Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2026 Spring Appeal
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On Day Five of the 2026 Spring Appeal, Fr. Robert McTague of the Society of Jesus hosts a high-energy, emotionally charged episode of The Catholic Current, rallying listeners to support the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. Centered on the theme 'Lord, save my loved ones,' the episode combines spiritual reflection, personal testimony, and urgent fundraising appeals. Fr. McTague draws on the legacy of St. Joseph the Worker, the prophetic warnings of Fulton Sheen on communism and the demonic, and the sacrifice of the Elizabethan martyrs to frame the mission as a battle for souls. He shares poignant stories of his father and grandfather, emphasizing the dignity of labor and the sacredness of every donor’s contribution. With a dollar-for-dollar matching grant in effect, the team pushes to exceed their $50,000 daily goal, celebrating each caller and gift as an act of faith and solidarity. The episode culminates in a triumphant moment when the goal is not only met but surpassed, marking the first time all week the network achieved its daily target. The episode blends deep Catholic theology with practical media evangelization, positioning the station as a frontline force in spiritual warfare. Fr. McTague challenges lukewarm Catholics to embrace heroic faith, warns of government persecution of traditionalists, and invites listeners into a community of truth-tellers through monthly live streams and donor levels. The emotional climax—marked by a ringing bell and collective joy—underscores the belief that every gift, no matter the size, is a co-laboring act in the salvation of souls. The tone is urgent yet hopeful, blending reverence with boldness, and ultimately affirms that the Church's mission is not passive but active, costly, and essential.
Your work and sacrifice, even in difficult jobs, are sacred when offered in love for family and neighbor.
The Station of the Cross uses every donation to propagate the faith—no money is wasted on bureaucracy or lawsuits.
St. Joseph the Worker is not just a feast day but a call to dignity in labor and the defense of private property.
Fulton Sheen’s warnings about communism and spiritual lukewarmness remain urgently relevant today.
Donating at a dollar-a-day level grants access to a private monthly live stream with Fr. McTague.
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The Crisis of Virtue and the Call to Aristocracy
“There's no question that you're correct. You don't see anybody out there with that kind of moral power and I don't see them out there either. But just because we don't see them doesn't mean they're not there.”
St. Joseph the Worker: Dignity in Labor and the Defense of Private Property
“When he worked, he won the right to private practice, property gas, which should not be redistributed at gunpoint or sword point. And from his private property, he was able to support his family. What a radical idea, Joe.”
Fulton Sheen on the Demonic and the Fourth Death of the Church
“We're living through a fourth death now. And he was writing this before the advent of the new springtime... and he said that lukewarmness was leading to a collapse of practice and faith.”
Personal Testimony: The Dignity of Sacrificial Labor
Fr. McTague shares a moving story of his Italian grandfather, who worked 12-hour days in a scissor factory for decades, pulling metal splinters from his hands. He uses this to honor the dignity of every listener’s hard work.
The Power of Media and the Battle for Souls
Fr. McTague argues that media is not just a tool but a frontline in spiritual warfare. He calls on listeners to use their gifts to help proclaim Christ boldly across radio, podcasts, and streaming platforms.
“We hit it! We hit it! We went over! Thanks be to God. We crushed it here on the Catholic Current. We crushed the hour's goals. We crushed the day's goals.”
“We're living through a fourth death now. And he was writing this before the advent of the new springtime... and he said that lukewarmness was leading to a collapse of practice and faith.”
“Love cannot triumph unless it becomes the one passion of your life. Without such passion we may produce isolated acts of love, but our life is not really won over or consecrated to an ideal.”
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Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
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Joe McClain
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Fulton Sheen
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St. Joseph the Worker
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Elizabethan Martyrs
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The Catholic Current
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iCatholic Radio
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The Station of the Cross Studios
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Society of Jesus
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