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The Catholic Current

by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today’s issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.

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  1. LTACL: One Last Chance for France? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Riots have rocked France. French bishops have called for calm and for dialogue. The riots have continued. An obvious solution has been overlooked—why? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: One Last Chance for France?

  2. Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America (Nell Andrzejewski) 10/20/26

    We welcome explorer and educator Nell Andrzejewski to preview EWTN’s new series Hidden Gems, which visits some of North America’s most meaningful Catholic shrines. What stories lie behind places like the North American Martyrs Shrine and the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and why is making a...

  3. LTACL: Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Father Robert McTeigue reflects on recent violent unrest in France and neighboring countries, asking why historic buildings and churches are being vandalized despite the Pope's recent visit. He has some suspicions. Watch on YouTube: Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe?

  4. Novel Prophecies Pt. 12 - Lewis’ “That Hideous Strength” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 10/16/26

    Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength. Lewis imagines a society where experts and institutions seek greater control over human life. What happens when the pursuit of progress leaves morality and human dignity behind? Father finishes...

  5. What’s Wrong with Modern Catholic Music? (Erika Ahern) 10/15/26

    We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to discuss why so much modern Catholic music seems out of place at Mass. How did praise-and-worship styles become so common, and what has been lost as a result? Could a return to Gregorian chant, polyphony, and silence help to restore the sacred...

  6. LTACL: Law that Listens? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Senior Catholic Cadres of the People Who Should Really Know Better Club apparently think that changing Church law is like changing the menu at a fast-food restaurant—something done in response to popular demand or customer satisfaction surveys. But what if it isn’t? Father McTeigue takes a closer...

  7. Canadian Death Cult? (Amanda Achtman) 10/13/26

    We welcome bioethicist Amanda Achtman to examine Canada's growing use of medical assistance in dying. What does the expansion of MAID reveal about the ways society responds to suffering, disability, and old age? How can we ensure that people receive the care and companionship they need, rather…

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  8. LTACL: Discerning All Cardinals? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Father McTeigue offers some guidance about responding to theological statements that don’t sound quite right—even when those statements come from Cardinals. Watch on YouTube: Discerning All Cardinals?

  9. Novel Prophecies Pt. 11 - Lewis’ “Perelandra” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 10/9/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Perelandra. What can Lewis' portrayal of the struggle between innocence and temptation teach us about original sin and the need for redemption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass....

  10. Marian Apparitions–Yes or No? (Steve Ray) 10/8/26

    We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to discuss Marian devotion and some of the Church’s most famous apparitions. What can Catholics learn from Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, Knock, and Champion, and how should we approach these apparitions without treating...

  11. LTACL: Calling All Cardinals (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/7/26

    Recent statements by senior cardinals will lead to confusion and scandal. Fr. Robert McTeigue urges fraternal correction among church leaders and prayerful reflection. Watch on YouTube: Calling All Cardinals

  12. Why Not Defend Marriage? (Arthur Schaper) 10/6/26

    We welcome author Arthur Schaper to discuss why marriage still matters and why Christians should be willing to defend it. What happens when marriage is treated as a private preference rather than the foundation of family and society, and what does it look like for Christians to stand for marriage...

  13. LTACL: Eleven Guardian Angels? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/5/26

    Can a person have more than one guardian angel? Fr. Robert McTeigue says that's an important question, because spiritual warfare is real, our souls are being contested for, and we need all the help we can get. Father's answer may surprise you. Watch on YouTube: Eleven Guardian Angels?

  14. Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 10/2/26

    Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, 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? Donate now and pledge your gift.

  15. Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 10/1/26

    Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, 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? Donate now and pledge your gift.

  16. Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/30/26

    Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, 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? Donate now and pledge your gift.

  17. Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/29/26

    Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, 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? Donate now and pledge your gift.

  18. Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/28/26

    Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, 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? Donate now and pledge your gift.

  19. Novel Prophecies Pt. 10 - Lewis’ “Out of the Silent Planet” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 9/25/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Out of the Silent Planet. Lewis imagines a world that has not suffered the same rebellion against God as our own. What can that contrast teach us about original sin and the grace we receive through sacred worship? Father...

  20. Helping Women in Recovery (Carol Berry) 9/22/26

    We welcome Carol Berry, founder of Restoring Women Outreach, to discuss her work helping women recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. What does it take to rebuild a life after addiction, and how can faith and practical support help along the way? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.…

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  21. Are We Running Out of Time? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/18/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the meaning and purpose of time. If our lives are a journey toward God, how should that change the way we face suffering, death, and the choices we make each day? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Is this how the...

  22. Confronting Evil with Fulton Sheen (Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 9/17/26

    We welcome Father Dave Tomaszycki of the Archdiocese of Detroit to discuss his new collection of Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic. How does such a compilation come together, and why do Sheen’s warnings still matter today? Show Notes On the Demonic God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 1…

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  23. LTACL: Women Torn Apart? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Fr. Robert McTeigue examines why many women today seem unhappy despite political and cultural promises of liberation. He suggests a spiritual, even diabolical, root to the crisis. Watch on YouTube: Women Torn Apart?

  24. Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26

    We welcome convert and musician Josh Long to take a hard look at liturgical music. Why has the liturgy become more focused on entertainment than worship, and what would it take to restore sacred music to its proper place? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Vaguely Pious Noises What...

  25. LTACL: Women Overshadowed? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines alarming recent cases and cultural trends, and asks what is happening with women, such that so many women seem to embrace ending new life. Watch on YouTube: Women Overshadowed?

  26. Novel Prophecies Pt. 9 - Koestler’s “Darkness at Noon” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/11/26

    Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. How does a society lose its sense of truth, and what happens when people stop questioning the claims of those in power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday…

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  27. Father McTeigue Sounds Off (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/10/26

    In this special episode, Father Robert McTeigue speaks candidly about the faith, the Church, and the moral challenges of our time. From St. Peter Claver and modern slavery to abortion and spiritual discipline, Father tackles the crises around us and the personal work of living the faith. Show…

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  28. LTACL: Theological Proofreading | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

    Fr. Robert McTeigue reacts to a striking recent phrase about Eucharistic adoration: "a God who has become bread." Can you guess which member of the people-who-should-really-know-better club said it? Watch on YouTube: Theological Proofreading

  29. What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26

    We welcome Patience Sunne, Engagement Director at Them Before Us, to examine the differences between adoption and surrogacy or IVF. What happens when the desire of adults to have a child takes precedence over the child’s needs? How do these practices shape a child’s sense of identity and…

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  30. Novel Prophecies Pt. 8 - Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/4/26

    Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Sinclair Lewis’ It Can't Happen Here, a novel that asks whether totalitarianism could take root in America. What should we be watching for, and what does it mean to remain faithful when the culture demands conformity? Father...

  31. Can Literature Be Saved? (Liza Libes) 9/3/26

    We welcome author and literary critic Liza Libes to examine the contemporary status and future prospects of literary study. Is classic literature losing its place in our culture as short-form media and changing classrooms redefine how we read? If so, what will it take to bring it back? Show Notes...

  32. LTACL: Wishful Thinking Will Kill Us (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    The FBI promises that it won't confuse "radical traditional Catholics" with violent extremists again, but how sure can we really be? Father Robert McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Wishful Thinking Will Kill Us Read the FBI report:...

  33. Will Europe Survive? (Drieu Godefridi) 9/1/26

    We welcome Belgian scholar Drieu Godefridi to take a hard look at what lies ahead for Europe. As birth rates fall and migration increases, the continent is also facing economic troubles and a growing loss of cultural and religious identity. Is there reasonable hope for improvement? Father…

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  34. LTACL: Culture of Lies—Catholic Edition?

    Father Robert McTeigue reflects on living under pervasive falsehoods during the Soviet Union and connects that to modern diocesan communications. He asks listeners for help. Links that were referenced in the video:...

  35. Novel Prophecies Pt. 7 - Forster’s “The Machine Stops” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/28/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops. Written more than a century ago, the story imagines people living apart from one another and relying on technology for nearly everything. Does Forster's world still look quite so far-fetched today?...

  36. Kneeling Before the World? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/27/26

    We welcome back historian and friend of the show Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine how the Church's relationship with the modern world has changed since Vatican II. What have Catholics gained and lost in trying to keep pace with a culture that has changed so dramatically? Show Notes Kneeling Before…

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  37. The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia (Eamonn Clark) 8/25/26

    We welcome licensed moral theologian Eamonn Clarke to discuss the legacy of Amoris Laetitia ten years after its publication. Has the push for a more flexible pastoral response created greater confusion about marriage, annulments, and cohabitation? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes...

  38. LTACL: Why Does Evil Smile? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Why does evil smile? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at the recent abortion legislation in Massachusetts and New Jersey. He is perplexed at why Governor Mikie Sherrill and Governor Maura Healey would sign this harmful legislation with glee despite both being Catholic. Using context from...

  39. Novel Prophecies Pt. 6 - Huxley’s “Brave New World Revisited” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/21/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World Revisited. Huxley warned that propaganda and technology could make people easier to control. Are we seeing some of that today, and if so, what can we do about it? Father finishes with Weekend…

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  40. What Next for America? (Karl Denninger) 8/20/26

    We welcome back Karl Denninger from Market Ticker to evaluate the economic issues facing America, from runaway debt and rising healthcare costs to job losses and the AI boom. How serious are these problems, and what can ordinary Americans do now to prepare? Show Notes So Perhaps My Podcast Was A...

  41. LTACL: Cristero War 2.0? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Father McTeigue examines the current conflict between Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, and the Catholic Church. Although history may not repeat itself, similar patterns from the Cristero War are arising in this conflict. Is this a sign of a new bloodbath to come? Father takes a closer look....

  42. Whom Do You Serve? (Matt Archbold) 8/18/26

    We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold to examine the growing rejection of truth in our culture. What happens when truth is replaced by ideology, and how can Catholics remain faithful to Christ in a culture that increasingly rejects the good, the true, and the beautiful? Father finishes...

  43. LTACL: The Saint We Need Right Now (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Which saint do we most need to hear from today? Father McTeigue has in mind a martyr whose heroic death has overshadowed his great words of wisdom—words that can help us make our way through the current crisis. Watch on YouTube: The Saint We Need Right Now

  44. Novel Prophecies Pt. 5 - Huxley’s “Brave New World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/14/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a novel about a society in which suffering has been largely eliminated at the cost of freedom, family, and individuality. What does Huxley’s imagined world tell us about the things that people are...

  45. Is Moral Certainty Possible? (W.M. Briggs) 8/13/26

    We welcome back William M. Briggs, known as Statistician to the Stars, to take up the question of whether there are things we can know for certain about right and wrong. How do faith, reason, and logic help us to spot the difference between a sound moral argument and a persuasive one that is…

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  46. LTACL: Is Pride Still a Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

    Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines pride as the worst of the seven deadly sins and shows how pride both inverts reality and separates us from God. Watch on YouTube: Is Pride Still a Sin?

  47. A Closer Look at Migration (Liz Yore) 8/11/26

    We welcome back child advocate attorney Liz Yore to discuss Europe's growing migration crisis, including the mass crossings at Ceuta and Lampedusa and questions surrounding unaccompanied minors. How should Catholics respond to the Church's response to the crisis, and what will continued mass...

  48. LTACL: The Most Promising Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/10/26

    Father Robert McTeigue continues his series on the seven deadly sins. In so doing, he takes a closer look at the dangerous desire for temporal things that can never truly satisfy. Watch on YouTube: The Most Promising Sin?

  49. Novel Prophecies Pt. 4 - Benson’s “The Dawn of All” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/7/26

    Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's The Dawn of All, imagining a society where the Catholic faith shapes education, politics, and everyday life. Is Benson describing an impossible ideal, or reminding us of something we've forgotten? Father…

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  50. Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle) 8/6/26

    We welcome back political commentator and friend of the show Bill Whittle to discuss the rise of autonomous weapons and the growing role of artificial intelligence in war. As the human role in combat continues to shrink, what becomes of accountability, restraint, and mercy? Show Notes LIFE and...

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Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today’s issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.

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