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

Release Date: 10/31/2025

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

A Hard Look at the Seamless Garment (Shawn Carney) 12/4/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life, to discuss the fallacy of the so-called Seamless Garment. Is it true that a pro-lifer who exclusively fights against abortion is doing something wrong, or not doing enough? Show Notes

Please Don't Cancel Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/3/25

The Catholic Current

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. warns of a ditty that you might hear in the coming days, "Mary did you know?" and explains how it cancels Christmas. Watch on YouTube: Show Notes

SNAP Judgments (Ryan McMaken) 12/2/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome Ryan McMaken from the Mises Institute to discuss why the SNAP program keeps expanding, and how it was originally designed not to alleviate poverty, but to raise food prices. Father closes the episode with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

From Advent to the Apocalypse (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/1/25

The Catholic Current

In this first installment of his Advent reflection series, Father Robert McTeigue, S.J., shares his sermon for the First Sunday of Advent—an unflinching call to spiritual alertness. He invites listeners to pray for humility, clarity, and generosity this season as we live as people destined for glory.

Christendom Without Regrets? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

The Catholic Current

In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the fading of Christendom through history, culture, and theology, pushing back against claims that its decline is either inevitable or desirable. He challenges the Church to reckon with how we arrived here and what rebuilding authentic Catholic civilization must look like. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes

What Do You Want for Advent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/26/25

The Catholic Current

What should we be doing this Advent? No, not about the lights, or the tree, or even the presents. What should we be doing as Catholics? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

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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

Nonprofit Removes 300,000 Landmines in Sri Lanka, Allows 280K People to Return to Their Homes