Temporada 5
From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore family customs and traditions for the Advent Season. The Currans list their favorite Advent activities with kids: seasonal prayers, puzzles, light shows, movies, books, and more!
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J., founder of Ignatius Press, about the book The Divine Project: Reflections on Creation and the Church by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Fr. Fessio shares personal stories of Pope Benedict XVI and Henri de Lubac.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s Gaudete Sunday all about? Why do we “Rejoice!” in the middle of Advent? Today’s hosts explore several quotes by St. John of the Cross on topics, such as: detachment, judgment, love, suffering, and more.
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about the enemies of comparison, perfection and busyness, and he references God’s Word bringing peace and healing. (Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:32, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9)
Dr. Tom Curran shares his best insights, strategies and tips for praying The Rosary as a family with many little kids. Tom testifies to the impact of praying a daily family rosary and explores the many different Marian Devotions.
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the gift of a good book and shares insights on the Blessed Mother Mary, as referenced in The Catechism of the Catholic Church, on topics such as: predestination, Mary’s yes, the gift of grace, conceived without sin, Mary’s role, her consent to the sacrifice of Jesus, and more! Discover what the Church’s teaching on Mary means for YOUR life and all of humanity.
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from scripture about fear, anxiety and worry. Do you parent out of fear? Do you wake up concerned about your day? Do you have a loved one you are worried about? Has your child/grandchild left the Church? Tom prays with listeners the Litany of Trust by the Sisters of Life. References: Surrender Novena, Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo (Catholic Exchange) Litany of Trust, Sisters of Life
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s the Advent season like for Priests? What’s your advice for those who have children and grandchildren who have left the faith? What’s your advice for parents with teenagers who reject the faith? Get tips and insights to help bring loved ones back to faith!
Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss how to make a good confession and why it’s important! Tom continues to explore the important statements detailed in his book Confession - 5 Sentences that will Heal Your Life: I did it, I am sorry, forgive me, I'll make up for it, and I'll never do it again. Tom references teachings from scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Dr. Tom Curran teaches how to make a good confession during the Advent Season and explores the impact of sin on one’s intellect, will and passions. Tom begins to discuss the important statements detailed in his book Confession - 5 Sentences that will Heal Your Life: I did it, I am sorry, forgive me, I'll make up for it, and I'll never do it again. Tom references teachings from scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II and St. Thomas Aquinas.