Does the Vatican Need a Mascot? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/25/24
Release Date: 11/25/2024
Christendom Without Regrets? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the fading of Christendom through history, culture, and theology, pushing back against claims that its decline is either inevitable or desirable. He challenges the Church to reckon with how we arrived here and what rebuilding authentic Catholic civilization must look like. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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What Do You Want for Advent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/26/25
The Catholic Current
What should we be doing this Advent? No, not about the lights, or the tree, or even the presents. What should we be doing as Catholics? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Will American Catholics Repeat Europe’s Mistakes? (S.A. McCarthy) 11/25/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome S.A. McCarthy from The American Spectator to the show, to discuss how Islam conquered Catholic Spain, and what American Catholics ought to learn from the mistakes of Europe. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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LTACL: To a Hierarch…with Regret… (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/24/25
The Catholic Current
What happens when a prominent Catholic hierarch seems to have made…ahem…a misstatement—on a world stage? Father McTeigue has a suggestion. Watch on YouTube:
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Are You Ready for the Last Days? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/21/25
The Catholic Current
How do we consider the End Times without falling into hysteria or the date-guessing that contradicts scripture? In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue explores what we can and should be doing. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/19/25
The Catholic Current
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross?
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LTACL: Bishops on Instagram?!? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/19/25
The Catholic Current
The USCCB made an announcement on Instagram, regarding their recent Special Statement on immigration. But should they be using Instagram at all? Watch on YouTube: Show Notes The original USCCB reel: Documentation of Crimes KAYLA HAMILTON: RUBY GARCIA: LIZBETH MEDINA: RACHEL MORIN: LAKEN RILEY: JOCELYN NUNGARY: MOLLIE TIBBETS: MELODIE WALDECKER:
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/20/25
The Catholic Current
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they’ll examine today’s hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross?
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The Purpose and Goal of Education (Fr. Michael Rennier) 11/18/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Fr. Michael Rennier to the show, to discuss whether we are approaching Catholic education the wrong way. Catholic schools tend to be a subject of much debate. We output children with high academic outcomes, but alarming numbers leave the Faith entirely. Show Notes
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Re-evaluating Your Spiritual Life (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/14/25
The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue completes his reflections from earlier in the week, explaining that most people don't realize what sin is, and don't understand the rupture that it causes. Until we grasp this, we cannot grow in the spiritual life. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
info_outlineWe 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
The Unserious “House of Luce” - Crisis Magazine
Luce the Vatican's Anime Mascot | Know Your Meme
Vatican plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for "The Holy Year 2025"
Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time by Marva J. Dawn
The Problem with Bad Church Music | Catholic Answers Magazine
Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Love Song of M. Ivan Rupnik » Maureen Mullarkey
Philip Larkin Poem “Church Going" (1954)
In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity- Josef Pieper
Why Icon Writing and not Painting?
New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24
Planning for a Beautiful Advent (Kathleen Carr) 10/29/24
The Problem With “Mary Did You Know”
The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max
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