Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Jim Johnson, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Book Club edition of Sound Insight to review: Overcoming Lukewarmness: Healing Your Soul’s Sadness by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal.

Explore a Catholic perspective on the popular, secular book The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith. Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share faith-filled insights and practical examples to expand-upon the author’s four sources of ‘enduring meaning’: belonging, storytelling, purpose and transcendence.

Dr. Tom Curran concludes the topic of silence by reflecting on the scripture reading from Isaiah 30: 15-18. Tom gives tips for fostering silence in the home and explores Pope Francis’ TED talk message on The Future You: “Why the only future worth building includes everyone.”

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the gift of silence, highlighting the insight that “one doesn’t master silence, one is mastered by silence.” Tom talks about the benefits to fostering stillness and silence: contemplating form, distinguishing between one and many, finding silence amidst noise, discerning the sign of the times, and communicating through being.

Do you struggle to find silence in today’s noisy, busy world? Dr. Tom Curran shares several insights and stories about the gift of silence. Tom references the lack of ‘dialogue and solidarity’ in the digital world and explores the connection between silence and communication.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Catholic Author Fiorella de Maria to discuss her book The Sleeping Witness: A Father Gabriel Mystery. Later in the program, Tom reflects on The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (LK 24:13-35) and shares insights from Pope Francis’ TED talk: “Why the only future worth building includes everyone.”

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share updates on the unexpected gifts of the Easter Season. Tom discerns the question: ‘What was that all about?’ Kari gives tips and ideas for parents to plan intentional activities for kids this summer.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the scripture passage from Acts 4:32-37, “Life in the Christian Community,” and discusses the concept of ‘stewardship versus ownership’ over possessions. Tom talks about two forms of love and how to be an A.C.E. of love: 1.) Be! Affirming, Celebrating and Embracing, 2.) Become! Accountability, Challenge and Exhortation.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monsignor Daniel H. Mueggenborg, Auxiliary Bishop Elect of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Tom and Msgr. Mueggenborg reflect on their time together in the seminary and Msgr. talks about receiving ‘the call’ about the Pope’s discernment to appoint him to auxiliary bishop. Later in the program, Tom shares stories related to the prayers: “Lord, open my eyes” and “Lord, open my lips.”

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J., Founder and Editor of Ignatius Press, to discuss Marian Veneration: Firm Foundations by Francis Cardinal Arinze.