Dr. Tom Curran shares stories and insights on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Tom talks about challenging his kids to memorize scripture, receiving a new penance, answering the question “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” and the horror of divorce.The po

February 9 –A Prophet for Today’s Culture! Vulnerable Fulton Sheen Interview with Dr. Peter Howard

Feb 9th, 2021 55m 32s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Dr. Peter Howard, Founder and Director of Bishop Fulton Sheen Institute, to share prophetic insights from Vulnerable Fulton Sheen. Dr. Howard talks about discerning and responding-to a call to extend the mission of Ful

February 8 –Bishop Joseph Tyson Interview

Feb 8th, 2021 53m 57s

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Bp. Joseph Tyson to explore many topics, such as: conflicts within the Church, National Marriage Week, evangelization, PREPARES for Life, and preparing for Lent 2021.The post February 8 –Bishop Joseph Tyson Intervie

February 4 –Be the CEO of your Child’s Education! Regina Caeli Academy

Feb 4th, 2021 54m 48s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Kari Beckman, Founder of Regina Caeli Academy, about the unique hybrid approach to Catholic education that incorporates a Classical Curriculum model, homeschooling and instructor-led, in-class instruction. Tom reads th

February 3 –Present Your Family to The Lord, Watch What God Will Do!

Feb 3rd, 2021 54m 32s

Dr. Tom Curran gives tips on how to support and encourage spouses and children to grow in faith. Tom explores teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on The Duties of Parents. [CCC:2225]The post February 3 –Present Your Family to Th

February 2 –Feast of the Holy Encounter, The Presentation of Jesus, Candlemas

Feb 2nd, 2021 55m 6s

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on today’s feast: The Presentation of Jesus, The Holy Encounter and Candlemas. Tom reflects on the many characters present at the Holy Encounter in Luke 2:22-38 and talks about how to make a presentation of your f

February 1 –Where Did We Come From, Where are We Going? Fr. Lappe Interview: Aquinas Academy

Feb 1st, 2021 55m 5s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Derek Lappe, Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton, WA, about the transition of OLSS parish school to a classical liberal arts approach and announces the new Catholic high school, Aquinas Classical Academ

January 29 –Faith and Family: Be Astonished! Prophecy, Prophets & You

Jan 29th, 2021 54m 31s

Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the meaning of “to be astonished” and “speak with power.” Kari talks about her virtual sibling Bible study. Tom explores the poison of positivism, diminishing the fundamental characteristics of being: truth, goodn

January 28 –Evangelistic Vs. Discipleship: Reflections for Catholic Schools Week

Jan 28th, 2021 55m 10s

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on a grab bag of topics related to the theme of Catholic Education, including: givers vs. receivers, peer influence, the statistical reality of Catholic schools, unjust discrimination and conscience.The post January 28

January 27 –Engage Tradition, Engage the World! Chesterton Academy Interview

Jan 27th, 2021 54m 22s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Dr. Matthew Powell, Headmaster of the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame in Spokane, WA, about the difference of a joyfully Catholic Classical Education model. Dr. Powell references Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Ten Universal Pri

January 26 -PREPARES Interview: Conversion of St. Paul

Jan 26th, 2021 55m 8s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Sharon Park and Erin Maguire from PREPARES of Western Washington about the importance of companionship for mothers beyond the birth of their baby. Later in the program, Tom reflects on the conversion story of St. P

January 25 –Sanctity of Human Life Day: St. Thomas Aquinas

Jan 25th, 2021 54m 39s

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Co-hosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on Sanctity of Human Life Day and share stories from past March for Life events. Later in the program, today’s host panel explore quotes from St. Thomas Aq

January 22 –Faith or Family: All or Nothing

Jan 22nd, 2021 54m 25s

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss practices to grow in faith. Kari reflects on the temptation to ‘belong’ in the digital world and references a new documentary on Sr. Clare Crockett. Tom explores three common responses to prayer: become dull, sto

January 21 –Sanctity of Human Life: PREPARES Interview

Jan 21st, 2021 54m 57s

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Lisa Green, Director of PREPARES in Eastern Washington, to discuss the important ministry of accompanying mothers who choose life and their families. Tom reads the Proclamation on National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2

January 20 –Life-Changing Scriptures

Jan 20th, 2021 54m 17s

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on moments of reading scripture that have changed his life. Tom prays for President Joseph Biden and shares the story of the first time he studied the Bible. The post January 20 –Life-Changing Scriptures appeared first

January 19 –The Discipline of Reading Scripture

Jan 19th, 2021 54m 59s

Dr. Tom Curran “takes a stance toward” scripture to meet God in the now moment. Tom talks about what’s at stake in taking action and what it means to be radically docile.The post January 19 –The Discipline of Reading Scripture appeared first o

January 18 –St. Francis de Sales Quotes

Jan 18th, 2021 53m 29s

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Co-hosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on quotes from St. Francis de Sales. Tom asks Fr. Nagel and Fr. Lewis to give recommendations for lay people to foster growth in the spiritual life.The po

January 15 –Faith and Family: Foster Unity and Community

Jan 15th, 2021 54m 29s

Dr. Tom Curran and Kari Curran talk about how to foster union and communion in marriage, family and community life. Kari talks about a recent weather storm, as a metaphor for the spiritual life. Tom explores the four ordinary attacks of the en

January 14 –Power and Importance of Silence (Part 2)

Jan 14th, 2021 55m 26s

Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on the power of silence, as a discipline of the spiritual life. Tom shares stories about praying at the Hour of Visitation, having quiet time with kids, sitting still in loneliness, and gazing upon icons.The

January 12 –The Burden of Witness, The Power of Silence

Jan 12th, 2021 55m 2s

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss how to develop one’s spiritual life by focusing on the power of silence. Tom talks about the call to be a witness, reveals a ‘first-time’ confession, repents to compromising in faith, and tells the story of a

January 11 –Baptism of Jesus

Jan 11th, 2021 55m 5s

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Cohosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on the Baptism of Jesus and the Mysteries of Jesus’ Public Life, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC:535]The post January 11 –Bapti

January 8 -Faith and Family: The Past Made Present, the Gift of Memory

Jan 8th, 2021 54m 21s

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the gift of recalling childhood stories and making memories rooted in faith. The Currans talk about Tom’s trip home to Boston, how they celebrate birthdays, the Epiphany house blessing, and the use of sacramental

January 6 –Feast of the Epiphany: Be a Wise King

Jan 6th, 2021 54m 3s

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates the traditional Feast of the Epiphany by recollecting ‘moments of epiphany’ in his own life. From his childhood home in Burlington, MA, Tom shares insights about the moon, the wise kings and a vulnerable infant.The po

January 5 –Be a Witness: Discern and Do It!

Jan 5th, 2021 54m 25s

Dr. Tom Curran continues to talk about the call to witness to Jesus Christ in the world today. Tom explains the First Friday Devotion and prays an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.The post January 5 –Be a Witness: Discern and Do

January 4 –Praying a Rosary for the New Year

Jan 4th, 2021 54m 22s

Dr. Tom Curran launches the New Year by praying the Rosary, meditating on the five Joyful Mysteries. Tom offers up intentions during the rosary for: clarity and discernment, unanswered prayers, broken relationships, loss of income, loneliness,