May 28 -Coaching Hour: Are You a Project to Be Optimized? Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV
28/05/2026 | 54 mins.
Dr. Tom Curran explores the first Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV titled Magnifica Humanitas. Tom discusses key highlights on topics, such as: the modern industrial revolution, the Babel-syndrome, the human person “made in the image of God” vs. “a project to be optimized,” and transhumanism. Referenced Document: ENCYCLICAL LETTER, MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS, OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Vatican.va)
May 27 -Dates are Important: Feast of Pentecost, St. Philip Neri & St. Augustine of Canterbury
27/05/2026 | 55 mins.
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the impact of Pentecost and explores the important meaning of dates on the calendar, namely: saint feast days, anniversaries, birth / death dates and more! Tom shares insights from St. Philip Neri and St. Augustine of Canterbury.
May 26 -Death is Not The End! Pentecost Sunday, Memorial Day & Saying Goodbye
26/05/2026 | 55 mins.
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on recent and upcoming events: Pentecost Sunday, Memorial Day and the prayer vigil for Mary Margaret Delorenzo. Tom talks about the experience of grief, the doorway of death, the power of the Holy Spirit, and seeking the presence of Jesus.
May 25 -Best-of Ask Father: What Are You Doing to Improve? Summer Book List for Spiritual Formation
25/05/2026 | 53 mins.
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss spiritual, academic and human formation. Tom asks the priests: What were the gifts and gaps in your seminary formation? How well did your seminary formation prepare you for celibacy? How do you help parishioners with discernment? What resources do you recommend for those looking to grow in prayer? Referenced Book List: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales In the School of the Holy Spirit by Jacques Philippe Time for God by Jacques Philippe Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe In Conversation with God series by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. The Gift of Faith by Tadeusz Dajczer Heart of the World by Fr. Hans Urs Von Balthasar That Man Is You by Louis Evely We Dare to Say Our Father by Louis Evely
May 22 -Faith and Family: What is the Feminine Genius? Honoring Mary Margaret
24/05/2026 | 55 mins.
Dr. Tom Curran gives an extended eulogy for his mother in law, Mary Margaret Delorenzo. Tom shares complementary stories from her life and death related to themes, such as: passing on faith, breaking through limitations and making room.
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.
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