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We welcome back Anna Reynolds of Inspire Virtue to discuss her latest article on family in Crisis Magazine. What is behind the apparent contempt for large families in modern society, and how can we begin to heal this complex issue? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
info_outline What’s This “Hope” Thing Anyway? (Matt Archbold) 12/2/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss acedia, courage, and misunderstandings of the virtue of Hope. How can fidelity to our state in life help lukewarm Christians to join the fight? Show Notes
info_outline Weekend Readiness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/29/24The Catholic Current
This is the new Weekend Readiness segment for today's Remastered Let's Talk About This episode. Be sure to listen to the full episode linked in the show notes. Show Notes
info_outline A New and Improved Church? (Fr. John Perricone) 11/27/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine. How does the concept and modern execution of synodalism lead to an administrative cul-de-sac, and how can the Church escape the tyranny of the lowest common denominator? Show Notes
info_outline A Closer Catholic Look At the Election (Terry Schilling) 11/26/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss building strong families and the Catholic and cultural outcomes of the changing political administration. What are we to look forward to? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
info_outline Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the Vatican's mascot for the upcoming jubilee year. Why must the Church emphasize the sense of the sacred within art, and how can one reach out to spread the Gospel to new audiences without pandering? Show Notes
info_outline From Hysterical to Homicidal? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/22/24The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the evils of detraction, despair, and Doomscrolling. How can we resist the many temptations that come from obsessive media consumption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Snow Notes
info_outline Why Not the Traditional Latin Mass? (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 11/21/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss active receptivity, worship, and common objections to the Traditional Latin Mass using his latest book with TAN Books. How can we avoid the tragic pitfalls that occur too often when having discussion about liturgy? Show Notes
info_outline Guess Who’s Raising Kids Right? (Bill Whittle) 11/20/24The Catholic Current
In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Bill Whittle to discuss education, the protection of innocence, and the necessity of fatherhood. Why is it important to allow children and young adults to learn from consequences and even failure? Show Notes
info_outline Hope, Not Complacency (Sarah Cain) 11/19/24The Catholic Current
We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss managing expectations and not lowering our guard as a result of the recent election outcome. How can we have both productive and charitable discussions during the upcoming holiday season? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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