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The venerable Mad Magazine warned about advertisement that was true but misleading. Father McTeigue read Cardinal Fernandez’s statement to the recent consistory, and began to wonder…

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We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss why many young priests are leaving the priesthood, from weak intellectual formation, cultural pressures, isolation, and the lure of celebrity. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

Opinion: Why do young priests leave? 

Apostolic Letter A Fidelity that generates the Future of the Holy Father Leo Xiv on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Conciliar Decrees Optatam Totius and Presbyterorum Ordinis (8 December 2025) 

A candid conversation about the source of vocations

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What happens when preaching the Gospel stops being urgent? Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the life-changing weight of the gospels, draws on Pope Benedict XV’s largely-unknown teaching, and asks whether parts of the Church are quietly sidelining the preacher’s role.

Watch on YouTube: Who Wants to Cancel the Preachers?

In this special three-part series on the recent consistory, Father McTeigue begins an examination of the questionable claims made by Cardinal Roche about the liturgy. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

ENGLISH EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Roche Defends Traditionis Custodes at Extraordinary Consistory 

Bishop Athanasius Schneider: Cardinal Roche’s Liturgy Report Is “Manipulative” and Distorts History 

Does 'Traditionis Custodes' Pass the Juridical Rationality Test? – Os Justi Press 

The Latin Mass and the Intellectuals: Petitions to Save the Ancient Mass from 1966 to 2007

Ottaviani Intervention (1969) | Latin Mass Society 

The text Card. Roche gave the other Cardinals about the TLM, ‘Traditionis custodes’ and “unity” during the recent consistory: an examination of “The Roche Report” | Fr. Z's Blog 

The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII | Etienne Gilson

Has the new liturgy changed you? | Charlotte was Both

Franz Kafka, Nancy Drew and Charlie Parker Become Free to Use

Ahead Of March For Life, Trump Admin Ends Funding For Research Using Aborted Baby Tissue

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB

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We are joined by Theodore Dalrymple, who warns against the trend to dilute and degrade for the sake of attracting youth. Might we suggest a different approach?

Show Notes

Forever Young - Taki's Magazine

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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!