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In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue reflects on death, grief, and sorrow as we prepare or Holy Week. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

The Easter When God Went All "Dirty Harry" on Me 

Should we be angry with the dead?

Seriously… how can death be "unexpected"?

The art of dying well | St. Robert Bellarmine

Preparation for death; or, Considerations on the eternal maxims | St. Alphonsus Liguori

Who wants to think of death? I do, and I want you to, and here's why

Death? It's about time!

Rebuking death in 2020

Sickness as a Harbinger of Death

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As we prepare for Holy Week, we welcome Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. to discuss his latest book with TAN Books about the book of Isaiah. What can Isaiah teach us about the value of knowing our history, and what is the difference between optimism and hope?

Show Notes

Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look of the Gospel of the Old Testament

Isaiah's Job

To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden

Passing the "redemption point": The Limits of Prophecy

The Promise of Prophecy

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We welcome back John Horvat II of The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property and Return to Order to discuss the result of living a divided life via his latest article for The Imaginative Conservative. What happens to Christians when they attempt to compartmentalize their faith?

Show Notes

Liberals and the Libel of "Christian Nationalism" ~ The Imaginative Conservative

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property

Return to Order

The Book | Return to Order: From A Frenzied Economy to An Organic Christian Society – Where We've Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go

Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era

The Death Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press

Restoration Of Christian Culture - Angelus Press

The two reasons totalitarian states detest the Church

Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin

What Is Christian Nationalism? (Doug Wilson) 1/4/24

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We welcome back Cameron O'Hearn of Horselord Films to discuss the third episode in the Mass of the Ages trilogy premiering online today. How is this one different from the first two, and what will come next in their promotion of Tradition? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Mass of the Ages | Website

GUARDIANS OF TRADITION (Official) Trailer

Watch Guardians of Tradition in Theaters

Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 3 — Guardians Of Tradition

Law, Love & Liturgy (Fr Gerald Murray, Cameron O'Hearn) 08/12/21

Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 1 — Discover the Traditional Latin Mass

Who Improved the Mass? (Cameron O'Hearn) 5/24/22

Watch Mass of the Ages: Episode 2 — A Perfect Storm

The Cutting Edge: Priest Posts 1966 Video as Response to "Mass of the Ages" | New Liturgical Movement

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We welcome back Michael Hichborn of The Lepanto Institute to discuss the latest bombshell report on Catholic Relief Services and their links to the promotion of contraception and abortion in Africa. What did they find, and what has been the response to the report?

Show Notes

REPORT: Catholic Relief Services, Government Funding, and Contraception - The Lepanto Institute

Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute Charity Report

Charity Reports - The Lepanto Institute

Moral Theologian Calls on Bishops to Withdraw Support from Catholic Relief Services - The Lepanto Institute

PRI Investigation Finds CRS In Violation Of Papal Teaching

Study Links Catholic Relief Services to Contraception, Abortion Programs in Africa

Getting the spiritual works of mercy right

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In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the effects of modern idolatry. Who are these "dark gods", and what have they inspired in modern western society? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

'The dark gods are back': enraged crowds, psychosis and possession. Ashenden Scripted

Are the dark gods back: Enraged crowds, psychosis and possession? - Catholic Herald

To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden

Passing the "redemption point": The Limits of Prophecy

The Promise of Prophecy

A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine

The Cult of the Imperial Self

Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin

Breaking Up With Pornography (Steve Pokorny) 10/10/23

Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the Feast of Christ the King

We Need To Be Clear About Who Rules the World

What Is Christian Nationalism? (Doug Wilson) 1/4/24

Diocese of Buffalo announces sale of headquarters to pay sex abuse victims

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We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski for the first discussion on his latest book with Angelico Press: Bound by Truth. What does it mean that we're in a crisis of obedience, and what is the true common good?

Show Notes

Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good by Peter Kwasniewski | Angelico Press

Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website

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

Obedience and Hope In Times of Trial (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski & Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 04/13/22

Thomas Aquinas: De Regno | English & Latin

Fisheaters - Catholic Library

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We welcome back Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Ft. Worth Texas to discuss the graces of living a properly sacramental life. How are both clergy and laity to grow in their likeness of Christ?

Show Notes

The Eucharist is the 'source and summit' of Christian life. What does that really mean? | America Magazine

The Lie of Eucharistic Hospitality (Fr. Casey Jones) 2/29/24

Who Needs Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/20/23

Worship for God…or for Us? - Crisis Magazine

A Eucharistic Revolt | Crisis Magazine

What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Whatever Happened to the Sabbath? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/25/23

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We welcome back great friend of the show Fr. John Perricone to discuss his latest articles in Crisis Magazine. What ill effects have come from stripping militaristic language away from the common presentations of the Faith? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Father John Perricone | Website

Catholicism Is About Swords - Crisis Magazine

Of "Healing Priests" and Other Strange Intrusions - Crisis Magazine

Does Jesus Love You Just the Way You Are? - Crisis Magazine

The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows | Marians of the Immaculate Conception

Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox

Will there be a Eucharistic revival?

Still Concerned About the Eucharistic Revival: A Response to Tim Glemkowski - Crisis Magazine

The Song of Roland

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We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss his article in Catholic World Report about the recent scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Why continue to speak about it, and what must change in order to avoid stories like this in the future?

Show Notes

An avoidable debacle: On the scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick's – Catholic World Report

The Priestly Society of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman

Catholic Education Foundation

Catholic Arena - Cathedral Funeral Organisers Cite Fiducia Supplicans in Defence

What Happened At Funeral in Saint Patrick's Cathedral This Week? — Catholic Arena

Getting the spiritual works of mercy right

Drag Queens Desecrate Church—Who Let Them?

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