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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?

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 pilgrimage still important for Catholics today? Father Finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Watch on EWTN: Another Spiritual ‘Gem’ Reflects St. Kateri and the North American Martyrs Trailer - Hidden Gems Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal National Shrine of St. Jude National Center for Padre Pio Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine Catholic Church Tours iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series…

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?

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 with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, Book 3) The Abolition of Man Taliessin through Logres and The Region of the Summer Stars A Catholic professor put Talarico on the spot over abortion last night, and it was BRUTAL Bishop Olson Statement Teen Triathlete Raises More Than $30,000 to Donate Bikes and Riding Lessons to Low-Income Families Daily Readings: Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr.…

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 character of the liturgy? Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep Musica Sacra Pew Missal 2027 Edition Why Catholics Can't Sing: Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice Sing Like a Catholic What Many Priests No Longer Believe Why Praise and Worship Music is Praise, But Not Worship Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ presents "The Scandal of Mediocrity" - Catholic Art Institute 2026 Conference The Problem With “Mary Did You Know” The LOOPcast The Deep The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song) iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert…

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 look. Watch on YouTube: Law that Listens?

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 than offering death as an answer? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Dying to Meet You Canadian Parliament Defeats Bill to Ban Euthanasia of Mentally Ill People The War on the Vulnerable: Canada’s MAID Experiment Ten Years Later Canada’s possible expansion of MAID for mental illness is worrisome, including for high schools 10 years, 100,000 deaths: How Canada became the euthanasia capital of the world Cost Estimate for Bill C-7 “Medical Assistance in Dying” iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr.…

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?

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. Show Notes Perelandra Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? City in Iowa just opened up a city council meeting with a prayer to SATAN ANOTHER ONE: Satanic Temple Opens Battle Ground, Washington City Council Meeting with Prayer Praising SATAN Exposing the quiet revolution changing Church teaching Sister Helen Alford, O.P. suggests that Jesus was initially "flirting" with the Samaritan woman at the well in the Gospel of John Lindsay Clancy-Style Horror Stories Pile Up As Moms Turn On Their Own Children ‘You’re Walking!’ – Dad Surprises Children Having Recovered Ability to Walk After Serious Brain Injury Daily Readings: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code…

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 private revelation as something Catholics are required to believe? Show Notes Our Lady of Knock Was Not Alone Knock Talk by Steve Ray at Knock iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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

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 when doing so comes with a cost? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Christ Is King, but Marriage Is Nothing? The Christian Nation We Aren’t Ready For If it’s not Godly love, it’s not real love A martyr for marriage? Does God Have Good News for Gays? Learning to love what God has made Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel…

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy) The Gift: Creation (Aquinas Lecture) Against Fate: An Essay on Personal Dignity Character of the Happy Warrior Errors and Heresies of Our Time UK Govt Announces New ‘Ministry of Truth’ to Tackle Alleged Disinformation New Church Architecture: Baker Architects's Gothic Church for Jackson, Missouri Daily Readings: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr.…

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. Show Notes Restoring Women Outreach The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S.J. and Bill Wilson in Letters iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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 consummation of the world begins? A Brief History of Our Annihilation Vatican marks 60 years of Nostra Aetate with new document stating Christ is the ‘one and only Redeemer’ Christian Bale Opens Long-Dreamed of Foster Care Village Aimed at Keeping Siblings Together How to Think About God: A Guide for the 20th-Century Pagan Daily Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website…

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: The gift of prophecy God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship God’s holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The gift of priesthood iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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?

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 Many Priests No Longer Believe The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song) Messy Mondays: How to Write a Worship Song (In 5 Minutes or Less) The Worship Song Song by Random Action Verb Worship Parody Of Our Modern Church Service Why Catholics Can't Sing: Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice Sing Like a Catholic iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments?…

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?

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 Mass. Show Notes Darkness at Noon: A Novel Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament – Federation of the Holy Spirit (5 September 2026) Bishop Mutsaerts - Open letter to His Holiness on “Synodality” Bonnie Pierce, the Anti-Lindsay Clancy Daily Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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 Notes Advice from an aging, repentant sinner St. Peter Claver iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

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

We welcome back Jeffrey Tucker, Founder and President of Brownstone Institute, to reflect upon the pandemic’s impact on religious freedom, media censorship, and public trust. May we find hope in a proposed COVID justice resolution that seeks clear repudiation of closures and censorship, defends civil and religious liberties, and calls for safeguards to prevent future abuses of unaccountable power? Show Notes Why the Resolution? COVID Justice Resolution Great Barrington Declaration iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the deliberate destruction of the University of Leuven's historic library in World War I as an example of how tyrants attack beauty, truth, memory and identity — and warns that a subtler modern tyranny simply acts as if the past never existed. Watch on YouTube: Tyrant's Burn Libraries, Right?

We welcome author Michael O’Shea to discuss whether Pope Leo understands the deep cultural and spiritual crisis facing Europe: mass migration, demographic decline, and the secular liberalism reshaping nations previously formed by Christian principles. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pope Leo, Lampedusa, and The Camp of the Saints Vandalising Ireland: How the Government, NGOs, Academia and the Media Are Engineering a New Globalist Ireland The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism 25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight in Spain New Record: 14,000 Registered for Chartres Pilgrimage on First Day Spain: Christian procession in Oviedo disrupted by Muslims – “I’m not going to keep quiet just because of a bloody procession!”, “I’m a Muslim!” Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack How Catholic Underground’s Eucharistic Adoration Draws Hundreds to Manhattan Church iCatholic Mobile The Station of the…

Fr. Robert McTeigue dives into the deeper truth of the Resurrection: Christ has conquered sin and death, and that changes everything. Don't just "move on" from Easter. Live like it really happened. Watch on YouTube: I Am Not the Easter Bunny

We welcome Professor Bert Olivier of the University of the Free State in South Africa to examine the evolution of the term “liberal.” Are those who bear the label today truly aligned with its classical meaning, or has the concept undergone a fundamental transformation? What do these shifts reveal about contemporary understandings of freedom, authority, and the common good? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Are the ‘Liberals’ of Today Really Liberals? The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church A Republic, Not an Empire: Reclaiming America's Destiny A List of NO KINGS Financiers iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Rumors are that the Vatican is broke. Father McTeigue has a plan: Stop spending money that doesn’t need to be spent; get more work done than ever for next to nothing. Father zeroes in on the budget for Synodality. His alternative may surprise you. Watch on YouTube: I Can Fix Vatican Finances

In part three of this special series on tyranny, Fr. McTeigue contends that neither virtue signaling nor continued synodal dialogue can adequately address the roots of modern oppression. As contemporary society remains entangled in networks of political, corporate, and ideological power, genuine freedom can only be found in the kingship of Christ. Show Notes The Kingship of Christ According to the Principles of Saint Thomas Aquinas The Kingship of Christ and Organized Naturalism: A Study of the Social Reign of Christ in the Modern World The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII QUAS PRIMAS - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI UBI ARCANO DEI CONSILIO - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI LONGINQUA - ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII Citizens of The Heavenly City Vatican Announces Date of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Beatification Daily Readings - Palm Sunday iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written…

We welcome author and radio host Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead to discuss her book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. How can couples navigate the emotional and spiritual trials of infertility without losing hope, and what does it mean to live a truly fruitful life when parenthood does not unfold as expected? Show Notes Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive Saint Paul VI Institute MyCatholicDoctor - Faithful Healthcare You Can Trust Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - Website Conversations with Consequences - EWTN The Catholic Association Leigh Snead on Instagram iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask…

What happens when the stewards of Christ stop speaking and acting with the gravity their office demands? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Robert McTeigue argues that when Church leaders ignore truth, beauty, goodness, and sacrifice, it’s not just scandalous. It can become a form of tyranny. Watch on YouTube: Many Jesters—No King?

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to sift through some of the more bewildering headlines in the Church and the world. From eyebrow-raising religious imagery to baffling remarks from prominent Christian leaders, is it possible to stay sane, and even keep a sense of humor, when things seem to be going off the rails? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Creative Minority Report Taylor Marshall: Cardinals elected ‘idolater and syncretist to the papacy’ if photos legit MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON THE OCCASION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST-SYNODAL APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION AMORIS LAETITIA Pope Convenes Episcopal Conferences in Rome in October 2026 to Address Urgent Needs of Families Ted Cruz launches bizarre attack on Catholic integralism Archbishop’s statement ahead of the House of Lord’s votes on abortion decriminalization and ‘pills-by-post’ Send Us Thine Asteroid, O Lord Cardinal says Church cannot “continue to exist” without women’s ordination Cardinal…

Do you experience flashbacks when exposed to tiresome enthusiasms and poor theology? Fr. McTeigue does. Perhaps you too suffer from Poor Theology Traumatic Stress Disorder. Watch on YouTube: I Have PTTSD

In part two of this special series of tyranny, Fr. McTeigue explains that one of the worst forms of tyranny is to pretend that language doesn't matter. He describes what Catholic defiance to tyranny has looked like throughout the ages, and how we are called to live our Faith with courage. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century: Snyder, Timothy Reportage: Essays on the New World Order: Corbett, James, Webb, Whitney UNEARTHED: 1995 photo shows Pope Leo XIV participating in Pachamama ritual - LifeSite Six Nations Will Help Guard Strait of Hormuz – PJ Media Use an anonymous account online? AI can now reveal your identity. | Blaze Media Japan's Yogurt Delivery Ladies Serve as a Support Net for Country's Aging Population Daily Readings - Fifth Sunday of Lent We Are Being Contested For | Fr. Robert McTeigue’s Sermons

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine how the term “traditional Catholic” has, in some contexts, taken on a derogatory connotation, even within sectors of the Church’s own hierarchy. What does it truly mean to be a “traditional Catholic,” and how can this identity be properly understood apart from caricature or misuse? How might a renewed embrace of the Church’s beautiful and sacred traditions prove beneficial for all Catholics? Show Notes Why Every Catholic Is a Traditional Catholic (Or Should Be) In Defense of Tradition: Collected Shorter Writings of Richard M. Weaver, 1929–1963 Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power Tradition: Concept and Claim The False Hope of a “More Apostolic Church” A Summa of the Summa Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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…

What does it really mean to “use your words” in a world that seems increasingly hostile to truth and faith? Father Robert McTeigue unpacks how Christians can recognize modern tyranny and boldly choose courage, clarity, and conviction in the face of it. Watch on YouTube: Facing Down the Tyrants

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine the canonical and ecclesial dimensions of the ongoing tensions between the Society of Saint Pius X and the Vatican. How should this disagreement be understood in light of Church law and authority, and what principles are at stake in evaluating its possible resolution? Why does the recent synodal document addressing the role of women in the Church raise further theological and canonical questions regarding the nature of sacred tradition? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE GENERAL HOUSE Bishop Schneider suggests Vatican excommunication of SSPX would not be valid Rome and St Pius X: the stages of an agreement that was always rejected When Fellay looked to Rome and feared schism For Lefebvrians, every Mass except their own is dubious On women's participation in the life and leadership of the Church What Happened to "Just War" Theory? | Prayerful Posse Sen. Cruz's Post on Catholic Role in GOP Gets Backlash Why Ireland…

When an American cardinal issued a statement about the Iran War, it didn't ring true. It wasn't wrong, but he seemed to lack moral credibility. Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: A Cardinal's Conscience

Fr. Robert McTeigue suggests that modern tyranny may look very different from the familiar image of a single authoritarian ruler. How can such a system be recognized and effectively resisted, and what role can the Church play in forming the faithful to confront it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Now Is the Time of Monsters | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church What does the noun tyranny mean? On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century The Corbett Report Episode 494 – Meet The Ellisons: Zionists, Technocrats, Moguls Who Is Bill Gates? How & Why Big Oil Conquered The World What Happened to the WEF? – Questions For Corbett The Strange Story of Peter Thiel Pfizer Papers: Pfizer's Crimes Against Humanity The Wire - March 12, 2026 Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation Daily Readings - Fourth Sunday of Lent iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code…

We welcome back Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, to discuss his new science fiction novel Shard of Eden. Is there such a thing as authentically Catholic science fiction, and if so, what distinguishes it from other works within the genre? What is required to craft a compelling narrative that both captivates readers and faithfully reflects the teachings of the Church? Show Notes Shard of Eden Voyage to Alpha Centauri: A Novel A Canticle for Leibowitz Lord of the World: A Novel The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis Brother Astronomer: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 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 Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

The Church is in the business of defeating monsters and driving out devils. Fr. McTeigue explores how she's not a cruise ship, but a battleship. Watch on YouTube: Now Is the Time of Monsters

We welcome back Kelly Salomon and Dr. Denise Donohue of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss why it is so important to carefully evaluate Catholic schools to determine whether they truly uphold the faith they claim to represent. What “green flags” should parents and prospective students look for, and what warning signs might suggest that a school is best avoided? How can the resources of The Cardinal Newman Society help families navigate this process while seeking an authentically Catholic education? Show Notes The Newman Guide: Fulfilling St. John Henry Newman’s Vision for Catholic Education NAPCIS, The Cardinal Newman Society Announce New Partnership for School Accreditation ‘The Newman Guide’ Now Provides Seamless Path of Faithful Catholic Education Principles of Catholic Identity Overview The Newman Guide: 2025-2026 Edition Increasing Access to Faithful Education Principles Parent Guide Newman Guide Colleges Earn A+ Pro-Life Rating Christian Schools - Students for Life of America iCatholic Mobile The…

So many of the words and phrases coming out of the Synod on Synodality don't seem to make sense. They barely seem like English. Perhaps we need a translation. Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Do You Speak Synodal?

Fr. Robert McTeigue provides guidance for those who are confused about worship. In a world that often appears increasingly disordered, why should the faithful approach divine worship with greater seriousness and reverence? If the Mass is frequently treated as a mere social obligation or an inconvenience, what responsibility do clergy and laity share in restoring a proper understanding of its sacred purpose as an act of reparation offered to God for debts that can never be fully repaid? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Worship in a Time of War Learning in War-Time In Tune With The World The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety Tolkien and the Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War Necessity of Chivalry by C. S. Lewis Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts Daily Readings - Third Sunday of Lent iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross…