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

Release Date: 10/21/2024

The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss humility and the difference between innovation and restoration for classic beauty. What did the efforts at Notre Dame do right, and what did they do very wrong? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Rebellion Against Christ the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/6/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the root cause of the madness seen in recent news headlines. How can we act to overcome our rebellious nature in time for Christmas? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

How to Stop Being Stupid About Sex (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 12/5/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss an important new book that she contributed to on the many destructive lies of the sexual revolution. What is behind the phrase "Lived Experience" and why do many appeal to it in order to subvert Catholic teaching? Show Notes

When Conspiracy Theory Becomes Conspiracy Fact (Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 12/4/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. of Ignatius Press to discuss the loss of trust in news sources and educating oneself beyond The Narrative. How can we rise above the white noise of perpetual media coverage and seek Truth? Show Notes

What Ever Happened to Strong Families? (Anna Reynolds) 12/3/24

The Catholic Current

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

What’s This “Hope” Thing Anyway? (Matt Archbold) 12/2/24

The 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

Weekend Readiness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/29/24

The 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

A New and Improved Church? (Fr. John Perricone) 11/27/24

The 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

A Closer Catholic Look At the Election (Terry Schilling) 11/26/24

The 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

Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24

The 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

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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

Synods | Ipsitilla

Synod Proposal Could Give ‘Doctrinal Authority’ to Local Bishops’ Conferences - Lifesite

Cardinal Fernández Promises Follow-Up Meeting After Controversial Absence

Women in the Priesthood?: A Systematic Analysis in the Light of the Order of Creation and Redemption: Manfred Hauke

Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation (The McGivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, 1992): Ashley, Benedict M.

Germany’s BP. Bätzing on Women’s Ordination “...[the] Answer to This Question Will Determine Whether Women Will Continue to Seek and Find Their Home in the Church.” | Tweet Threader

Cardinal-Elect Radcliffe Blames ‘Russian Money’ for African Bishops Rejecting Homosexual ‘Blessings’ - Lifesite

Pope Francis said he will consider 'openness' to 'transgender people' when naming new US bishops: report

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