Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions: What does it mean that Mary was assumed into heaven? What happened when Enoch and Elijah died? Who is Venerable Leo Dupont? Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage; picking up on stage 3, family-raising stage!
Aug 27, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from The Golden Arrow: The Revelations of Sr. Mary of St. Peter . (Tan Books) Tom talks about making acts of reparation for blasphemy and the need for that today!
Aug 22, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Dr. Tom Curran continues to train for his upcoming pilgrimage as he walks and talks about the significance of the passage of time. Tom shares stories about paying attention to signs, making a pilgrimage, the Holy Face devotion, and more!
Aug 20, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about: teen dating, marrying non-Catholics, advice for newlyweds, and the "non-negotiables." Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage.
Aug 19, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 144
Dr. Tom Curran walks with his listeners throughout the program, in training for his upcoming pilgrimage, and testifies to the work of reparation through The Holy Face devotion.
Aug 16, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 143
From the Archive! Did Mary know Jesus would be sacrificed? Did she know she was created to be Queen? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore insights on the Catholic Church’s teaching on Mary, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 142
Dr. Tom Curran practices walking and talking as he trains for his upcoming pilgrimage, The Camino de Santiago. Tom reflects on the concepts of pilgrim, journey, home and companion.
Aug 14, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 141
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis for marriage counseling help! Today’s hosts begin to discuss 6 stages in marriage: preparing for marriage, the newlywed stage, family stage, grandparent stage, the later years stage, and the circumstance of divorce/annulment.
Aug 12, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran take a walk and reflect on 30 years of marriage, in preparation for walking The Camino. The Currans discuss the habit of walking, the pace of life and important conversations in courtship and marriage.
Aug 09, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Feasts of Our Lady of the Snows, St. Dominic, Transfiguration and more! Tom reflects on witnessing the profession of perpetual vows to the consecrated life of religious sisters.
Aug 08, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Dr. Tom Curran honors Rev. Tom Vandernberg, recently deceased priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle, by sharing a past interview with Fr. Tom on his book Rediscovering a Pearl of Great Price: The Surprising Sacrament of Matrimony .
Aug 07, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Dr. Tom Curran follows up with Fr. Lawrence Carney after his first interview about his book The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. (tanbooks.com) Hear testimonies about how the Devotion to The Holy Face is lived out daily!
Aug 06, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the life and legacy of St John Vianney: holiness, strong preaching, easy penance, and spiritual protection.
Aug 05, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights from early morning walks as a couple and give tips on planning a faith-filled, family retreat. The Currans share stories from their recent family reunion, both the mishaps and successes!
Aug 05, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC , Spiritual Director at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center , to discuss: being spit on, the difference between a nun vs. sister, the meaning of wearing the habit, hiking the Camino, and more! Register for a retreat at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.
Aug 01, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the dynamic of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in scripture. Tom gives practical examples of the “Martha vs. Mary” moment in daily life and reflects on the complementarity of prayer and action!
Jul 30, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 132
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: What's your favorite month for saint feast days? Today's hosts discuss upcoming Feasts of St. John Vianney, Dedication of St. Mary Major, Transfiguration, St. Dominic, and more!
Jul 29, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brendan Case, Founding-Servant of the Companions of the Holy Spirit , to testify to experiencing the person and gifts of the Holy Spirit! Join Brendan Case at an Upcoming Retreat in the Pacific Northwest.
Jul 26, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sister Colleen, Poor Clare Nun in the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare in Spokane, Washington . Sr. Colleen shares her testimony of participating in the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis .
Jul 26, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P. , Assistant Director of the Newman Center at University of Washington . Fr. Chrysostom testifies to the work of the Holy Spirit, through Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Campus .
Jul 24, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 128
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brendan McCauley, President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project , writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute . Join Brendan McCauley at an upcoming TOB retreat. (ihrc.net)
Jul 23, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about the National Eucharistic Congress processions, making a pilgrimage, the purpose of prayer, and more! Hear insights on The Wellsprings of Prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC: 2652]
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 126
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. JK Adams, S.J. about the graces of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola and the concept of being a “contemplative in action.” Join Fr. JK Adams at an upcoming 8 -Day Ignatian retreat! (IHRC.net)
Jul 19, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 125
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on carmelite themes, such as: being on a journey and going out “into the deep.” (Luke: 5) Tom talks about his 40 day preparation strategy for walking the Camino de Santiago.
Jul 16, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about news within the Catholic Church: Who can be a spiritual director? Why was Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò excommunicated? Why is there so much political division? Where do you find accurate news sources?
Jul 15, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on parenting teens and college-aged kids during Summer Break. The Currans reflect back on their successes and failures in teaching lessons and habits to their children.
Jul 12, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the call of the great Jubilee Year of 2000 and the work of Pope John Paul II. Did we miss the moment of grace? Tom talks about 3 diversions away from renewal in the Church: infidelity, inconsistency and slowness to act
Jul 11, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 121
What is the stigmata? Why do some people experience it? Are there any stigmatists alive today? Dr. Tom Curran talks about the stigmata, in honor of the Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani.
Jul 10, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Dr. Tom Curran discerns making a big decision on the program with listeners. Do you feel a prompting by the Holy Spirit? Tom talks about how to discern and obey a call from the Lord to take action.
Jul 09, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 119
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss five basic practices to grow in holiness: seek brotherhood, spend silent time with the beloved, "don't take yourself too seriously," engage with courage, and access the Holy Spirit.
Jul 09, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 118