Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the blessing of Abraham (Genesis 12) and the call for all families to be a vessel for God’s blessings to ‘all the families of the earth.’ Tom and Kari share stories from their wall of Christmas cards about families in their community. Kari talks about her goal to have a ‘Miracle Morning’ and Tom talks about his goal to run a Spartan Race.

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates a special anniversary by sharing stories about the impact of Catholic radio and encouraging listeners to tell a friend about Sacred Heart Radio! Tom talks about how to address a young person asking the question: “How do you know the Catholic Church is right, that Jesus is real, and that God actually exists?”

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Pam Gunderson to reflect on quotes from the Desert Fathers, to honor tomorrow’s Feast Day of St. Anthony the Abbot. Listeners are encouraged to join Fr. Nagel, Pam and Tom at the March for Life in Olympia, Washington, on January 23rd.

Dr. Tom Curran compares the concept of a family to a big puzzle, as he shares stories from his trip home to Boston.  Tom explains how ‘honoring the 4th commandment’ can mean eating a doughnut, talks about finding opportunities for his kids to face an arduous good, shares a story of growing in the virtue of hilarity, and explores the topic of inner peace.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by his wife, Kari, to share some of their favorite movies and television programs from 2016. Kari remembers Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, past president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. Tom talks about the importance of making an examination of conscience to discern and separate the goods and dangers of accessing media.

Is your New Year’s resolution to grow in the virtue of patience? Dr. Tom Curran reads insights from St. Bonaventure on the role of leadership and the virtue of patience, written to superiors of Franciscan Friars. Tom applies Bonaventure’s 3-fold Shield of Patience to parents, business leaders and those with authority over others: 1. Answer everyone modestly, maturely and kindly. 2. Be a peacemaker. 3. Persevere.

What is the central message of Jesus? Dr. Tom Curran begins the program with a prayer for travelers and for those in a fragile state without an advocate. Tom explores the five themes of Jesus’ proclamation (Mark: 1):  repentance, belief, the Good News, the Kingdom of God, and “here now!”

Dr. Tom Curran reads today’s Gospel reading on the Baptism of Jesus (MT 3:13-17) and reflects on eleven insights on the Baptism of Jesus identified in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC:536]  In the final segment, Tom shares more book recommendations, highlighting the category of ‘Daily Readers’: The business of Heaven by C.S.Lewis, Co-Workers of the Truth: Meditations for Every Day of the Year by Cardinal Ratzinger, and Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI by Fr. Peter Cameron, O.P.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the impact of reflecting on past goals and setting new goals together as a family to foster a sense of identity. Tom talks about how to set SMART goals and Kari gives ideas for goals to set with kids and goals for the whole family.

Is your New Year’s resolution to pray more? Did you make a goal to renew your spiritual life in 2017? Dr. Tom Curran recommends several of his favorite books on prayer from authors such as: Hans Urs von Balthasar, C.S. Lewis, Fr. Jacques Philippe, Peter Kreeft, and more! Check out the full version of Dr. Tom Curran’s Book Recommendation List