The Furrow

Is death something to be welcomed, feared or ignored? Join Brandon, Cameron and Father McTeigue as they discuss and reflect on the topic of death from both the modern and Catholic perspective.

In this episode, we discuss and reflect on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), his renowned Spiritual Exercises, the process of the Examen and the discernment of spirits. 

Resources: 

• Father Timothy Gallagher: https://www.frtimothygallagher.org

In this episode, Brandon, Cameron and Father discuss the danger in the Church today of preferring unity over truth.

Resources: 

• Encyclical: Mortalium Animos by Pope Pius XI
• "The Charitable Anathema" by Dietrich von Hildebrand
• "The Meaning of Christian Brotherhood" by Pope Benedict XVI

In this episode, Brandon and Father McTeigue address the upcoming bishops meeting on February 21-24 in Rome and the Pan-Amazonian Synod happening in October. Lots to consider and lots to pray about.

Resources: 

• The Ruth Institute: http://www.ruthinstitute.org
• Deaconesses: A Historical Study by Aime Martimort and Kenneth Whitehead (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898701147/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_GPjxCbP555GR1)
• President of USCCB Announces Delay of Vote on Sex Scandal Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJZbXJsvbm4

In this episode, we conclude our series of conversations on the art of living and the need for cultivating men of truth.

Resources: 

• "The Republic of Emotion" by Bill Whittle (https://youtu.be/8PdKXTu-er4)
• "The Art of Living" by Dietrich von Hildebrand (http://a.co/d/e5kti4T)
• Works by Father Robert Spitzer, SJ (https://www.magiscenter.com/meet-fr-spitzer/)

In this episode, we continue our series of conversations on "The Art of Living" based on the writings of renowned philosopher, Dietrich von Hildebrand and the need for cultivating more faithful men. Resources: - "The Art of Living" by Dietrich von Hildebrand (http://a.co/d/2OBoKVz) - "A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart" by Josef Pieper (http://a.co/d/g7c90Q0)

In this episode, we kick-off a new series we're calling "The Art of Living" based on the writings of renowned philosopher, Dietrich von Hildebrand. In our first discussion in the series we reflect on the need for cultivating a greater sense of reverence as Catholics and men in the church. Resources: – "In Tune with the Word: A Theory of Festivity" by Josef Pieper (http://a.co/d/3CK2qlK) – "Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness: Why the Modern Age Needs the Mass of Ages" by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D. (http://a.co/d/8hG7FgX) – "Resurgent in the Midst of Crisis: Sacred Liturgy, the Traditional Latin Mass, and Renewal in the Church" by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D. (http://a.co/d/eXbHV6V) Tune in to Father McTeigue's new radio program, "The Catholic Current," Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. by visiting: https://www.thestationofthecross.com/programs/the-catholic-current/

In this episode, Father Robert McTeigue leads the discussion on whether we have abandoned our boys to the lies of the world, and what we can do to ensure we raise our boys with an understanding of who they are in God's eyes despite the standard the world currently presents as authentic boyhood or masculinity. Resources: – "An Ear for Men" podcast (https://anearformen.com/) – "Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture" by Anthony Esolen (http://a.co/fiWbmmj) – "Have we abandoned our boys to the lies of the world?" by Father Robert McTeigue, SJ (https://aleteia.org/2018/06/13/have-we-abandoned-our-boys-to-the-lies-of-the-world/) – "The Truth About Male Privilege" by Stefan Molyneaux (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mzYKWDx6YI) – "The War on Men" by Stefan Molyneaux (https://youtu.be/OLE3lYd0iz0) – "The Myth of Patriarchy" by Stefan Molyneaux (https://youtu.be/PVE6FSzUHr4)

In this episode we reflect on the satanic attack that poisons our heart and worship – also known as the "Cain" tactic – and how to counter this strategy with the divine remedy and gift of priesthood. Resources: – "Why Men Hate Going to Church" by David Murrow (http://a.co/4GF1nzK) – "The God Who Loves You: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" by Peter Kreeft (http://a.co/3V2xY48) – "Faith, Hope, Love" by Josef Pieper (http://a.co/blv5vJV) (Note: Not light reading; requires some background in philosophy/theology, but a worthwhile read for any Catholic)

In this episode we reflect on the satanic attack that exploits our passivity, weakness and shame – known as the "Ahab" tactic and counter this strategy with the divine remedy of the gift of kingship. Resources: – "The Truth about Male Privilege" by Stefan Molyneaux (https://youtu.be/3mzYKWDx6YI) – "Manual for Spiritual Warfare" by Paul Thigpen (https://www.tanbooks.com/manual-for-spirtual-warfare.html)