Being Catholic #393: Slouching Toward Bethlehem: Yeats, Christmas and a Post‑Christian America

Catholic Spirit Radio · Jan 10, 2026 · 55m · transcript

Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn reflect on William Butler Yeats’ poem "The Second Coming" and what a waning Christian influence means for Western civilization. They connect Yeats’ warning to recent social unrest, cultural polarization, and the erosion of civility seen during the Christmas season. The episode explores the need for a countercultural return to Christian values, practical ways to restore goodwill and community, and a reminder to keep hope alive as the new year begins.