They’re Lying to Us About Mass and Vocations (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/13/25

Why are dioceses unwilling to examine what is failing, and why vocations are down in most of the country? What messages have we been sending to young men for decades? Are they listening for the call? Fr. McTeigue, S.J. takes on these questions in this week's episode of Let's Talk About This. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.  Show Notes Looking Backward in the Diocese of Charlotte - Crisis Magazine The Class of 2026 - by John Carter - Postcards From Barsoom What Many Priests No Longer Believe - Homiletic & Pastoral Review Pluscarden Abbey’s hard-fought return to the Church - Catholic Herald “a cringeworthy romp in the very worst that the 70’s and 80’s could offer” | Fr. Z's Blog Making Communion a true meal: bring back wine, sing easy songs and no hosts from the tabernacle | America Magazine  I'm Thinking of Quitting | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.  Why Are Catholic Communities Failing? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.  In Tune With The World by Josef Pieper Headbanger Services in Catholic Church  Defiling Consecrated Ground - Crisis Magazine  Eucharistic Devotion Serves as Catalyst for Young Men Discerning Priesthood  Buffalo’s parishes to contribute $80M toward bankruptcy settlement Pluscarden Abbey’s hard-fought return to the Church - Catholic Herald  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!