Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the scripture passage, “Rise and Come Forward,” (Mark 3: 1-5) and talks about how even active Catholics today settle with a “withered-hand” existence. Tom continues to discuss the themes of encounter, breakthrough and transformation.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis common questions about the transition into ordinary time after celebrating Christmas, in anticipation of Lent. Fr. Jeff Lewis talks about attending the recent SEEK Focus Conference and reflects on the Baptism of Jesus.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to celebrate the Christmas Season by exploring historical facts and theological insights on the innkeeper, the wise men, the shepherds and the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. Tom talks about the traditions of the Epiphany House Blessing and the blessing of Epiphany water.

Dr. Tom Curran shares stories about an epiphany revealed about him, and his wife Kari’s, parenting at a family trip to Disney Land. Tom reflects on insights from Pope Leo’s Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on the need for clarity on the Second Vatican Council documents.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss scripture passages that will transform your life. Tom shares insights on how to overcome comfortable dissipation through disruption, breakthrough and transformation.

Referenced Scriptures:

(Rev 1: 10-18)

(Isa 62: 1-5)

(Jer 33: 6-9)

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on scripture passages that will transform your life. Tom shares several insights from Song of Songs chapters 4-6 about how much Jesus loves YOU!

You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; you have ravished my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one bead of your necklace. (Song of Songs 4: 9)

Turn your eyes away from me, for they stir me up. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead. (Song of Songs 6: 5)

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on quotes from Pope Benedict XVI, as referenced in his Homily on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Referenced Texts:

OPENING OF THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF SAINT JOHN MARY VIANNEY, Friday, 19 June 2009

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the fruits of his word from last year, “farewell.” Tom shares quotes inspiring his launch into the New Year on topics, such as: acknowledging the must-do, finding direction and being transformed.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and shares insights from St. Thomas Aquinas on how to set a New Year’s Resolution. Tom references the Word of the Year Generator by Jen Fulwiler, Catholic standup comic and author.

In the spirit of the Christmas Season, Dr. Tom Curran identifies 13 attributes of God: God is unavoidable, God sees, God takes the initiative, God is not caught off guard, God waits, God is not fooled, God fills to overflowing, God accompanies, God encompasses, God redeems, God is trustworthy, God perseveres, and God makes all things new.