All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
Displaying Episode 271 - 280 of 287 in total of All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri with the tag “ascension presents”.
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Making Every Holy Communion Count
October 20th, 2020 | 24 mins 39 secs
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Do we really see a difference in our lives every time we receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It can be easy to receive the Eucharist frequently without realizing the power it can have in our lives. Today, Dr. Sri explains the Biblical roots of Holy Communion to help us appreciate it better, and walk away changed every time we receive Jesus at Mass.
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Just Following "My Conscience"
October 13th, 2020 | 25 mins 34 secs
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How do we know if we are truly making the right moral decisions? Our conscience affects all kinds of decisions we make in life- from the shows we watch to the way we vote and everything in between. Today, Dr. Sri explains the Catholic view on conscience and emphasizes the importance of forming it according to God’s plan.
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The Story of Our Lady of the Rosary
October 6th, 2020 | 20 mins 19 secs
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This week the Catholic church celebrates the feast of our Lady of the Rosary and honors her miraculous intercession in the iconic Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Dr. Sri shares with us the historical context and story behind this important feast and reminds us of the power of Our Lady’s intercession when we entrust seemingly impossible situations to her.
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The Angels: Fighting Our Spiritual Battles
September 29th, 2020 | 29 mins 27 secs
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Angels are real and they are at work in the world. Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the archangels- St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. Dr.Sri explains the nature of angels and teaches us how to develop a friendship with the angels that surround us.
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A Biblical Look at the Mass
September 22nd, 2020 | 23 mins 41 secs
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Do you long to feel more united to Jesus at Mass? It’s easy to just go through the motions at Mass when we don’t understand the rich symbolism behind all the rituals. Today, Dr. Sri uncovers the biblical symbolism behind the Liturgy of the Eucharist so we can more fully unite our whole lives to Christ during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
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Forgiving from the Heart
September 15th, 2020 | 24 mins 28 secs
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Do you ever struggle to forgive the people in your life when they hurt you? When people hurt us, it’s easy to get frustrated and defensive but Jesus invites us to be compassionate and forgiving. Today, Dr. Sri teaches us three ways to cultivate a heart of forgiveness in our daily lives.
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Mary’s Fiat: Trusting God in the Unexpected
September 8th, 2020 | 23 mins 48 secs
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Today the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Mary’s nativity. Mary’s life is a source of wisdom for all of us, particularly when we face uncertain seasons and moments in life. In this episode, Dr. Sri unpacks the mystery of Mary’s fiat, and shows us how we can learn from Mary when life takes unexpected turns.
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Connecting Gospel Stories
September 1st, 2020 | 26 mins 5 secs
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Sometimes we approach the Gospel readings as a sitcom rather than a series. Today, Dr. Sri dives into the Gospel of Matthew to show us how the stories in the Gospel are not isolated events. Dr. Sri teaches us about four key moments in the Gospel of Matthew and explains the historical context behind these stories to grasp the larger story revealed in the life of Jesus.
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St. Augustine: The Man Who Knew His Weakness
August 25th, 2020 | 21 mins 33 secs
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This week, the Catholic Church celebrates the great feast of St. Augustine. Many of us are familiar with his first conversion story but we often forget his second conversion story. Today, Dr. Sri shares St.Augustine’s ongoing conversion and how we can learn from this saint’s complete reliance on God in his weakest moments.
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Remaining Faithful During COVID
August 18th, 2020 | 26 mins 3 secs
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Our hunger for God cannot be forgotten, even during COVID we can find ways to encounter him. Today, Dr.Sri uses St.John Paul II’s leadership and perseverance in Communist Poland to inspire us to seek the sacraments and cling to Christ in a safe but faithful way during COVID.