November 18 -What a Difference! 2 Short Scriptures to Pray to Grow in Holiness
Dr. Tom Curran shares two scriptures to pray to grow in holiness: “seek His face” [Psalm 27:8] and “I thirst.” [John 19: 28] Tom reflects on a new insight he received while meditating on The Blind Bartimaeus [Mark 10: 46-52] during family prayer time with his teenagers.
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November 17 -Best-of Ask Father: What Makes Someone Great? Quotes by St. Gertrude the Great
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?
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November 14 -Faith and Family: Are You Falling Short? Spiritual Warfare Attacks on Moms
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights on fasting: the purpose, the requirements and the effects. Tom explores the tactics of the enemy on the intellect, imagination and memory. Kari reflects on the common spiritual attacks on mothers.
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November 13 -Faith and Family: Why Don’t Kids Want to Work? Busy vs. Productive
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share tips on 5 habits to start the day and how to be more productive. Tom contrasts being a busy body with someone who is productive. Kari testifies to the struggle to get teens and young adult kids to work a job.
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November 12 -What's Motivating You? Weight Loss, The Camino & WWCCR w/ Fr. Jim Northrop
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Jim Northrop about his health journey, his Camino pilgrimage and his ministry work with Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Find out More about the WWCCR Anniversary Mass.
Weekday Podcast from Dr. Tom Curran to awaken, unearth, and explore the riches of our Catholic Faith! Dr. Curran received his PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., a graduate degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, and has an undergraduate degree in philosophy. For over 15 years Dr. Curran has been the host of a Catholic weekday radio show and podcast that airs on more than 10 stations and reaches tens of thousands of Catholics online. Dr. Curran is the author of five books including The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life, which was listed on Top 10 Catholic Bestseller List. As a speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 2000 presentations to more than 350,000 people in 35 states and 6 countries. He specializes in many topics, including the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit. Tom lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, Kari, and their nine children.