All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Is the Rosary Biblical?

October 8th, 2019  |  21 mins 45 secs

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We’ve talked about the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary, but what about the Rosary? What makes this prayer so powerful that St. Padre Pio called it “the weapon for these times”? Dr. Edward Sri explains why the Rosary is not “vain repetition”, points to the Biblical source of each prayer in the Rosary, and gives practical advice on how we can better incorporate this impactful prayer into our daily lives.

St. Thérèse and the Power of Surrender

October 1st, 2019  |  23 mins 13 secs

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When we fall short, it’s easy to despair and berate ourselves for our failings. We’re tempted to turn our focus inward, and that’s exactly where the enemy wants us. Using the theology of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Dr. Sri explains how this is the opposite of what God wants us to do. When we fail, instead of navel-gazing, we can recognize our littleness and let the Lord into our hearts by surrendering our shortcomings to him.

Struggles in Prayer

September 24th, 2019  |  23 mins 6 secs

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Every faithful Catholic goes through a season where prayer is difficult. Whether you’re unable to feel God’s presence, get easily distracted, or find yourself avoiding prayer altogether, Dr. Edward Sri points out four reasons why we may struggle in prayer, and what we can do to persevere and build an ever-stronger relationship with God.

The Biblical Roots of the Hail Mary

September 17th, 2019  |  19 mins 28 secs

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Catholics are often criticized for praying to Mary, but every part of the Hail Mary has biblical roots which reveal that the focus of this prayer is actually Jesus. St. John Paul II put it this way, “Although the repeated Hail Mary is addressed directly to Mary, it is to Jesus that the act of love is ultimately directed, with her and through her.” Dr. Sri unpacks the biblical roots of the Hail Mary to help us truly understand the significance of this powerful prayer.

The Cross Explained

September 10th, 2019  |  21 mins 57 secs

What gives the cross its redemptive value is not the amount of suffering or bloodshed, but the amount of love that was put into Christ’s sacrifice. The cross is less about taking on punishment and more about the total gift of love Jesus offered to...

The World—Friend or Enemy of the Soul?

September 3rd, 2019  |  21 mins 7 secs

We’re not called to be like the Amish, separating ourselves completely from the world.  But we must be careful how much of the world’s influences we allow into our homes and into our hearts. How do we strike the right balance? Dr. Sri draws...

Fallen Away—How to Bring Back Those We Love

August 27th, 2019  |  22 mins 57 secs

  Do you have family or friends away from the Catholic Faith?  St. Monica’s example offers six practical things we can do to help bring our loved ones back to Christ and the Church.  Too often we focus on how to change our son, sister...

Is Mary's Queenship Biblical?

August 20th, 2019  |  20 mins 12 secs

Where is Mary’s Queenship in the Bible? Is this just Catholics exaggerating Mary’s role, trying to put Mary on par with Jesus the King, so they make her a Queen? In this episode Dr. Sri unpacks the rich Biblical foundation for the feast the Church...

Did Mary Die Before Her Assumption?

August 13th, 2019  |  14 mins 45 secs

Did Mary experience death before she was assumed into heaven? Or was she preserved from death because she did not have original sin? You might be surprised about what the Catholic Church actually teaches on Mary's Assumption.

A Bishop Speaks on the Abuse Crisis

August 6th, 2019  |  31 mins 51 secs

“How can we stay with a Church that has so many problems?” Dr. Sri unpacks key insights from Bishop Barron’s recent book “A Letter to a Suffering Church” - a book that takes a hard look at the clergy abuse scandal and offers hope and some...

Fit for a Queen: Mary's Greatest Basilica

August 1st, 2019  |  19 mins 55 secs

Why would Catholics build a whole basilica dedicated the Blessed Virgin Mary? Isn’t this distracting from Jesus? Shouldn’t we be building churches in honor of Jesus, not Mary? And why would the Catholic Church have a special liturgical feast day...

A Week in Poland - Our 20th Wedding Anniversary Pilgrimage

July 23rd, 2019  |  27 mins 23 secs

Our marriage began with JP2 blessing it in Rome on our honeymoon. So for our 20th wedding anniversary last week, we wanted to do a special marriage pilgrimage to Krakow and walk in the footsteps of this great saint. In this episode, Beth and Edward...

Messianic Prophecies, Fulfillment in Christ - Reading Matthew (Part 2)

July 16th, 2019  |  23 mins 23 secs

Every detail of the Gospels is there for a reason: to show Jesus fulfilling all the ancient prophecies from the Old Testament.  More than any other Gospel, Matthew is constantly alluding to Jewish hopes and expectations to demonstrate how God has...

The Secret to Matthew's Gospel - Reading Matthew (Part 1)

July 9th, 2019  |  21 mins 38 secs

Why does the Catholic Church hold up Matthew’s Gospel as so crucial for passing on the Faith--whether as a parent, teacher, catechist or friend? And why does Matthew stand out in times of evangelization and renewal in the Church? Matthew’s...

Mary, Saints & Purgatory - Listeners’ Questions

July 4th, 2019  |  23 mins 36 secs

When the saints die, they don’t get cut off from the Body of Christ. They’re closer to Jesus and thus even closer to us, able to hear our prayers and intercede powerfully for our needs.  In this episode, Edward Sri answers listeners questions...

The Highest Expression of God's Love: Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 25th, 2019  |  15 mins 43 secs

Mercy is the highest expression of God’s love. But His mercy is not like that of a judge who merely pardons our violations of the law or a demanding boss who one day decides to overlook the mistakes in our work.  This week’s Solemnity of the...