The Catholic Current

We welcome back Jerome German of Crisis Magazine and Catholic Stand to discuss doctrinal false compromise, pluralism, and what it means to be an absolutist. How is true and virtuous patriotism different from the "Americanism" as called out by Leo XIII?

• The Fallacy of Centrism and the Heresy of Americanism | Crisis Magazine
  

We welcome back Sarah Cain better known as The Crusader Gal to discuss some of her latest writings for Catholic Answers. Why are Christians getting end of life issues so wrong? What is it that we actually need in order to die well? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts.

• Don't Say a Eulogy at My Funeral | Catholic Answers
  

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone of Iona College to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine outlining some proposals to help restore belief in and devotion to the Eucharist. Are the Bishops likely to listen to him? Why or why not?

• A Radical Proposal for the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival | Crisis Magazine
  

In this special podcast-extended edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue goes line-by-line refuting a recently published article attributed to Cardinal McElroy. What is the error of theological gradualism? Is inclusion always a good thing?

• Cardinal McElroy On 'Radical Inclusion' for L.G.B.T. People, Women and Others In the Catholic Church | America Magazine
  

We welcome Dr. Paul Thigpen to discuss St. Joseph through his new book from TAN Books. What can we learn from this silent Saint, and why is he so overlooked in the Christmas celebrations honoring salvation history?

• The Life of St. Joseph as Seen by the Mystics
  

We welcome Hans Zeiger, President of the Jack Miller Center to discuss an article he wrote in Front Porch Republic on the value of local bonds and local memory. How can we both learn and teach history better, and what do we owe to the generations that came before us?

• Communities of Memory | Front Porch Republic
  

We welcome back Tristan Justice of The Federalist to discuss the nutrition industry, as well as how Big Pharma is trying to fix a problem they helped create. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts to discuss some hot headlines in light of the conversation.

• Forget Playing Outside: Big Pharma's Solution To Childhood Obesity Is More Drugs
  

We welcome back Missy Martinez-Stone of Reprotection to discuss the work her organization is doing to win Pro-Life battles across the country. What good are legislative victories if there are still selective applications of law? What just happened in Florida?

• Reprotection
  

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses Christian persecution, both around the world and within our own country. What is true meekness, why is the "prosperity Gospel" true solemn nonsense, and why is it not sufficient for us to desire only that our enemies "just leave us alone"? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, helping you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

• Keeping Quiet About Murdered Christians
  

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Institute and Healing the Culture to discuss his newest book with Ignatius Press on the controversial moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Why do personal immoral acts cause so many disastrous interpersonal outcomes? Is it really worth it to live according to even the most difficult teachings of the Church?

• The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings