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The Catholic Current
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.
Episodes
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Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26
We welcome back friend of the show Joseph Pearce to discuss Hilaire Belloc and Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, two influential English Catholics whose names are…
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LTACL: Freedom from Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare. Evil doesn't present itself as a cartoon character with horns and pitchfork…
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Our Collapse: Diagnosis & Prescription (Msgr. Charles Pope) 7/28/26
We welcome back Monsignor Charles Pope to discuss the rise of the "imperial autonomous self" and the habits of mind that have shaped modern culture. What…
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LTACL: Satan's Biggest Fear? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/27/26
The best weapon against Satan is hiding in plain sight—and he doesn't want you to use it. But what if you did? By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his…
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Novel Prophecies Pt. 2 - Solovyov’s “Short Story of the Antichrist” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/24/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Vladimir Solovyov's A Short Story of the Antichrist. What can this early twentieth-century…
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Priests Against the Chaos (Fr. John Perricone) 7/23/26
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine the crisis facing the priesthood, including declining vocations and a growing loss of priestly identity. Where…
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Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue interviewed Dr. Peter Howard about the life, legacy, and imminent beatification of Fulton Sheen. They discussed Sheen’s devotion to the…
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A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26
We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some…
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Can't Face Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/20/26
In the modern world, there is a tendency to reduce evil to a medical problem, or at least a problem of science, bureaucracy, or dialogue. Fr. McTeigue argues…
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Novel Prophecies Pt. 1: Chesterton’s “The Napoleon of Notting Hill” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/17/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue launches a new series, "Novel Prophecies," with G.K. Chesterton's The Napoleon of Notting Hill. What can a novel written more than a…
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Walking with Revolutionaries? (Michael Hichborn) 7/16/26
We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to examine the World Meeting of Popular Movements and the organizations that have taken part in it…
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LTACL: Ignoring Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/15/26
Fr. McTeigue looks at scripture to see what happened to those who heard Christ and then ignored him. Then he asks us to look at our own hearts, while there is…
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We Must Say It: Christ Is King! (John Horvat II) 7/14/26
We welcome back John Horvat II of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property to examine the meaning of proclaiming "Christ is King"…
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More Warnings From Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/10/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on Fulton Sheen's 1932 book Moods and Truths, illustrating how its warnings about modern religion and authority remain strikingly…
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The Islamification of Britain (Joanna Williams) 7/9/26
We welcome back author and scholar Joanna Williams to examine what she describes as the Islamification of Britain, from growing Muslim political influence to…
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A Muslim Conquest of Britain? (with Raymond Ibrahim) 7/8/26
In this special episode, Fr. McTeigue interviews Raymond Ibrahim about the newest report documenting widespread grooming and sexual abuse of British girls…
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Learning from the Mass (Rebecca Hopersberger) 7/7/26
We welcome educator and mother Rebecca Hopersberger to examine the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children's faith and the…
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LTACL: Yet Another Schism? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. McTeigue addresses a controversial English Mass where a same-sex couple received a formal clerical blessing attended by priests, two bishops, and a…
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Is Synodality a Moral Menace? (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 7/2/26
We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk of The Catholic University of America to analyze a Vatican study-group report on synodality and the growing emphasis it…
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2026 Academic Year in Review (Matt Lamb) 6/30/26
We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix for a candid review of the 2025–26 academic year, covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder and the ongoing…
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LTACL: Dear Archbishop...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue asks for your help in getting a response from a prominent member of “the People-Who-Should-Really-Know-Better Club.” Her address: The Rt Hon…
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Is There a Muslim “Rape War” in Britain? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/26/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines a shocking new parliamentary report alleging decades of organized sexual exploitation of young women in the United Kingdom. How…
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Does Synodality Trump Hierarchy? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 6/25/26
We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine a synodal study document on priestly formation that raises serious concerns about de-clericalization…
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LTACL: Who Hates British Christians? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
A recent report exposed how vulnerable girls were exploited and assaulted in Britain for decades, and how government representatives covered it up. Yet, there…
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Synodal Slanders? (Fr. Kyle Schnippel) 6/23/26
We welcome back Fr. Kyle Schnippel of Courage International to discuss a Synodal Working Group report that criticized Courage and its work with those…
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LTACL: The Most Whiney Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Have you heard the whiney voice from deep within, complaining that being good is just too hard? Father McTeigue tackles sadness, melancholy, and acedia…
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Fulton Sheen’s Darker Prophecies (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/19/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s warnings about a counterfeit “ape of the Church” that imitates Christianity while rejecting God, and the ways in…
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Have You Met the Fathers? (Steve Ray) 6/18/26
We welcome back Steve Ray to trace the legacy of the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian leaders who helped preserve the apostolic tradition in the…
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Homilies on Corpus Christi and the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/17/26
While Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is…
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Another Refugee from Abortion-World (Noemi Padilla) 6/16/26
We welcome Noemi Padilla, a Licensed Practical Nurse and former abortion clinic supervisor, to provide an insider's perspective on the culture of coercion and…
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Homilies on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/15/26
While there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the…
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A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper…
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2026 Spring Appeal Goal Met - Thank You! (Joe McClane) 6/11/26
We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to thank all of the generous donors who helped us reach our Spring Appeal goal and unpack the headlines…
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2026 Spring Mini On-Air Appeal - Day One (Joe McClane) 6/10/26
We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on…
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Better Marriage Preparation (Christian Meert) 6/9/26
We welcome Christian Meert, co-founder of Agape Catholic Ministries, to examine the strengths and shortcomings of contemporary Catholic marriage preparation…
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The Most Unsatisfying Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Addiction can be weaponized against people, to draw them into deeper addiction. The sin of lust promises much, gives nothing, and leaves one craving for more…
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A First Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/5/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue offers an initial assessment of the new papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, raising concerns about its vague, committee-driven style and…
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Making Better Theologians (David Torkington) 6/4/26
We welcome spiritual theologian David Torkington to discuss how we might restore the contemplative and mystical foundations of Catholic theology. What…
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LTACL: The Most Dangerous Sin? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Is anger ever required? Is it moral or even just? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at anger, and how we can distinguish between sin and righteousness. Watch…
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Are Institutions Worth Saving? (Robbert Leusink) 6/2/26
We welcome Dutch writer Robert Leusink to examine the crisis facing modern institutions, from universities to professional guilds, and the consequences of…
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LTACL: The Least Pleasurable Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue examines envy as a deadly sin, distinguishing it from jealousy, and pondering how little pleasure it brings us. Examine your conscience…
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Fulton Sheen on War and Tyranny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/29/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s insights on war and tyranny, arguing that the rejection of reason and knowledge of God gives rise to idolatry…
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Must We Tolerate Tolerance? (Theodore Dalrymple) 5/28/26
We welcome back author and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple to examine the modern cult of tolerance. Why is it so important that we avoid the temptation to…
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Faith in a Time of Crisis | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
On May 18th, 2026, Father McTeigue gave a speech on "Faith in a Time of Crisis" at St. Gregory the Great in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube: Faith in a…
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The Church and Islam (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 5/26/26
We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine the historical and contemporary relationship between the Catholic Church and Islam, addressing shifts…
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Fulton Sheen: Old Errors, New Labels (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/22/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s 1931 book Old Errors and New Labels, arguing that modern and postmodern errors simply keep resurfacing under new…
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AI and Surveillance Capitalism (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/21/26
We welcome back Dr. Michael Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economy in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, to discuss how…
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LTACL: Most Popular Deadly Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Do you know what gluttony really is? It's not just about eating too much. Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. takes a closer look, outlining St. Thomas Aquinas’ five…
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Are We in the End Times? (Fr. Joseph Gill) 5/19/26
We welcome Fr. Joseph Gill of the Diocese of Bridgeport to examine the question of whether we are living in the last days and how Christians ought to respond…
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LTACL: Still Deadly Sins? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Father Robert McTeigue announces a new series on the seven deadly sins. We don't want to talk about sins and vices in the modern world (and even the modern…
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Fulton Sheen and the Demonic (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/15/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue explores Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic, spiritual warfare, and how sin unravels creation. He also reflects upon Ignatian insights…
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LTACL: Synodality vs. Priesthood? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Why do we have synodal discussions on topics that the Church cannot change? For example, the priesthood cannot be opened to women, because of how God created…
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The Left’s Love for Islam (Dimpee Brar) 5/12/26
We welcome Dimpee Brar, Director of Engagement for Allies for a Strong Canada, to examine the growing cooperation between modern leftist movements and militant…
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Did Synodality Hijack Vatican II? A Cardinal’s Warning
Do synodalists misinterpret Vatican II on Scripture, doctrine, and moral teaching, especially on issues like same‑sex attraction? Father Robert McTeigue…
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Tyranny and the End of Days (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/8/26
Father McTeigue continues our series on tyranny by examining whether the modern world is approaching the end of a long-established form of domination. If a…
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Tehran’s War on Christianity (Gia Chacon) 5/7/26
We welcome back Gia Chacon, founder of For the Martyrs, to unveil the harsh reality of Christian persecution in Iran, including arrest, torture, apostasy laws…
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LTACL: No One for Vatican II? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
If almost everyone rejected at least something about Vatican II, how would that affect our understanding of who is in communion with Rome? Father McTeigue…
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Modern Parenting: Success or Failure? (Jonathan Rothwell) 5/5/26
We welcome Jonathan Rothwell, Principal Economist at Gallup and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, to discuss how modern parenting…
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LTACL: Full Communion? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
We hear lots of talk about who's in "full Communion with Rome" and who isn't. But how can we tell who's in or out? Fr. McTeigue suggests that the obvious…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2026 Spring Appeal
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…