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LTACL: We're Trying God's Patience (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 09/22/2025

Do We Still Need Missionaries? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/7/25 show art Do We Still Need Missionaries? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/7/25

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In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the missionary history of the Church, and considers how it relates to the attitudes of many in the Church today. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes  

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An Organization of Dissident Priests Is Being Supported by Bishops and Cardinals—Why? We welcome Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to explain. Show Notes  

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LTACL: Better Ghostwriters for the Church? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/5/25 show art LTACL: Better Ghostwriters for the Church? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/5/25

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When a recent cleric referred to the Traditional Latin Mass as a spectacle, did he know what he was saying? Was he aware of the recent spectacles being promoted in his diocese and beyond? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

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Adopting Frozen Embryos? (Matthew McKenna) 11/4/25 show art Adopting Frozen Embryos? (Matthew McKenna) 11/4/25

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We welcome Matthew McKenna to the show, to discuss the difficult and nuanced topic of frozen embryos, and the theological quagmire that they are in. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes  

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LTACL: A Wasted Martyrdom? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/3/25 show art LTACL: A Wasted Martyrdom? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/3/25

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In the current environment of inter-faith sessions, let us look to the martyrs. What would St. Margaret Clitherow, Pearl of York, have done and said? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look.  Watch on YouTube:

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Unsolicited Advice for Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/31/25 show art Unsolicited Advice for Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/31/25

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Father McTeigue takes a look at the efforts in the Knoxville Diocese to explain how the modern Mass relates to actual Vatican II documents, and he asks some pointed questions. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, to prepare you for Sunday Mass.  Show Notes                    

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Let's Stop Repeating Our Mistakes (Erika Ahern) 10/30/25 show art Let's Stop Repeating Our Mistakes (Erika Ahern) 10/30/25

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We welcome back Erika Ahern from The LoopCast to discuss why conservatives keep making the same mistakes in the culture war. Why are they afraid to use some of the same methods of the Left? Is there an approach that doesn't result in constantly losing ground? Show Notes

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LTACL: Giving Up on England (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) show art LTACL: Giving Up on England (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

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How would Edmund Campion, who was martyred for the faith, have reacted to Pope Leo's recent ecumenical meeting and prayer with King Charles? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:

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Tiring of God? (Fr. John Perricone) 10/28/25 show art Tiring of God? (Fr. John Perricone) 10/28/25

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We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss the woes of synodality, aggressive ecumenism, and religious indifference. Examining various failed experiments within the Church, he urges us to return to what matters most. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

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Thoughts on the Diocese of Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 10/24/25 show art Thoughts on the Diocese of Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 10/24/25

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In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue analyzes the pastoral letter of Fr. Carter, who is pastor of The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, TN. In that pastoral letter, claims were made about the elimination of the Traditional Latin Mass that don't live up to a closer reading.  Radio listeners: This is an extended podcast. To continue from where we had to stop broadcasting on the radio, skip to 45:10. Show Notes  

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