Dr. Tom Curran explores insights by his spiritual director, Fr. Mark Noonan, about 4 Levels of Receptivity: receive me, I receive, I’m receptive to receive, and I am receptive to being received. Tom talks about the topics, such as: neediness, gratitude, affirmation, belonging and acceptance.

Referenced Book:

He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on Pentecost Sunday, Holy Trinity Sunday, and Corpus Christi Sunday. Today’s hosts answer the questions: How do you nurture a personal relationship with Jesus? How has the eucharist impacted your vocation? Have you noticed a trend toward more reverent posture towards the eucharist?

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: How have you been transformed by God’s Word? What are some scripture passages that have changed your life? Is there a bible verse that speaks to you again and again?

Fr. Nagel’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

Gal 2:19-20

Eph 3: 14-19

Luke 9: 23

Fr. Lewis’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

Psalm 46: 11

Exodus 14: 13-14

Luke 1:38

From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about recent Aha! moments, prompting them to recognize blindness and gain awareness. The Currans discuss adventures in playing Mr. Mom, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD,) green flags for a future spouse, and more!

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

Dr. Tom Curran and Natalie Lair, host of Desert Wanderer Podcast, discuss the balance between pursuing a money-minded career versus mission-minded career. Tom gives basic tips for making more, spending less, changing focus and trusting God!