November 21 -Faith and Family: Family Meetings, Shopping Hacks, Holiday Budget & Planning
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about how to conduct a family meeting and set expectations for the upcoming holiday season. Kari gives tips for saving money on Christmas shopping. Tom shares insights from St. Padre Pio on the theme of eschatology: death, judgement, Heaven and hell.
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November 20 -What’s Wrong With the World? Biohacking, Immigration, Transgender Ideology
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore hot topic issues: 5 popular bio-hacks, the USCCB’s video on immigration and transgender ideology in schools. The Currans share insights on the gospel reading for the Feast of Christ the King [Luke 23:35-43] and a shocking story of St. Teresa of Avila.
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November 19 -Mediocrity, Legacy & Beauty: Little-Known Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the radical transformation of Zacchaeus [Luke 19] and shares little-known facts about Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Tom references the life and death of Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach. (NWCatholic.org)
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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?
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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