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January 27 Why Do Young Priests Leave? (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 1/27/26
We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss why many young priests are leaving the priesthood, from weak intellectual formation, cultural pressures, isolation, and the lure of celebrity. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Opinion: Why do young priests leave?
Apostolic Letter A Fidelity that generates the Future of the Holy Father Leo Xiv on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Conciliar Decrees Optatam Totius and Presbyterorum Ordinis (8 December 2025)
A candid conversation about the source of vocations
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47 min
January 26 LTACL: Who Wants to Cancel the Preachers? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
What happens when preaching the Gospel stops being urgent? Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the life-changing weight of the gospels, draws on Pope Benedict XV’s largely-unknown teaching, and asks whether parts of the Church are quietly sidelining the preacher’s role.
Watch on YouTube: Who Wants to Cancel the Preachers?
7 min
January 23 The Inconsistent Consistory Part One (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/23/26
In this special three-part series on the recent consistory, Father McTeigue begins an examination of the questionable claims made by Cardinal Roche about the liturgy. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
ENGLISH EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Roche Defends Traditionis Custodes at Extraordinary Consistory
Bishop Athanasius Schneider: Cardinal Roche’s Liturgy Report Is “Manipulative” and Distorts History
Does 'Traditionis Custodes' Pass the Juridical Rationality Test? – Os Justi Press
The Latin Mass and the Intellectuals: Petitions to Save the Ancient Mass from 1966 to 2007
Ottaviani Intervention (1969) | Latin Mass Society
The text Card. Roche gave the other Cardinals about the TLM, ‘Traditionis custodes’ and “unity” during the recent consistory: an examination of “The Roche Report” | Fr. Z's Blog
The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII | Etienne Gilson
Has the new liturgy changed you? | Charlotte was Both
Franz Kafka, Nancy Drew and Charlie Parker Become Free to Use
Ahead Of March For Life, Trump Admin Ends Funding For Research Using Aborted Baby Tissue
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB
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47 min
January 22 What’s So Great about Eternal Youth? (Theodore Dalrymple) 1/22/26
We are joined by Theodore Dalrymple, who warns against the trend to dilute and degrade for the sake of attracting youth. Might we suggest a different approach?
Show Notes
Forever Young - Taki's Magazine
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47 min
January 21 LTACL: Meet the Inconsistent Consistory (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue invites you to take a closer look at the consistory that just took place. What are they really saying?
Watch on YouTube: Meet the Inconsistent Consistory
4 min
January 20 A Surprisingly Good Habit (Austin Habash) 1/20/26
We welcome Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic, to explain the Summa In a Year project, in addition to a concept that most Catholics have never considered: door-to-door evangelization. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Summa in a Year - Apple Podcasts
Summa In a Year | Spotify
Think Catholic
A Summa of the Summa | Amazon
The Elements of Philosophy: A Compendium for Philosophers and Theologians: William Wallace
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47 min
January 19 LTACL: They Have No Wine—Now What? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/19/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on the wedding feast at Cana to confront the loss of joy in a world that feels chaotic and burning. He calls us to rediscover peace and joy by clinging to Christ crucified, risen, and reigning.

Watch on YouTube: They Have No Wine—Now What?
10 min
January 16 Who Broke the Success Machine? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/16/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines the “plan for success” long promised to young people and explains why it is no longer working. He shows how the system failed as a result of decisions whose consequences should have been obvious. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.
Show Notes
New Oxford Review – Pax Americana
The ‘Success Machine’ is Broken. Here's Why. | The Wade Show with Wade
Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States | USCCB
Trump Admin Was Forced to Restore a Little Planned Parenthood Funding to Win Defunding Lawsuit - LifeNews.com
Peter Schiff asks,is a college degree worth the cost?
Seminarian Engagement Program | USCCB
U.S. National Debt Clock in Realtime | USDebtClock.org
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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!
47 min
January 15 Tested Faith (Phil Lawler) 1/15/26
We welcome back Phil Lawler to discuss his new novel, Ghost Runner, and the story behind its creation. Truly good fiction that is also authentically Catholic is rare, and Lawler shows that it can be done.
Show Notes
Ghost Runner by Phil Lawler
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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!
46 min
January 14 LTACL: We Don't Deserve to Be Believed (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
From the promise of college and career to marriage, family, and retirement, Fr. McTeigue examines how the “Success Machine” was sold, why it’s broken, and why this isn’t just an economic crisis but a moral and spiritual one.
Watch on YouTube: We Don't Deserve to be Believed
11 min

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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…