Temporada 6
From the archive! 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.
Dr. Tom Curran explores the founding of the carmelite order, quotes from carmelite saints, the connection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Our Lady of Fatima, and the role of the Blessed Mother in the lives of Catholics today!
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Msgr. Marc Montminy, Pastor of Saints Mary and Joseph in Salem, NH. In anticipation of his upcoming 50th year Anniversary to the priesthood, Fr. Montminy shares insights on his experiences in several spiritual renewal movements and shares stories of miraculous healings, mystical gifts and stigmatists. Referenced Spiritual Renewal Movements Catholic Charismatic Renewal Cursillo Movement Kairos Prison Ministry International Marriage Encounter
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights and stories about discerning the seminary, celibacy and priesthood. Fr. Pat talks about witnessing his friend and colleague's consecration to bishop.
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What does it mean to go “all in” for Christ? What drains you of energy? What attracted you to a monastic vocation? Fr. Nagel gives tips for fruitful contemplative prayer and responds to quotes from St. Benedict.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore important qualities to look for when discerning a future spouse, looking ahead at the many stages in marriage. The Currans consider the questions: Do they have compatible ambitions? Do they have long-lasting friendships/ loyalty? How do they handle being wrong? How do they treat their parents/siblings? Tom and Kari ask each other surprise questions about their own marriage.
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from his upcoming book, No Half Measures, about his Camino pilgrimage. Tom explains why he started his journey with a visit to Tours, France, and teaches about the history of the Devotion to the Holy Face of Christ, revealed to Sr. Marie of St. Peter.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from Isaiah 55 and Matthew 13 on the theme, God’s Word bears fruit. Tom and Fr. Pat discuss practical examples of the different types of soil from The Parable of the Sower.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s the 250 year history of America? What was the faith of the Founding Fathers? How revolutionary was the American Revolution? What’s your take on conspiracy theories? and more!
Dr. Tom Curran gives examples of big and small gracious disruptions from his Camino pilgrimage, starting with the first day of his trip. Tom shares insights from several scripture accounts of gracious disruptions, through charity or calamity.