Human Dignity and the Gender Agenda (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 4/17/24
Release Date: 04/17/2024
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
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
info_outlineWe welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from The Ruth Institute to discuss the strong statements against gender ideology within Dignitas Infinita. How can this document be useful for Catholics working in the public square?
Show Notes
Declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity
Is the Pope Catholic After All? | Jennifer Roback Morse and The Ruth Institute Substack
Jennifer Roback Morse and The Ruth Institute Substack
Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why – Catholic World Report
Gender Ideology’s Verbal Engineering| National Catholic Register
Believe data, not activists: Transgenderism among kids is mostly a fad
The Ruth Institute Allied Organizations | #ResistPride
The Ruth Institute | Top 5 Myths
Dr J Show Archives – Ruth Institute
The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along
A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine
The Ruth Institute's Transgender Resource Center
Who Is Silencing Therapists? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 1/3/24
Why Transgenderism? Why Now? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse/Dr. Paul Hruz) 11/7/22
Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!
Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify