Dr. Tom Curran explores themes related to his upcoming workshop “Take Up Your Cross: Suffering and Our Life of Faith,” at the 2017 Youth for Life National Conference.  Tom discusses four ways suffering is part of our lives of faith: 1.) as a Disciple, 2.) in relationships, 3.) as a witness in the world, and 4.) the Cross of Christ.

I can’t keep QUIET about Cardinal Sarah’s book: The Power of Silence… I highly recommend it! –Dr. Curran

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J., Founder and Editor of Ignatius Press, to discuss: The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah (Ignatius Press.) Later in the program, Tom shares reflections from attending the first mass of Fr. Jeffrey Moore, one of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s newly ordained!

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Pam Gunderson to share highlights from the recent ordinations of Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Henry Mueggenborg and four new priests in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Later in the program, today’s cohosts explore the ‘Birthday of the Church’ and the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vatican.va)

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the fruits of ‘dying to self ‘and explore three factors that can influence an inauthentic sense of self: world, flesh and devil. Tom discusses the difference between selfishness vs. self-centeredness and Kari shares her experience of eating healthy and working out.

Are you satisfied with your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Is God satisfied with your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Dr. Tom Curran explores three stances of prayer: the one who is in love: the one who perseveres and the one who is desperate.

Dr. Tom Curran prays the 5th day of the Novena to the Holy Spirit and explores the important role of the Holy Spirit in the story of Jesus. Tom reflects on the stories Jesus told: the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12: 16), The Parable of the Ten Gold Coins (Luke 19: 11), Attitude of a Servant (Luke 17:7), The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18: 9), and the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19).

Dr. Tom Curran gives a reflection on Memorial Day and continues to pray the Novena of the Holy Spirit. Tom shares quotes from St. Philip Neri, Blessed Elena Guerra and St. Seraphim of Sarov to explore the act of vigiling to the Holy Spirit for the sake of: 1.)leading us into, 2.) going deeper into, and 3.) drawing others into a new Pentecost.

Novena to the Holy Spirit Day 1: Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share stories related to the topics of simplicity vs. multiplicity, prosperity vs. adversity, and healthy eating vs. dieting. Kari talks about why she loves to shop at Costco and Tom prays the full set of prayers for the first day of the Novena to the Holy Spirit. (EWTN)

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Feast of the Ascension, referencing scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC:659-664, CCC:668-677] Tom continues to share insights from Fr. Chad Ripperger (Sentrad.org) and shares stories about receiving signaled graces from God trying to get his attention!

It’s a specially graced moment! Dr. Tom Curran continues to prepare for Ascension Thursday and the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Tom celebrates the gift of his older brother and testifies to the gift of the Holy Spirit. Later in the program, he references St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter TERTIO MILLENNIO ADVENIENTE and insights by Fr. Chad Ripperger. (Sentrad.org)