Have you heard the whiney voice from deep within, complaining that being good is just too hard? Father McTeigue tackles sadness, melancholy, and acedia, separating mere disposition from sin. Watch on YouTube: The Most Whiney Sin?

Fr. Robert McTeigue examines Fulton Sheen’s warnings about a counterfeit “ape of the Church” that imitates Christianity while rejecting God, and the ways in which social morality can supplant personal repentance in modern culture. Father concludes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Communism and the Conscience of the West Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness” FSSP Pilgrimage in Italy Denied the Traditional Latin Mass at Multiple Shrines: While Nuns hear "Confessions" and Eastern Orthodox celebrate liturgies Two Options: Disclosure Day and the Sacred Heart of Jesus 6-Year-old Finds Ancient Viking Sword on School Field Trip, Buried for 1,300 Years Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable Daily Readings - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

We welcome back Steve Ray to trace the legacy of the Apostolic Fathers, the early Christian leaders who helped preserve the apostolic tradition in the generations before the New Testament was compiled. What can the witness of these earliest Church Fathers teach Catholics about the origins and enduring identity of the Church? Show Notes Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith DVD The Church’s own “wisdom from grandpa” is worth memorizing Verbum iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

While Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is on Corpus Christi and the second on the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.

We welcome Noemi Padilla, a Licensed Practical Nurse and former abortion clinic supervisor, to provide an insider's perspective on the culture of coercion and moral compromise within the abortion industry. What experiences ultimately led her to leave that work, and what does the journey of healing and reconciliation look like for those seeking a new path? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Noemi's Story And Then There Were None I'm pregnant and need FREE help - 40 Days For Life Project Rachel Feminists’ ‘Unequivocal’ Support For Graham Platner Proves They Love Abortion More Than Women iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

While there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery Daily Readings - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to thank all of the generous donors who helped us reach our Spring Appeal goal and unpack the headlines from a Catholic perspective in this special live edition of The Catholic Current.   Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

We welcome back Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Show Notes iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!

We welcome Christian Meert, co-founder of Agape Catholic Ministries, to examine the strengths and shortcomings of contemporary Catholic marriage preparation. In a culture increasingly confused about its purpose, how can the Church better prepare couples to embrace marriage as a lifelong sacrament and vocation? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Agape Catholic Ministries iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist 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!