Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to live a life prepared for death: choose the “hard-easy” daily, go to confession regularly, have accountability partners, and pray "Lord, reveal to me the distance between how I'm living now and the life you will for me, and help me fill the gap." Tom explains the difference between individual judgement and final judgement. [CCC: 1039]
Nov 26, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 207
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis begin to discuss God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades by Rodney Stark. Order your copy!
Nov 25, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 206
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his teaching about KNIGHTS for Christ and gives tips for talking to kids about the four last things: death, judgement, Heaven and hell. Tom is prompted to talk about super holy water, super holy oil and super relic.
Nov 23, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights about living a 10 citites life, 10x life, as referenced in Luke 19: 11-27. (usccb.org) and prays with listeners discerning God's mission for their lives. Tom begins to reflect on the eschatological concepts of death, judgement, Heaven and hell.
Nov 21, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMS , to reflect on a recent fundraising dinner with Fr. John Riccardo. Tom asks Sr. Eucharista to respond to the Camino theme: "On the Way," and to pray with listeners in need of encountering The Good Shepherd.
Nov 20, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 203
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share insights on quotes from St. Gertrude the Great. Tom asks the priests: What makes a saint "Great?" Is there a scripture passage that reflects your life?
Nov 18, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 202
What crowds out your prayer time? Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about pressing issues for families entering into the Advent Season: balancing finances, staying fit, holiday hoopla, and more!
Nov 15, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 201
Dr. Tom Curran revisits notes from his journal one year ago about the theme of gratitude from two events: the death of his father and a training seminar.
Nov 14, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 200
Dr. Tom Curran prays a prayer of distress [Psalm 143,] and reflects on themes, such as: a heart that is numb, an enemy that pursues and encountering God's love. Tom shares several scripture refences about seeking God's face and talks about his new book project.
Nov 13, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 199
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rev. Cal Christiansen, pastor of 3 parishes in the Seattle Archdiocese in Washington State , about the concepts of journey, anniversary, healing and renewal. Fr. Cal talks about his vocation story and gives an update on God's work through Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Nov 12, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Jeff Lewis about the recent election, the fight against spiritual warfare and the legacy of St. Martin of Tours. Fr. Lewis talks about 3 sources of spiritual warfare: the world, the flesh and the devil.
Nov 11, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss an eventful week, Election Night and Tom's 60th birthday. The Currans talk about disruptions in life, conversation-provoking questions, priceless birthday gifts, and strategies for raising kids who live near family as adults.
Nov 08, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Dr. Tom Curran celebrates his 60th birthday by sharing insights from Hans Urs von Balthasar's book, My Work: In Retrospect . Tom reflects on teachers, mentors and authors who have made a big impact in his life.
Nov 06, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on Election Day by referencing teachings from St. Thomas Aquinas on two themes: humility and magnanimity. Tom talks about almost missing Mass, a philosophy assignment and learning limits,
Nov 05, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis: Are you sensitive to the reality of having to always "be on" as a priest? How should Catholics participate in Halloween and All Saints Day? What's your perspective on the upcoming Election Day?
Nov 04, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights on the triduum of All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The Currans discuss many quotes on striving for the heights and talk about their tradition of dropping off "boo" blessing bags!
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 192
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about obstacles to holiness and forgiving others’ trespasses. Tom explores the petitions of the Lord’s prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC: 2838-2843]
Oct 31, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the three pillars of truth, as referenced in the section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church , titled: Facing Temptations in Prayer . [CCC:2733] Tom talks about sin of sloth, or acedia.
Oct 30, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 190
Dr. Tom Curran confesses to living a lax ascetical practice and explores ways to face temptations in prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC:2732-2733]
Oct 29, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about evangelization. Today's hosts explore strategies for evangelizing children, adults and families.
Oct 28, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss "life after the Camino." Tom reflects on a quote from Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) and talks about four moments in a divine appointment: attentiveness, discernment, interpretation, and response.
Oct 28, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Do you know how to pray? Why is daily prayer important? Dr. Tom Curran gives 15 ways to improve your prayer life. Tom shares insights from his own lived experience and references quotes from saints and scripture.
Oct 24, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on insights from famous teachings from St. Pope John Paul II and shares a story of how JPII has personally impacted his own life.
Oct 23, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 185
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop, Fr. Jeff Lewis and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Book Club program to discuss the book Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness by Warren Carroll.
Oct 21, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Dr. Tom Curran explores the message of Divine Mercy and shares three levels of trust: I believe God exists, I believe things about God and I entrust myself to God.
Oct 18, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Dr. Tom Curran completes his final reflections on his journey hiking the Camino. Tom shares his 12 most important insights, including: Jesus is The Way, a gracious distraction, just take the next step, pursuit of difficult goods, and more! Watch Tom's Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV
Oct 18, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the biggest surprises on his journey hiking the Camino and shares insights on living the Camino AFTER the Camino. Watch this content and more @MyCatholicFaithTV
Oct 15, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 181
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Monday Cohosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: How do you prepare for your Sunday homilies? Later in the program, today's hosts reflect on a few quotes from St. Teresa of Jesus.
Oct 14, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Dr. Tom Curran evaluates his Camino journey by asking the question: What was that all about?. Tom talks about some obstacles in his route back home from Santiago de Compostela to Spokane, WA. Watch Tom on his Camino Journey @MyCatholicFaithTV
Oct 11, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Dr. Tom Curran finishes his Camino journey with Mass at The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Tom talks about what made him sad, joyful and surprised about completing his final stage. Watch Tom on his Camino Journey @MyCatholicFaithTV
Oct 10, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 178