Dr. Tom Curran explores the important role of the laity during this moment of Church history. Tom encourages the laity to speak a new language and foster The Fear of the Lord and Courage; to combat, the sins of cowardice and ‘fearing human respect.’ Read More! What Is the “Sin of Human Respect”? by Msgr. Charles Pope ( January 31, 2017)

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Pam Gunderson to celebrate the recent Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by sharing quotes about the cross from saints, such as: St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Francis de Sales, St. Leo the Great, St. Augustine, and more! Read more quotes from Our Only Hope: 25 Quotes about the Cross (Catholic Exchange.)

The Currans reflect on doubt vs. faith and the connection between struggle and triumph.  Tom talks about the message he spoke to Catholic school parents and reads an excerpt from the book Kingdom Journeys: The Lost Spiritual Discipline by Seth Barnes. Kari shares stories from the send-off party for Mary Grace and continues to discuss their smart-phone rules for teens.

Dr. Tom Curran explores quotes from St. John Chrysostom. Tom shares stories and examples of the axiom: God’s grace builds on nature.

Dr. Tom Curran reads a Letter from Archbishop Sartain to the People of the Archdiocese of Seattle (August 8-9, 2018) and continues to discuss the themes of: diabolical influence, spiritual weapons, acts of reparation, asceticism and mortification.

Dr. Tom Curran remembers the tragedy of 9-11 and calls on the spiritual weapon of the Rosary to combat the enemies of God attacking the Church today. Tom meditates on the five sorrowful mysteries, inserting petitions before each Hail Mary prayer.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Co-hosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Pam Gunderson to discuss the unfolding clergy sex abuse scandal. Fr. Nagel gives his priestly reflection and testimony on the recent crisis and talks about the connection to the sexual revolution of the past decades.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the personal significance of September 8th. Along with honoring the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Currans launch Mary Grace into a year of mission and remember a special wedding anniversary.

 

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss the gift of reflective journaling, focusing on the call of a father to lead, provide and protect. Tom talks about the ‘lost art’ of fostering silence, wonder and encounter.

Dr. Tom Curran prays a ‘big prayer,’ encourages reflective journaling and reads quotes from St. Thomas Aquinas about living in peace and concord with oneself and others. Tom also addresses the topic of dependence syndrome and mobile device over-use addiction.