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We’re Not Hoping & Coping Our Way Out of This One (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/24/25

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 01/24/2025

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In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue again discusses Acedia and the subtle idolatries of delusional optimism. How can we break from the desires for others to "do the work" for us? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

 

Show Notes

Beware of “Hopium” and “Copium” 

Symposium on Catholics & American Political Life | New Oxford Review 

A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper

Faith, Hope, Love - Josef Pieper

Kingship Of Christ and Organized Naturalism - Angelus Press

JFK : Houston Ministerial Association Full Speech

"Religious Belief and Public Morality: A Catholic Governor's Perspective," an address by Gov. Mario Cuomo of New York - September 13, 1984, as a Lecture in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Theology | Archives of the University of Notre Dame

Cardinal Pie and the Social Kingship of Christ - Crisis Magazine

President Donald Trump Signs Pardons for 23 Pro-Life Americans - LifeNews.com

Jean Shepherd Live at the Limelight - "Scratchy Suit & Steel Mill Mailroom (restored)"

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The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max

Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!

"Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist

Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify

Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel

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