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Unsolicited Advice for Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/31/25

Release Date: 10/31/2025

Christmas and Tradition (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/19/25

The Catholic Current

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on tradition, warning against celebrations that keep the sentiment while sidelining Christ Himself. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and emotive Christmas poetry, he identifies the most decisive event of human history. He concludes with Weekend Readiness, preparing you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes

On the Scene at Bethlehem (Steve Ray) 12/18/25

The Catholic Current

Fr. Robert McTeigue is joined by Holy Land expert Steve Ray to help listeners enter more deeply into the mystery of the Nativity. They walk through Bethlehem and beyond, illuminating what Christ, Mary, and Joseph encountered at His birth, and how this vivid “composition of place” can transform our prayer and worship today. Show Notes

LTACL: Christmas Traditions: Ashes or Fire (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/17/25

The Catholic Current

As Christmas approaches, Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on memory, tradition, and what it truly means to celebrate the birth of Christ. He challenges us to cherish what we have received at Christmas and faithfully hand it on to the next generation. Watch on YouTube:

Just Dying for Advent? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 12/16/25

The Catholic Current

We are joined by Dr. Darrick Taylor, to ask the question: How might Advent lead to a life of conversion? Moreover, what does Advent have to do with death? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

LTACL: Can't Go Home for Christmas? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/15/25

The Catholic Current

Are you dreading returning home for Christmas? Perhaps your family has fallen away from the Faith or they treat you badly? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at how to handle these scenarios. Watch on YouTube:

The Return of the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/12/25

The Catholic Current

Father McTeigue explores why Advent can only be fully understood in light of Christ's final return, how Natural Law restrains the man of lawlessness, and why every generation must remain vigilant in the spiritual battle that has raged since Calvary. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Why Children Became Useless (Dr. Catherine Pakaluk) 12/11/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Catherine Pakaluk to discuss the birth dearth, and how the way that children are raised plays a role in the decision to avoid having families. If economic incentives aren't enough, what should we be doing differently? Show Notes

Advent: Time to Take Out the Trash! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/10/25

The Catholic Current

What does taking out the trash have to do with Advent? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

Ready or Not—Christmas! (Matt Archbold and Viviana Falleti) 12/9/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss how Christmas has changed over recent decades, and how we ought to approach the season. We end with special guest Viviana Falleti, who introduces us to the joy of her children's books, just in time for Christmas. Show Notes

Apocalypse: Just in Time for Advent! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/5/25

The Catholic Current

Our Lord came to us in history, remains with us in mystery, and will return to us in glory. That last part is often overlooked. Father McTeigue offers a corrective. Show Notes

More Episodes

Father McTeigue takes a look at the efforts in the Knoxville Diocese to explain how the modern Mass relates to actual Vatican II documents, and he asks some pointed questions. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, to prepare you for Sunday Mass.

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Weekly Roundup, October 17, 2025 - by Peter Kwasniewski

The “Latin Novus Ordo” Is Not the Solution

On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Novus Ordo: Dr. Kwasniewski’s Lecture “Beyond ‘Smells and Bells’: Why We Need the Objective Content of the Usus Antiquior”

United we stand? Kneel? Chant? | Charlotte was Both RORATE CÆLI: Full Text of Dr. Kwasniewski’s Talk on the Superiority of the Old Lectionary over the New

True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times

Two Dates, Two Different Feasts: October vs. November “Christ the Kings” New Liturgical Movement: Sadness in the Diocese of Knoxville

A Wider View of Vatican II: Memories and Analysis of a Council Consultor

The Memoirs of Louis Bouyer: From Youth and Conversion to Vatican II, the Liturgical Reform, and After

Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul

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