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Riots have rocked France. French bishops have called for calm and for dialogue. The riots have continued. An obvious solution has been overlooked—why? Father McTeigue takes a closer look.

Watch on YouTube: One Last Chance for France?

We welcome explorer and educator Nell Andrzejewski to preview EWTN’s new series Hidden Gems, which visits some of North America’s most meaningful Catholic shrines. What stories lie behind places like the North American Martyrs Shrine and the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and why is making a pilgrimage still important for Catholics today? Father Finishes with Timely Thoughts.

 

Show Notes

Watch on EWTN: Another Spiritual ‘Gem’ Reflects St. Kateri and the North American Martyrs

Trailer - Hidden Gems

Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche

Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

National Shrine of St. Jude

National Center for Padre Pio

Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine

Catholic Church Tours

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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

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Father Robert McTeigue reflects on recent violent unrest in France and neighboring countries, asking why historic buildings and churches are being vandalized despite the Pope's recent visit. He has some suspicions. 

Watch on YouTube: Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe?

Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength. Lewis imagines a society where experts and institutions seek greater control over human life. What happens when the pursuit of progress leaves morality and human dignity behind? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.

 

Show Notes

That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, Book 3)

The Abolition of Man

Taliessin through Logres and The Region of the Summer Stars

A Catholic professor put Talarico on the spot over abortion last night, and it was BRUTAL

Bishop Olson Statement

Teen Triathlete Raises More Than $30,000 to Donate Bikes and Riding Lessons to Low-Income Families

Daily Readings: Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

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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!

We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to discuss why so much modern Catholic music seems out of place at Mass. How did praise-and-worship styles become so common, and what has been lost as a result? Could a return to Gregorian chant, polyphony, and silence help to restore the sacred character of the liturgy?

 

Show Notes

The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep

Musica Sacra

Pew Missal 2027 Edition

Why Catholics Can't Sing: Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice

Sing Like a Catholic

What Many Priests No Longer Believe

Why Praise and Worship Music is Praise, But Not Worship

Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ presents "The Scandal of Mediocrity" - Catholic Art Institute 2026 Conference

The Problem With “Mary Did You Know”

The LOOPcast

The Deep

The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song)

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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!