Dr. Tom Curran tells a story about an interesting penance he received in confession. Tom looks to the Catechism of the Catholic Church to reflect on the grace of bringing to light what has been kept hidden, through the sacrament of Reconciliation.
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
1458 Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church.59 Indeed the regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. By receiving more frequently through this sacrament the gift of the Father's mercy, we are spurred to be merciful as he is merciful:60
Whoever confesses his sins . . . is already working with God. God indicts your sins; if you also indict them, you are joined with God. Man and sinner are, so to speak, two realities: when you hear "man" - this is what God has made; when you hear "sinner" - this is what man himself has made. Destroy what you have made, so that God may save what he has made. . . . When you begin to abhor what you have made, it is then that your good works are beginning, since you are accusing yourself of your evil works. The beginning of good works is the confession of evil works. You do the truth and come to the light.61
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Rachel Georgeson, Students For Life Club President at Seattle Pacific University, to talk about an upcoming panel event called "A Conversation About Abortion." In the second half of Sound Insight, Tom continues to reflect from Pope Leo the XIII's Encyclical on the Holy Spirit. Click here to Read Along!
"A Conversation About Abortion," Hosted by SPU Students For Life
What: A Panel of Three Professionals
Who: Ethicist and Cultural Analyst Dr. Pia de Solenni
Professor of Women & Gender Studies Dr. Gabriella Gutierrez y Muhs
Professor of Political Science Dr. Caleb Henry When: Monday, May 20th at 8-9:30pm
Where: Seattle Pacific University-Demaray Hall 150
Dr. Tom Curran explores six statements to help in times of feeling overwhelmed: three statements to say toward oneself, and three statements addressed to God.
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the power of praying with others. Tom gives tips for practicing prayer and says a special prayer of blessings for listeners.
Dr. Tom Curran encourages listeners to participate in this year's Spring Pledge Drive through prayer and financial support. Tom reflects on quotes and "tweets" from Pope Francis.
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by a special guest, his wife Kari, to reflect on the difference between walking by yourself and walking alone. Kari talks about what it was like growing up in a family of twelve children and family life today in the the Curran household.
Dr. Tom Curran answers the question, "Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?" Tom shares insights about the concept of joy and reflects on the story of Martha and Mary.
