Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24
Release Date: 11/25/2024
Are You Ready for the Last Days? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/21/25
The Catholic Current
How do we consider the End Times without falling into hysteria or the date-guessing that contradicts scripture? In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue explores what we can and should be doing. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/19/25
The Catholic Current
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross?
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LTACL: Bishops on Instagram?!? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/19/25
The Catholic Current
The USCCB made an announcement on Instagram, regarding their recent Special Statement on immigration. But should they be using Instagram at all? Watch on YouTube: Show Notes The original USCCB reel: Documentation of Crimes KAYLA HAMILTON: RUBY GARCIA: LIZBETH MEDINA: RACHEL MORIN: LAKEN RILEY: JOCELYN NUNGARY: MOLLIE TIBBETS: MELODIE WALDECKER:
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/20/25
The Catholic Current
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross?
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The Purpose and Goal of Education (Fr. Michael Rennier) 11/18/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Fr. Michael Rennier to the show, to discuss whether we are approaching Catholic education the wrong way. Catholic schools tend to be a subject of much debate. We output children with high academic outcomes, but alarming numbers leave the Faith entirely. Show Notes
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Re-evaluating Your Spiritual Life (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/14/25
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue completes his reflections from earlier in the week, explaining that most people don't realize what sin is, and don't understand the rupture that it causes. Until we grasp this, we cannot grow in the spiritual life. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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The Holy Souls in Purgatory (Steve Ray) 11/13/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to explain how we should think about Purgatory, how we should explain it to others, and why we need to pray for the dead. Show Notes
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LTACL: Repentance Is Not Enough | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
The Catholic Current
Fr. McTeigue continues his exploration of how modern understandings of sin are lacking, and what else we must do. Pius XI had some things to say. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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The Development or Disruption of Doctrine? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/11/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to speak about the development of doctrine. What has the Church historically taught about the death penalty, and can it change? How does the recent pronouncement regarding Mary as Co-redemptrix compare to Cardinal Newman's description of doctrinal development? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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LTACL: Repentance—Are You Doing It Wrong? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/10/25
The Catholic Current
Do you go to confession and consider that the slate has been wiped clean? If so, you might be doing it wrong. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
info_outlineWe welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the Vatican's mascot for the upcoming jubilee year. Why must the Church emphasize the sense of the sacred within art, and how can one reach out to spread the Gospel to new audiences without pandering?
Show Notes
The Unserious “House of Luce” - Crisis Magazine
Luce the Vatican's Anime Mascot | Know Your Meme
Vatican plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for "The Holy Year 2025"
Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time by Marva J. Dawn
The Problem with Bad Church Music | Catholic Answers Magazine
Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Love Song of M. Ivan Rupnik » Maureen Mullarkey
Philip Larkin Poem “Church Going" (1954)
In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper
Why Icon Writing and not Painting?
New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24
Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24
The Problem With “Mary Did You Know”
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