Helping Catholics Understand, Appreciate, and Live Their Faith
Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the theme of discernment, in light of, making a New Year’s Resolution for 2019. Tom talks about the stewardship of the God-given authority of parenthood and shares stories about discerning small sacrifices for loved ones.
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Dr. Tom Curran begins the program with a few special guests to share stories from Mother’s Day. Tom continues to explore the article “How to Raise an American Adult” by Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse (Wall Street Journal) and shares insights (from a Catholic context) to expand upon Sasse’s proposed solutions for fostering ‘fully formed, independent grown-ups.’
Click Here to Listen to: How to Help Kids Grow Into Adulthood (Part 1)
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Dr. Tom Curran contrasts the phrases “Offer it up” versus “Bring it on” and explores three stances in parenthood: to go before, to get behind and to go in-the-place-of. Tom talks about the powerful role of parents to model fasting, self-denial, dying to self, and mortification during Lent… without drawing attention to oneself!
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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.
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