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What’s Up With the Synod This Time? (Fr. Gerald Murray)

Release Date: 10/21/2024

America and the Cristero War (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/25/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses money, power, freemasonry, and the little discussed American influence during the Cristero War. What inspired the fidelity of the martyrs, and why do progressive revolutionaries immediately begin attacking the Church once gaining power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Living Through Hurricane Helene (Jason Craig) 10/24/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Jason Craig of Those Catholic Men to discuss his experience living through Hurricane Helene. What happens when the familiar "direct deposit" nature of human experience is cut off, and what graces can be found in moments of great trial? Show Notes

When English Kings Were Catholic (Joseph Pearce) 10/23/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss another article from his series in Crisis Magazine on the Unsung Heroes of Christendom. What can we learn from King Canute about ruling with humility, and how can we avoid falling prey to the dangerous temptation of flattery? Show Notes

Six Biblical Myths Debunked (Steve Ray) 10/22/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Steve Ray to discuss his latest article in Catholic Answers about some commonly believed biblical myths. Why correct the record if the popular narrative seems to sound so good? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

What’s Up With the Synod This Time? (Fr. Gerald Murray)

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest news coming from the Synod on Synodality? Why are closed questions being suddenly reopened? Could it be the case that good intentions are being hijacked, or might things really be as bad as they seem? Show Notes

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Five: Repentance and Reparation (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/18/24

The Catholic Current

In the final part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses hitting spiritual rock bottom, repentance, and the necessity of regularly making a good confession. How can we avoid falling prey to what Father calls the "national anthem of Satan", and why is conversion sometimes so difficult? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Four: Conscience and Discernment (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/17/24

The Catholic Current

In the fourth part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in one's routine of spiritual hygiene. How can faithful prayer of the Ignatian Examen help prevent the corrosion of our memory of graces and blessings received? Show Notes

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Three: Cain vs. Priesthood (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/16/24

The Catholic Current

In the third part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses worship through a look at the offering of Cain. How does offering worship according to our personal preferences rather than what God is owed communicate the wicked worldview of the enemy, "MY will be done"? Show Notes

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part Two: Ahab vs. Kingship (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/15/24

The Catholic Current

In the second part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue discusses conflict avoidance, kingship, and the vice of Acedia by taking a closer look at Ahab. What happens when we refuse to make use of legitimate and God given authority? Show Notes

Spiritual Warfare Series - Part One: Jezebel vs. Prophecy (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/14/24

The Catholic Current

In the first part of our series on spiritual warfare, Father McTeigue introduces us to Jezebel. Who, or what, is it, and what does it represent? In order to properly prepare for battle, we must first understand what we're up against. What is the "Jezebel Strategy," and why is it one of the enemy's favorite tactics? Why is the gift of prophecy so essential in fighting back against it? Show Notes

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