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In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the missionary history of the Church, and considers how it relates to the attitudes of many in the Church today. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Her Mission, and How We Can Reclaim It: Eric Sammons

Holy Mass - Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies (26 October 2025)

"Mater Populi Fidelis", Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in the Work of Salvation 

On Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange - OnePeterFive

Voters Chose Violence - Creative Minority Report

Farmworkers Are Heroes After Rescuing 20 Children from Burning School Bus in California

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An Organization of Dissident Priests Is Being Supported by Bishops and Cardinals—Why? We welcome Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to explain.

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The Lepanto Institute

Catholic Priests and Bishops Promote Dangerous Trans Ideologies - The Lepanto Institute 

Courage International

Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report

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When a recent cleric referred to the Traditional Latin Mass as a spectacle, did he know what he was saying? Was he aware of the recent spectacles being promoted in his diocese and beyond? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look.

Watch on YouTube: Better Ghostwriters for the Church?

We welcome Matthew McKenna to the show, to discuss the difficult and nuanced topic of frozen embryos, and the theological quagmire that they are in. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Even if Embryo Adoption is Moral, You Shouldn't Do It - Catholic Exchange

Doctrinal Commentary on concluding formula of 'Professio fidei' | EWTN 

The Catholic Current: What Does IVF Do to Our Souls? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/7/25

Human Fertility and Current Controversies (Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk) 4/22/24

The Catholic Current: An Honest Look at IVF (Leila Lawler) 3/4/24

Selling Embryos & Making A Killing (Dr. Tara Sander Lee) 7/10/23

Saint Paul VI Institute

Trump Issues Self-Defeating IVF Announcement | Sarah Cain

The Slave Market in Our Midst - Crisis Magazine

IVF: Mr. President—You're Wrong. Call Me. | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

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In the current environment of inter-faith sessions, let us look to the martyrs. What would St. Margaret Clitherow, Pearl of York, have done and said? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. 

Watch on YouTube: A Wasted Martyrdom?

Father McTeigue takes a look at the efforts in the Knoxville Diocese to explain how the modern Mass relates to actual Vatican II documents, and he asks some pointed questions. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, to prepare you for Sunday Mass. 

Show Notes

YET ANOTHER Sermon by the Rector of D. Knoxville's Basilica: The 3rd time's not the charm | Fr. Z's Blog 

Weekly Roundup, October 17, 2025 - by Peter Kwasniewski 

The "Latin Novus Ordo" Is Not the Solution 

On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Novus Ordo: Dr. Kwasniewski's Lecture "Beyond 'Smells and Bells': Why We Need the Objective Content of the Usus Antiquior" 

United we stand? Kneel? Chant? | Charlotte was Both RORATE CÆLI: Full Text of Dr. Kwasniewski's Talk on the Superiority of the Old Lectionary over the New 

True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times

Two Dates, Two Different Feasts: October vs. November "Christ the Kings" New Liturgical Movement: Sadness in the Diocese of Knoxville 

A Wider View of Vatican II: Memories and Analysis of a Council Consultor

The Memoirs of Louis Bouyer: From Youth and Conversion to Vatican II, the Liturgical Reform, and After

Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul

Nonprofit Removes 300,000 Landmines in Sri Lanka, Allows 280K People to Return to Their Homes 

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) 

Massimo Faggioli explains that the theology of the TLM and the NO are not the same

German woman seeks political asylum in US

Vatican to weigh in on Mary's role in salvation with doctrine document on Nov. 4 | Catholic News Agency 

With thousands in Sudan trapped in besieged city, Catholic leaders amplify calls to end war 

Is a Reverent Novus Ordo Just as Good? - Catholic Family News

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We welcome back Erika Ahern from The LoopCast to discuss why conservatives keep making the same mistakes in the culture war. Why are they afraid to use some of the same methods of the Left? Is there an approach that doesn't result in constantly losing ground?

Show Notes

The Jimmy Kimmel Trap: We Fell For It Again... | The Deep

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How would Edmund Campion, who was martyred for the faith, have reacted to Pope Leo's recent ecumenical meeting and prayer with King Charles? Father McTeigue takes a closer look.

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We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss the woes of synodality, aggressive ecumenism, and religious indifference. Examining various failed experiments within the Church, he urges us to return to what matters most. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Tiring of God - Crisis Magazine

Father Perricone

Torches Against the Abyss: The Complete Essays of Rev. John A. Perricone

Unthinkable Before Amoris Laetitia – Leo XIV Received Divorced Remarried British Royals

Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III make history with first joint prayer since Reformation

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In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue analyzes the pastoral letter of Fr. Carter, who is pastor of The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, TN. In that pastoral letter, claims were made about the elimination of the Traditional Latin Mass that don't live up to a closer reading. 

Radio listeners: This is an extended podcast. To continue from where we had to stop broadcasting on the radio, skip to 45:10.

Show Notes

TREASURES NEW AND OLD | UNITY IN FAITH  | Pastoral Letter

The Hermeneutic of Continuity in a Time of Transition | Oct. 19 2025 Homily

Charlotte, Knoxville, and the suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass

The "Latin Novus Ordo" Is Not the Solution 

Index Lectionum: A Comparative Table of Readings for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite (Lectionary Study Aids)

First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness Treated Millions with Ivermectin to Achieve Great Success

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