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The Catholic Current

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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Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle)...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/08/06

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 DEATH on the Modern Battlefield The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 The Night They Burned Shanghai The Bedford Incident Colossus: The Forbin Project Colossus Fail Safe iCatholic Mobile The Station of

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LTACL: What Will Become of Preachers? ( Fr. Robert...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/08/05

Saint Dominic was known for asking, "Lord, what will become of sinners?" Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. goes on to ask, "What will become of preachers?" Watch on YouTube: What Will Become of Preachers?

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The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26

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2026/08/04

We welcome author and teacher John Melnikov to consider how therapeutic language has found its way into Catholic conversations about sin and forgiveness. Where should Catholics draw the line between understanding human weakness and excusing it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.Show Notes The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin The Writing of John Melnikov The triumph of the therapeutic; uses of faith after Freud Nefarious Mister Frost iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon

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LTACL: Pious Excuses? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/3/26

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2026/08/03

Do you have friends who skip Sunday Mass because they think they can worship better alone or claim that God doesn't require it? Father McTeigue explains why those objections are inadequate and explores the meaning of worship. Watch on YouTube: Pious Excuses?

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Novel Prophecies Pt. 3 - Benson’s “Lord of the World”...

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2026/07/31

Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World. What does Benson's novel have to say about a society that promises peace and prosperity while steadily pushing Christ to the margins? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.Show Notes Lord of the World: A Novel Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daughter into Beloved Community Event: Meet ‘Library Dads’ Daily Readings - Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary

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Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26

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2026/07/30

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 often overshadowed by better-known figures such as G.K. Chesterton and John Henry Newman. What made their lives and work so important, and why are they still worth reading today?Show Notes Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage Joseph Pearce - Website How The Reformation Happened The Great Heresies The Four Great Evils of the Day The temporal

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LTACL: Freedom from Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

The Catholic Current ·

2026/07/29

By popular demand, Fr. McTeigue continues his series on spiritual warfare. Evil doesn't present itself as a cartoon character with horns and pitchfork; sometimes evil carries a lawyer's briefcase. Why do people fall for the deception? Father takes a closer look.Watch on YouTube: Freedom from Evil? Show Notes https://secularprolife.org/2026/07/california-v-heartbeat-international-realoptions-apr-lawsuit/

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Our Collapse: Diagnosis & Prescription (Msgr. Charles...

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2026/07/28

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 happens when personal autonomy becomes society's highest value, and how should Catholics respond? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.Show Notes What Ails Us? The Rise of the Imperial, Autonomous Self Of Hunger and Hallucinations – How the Stages of Starvation Describe the Decaying West How Civilizations Rise and Fall in Eight Stages A Brief

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LTACL: Satan's Biggest Fear? (Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

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2026/07/27

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 series on spiritual warfare. Watch on YouTube: Satan's Biggest Fear?

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Novel Prophecies Pt. 2 - Solovyov’s “Short Story of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/07/24

Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Vladimir Solovyov's A Short Story of the Antichrist. What can this early twentieth-century novella teach us about the appeal of false peace, worldly power, and the temptation to follow a counterfeit Christ? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.Show Notes A Short Story of the Antichrist Agenda 21 - The Corbett Report 2030 - The Corbett Report Behind the Glittering Mask: Michael Exposes

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Priests Against the Chaos (Fr. John Perricone) 7/23/26

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2026/07/23

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine the crisis facing the priesthood, including declining vocations and a growing loss of priestly identity. Where does renewal begin, and what will it take to raise the next generation of faithful priests?Show Notes Priests Among the Enveloping Chaos The Priest is Not His Own Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life A candid conversation about the source of vocations A Layman's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours: How the Prayers of the Church Can Change

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Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert...

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2026/07/22

Father McTeigue interviewed Dr. Peter Howard about the life, legacy, and imminent beatification of Fulton Sheen. They discussed Sheen’s devotion to the salvation of souls, his media ministry, his scholarly depth, and the movement preparing faithful pilgrims for the beatification. Watch on YouTube: Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen Links: The Beatification Pilgrimage: https://fultonsheenmovement.com/pilgrimage-register America's Saint Conference: https://fultonsheenconference.com/

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A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26

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2026/07/21

We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some parishes inspire lasting faith while others struggle to engage their communities. What role do reverent liturgy, frequent confession, and strong pastoral leadership play in renewing parish life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The parish that prefers death to new life The Saginaw Confessor Parishes Preparing Their People for…

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Can't Face Evil? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/20/26

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2026/07/20

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 that evil is real and that the only true answer is invoking Christ crucified and risen. Watch on YouTube: Can't Face Evil?

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Novel Prophecies Pt. 1: Chesterton’s “The Napoleon of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/07/17

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 century ago teach us about the cultural and spiritual challenges we face today? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Napoleon of Notting Hill The Dystopian Novel No One Remembers The Year of Our Lord 1943: Christian Humanism in an Age of Crisis Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism,

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Walking with Revolutionaries? (Michael Hichborn) 7/16/26

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2026/07/16

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, including groups accused of promoting Marxism, abortion, and pagan practices. What do these associations reveal about the Church's troubling engagement with modern political movements? Show Notes Pope Leo to October Meeting of Marxist Revolutionaries: “I am here. I am with you.” The World Meeting of Popular Movements Part 2: Bringing it All

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LTACL: Ignoring Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/07/15

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 still time. Watch on YouTube: Ignoring Christ

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We Must Say It: Christ Is King! (John Horvat II) 7/14/26

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2026/07/14

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" in an increasingly secular culture. What changes when Christ's authority is no longer recognized in public life or even within the Church? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Christ is King, No Matter Who says It or Not Why Modern Law Clashes with the Social Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ Quas Primas iCatholic Mobile The

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More Warnings From Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/07/10

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on Fulton Sheen's 1932 book Moods and Truths, illustrating how its warnings about modern religion and authority remain strikingly relevant today. What can Sheen's defense of marriage, the Church's authority, and Christ's divinity teach us as the Church faces renewed pressure to compromise with the world? Show Notes Moods and Truths Another Sort of Learning Hidden Artworks in Gold Surprised Renovators of America’s Oldest Basilica Daily Readings - Fifteenth Sunday in

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The Islamification of Britain (Joanna Williams) 7/9/26

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2026/07/09

We welcome back author and scholar Joanna Williams to examine what she describes as the Islamification of Britain, from growing Muslim political influence to cultural changes and the response of the nation's elites. How have the recent rape-gang reports and broader debates over migration and assimilation shaped the conversation about Britain's identity and future? Show Notes The Islamification of Britain “There Is No Security for You Except by Islam or Jizya [Protection Tax]” The Rape Gang Inquiry

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