Thoughts on the Diocese of Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 10/24/25
Release Date: 10/24/2025
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
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We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to explain how we should think about Purgatory, how we should explain it to others, and why we need to pray for the dead. Show Notes
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Fr. McTeigue continues his exploration of how modern understandings of sin are lacking, and what else we must do. Pius XI had some things to say. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to speak about the development of doctrine. What has the Church historically taught about the death penalty, and can it change? How does the recent pronouncement regarding Mary as Co-redemptrix compare to Cardinal Newman's description of doctrinal development? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Do you go to confession and consider that the slate has been wiped clean? If so, you might be doing it wrong. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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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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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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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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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:
info_outlineIn 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
TREASURES NEW AND OLD | UNITY IN FAITH | Pastoral Letter
The Hermeneutic of Continuity in a Time of Transition | Oct. 19 2025 Homily
Charlotte, Knoxville, and the suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass
The “Latin Novus Ordo” Is Not the Solution
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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