LTACL: Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism, or...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Release Date: 07/07/2025
Catholic Media–Old and New (Matt Archbold) 8/12/25
The Catholic Current
In response to recent announcements about the Vatican encouraging "hot priests" and "influencers," we welcome back Matt Archbold to discuss what Catholic media ought to look like, and why our evangelization efforts are failing. Show Notes
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LTACL: Are We Running Out of Time? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
When was the last time that you seriously thought that you were going to die? Were you ready? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at what we ought to be doing, and how we ought to prepare. Watch on YouTube:
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Don't Negotiate With the Devil (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/8/25
The Catholic Current
When you are in pain, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, how do you deal with it? In this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue teaches us how we can avoid the temptations of sin when we are at our most vulnerable, and how it's not simply about "powering through" or "being reasonable." Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes
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Is Virtue Out of Style? (Fr. John Perricone) 8/7/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss how to truly grow in the cardinal virtues and live a better Catholic life. What does that look like in practical ways? Show Notes
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LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 3: Priesthood
The Catholic Current
In this finale of the three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, and shows how we win the war. This segment focuses on Priesthood. Watch on YouTube:
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The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/5/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor to distinguish between patriotism, nationalism, and populism, and discuss whether the surge in nationalism is a positive step, or something to be feared. Show Notes
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LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 2: Kingship
The Catholic Current
In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. This is the second part, focusing on Kingship. Watch on YouTube:
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Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/1/25
The Catholic Current
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue raises the issue of the denial of truth, and the refusal to address it in favor of misguided notions, both within Catholic circles and the broader world. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes
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Can Synodality Really Work? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 7/31/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to help explain the latest synodal document, and to talk more broadly on what synodality means for a hierarchical Church. Show Notes
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LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 1: Prophecy
The Catholic Current
In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. First up: Prophecy. Watch on YouTube:
info_outlineWhat happens when nuns, a bishop, and devout Catholics spend Independence Day singing the Salve Regina by firelight—then face off against the modern world? In this episode of Let's Take a closer Look, Father McTeigue explores the tension between faith and Americanism, the heresy Pope Leo XIII warned about, and why true justice demands love of God, family, and country.
Watch on Youtube: Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism, or...?