Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from Psalm 95. Fr. Pat addresses the common questions: What is the Liturgy of the Hours? Why do priests pray the Liturgy of the Hours? What motivates you to pray the Liturgy of the Hours well every day?

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Kurt Nagel: What is home? What’s a priest's experience of home? What is true freedom? What are the dangers of modern technology? Fr. Kurt Nagel addresses the “anti-Trinity”: the internet, smartphones and AI.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss growing in self awareness through making a good confession. Tom tells the "missing chapter" from his transformative Camino pilgrimage and he explores 3 levels of conversion: repentance, renunciation and God’s grace.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the effects of sin on the intellect, will and desires. Tom explores the concupiscence of sin, particularly the sins of pride and anger. What are the promises of pride? How is stubbornness and boastfulness connected to pride? How can we grow in humility? What’s the difference between righteous indignation and anger?

Referenced Movie:

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End (Fathom Entertainment) Get Tickets Near You!

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a recent Curran Family Sunday meeting. Tom addresses four questions: What is the proper effect of Holy Communion? What's at stake in receiving Holy Communion? How do you pray in relation to Holy Communion? How does adoration deepen how one receives Holy Communion? Tom answers the question his kids asked him, “Why don’t you have any friends?”

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, discuss the importance of building a small group of people to walk in faith together. Today’s hosts talk about education vs. formation, saying prayers vs. praying to God, friendship vs. fraternity, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: How did you celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? What’s the science behind the eucharistic miracles? How long did saints fast, surviving only on the Eucharist alone? What does it mean to become a “living monstrance?"

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the transition of a loved one through death into eternal life. The Currans talk about how they honored their dying parents, grieved the death of a parent and celebrated the legacy of a “life well lived.” Kari reads the eulogy she wrote for her mother.

Dr. Tom Curran clarifies common misconceptions about “praise and worship” and explores different forms of praise: in song, in words and in silence. (individually, communally and liturgically) Tom shares insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Prayer of Praise and gives practical tips on how to teach kids to pray and forgive.

• Prayer Acronym:

PTPIA - Praise, Thank, Petition, Intercession & Ask

• Forgiveness Sentences:

“I did it.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Forgive me.”

“I’ll make up for it.”

“I’ll never do it again.”

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.