Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran shares three stories from his teen/adult daughters about how the "Kingdom of God is at hand." Tom ponders: Why do Christians hold back from evangelizing? What's at-stake in sharing the Good News? How can God use us today to do His work?

Dr. Tom Curran explores insights from the life of Catherine McAuley, founder of Sisters of Mercy, and from the book The Principle of Mercy by Jon Sobrino. Tom testifies to the fruits of groaning [Psalm 6] and reflects on the name Mark.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the role of the baptized. What is a child of God? Who is anointed by God? What does it mean to lead, provide and protect? Tom explains how to serve as a priest, prophet and king.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the first seven messages in the Easter Season and how they apply to our lives today! 1. Death does not have the last word, 2. Do not be afraid, 3. Mary, 4. What are you discussing? 5. Peace be with you, 6. Believe, and 7. Do you love me?

Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore the cardinal virtue of prudence, in light of, the liturgical season of Easter. Tom shares examples of discerning the "sign of the times" and responding well as a Christian disciple.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss their family traditions for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. The Currans share their favorite memories of past Triduum services and give strategies to engage kids over the next three days.

Dr. Tom Curran explores final insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about the wounds on the risen body of Christ (Summa Theologica); in connection with, The Raising of Lazarus. (John 11) Tom talks about the concepts of affirmation, courage, and suffering.

Dr. Tom Curran prepares for the upcoming Triduum and explores insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about: Whether Christ's body ought to have risen with its scars? (Third Part: Question 34) Tom shares final stories about being humbled every day by his guardian angel.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the greatest paradox of faith: be in the world, but not of the world. Kari talks about inflation vs. shrinkflation and Tom reflects on taking action vs. relying on God.

Dr. Tom Curran contrasts the poverty of choice vs. true contrast and explores St. Thomas Aquinas' answers to common questions about prayer. Tom confesses to taking "Pride" in winning, fasting and praying.