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Why Do Governments Hate Catholics? (Matt Archbold) 12/5/23

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 12/05/2023

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

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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

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

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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:

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

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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

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

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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    

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

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

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

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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

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

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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  

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

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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    

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

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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   

info_outline SNAP Judgments (Ryan McMaken) 12/2/25 show art SNAP Judgments (Ryan McMaken) 12/2/25

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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  

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