Tom gives practical details on how to make an at-home Camino pilgrimage, including: how long to walk per day, how many days to walk and how to pray while walking. Tom encourages listeners to hike The Camino at home and shares insights on the benefits of taking a long walk, making acts of penance, living a pilgrim’s life, and interceding in prayer for others.

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Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from the romantic comedy film, Eternity. (2005) Tom discusses themes, such as: comfortable dissipation / effeminacy, the after life, external vs. internal happiness, and more. Tom talks about how to pray, in preparation for death and eternal life.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to several quotes by saints, such as: St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Pius X and St. Rose of Lima. Tom talks about developing an at-home penitential pilgrimage, inspired by hiking The Camino de Santiago. Fr. Nagel shares insights on the secret of life, the ultimate end, the challenge of modernism, and the danger of unregulated curiosity.

Referenced Book:

Self-knowledge And Self-discipline by Basil William Maturin

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Jesse Romero, Catholic author and speaker, about his decades of experience evangelizing men and unconverted Catholics. Jesse talks about today’s challenges, including: effeminacy, spiritual warfare, lack of formation, lack of fatherhood, and more. Tom asks Jesse Romero: Who made the biggest impact on forming your faith growing up? How did your experience as a LA County Sheriff deputy and boxing champion shape your approach to evangelizing men? Why do you spend so much of your ministry teaching spiritual warfare formation?

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Dr. Tom Curran interviews Mary O’Regan, Author of the book Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood, about St. Padre Pio inspired daily practices to grow your spiritual life. Get your copy of the book! (Sophia Institute Press)

Listen to More Podcast Interview with Mary O’Regan:

April 22 -Never-Before-Heard insights! Padre Pio and You: Mary O’Regan Interview (Part 1)

April 24 -Become a Spiritual Child! Padre Pio and You: Mary O’Regan Interview (Part 2)

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on topics, such as: the purpose of life, God’s pursuit of man, our capacity for God, the Last Judgment, and more.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Why doesn’t the church expect Catholics to attend Mass when a Holy Day falls on a Saturday? What’s special about the role of Queen Mother? What are admirable pursuits? Today’s hosts reflect on the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights for creating a family reunion, including giving tips for activities and games for all generations. The Currans celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary and reflect on having their young adult children home for summer break.

Dr. Tom Curran explores 4 aspects of married life: the biblical vision of marriage, principles from growing in vocation, parenting/ raising disciples, and “weathering the storms” in marriage. In celebration of his 32nd wedding anniversary, Tom references verse 32 in many scripture passages.

Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on 32 Years of married life and contrasts the vocation of marriage with the vocation of the consecrated religious life.