence of Christ sustain us on our journey home. Watch on YouTube:
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Will A.I. Dehumanize Us? (Rob Marco) 3/25/25
The Catholic Current
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
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Finding Our Way in the Dark
The Catholic Current
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:
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Can We Be Good Without God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/21/25
The Catholic Current
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
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A Pastor Looks at Lent (Fr. Casey Jones) 3/20/25
The Catholic Current
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
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Let's Take a Closer Look: This Lent—Fast Like an Italian!
The Catholic Current
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:
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Christendom's Autopsy (Dr. James R. Wood) 3/18/25
The Catholic Current
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_outlineWe welcome Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka of The Church Music Association of America to discuss Sacred Music, true active participation, and developing proper disposition of the soul in the liturgy. Should we ever settle for bad music in Mass? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka | Website
Catholic Institute of Sacred Music
Sacred Music Resources | Jennifer Donelson
The Via Pulchritudinis, Way of Beauty
Hymns Deemed “Doctrinally Problematic” by the USCCB | Diocese of Jefferson City
Beauty for Truth's Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education: Stratford Caldecott
WARNING: The Music at Mass May Be Harmful to Your Soul
What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review
The Problem With “Mary Did You Know”
In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper
Neumz | Complete Gregorian Chant In the Palm of your Hand
Sing Like a Catholic - Jeffrey Tucker
Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and for Life
Rescuing Culture From the Academics (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 11/28/22
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord
Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True
The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max
Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!
Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify