Best My Catholic Faith Ministries Podcasts (2024)

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Reflection 187- A Rainbow after the Storm 3:40

7h ago3:40

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It’s fascinating how Creation itself proclaims the glory of God and teaches us about matters of faith. Take a rainbow. It is bright and beautiful, colorful and awe-inspiring. Everyone rejoices on seeing a rainbow. But there would be no such thing as a rainbow without rain, or storms. Such is life. We will have good days followed by bad and bad days…

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July 3 -The Secret of the Holy Face: Fr. Lawrence Carney Interview 57:12

16h ago57:12

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Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Lawrence Carney about his book The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. (tanbooks.com) Fr. Lawrence talks about what the devotion to the Holy Face looks like and how the devotion is lived out daily.

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Reflection 186- Transpierced by God 3:20

20h ago3:20

3:20

Has your soul been “transpierced” by God? Does He “pervade” you? Do you allow yourself to “dissolve” into His divinity and become “enveloped” by His Mercy? There are so many words we can use to describe our relationship with God. Though they all add to an articulation of who God is and what sort of relationship we should have with Him, none of them…

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July 2 -I Had to Go: Showing Up Matters 55:33

2d ago55:33

55:33

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on inspiring insights from the recent funeral mass for Bob Gunderson. Tom talks about the virtue of magnificence and the impact of a legacy.

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Reflection 185- Generosity with Unlimited Resources 3:23

2d ago3:23

3:23

If you were aware of great famine in a far away land, and were also blessed with unlimited resources to address that famine, why would you withhold this gift from those in need? Hopefully you wouldn’t. Hopefully you would see your responsibility and do what was necessary to satiate the thirst and satisfy the hunger of those in dire need. But there …

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July 1 -Best-of Ask Father: Here I am, BUT Where is God? 55:11

3d ago55:11

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From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Kurt Nagel: What is the purpose of Quo Vadis Days? I can’t hear God’s voice, is that normal? How does one discern a call from God when faith becomes dry?

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Reflection 184- The Mercy of the Ministry of Priests 3:12

3d ago3:12

3:12

No, priests are not perfect. They sin day in and day out. They are in constant need of repentance and conversion in their daily lives just like all the rest of humanity. But they are priests. And because of their sacred ordination, the Lord speaks through them in a clear yet mysterious way. Some speak with the authority of Christ only when speaking…

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Reflection 183- Attentiveness to the Value of Suffering 3:11

4d ago3:11

3:11

When we suffer, we look for a way out. We seek relief. But from Heaven, we will be able to look back and see the immense power of freely chosen and embraced suffering. It’s not that suffering is good in and of itself; rather, it’s that suffering has been redeemed and endowed with a spiritual power by God as a result of the sufferings of Christ. The…

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Summer of Marriage 30:00

4d ago30:00

30:00

This is the third in a series of episodes delving into Holy Matrimony in an effort to rekindle an appreciation of this sacred sacrament of the Church that has fallen out of favor in our modern and worldly culture. In this episode, we reread the fifth chapter of the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.…

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Reflection 182- Wisdom to Penetrate the Secrets of Pride 3:26

5d ago3:26

3:26

Pride can consume us. When it does, all we think about is ourselves and our own pain. Perhaps you can relate to this. Maybe you’ve encountered a wound and you sit and sulk over that wound. It creates bitterness in your heart and you seek to heal that wound. But when this happens, it is often our pride that leads us to remedy hurt through a form of …

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Reflection 181- Holy Indifference 3:11

6d ago3:11

3:11

Does it matter what the Will of God is for you? That may sound like a strange question at first. But think about it. Does it matter what God wills of you? What if He were to call you to constant work? Or what if He were to call you to a restful repose? Or what if He were to fill you with delight? Or remove all delight from your soul? Or call you to…

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June 27 -Here I Am, Lord: Humility and Obedience 55:34

7d ago55:34

55:34

Dr. Tom Curran shares practical stories of daily life about growing in humility and obedience to the Lord. Tom gives tips for how to evangelize a neighbor and pray for spiritual protection over a hotel room when traveling.

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Reflection 180- The Passion of Jesus 3:21

7d ago3:21

3:21

We who are familiar with the Gospels may suffer, at times, from a certain indifference to the sufferings of Christ. We hear the story read each year, have seen many images of the Passion, and as a result of this familiarity, we can fail to allow it to have the proper effect on our lives. But the Passion is real, it happened, and we should give it o…

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Reflection 179- Dealing with Interior Desolation 3:01

8d ago3:01

3:01

“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away…” (Job 1:21). How true this is. There are times in life when we experience the abundant consolation of God. It may be at moments of great family joy, or when we experience the unconditional love of another. At times we sense the powerful presence of God in our life of prayer and are filled with joy. But the…

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June 25 -Living a Poured Out Life: Honoring the Legacy of Brian O’Rourk 55:27

9d ago55:27

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Dr. Tom Curran shares insights about events connected to the life and tragic death of Brian O’Rourk, founding board member for the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame in Spokane, WA. Tom proposes a powerful question to ponder at the end of any stage in life: What was that all about?

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June 24 -Ask Father: Do Priests Get Summer Break? 54:55

9d ago54:55

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about this season in life: How do priests spend their summer? Why should young people go to a Steubenville Youth Conference? What does it mean to pray “Our Father?”

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Reflection 178- Sanctity is Never Achieved on Our Own 2:57

9d ago2:57

2:57

Do you aspire to holiness of life? If so, you cannot do this on your own. You need the help of another, and even many others. The Lord has given us numerous ways to be directed by the loving hand of others. Some are blessed to have a spiritual director of many years who directs them in accord with the Mind and Heart of Christ. But most are called t…

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Reflection 177- Holy Obedience 3:22

10d ago3:22

3:22

One of the greatest safeguards against doing our own will rather than God’s is holy obedience. Those in religious life are blessed to live this in a literal and external way, allowing the external practice to be interiorized so as to become certain that they are living the Will of God. But obedience must be lived in every life, not only religious. …

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Reflection 176- Combating the Sin of the World 3:18

11d ago3:18

3:18

When God looks at the world, what does He see? Most certainly He sees the beauty of His creation, the perfect order of His design and the presence of His sons and daughters. But He also sees the horror of the multitude of sins. Even the slightest sin or imperfection cannot escape His sight. Imagine trying to take in the sins of the world with one g…

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Theology Of Marriage 30:00

11d ago30:00

30:00

This is the second in a series of episodes delving into Holy Matrimony in an effort to rekindle an appreciation of this sacred sacrament of the Church that has fallen out of favor in our modern and worldly culture. In this episode, we discuss the theology of Marriage.By Catholic Café

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Reflection 175- Love is Found in the Details of Life 2:49

12d ago2:49

2:49

How nice it is when you have a friend that you trust with every detail of your life. We long to know others and we long to be known by others. When you find someone in whom you can confide even the smallest struggle or express the smallest joy, you have found a true friend. The Lord desires to be your closest friend. You must work to foster a “deta…

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Sharing the Life Message w/Others + Ministering to Those Who've Hurt You 1:00:00

13d ago1:00:00

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This weeks the guys discuss:Sharing the life message with others+Ministering to people that have hurt youBy Beyond Damascus

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June 21 -Faith and Family: Testimony of Young Adult Catholic Men 55:15

13d ago55:15

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Dr. Tom Curran asks his two sons, John Mark and John Luke, questions about their first year in college: How did you experience the presence of God? What was the most surprising thing about college life? What was your biggest disappointment about college life? What’s it like being back home for summer break?…

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Reflection 174- The Timing of God is Perfect 2:52

13d ago2:52

2:52

When we desire to accomplish the Will of God in this world and do wonderful things for Him, we can sometimes seek to do things our way according to our timing. But to truly accomplish the Will of God you must pray hard, surrender yourself to His holy Will, and then even surrender the fulfillment of His Will. It’s not a matter of just doing what you…

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June 20 -Bob Gunderson Testimony: God’s Word is Living and ACTIVE (Part 2) 55:30

14d ago55:30

55:30

Dr. Tom Curran honors Bob Gunderson by reflecting on the impact of his life and work with Sacred Heart Radio. Tom continues to share insights and stories of encountering God’s word in everyday life situations.

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Reflection 173- Unity with One is Unity with Three 3:17

14d ago3:17

3:17

The Blessed Trinity is described as having one Divine nature, yet remaining three distinct Persons. As a result, the three distinct Persons share in a perfect unity. In fact, they could not be “united” if they were not distinct from each other. So it’s necessary to speak of God as the One in Three. Each one of us is called to share in this same uni…

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Reflection 172- Patient Submission 2:36

15d ago2:36

2:36

Are you patient? Both patience and impatience are born from a struggle within your will. There are many times in life when your will is drawn by something other than God, wanting something that God is not leading you to. Patience is a virtue that enables you to step back, take a deep breath and redirect your will to that which God alone has chosen …

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June 18 -You Just Don’t Get it! God’s Word is Living and ACTIVE 55:31

16d ago55:31

55:31

Tom explores insights from Hebrews 4:12 about “the word of God is living and effective.” What should we expect when we read the bible? Do you hear God speak when you read scripture? If not, why not? Tom testifies to encountering God’s word in everyday life situations.

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Reflection 171- Comparing Earth to Heaven 3:27

16d ago3:27

3:27

Try to imagine what you will think about this time on Earth when you get to Heaven. Will you miss this life? Will you want to return? Will you wish you made more money while here or had more worldly success? Most likely not. Compared to Heaven, this world is pitiful. That doesn’t mean that our lives cannot be glorious here, it just means that Heave…

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June 17 -Best-of Archive: Bad Fathers are the Worst! Fulton Sheen Quotes on Fatherhood 54:18

17d ago54:18

54:18

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop and Pam Gunderson to discuss the gift of spiritual fatherhood and quotes by Venerable Fulton Sheen on the priesthood. ***Today's program is a Best-Of Edition of Sound Insight - program may contain some past references, Enjoy!

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Reflection 170- Fidelity on Good Days and Bad 2:25

17d ago2:25

2:25

It’s easy to love God when we feel like it and when life is going well and is quite easy. But when life is challenging, we are immediately tempted to turn in on ourselves and, in so doing, turn from our love for God. But a true sign of holiness is that we love God no matter what we feel or experience throughout our day. Come rain or shine we must n…

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Reflection 169- Calm in the Presence of the King 3:14

18d ago3:14

3:14

Meeting someone of great power can be cause for excitement. For example, meeting with the president of a company you wish to work at, or meeting someone famous for the first time, or meeting with the bishop or the Holy Father may all cause a certain excitement. But it could also cause a certain fear and anxiety. Of course the most important and “in…

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Reflection 168- Evoking the Mercy of God for Others 2:45

19d ago2:45

2:45

There is one thing, and one thing only, that has the power to free sinners from the fires of hell. That one thing is Mercy. God offers His Mercy freely and in abundance, but He has also chosen to offer His Mercy in response to our prayers when they are prayed with the utmost faith and childlike confidence. Jesus cannot refuse a heart that is pure a…

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June 14 - Caught versus Taught: 10 Traits of a GREAT Catholic Dad 55:26

20d ago55:26

55:26

Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to be a great Catholic Dad: be holy, love your wife, be a spiritual leader, be a mentor, be patient, have self control, live with integrity, be a provider, have humility, and surrender.

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Reflection 167- Desiring the Lord to the Greatest Degree 2:51

20d ago2:51

2:51

When you pray, and when you pray long and hard, the Lord will enter in. He will commune with you and unite His Heart to yours. You will experience these effects in various ways. One common effect is that the closer you are drawn into union with Christ, the more you will desire this union. And the more you desire this union, the more you will be dra…

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June 13 -A Rosary for Brian O’Rourk: Praying in Time of Agony 55:32

21d ago55:32

55:32

Dr. Tom Curran prays the Rosary for the repose of the soul of Brian O’Rourk, for all those who died a sudden, tragic death and for the families who mourn them. Tom testifies to the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua.

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Reflection 166- The Power of Your Unity with Christ 3:10

22d ago3:10

3:10

Imagine being All-Powerful, or being an intimate friend of one who is All-Powerful. There is a story of Pope St. Leo I, who lived in the fifth century, which reveals the power of God. It is said that Attila the Hun and his violent army sought to sack Rome. Pope St. Leo met Attila and “persuaded” him to turn back. Later, when Attila’s army asked why…

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June 12 -Ten Questions for a Catholic Radio Host 55:32

22d ago55:32

55:32

Dr. Tom Curran answers the most common questions he gets from listeners of Sound Insight Radio. Tom recollects his first time on-air and shares stories about memorable radio moments and interviews.

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Reflection 165- The Perfect Contrition 2:57

23d ago2:57

2:57

When we become aware of our sins we may have various reactions. We may remain indifferent, or repent out of fear of God’s justice. But the ideal response is to turn to God with love and to have true sorrow as a result of that love. If we have a burning love for God, we will become attentive to even the smallest sin we carry. And every sin we see, w…

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June 11 -Redemption! Perseverance and Prudence 55:33

23d ago55:33

55:33

Dr. Tom Curran shares four stories of redemption: Fr. Petrus Pavlicek’s Rosary Crusade of Reparation, getting scammed online/ trading up, Baccalaureate Mass at Chesterton Academy, and a dinner table discussion about Jesus being forsaken by God.

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June 10 -Best-of Ask Father: Why Not? Holy Days, Catholic Education & Eucharistic Adoration 55:10

23d ago55:10

55:10

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: Why are some solemnities not holy days of obligation? What’s the secret to running a fruitful Catholic school? What’s the impact on a soul during Eucharistic Adoration?

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Reflection 164- Longing for the Souls of Sinners 2:56

24d ago2:56

2:56

When you see someone with manifest sin, what is your reaction? Many people react with disdain and harsh judgment. When someone breaks the law, we harshly condemn them. When someone lives an immoral lifestyle, we belittle them. Very often, our attitude toward the sinner is merciless. This is a problem. True, we must see sin for what it is and work t…

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Reflection 163- Glorifying God in Your “Wretchedness” 3:32

25d ago3:32

3:32

Do you see the wretchedness of your own soul? Some may be offended by such a question. But if we understood the Mercy of God, and realized that it is our “wretchedness” that enables Him to be glorified the most, we would not shy away from such a thought. Many want to be holy and to see themselves as holy. It’s easy to think, “If I am good, God will…

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Reflection 162- Light Dispels the Darkness 2:55

26d ago2:55

2:55

Light dispels the darkness. Scientifically speaking, we know that light and dark are not opposing forces; rather, dark is the absence of light. And when light enters in, the darkness is no more. So it is with the Mercy of God. Without Mercy, our souls are dark. We fall into doubt, confusion, fear and despair when Mercy is absent. In this case, we a…

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Mary And Elizabeth: Spiritual Ministry For Women 30:00

26d ago30:00

30:00

Mary And Elizabeth is an apostolate for the interior renewal of women that daily answers the spiritual needs of women while helping them come to know themselves, Jesus, and their role in the Church and in the world.By Catholic Café

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Reflection 161- The Singular Love Given to You 2:53

27d ago2:53

2:53

When pondering the love and the Mercy of God, it is tempting to see His love in a more general way, as if it were something evenly distributed to all people in the same way. But God’s love for you is something so much more than a general gift to all people. It is deeply personal and singular, being offered specifically for you, out of love for you.…

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Is Prophecy Necessary for Christian Live + Daily Prayer Life 1:00:00

27d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week the guys discuss:Is prophecy necessary for the Christian Life+Why do we need a daily prayer life?By Beyond Damascus

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June 7 -Faith and Family: Who is Your Best Friend? Spouses, Siblings & "About" Friends 55:28

27d ago55:28

55:28

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about fostering friendships among siblings and spouses. The Currans discuss the many different kinds of friendships and facts about the growing epidemic of loneliness in young adults.

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Reflection 160- The Mercy of Confession 3:20

28d ago3:20

3:20

Have you discovered the great joy of going to Confession? Some do not consider the Sacrament of Confession to be a great joy. Instead, they see it as a painful and humiliating experience. But perhaps some need the humiliation of an honest confession to help break them out of their sin. Others, those who sincerely seek the abundant Mercy of God, wil…

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June 6 - Pray Prayers BIGGER than You! 4 Big Prayers & The Sacred Heart of Jesus 55:28

28d ago55:28

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In honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Tom Curran prays four BIG prayers and testifies to the impact of praying big prayers: an Act of Reparation, St. Francis de Sales Prayer, St. John Henry Newman Prayer and a Prayer for Healing and Deliverance.

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