A Catholic Take

February 21st, 2023 - Catholic weekly Mass attendance numbers are through the basement! How do we get them "off the fence" and taking a side--the correct side? Jason Jones joins us to discuss. Plus, Jim Havens with details on the first ever preborn baby to be BEATIFIED later this year!

Monday, February 20th - Nigeria was recognized as having the highest Catholic Mass attendance in the world! So many Nigerian Catholics are suffering Christian persecution; how is this possible? ALSO on the show, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ, is here to discuss his Crisis Mag. article, "A Brief History of Our Annihilation."

February 17th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Biden admin turns down Ohio's request for disaster assistance after toxic derailment - Hobby club's missing balloon feared shot down by USAF - Troops can take three weeks off to travel for abortions, IVF treatments Also, a brief introduction to our Saint(s) of the Day, Martyrs of Concordia. In the second segment, Brett Bender is on the ground in Ohio and joins the show to catch us up on what the locals are saying in the light of the recent toxic derailment. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Mike Koniger for a breakdown of Bishop Robert Barron and the TLM restrictions post-Traditionis Custodes.

February 16th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Buffalo supermarket shooter sentenced - More potential chemical exposure from East Palestine - Another jab mandate lawsuit Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Juliana of Nicomedia. In the second segment, Paul Holub will join us to discuss the state of the real estate market. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to talk about losing weight and making Lent penitential again.

February 15th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - More details on the Michigan State shooter - An analysis of attacks on Christians in Nigeria - Debris recovered from Chinese spy balloon Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Claude de la Colombiere. In the second segment, Brett Haynes will join us to discuss the death of Jen Angel and restorative justice. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Louis Knuffke with an update on Cardinal McElroy's promotion of the LGBT agenda.

February 14th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Another campus shooting - More train crashes Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Valentine. In the second segment, Joe will go in-depth with an article on the East Palestine, OH, train derailment and chemical crisis. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Sebastian Milbank to discuss his article for The Critic magazine, "The End of Christendom".

Monday, February 13th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Catholic husband and father kicks winning field goal in Super Bowl - U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down a UFO over Lake Huron on Sunday... one of three over the weekend - Virginia AG leads 19 states in demanding FBI come clean about anti-Catholic memo, church spying Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Paulus Liu Hanzuo. In the second segment, David Ramos, Bureau Chief at ACI Prensa Mexico, joins us to discuss Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Nicaragua, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison by the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega. In segments three and four, Mark Houck of TheKingsMen.org returns to break down the recent State of the Union address and last night's Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles, which was fittingly decided by the foot of a Catholic kicker.

Friday, February 10th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Pittsburgh diocese regulating "ad orientem" Masses - Matt Gaetz proposing Ukraine peace deal - FCatholic Priest arrested for praying outside abortion clinin Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint José Sánchez del Río. In the second segment,Steve Karlan joins us to discuss abortion pills in New York State In segments three and four, we're joined by Gabriel Castillo to discuss the power of the Holy Rosary.