Ignatius Press Podcast Fr. Donald Haggerty: Are Dark Days Ahead for the Church?
Mar 3, 2025
Fr. Donald Haggerty, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York and author on spirituality, discusses the challenges facing the Church today. He shares insights from his book, 'The Hour of Testing,' addressing the rise of doctrinal ambiguity and cultural indifference toward God. Fr. Haggerty emphasizes the vital role of prayer for spiritual growth and the need for deeper understanding of the Eucharist. He advocates for genuine human connections in a technology-driven world, urging listeners to navigate these dark times with hope and faith.
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Ecclesial Uncertainty
- The Catholic Church faces uncertainty regarding its future direction and potential doctrinal shifts.
- Unprecedented changes, like altering irreversible teachings, could signal significant upheaval within the Church.
Cultural Indifference to God
- Modernity's refusal of mystery poses a challenge for the Church's identity.
- The increasing cultural indifference to God, marked by apathy rather than hostility, presents a new danger.
Second Coming and Spiritual Preparedness
- While the Second Coming is a professed belief, it's less discussed among Catholics.
- The focus should be on spiritual preparedness for potential future challenges, including the emergence of an antichrist figure.
