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The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24

Release Date: 12/10/2024

Catholic Art: Old & New, East & West (Daniel Mitsui) 12/19/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome artist Daniel Mitsui to discuss prayer, interiority, and liturgical art. What is the goal of art in worship, and why do some see it as mere decoration, or worse yet as a pious distraction? Show Notes

What’s Next for the Latin Mass? (Tony Shriner) 12/18/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome Tony Shriner of Mass of the Ages to discuss the impact of their trilogy on the Latin Mass, and to share details on their future media endeavors. Why must we make use of storytelling and the power of image to spread the beauty of Catholicism? Show Notes

Failing Foundations (Sarah Cain) 12/17/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Sarah Cain, The Crusader Gal to discuss her just released book, Failing Foundations: The Pillars of the West Are Nearing Collapse. How do we go about building a tomorrow worth saving? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

The Sad Case of Catholic Amnesia (Fr. John Perricone) 12/16/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine. What happens when Catholic symbolism is erased within both liturgy and architecture? Why are so many keen to forget Christendom? Show Notes

Telling the Truth about Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/13/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses marking our milestones with the graces that correspond to the liturgical year. How can we avoid squandering the gifts given to us in the Incarnation? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Is Transgender Surgery Child Abuse? (Dr. Michael Artigues) 12/12/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome Dr. Michael Artigues of the American College of Pediatricians to discuss the case being argued in the Supreme Court regarding so-called transgender medicine for children. What are the long term physical, emotional, and moral side effects of these interventions, and how can physicians genuinely care for children in pain? Show Notes

Hypocrisy and Slavery (Raymond Ibrahim) 12/11/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss the danger of widespread historical ignorance, the truth about slavery, and the difficulty of finding true information. How can we learn to overcome the power of The Narrative? Show Notes

The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss humility and the difference between innovation and restoration for classic beauty. What did the efforts at Notre Dame do right, and what did they do very wrong? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Rebellion Against Christ the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/6/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the root cause of the madness seen in recent news headlines. How can we act to overcome our rebellious nature in time for Christmas? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

How to Stop Being Stupid About Sex (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 12/5/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss an important new book that she contributed to on the many destructive lies of the sexual revolution. What is behind the phrase "Lived Experience" and why do many appeal to it in order to subvert Catholic teaching? Show Notes

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