All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri - Episodes Tagged with “Catholic Faith”

What the Conversion of the Good Thief Teaches Us

Ascension — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

The "Good Thief" was actually mocking Jesus earlier on Good Friday, so what changed? Dr. Sri explores his dramatic conversion and what it reveals about human weakness, repentance, and the limitless mercy of God.
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Why Caiaphas Condemned Jesus

Ascension — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

What if the moment Jesus is condemned to death is actually the moment He reveals who He truly is?
As we prepare for Palm Sunday, Dr. Sri takes a deep dive into Gospel of Matthew and the dramatic trial of Jesus before Caiaphas. Far from a simple courtroom exchange, this scene is steeped in prophecy, symbolism, and divine revelation.
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Jesus Wants to Raise the Lazarus in You

Ascension — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

The raising of Lazarus is more than a miracle—it's climactic sign that reveals Jesus’ love that leads Him to the Cross. Dr. Sri explains how this miracle is a turning point in the Gospel and how it shows us Jesus' deepest love for His friends. Just as Jesus calls Lazarus to come out, he continues to calls each of us by name to step out into new life.
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Why Love Is More than Feelings

Ascension — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

What is the role of feelings in romantic relationships and marriage? Dr. Sri explains that while emotions play an important role in relationships, they cannot be the foundation of love. Instead, real love requires commitment, clear judgment, and growth through challenges.
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God's Design for Sensuality

Ascension — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

God created sensual desire. It is powerful, beautiful, and good. But what happens when that desire becomes detached from love and commitment? Dr. Sri continues unpacking Pope John Paul II's profound insights on the key difference between authentic love and subtle forms of mutual use.
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Is Attraction a Sin? St. John Paul II Answers

Ascension — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What’s happening in the human heart when we feel that sudden “spark” of attraction? Dr. Sri turns to the wisdom of St. John Paul II and his profound work Love and Responsibility to helps us to understand how to navigate our attractions so that they lead to authentic love—rather than lust and use.

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How Could Jesus Be Tempted?

Ascension — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

As Lent begins, the Church invites us into the mystery of Christ’s temptation in the desert. Drawing from the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri explores why Jesus allowed Himself to be tempted—and what His victory reveals about humility, spiritual maturity, and confidence in the Father’s mercy.

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This Lent, Look Inside Your Heart

Ascension — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Lent is coming—but is your plan just about doing more, or about letting Jesus go deeper? Dr. Sri unpacks Jesus’ powerful words from the Sermon on the Mount and shows how Lent isn’t meant to be a checklist of prayers and sacrifices, but a pathway to interior transformation.
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How to Be the Light in the Darkness

Ascension — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Have you switched the light on in your faith? Drawing from Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Sri explores what Jesus truly meant when He called His disciples to be salt of the earth and light of the world. Unpacking the historical world of first-century Judaism—with its political turmoil, Roman oppression, and competing religious responses—Dr. Sri emphasizes Jesus' powerful message centered on wholehearted surrender to God.
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What Is the Big Picture of Jesus' Ministry?

Ascension — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Do you ever wonder how all the events of Jesus public ministry fit into an overarching mission? Dr. Sri explains how the Gospel of Matthew gives us the big picture of Jesus' public ministry, connecting the old testament to Jesus' Kingdom mission.

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How Shame Keeps Us Hiding

Ascension — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What does the Bible really mean when it says Adam and Eve were “naked and not ashamed” (Genesis 2:25)? Dr. Sri explores how Adam and Eve’s physical nakedness points to something far deeper: total trust, vulnerability, and freedom—what we were created for before sin entered the world. He reveals how shame entered the human story, explaining how it causes us to hide, perform, compare, and fear being truly seen.

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Is Masculinity and Femininity Toxic? (with Pete Burak)- Part 2

Ascension — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What does authentic masculinity and femininity actually look like? In part two of this special SEEK 26 episode, Dr. Sri continues his conversation with Pete Burak, focusing on one of the most pressing cultural dynamics facing young adults today: the growing tension between men and women. Together, they unpack how the Catholic faith helps us heal that tension and come to a fuller understanding of God's plan for each gender.
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Raising Men of God in a Confused World (with Pete Burak) - Part 1

Ascension — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What does it mean to be a holy man in today's culture? Recorded live at the SEEK 26 conference, Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries, joins Dr. Sri to reflect on what it means to raise and form men of God in a confused culture—one marked by wounded fatherhood, competing visions of masculinity, and deep questions about identity and purpose.

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Developing the Habit of Daily Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Are you longing to pray more consistently? As we prepare to enter the new year, Dr. Sri explains how to cultivate the habit of daily prayer so we can deepen our relationship with God.
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Christmas Greeting from Dr. Sri

Ascension — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Dr. Sri shares a special Christmas message, accompanied by some beautiful music performed by his son, Paul, from the past year.
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The 3 Prophecies of Isaiah Fulfilled

Ascension — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Do you know the three great prophecies of Isaiah about the coming of the Christ child? Dr. Sri explains the three profound Messianic prophecies of Isaiah—chapters 7, 9, and 11—and their fulfillment in the Child Jesus. From Emmanuel, God with us, to the light shining in Galilee, and the branch from the stump of Jesse, these prophecies reveal God’s incredible fidelity to His covenant and offer us great hope for our lives.
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Why It's Hard to Wait on the Lord

Ascension — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Do you have an area of your life where you feel like you're waiting patiently for the Lord? Just as Advent is a liturgical season of waiting, our own lives are marked by seasons of waiting too. Dr. Sri reminds us that God often does his deepest work not in solving our problems, but in the very act of waiting.

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The Immaculate Conception: Meeting God in Our Lowest Parts

Ascension — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Do you ever feel intimidated by Mary’s holiness? In this special episode recorded at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Dr. Sri unpacks the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, explaining that Mary’s holiness doesn’t distance her from us—instead, it reveals that God is drawn to our littleness and delights in meeting us right where we are.

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Impure Thoughts: How Far is Too Far?

Ascension — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Where’s the line between appreciating someone’s beauty and falling into lust? Dr. Sri breaks open St. John Paul II’s wisdom from Love and Responsibility to help us understand the inner movements of attraction, temptation, and purity. With clarity and compassion, he explains the three stages that lead from innocent attraction into lust—and how resisting temptation, even imperfectly, is already a victory of grace.

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Finding the Light in Spiritual Darkness

Ascension — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

What part of your life is feeling dark right now? In this special on-location episode, Dr. Sri takes us up Mount Tabor—the very site of the Transfiguration—to explore how this powerful event speaks directly into the darkest places of our lives. Standing where Peter, James, and John once witnessed Christ’s glory, Dr. Sri reflects on why Jesus revealed His radiance at this pivotal moment and how that same light strengthens us through seasons of confusion, fear, weakness, and suffering.

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Giving God a Full ‘Yes’ Like Mary

Ascension — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

What would it look like for you to give God your full “yes,” like Mary did? In this special on-location episode from the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Dr. Sri explains the rich details behind the profound event of the Annunciation. Discover how Mary’s wholehearted “yes” to God became a major turning in salvation history—and how you, too, can open your heart fully to God's will.
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Why Catholics Believe in Purgatory—and Why It's Good News

Ascension — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Purgatory isn’t about punishment—it’s about love that purifies. Dr.Sri unpacks one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines and reveals how the “fires” of purgatory are really the fire of God’s love—healing, cleansing, and transforming our hearts so we can love Him completely.
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Do the Saints Distract Us from God?

Ascension — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

How do the saints help us get closer to God? Dr. Sri addresses common questions and misconceptions about the saints, explaining the difference between worship and honor, emphasizing that Catholics do not worship saints but honor them for their exemplary lives devoted to God. As we prepare to celebrate All Saints Day this week, learn how the lives of the saints help us give more praise to God.
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Virtue and the Emotions (Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Our emotions don't have to be an obstacle to our holiness. In part two of this series, Dr.Sri explains how we can integrate our reason, our will, and our emotions so we can experience true freedom.

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Virtue and the Emotions (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever find that certain emotions suddenly surface and seem to take control? In part one of this series, Dr. Sri explains the Church’s teaching on the emotions and reveals God’s marvelous plan for them—highlighting their vital role in the moral life. Discover how the virtues don’t suppress our emotions but rather help to integrate them properly.

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When Your Mind Wanders in the Rosary

Ascension — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Do you ever find it difficult to pray the Rosary? In honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Dr. Sri reflects on the common challenges many of us experience in praying the Rosary and reminds us that even when our minds wander or we grow weary, the Rosary remains a profoundly sacred and powerful prayer.
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St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Many of our ongoing struggles trace back to deeper wounds—and this was certainly true for St. Thérèse. In part two of this series, Dr. Sri continues to explore the childhood traumas that affected St.Thérèse and more importantly, how God gave her the grace to do His will in the midst of them.

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St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God’s grace and mercy—shaping the heart of her spirituality, the “Little Way.”

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Do You Truly Have a Catholic Worldview?

Ascension — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

To truly understand the Gospel and share it effectively, we must first embrace a Catholic worldview—a way of seeing reality through the lens of the Faith. Dr. Sri emphasizes that this step is an essential starting point for engaging in meaningful and fruitful conversations about the Gospel.

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3 Ways We Misuse Anger

Ascension — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

How do you respond when you're not being treated well? Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri identifies three key ways to recognize when anger is leading us down astray and explains how to use this passion constructively.
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The Bible Commands us to "Be Angry"?

Ascension — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Why did God give us the passion of anger? Dr. Sri examines both the virtue of righteous anger, which seeks to restore justice and harmony, and the pitfalls of sinful anger and unreasonable patience.

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3 Signs We Struggle with Pride

Ascension — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What are the classic signs that we struggle with the sin of pride? Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri breaks down three ways we can subtly fall into pride and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our dependence on God and His grace.

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Why Self-Control Leads to Greater Joy

Ascension — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Temperance might appear to limit our freedom, but it actually orders our desires, making room for the deeper joys God created us to experience. Dr. Sri explains the sin of gluttony and shares how fasting and self-control are pathways to freedom and joy in Christ.
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The Religion of Our Secular World

Ascension — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Did you know that even secular individuals hold religious-like beliefs? Dr. Sri examines the secular world’s values, promises of salvation, and utopian ideals, and contrasts these with the core tenets of the Gospel. He revisits the five key aspects of the Kerygma—relationship, rebellion, reconciliation, recreation, and response—and explains how the secular vision borrows from and distorts these principles.
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The Church Is One

Ascension — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different Christian denominations out there? Dr. Sri explores the deep roots of the Catholic Church's unity, tracing it back to Scripture and the practices of the early Christians. Dr. Sri also encourages us to pray for greater unity in the wider Christian community.

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At the Last Supper, Jesus prays that we all may be one.
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Why We Need Rituals and Sacraments

Ascension — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

If we want to encounter God, do we really need rituals and sacraments? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and purpose of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, explaining their Biblical basis and the incredible graces they confer.

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"The sacraments, instituted by Christ, make us more aware of the deeper invisible realities."
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Does God Really Send People to Hell?

Ascension — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

If God is love, why does he allow people to go to hell? Dr. Sri clarifies the Catholic Church's teaching on hell and explains how this teaching should impact us.

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"God extends his arms open wide in mercy but also respects our freedom."
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When Anxious Martha Takes Over

Ascension — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

How do we maintain interior peace amidst the pressures of daily life? Dr. Sri explores the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, highlighting the difference between Martha's anxious state and Mary's centered state. He shares three practical ways to cultivate Mary's interior peace in our lives.

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" We want to live a centered life, a life centered on the one thing necessary: Jesus."
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Are You Thirsting for God?

Ascension — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing from Scripture, sacred art, and prophecy, Dr. Sri offers a powerful meditation on suffering and grace. He explains what it means to thirst for God.

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Your heart is thirsting for God to come in to guide you, to shed some light on where your life is going.
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Getting to the Roots of Our Weaknesses

Ascension — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Do you find yourself repeatedly struggling with the same weaknesses? Something deeper may lie beneath those challenges. Dr. Sri emphasizes the importance of addressing the deeper roots of our sins and struggles and bringing our wounds to God to experience true healing and transformation

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Our weaknesses and sins have deep roots that we can't dissolve on our own—we need God's healing hand to heal our wounds.
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Virtue and the Freedom to Fail

Ascension — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

God is not overwhelmed by our failures. Dr. Sri explains how we can avoid the danger of perfectionism and self-reliance as we strive to live a virtuous life.

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God uses those moments of failure to help us grow in more profound ways.
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The Miracle Behind Corpus Christi

Ascension — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Why does the Chuch celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and meaning of the Feast of Corpus Christi, underscoring the necessity of faith and trust in understanding the mystery of the Eucharist.

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"Faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail".

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How the Council of Nicaea Shaped Christianity

Ascension — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The Council of Nicaea wasn't just a historical event but a turning point—one that directly influences our faith and understanding of Jesus today. Dr. Sri dives into the council's background, the heroic bishops who attended, and the practical applications of this influential council for us today.

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As the Divine Son of God, Jesus shows us the face of the Father.
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Why We Need the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Ascension — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith.

This episode was first released in May 2020.

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The gifts of the Holy Spirit make you more docile to God's promptings in your life.
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3 Cornerstones of a Thriving Family (with Mike and Alicia Hernon)

Ascension — Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400

How do we build strong families? Guests Mike and Alicia Hernan from The Messy Family Project join Dr. Sri to discuss the three cornerstones of a thriving family: a strong spiritual life, a loving marriage relationship, and the formation of children. Learn how intentionality in family culture can significantly impact the faith, identity, and character of our children.

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The unity of husband and wife in marriage is an icon of God.
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Pope Leo XIV's Vision for a Missionary Church

Ascension — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

How would the world be different if Catholics truly radiated the joy of the Gospel? Dr. Sri explores Pope Leo XIV's vision for a vibrant missionary Church marked by three key pillars: peace, justice, and truth.

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Pope Leo XIV envisions a Church that is truly missionary, a Church with arms wide open and going outward to the world.
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Pope Leo XIV's First Five Days: 6 Key Lessons

Ascension — Tue, 13 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400

What can we learn from Pope Leo XIV's first five days? Dr. Sri reflects on the Pope's inaugural days and shares 6 key lessons from the Pope's early messages and homilies that we can all learn from and apply to our own spiritual lives.

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Pope Leo XIV introduced a core framework for understanding salvation—Jesus as the gift and the path.
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The Risen Christ Makes All Things New

Ascension — Tue, 06 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The resurrection is not just something that happened 2000 years ago, but something that Jesus wants to do in our souls today. Dr. Sri explains how the risen Lord is a wounded surgeon who enters the depths of our sufferings to bring new life, restoration, and wholeness. Most importantly, the resurrection of Jesus doesn't just fix things; it makes all things new.

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" The Resurrection of Jesus doesn't just restore things to the way things used to be; it makes all things new."
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Tracing the Origins of the Papacy

Ascension — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The concept of the Papacy has deep historical and biblical roots. Dr. Sri explains these origins, offering key insights into the significance of the papal office. He emphasizes important historical sites in Rome that illustrate the long-standing tradition of the Papacy, as well as scriptural references that affirm the Pope's role within the Church.

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The word "Pope" itself stems from the Greek word "papas," meaning "father," highlighting his role as a spiritual leader and unifier of Catholics worldwide.

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The Passing of a Pope: Rites, Rituals, and Conclave Explained

Ascension — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:30:00 -0400

What happens when a Pope passes away? In this sepcial bonus episode, Dr. Sri delves into the ancient and solemn traditions that take place when a Pope dies. Learn about the role of the Vatican Chamberlain, the centuries-old funeral rites, and the process leading up to the conclave to elect the next Pope.

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The Church has beautiful traditions and ceremonies during the sacred transition between Popes.
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3 Gifts of Pope Francis' Pontificate

Ascension — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

As we mourn the loss of Pope Francis and pray for his soul, Dr. Sri reflects on the impact of his pontificate. He shares three gifts of his pontificate that we can all appreciate and learn from: understanding the depth of human sin and wounds, leading with mercy, and the importance of missionary discipleship.

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"Pope Francis understood the woundedness of humanity."

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The Crucial Turning Point in Holy Week

Ascension — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

How did Jesus go from the joys of Palm Sunday to the sorrows of Good Friday? Dr. Sri delves into the pivotal events leading to Jesus' death, examining the dramatic shift in the way the Jewish people and leaders perceived him. He explains how Jesus' radical ministry, particularly seen in his cleansing of the temple, led the Jewish leaders to plot against him.

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During the cleansing of the temple, Jesus reminds the Jewish people that he came to save everyone—sinners, tax collectors, lepers, the poor, and Gentiles alike.
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Learning to Love the Catechism with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Dr. Sri and Fr. Mike continue their conversation about the richness of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They highlight their favorite sections, particularly those about the nature of true love and the transformative graces of the sacraments. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of trust in our relationship with God.

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"The Catechism is a beautiful tapestry of our faith."
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Learning to Love the Catechism with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is so much more than a reference book. In this special edition of All Things Catholic Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Dr. Sri at the SEEK 25 conference to discuss the significance of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They discuss how the Catechism serves as a vital resource for understanding the Church's teachings and deepening one's prayer life. Discover practical ways to engage with this incredible treasure of the Faith so you can grow closer to Christ!

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"The Catechism is not just a reference book; it's a guide for life.

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The Freedom Behind Mary's Fiat

Ascension — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Mary's fiat reflects her deep love for God and willingness to serve. Dr. Sri explores the significance of Mary's response to God at the Annunciation. He delves into the meaning of the term 'slave' as used by Mary, contrasting modern and classical views of freedom and emphasizing the importance of virtue in living a life of authentic love.

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"Mary has the inner self-possession to be able to give her life truly as a gift to others."
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The Legacy of the Early Church Fathers

Ascension — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of apostolic succession. In this special episode, Dr. Sri takes us on a pilgrimage through the historical roots of the Catholic faith in Rome. He explores the significance of early Church fathers like St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, highlighting their contributions to our understanding of apostolic succession and the spirituality of martyrdom.

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The seeds of the papacy can be traced back to the first generation of the Apostles.
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The Hidden Wonders of St. Peter's Square

Ascension — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

If we don't pay close attention, we can easily miss the wonders of St. Peter's Square. In this special episode of All Things Catholic, Dr. Sri explains the rich theological and historical symbolism behind the incredible design of St. Peter's Square, from its majestic dome to the hundreds of saintly statues on Bernini's columns.

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St. Peter's Square symbolizes the Church's outreach to the world.
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3 Ways God Wants to Heal You This Lent

Ascension — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0500

In the Stations of the Cross, Jesus falls three times. Have you ever wondered why three? Dr. Sri reveals how these falls symbolize the three main areas where we need God's healing during Lent: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. Dr. Sri also explains how the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can serve as antidotes to these core battles.

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The three falls of Jesus point to the three main battles we face every Lent and the three main places of healing God wants to do in our hearts.
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How Indulgences Work

Ascension — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Indulgences aren't magic, so how exactly do they work? By sharing practical examples, Dr. Sri explains the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding indulgences, focusing on the double consequence of sin, and clarifying how devotions and spiritual exercises heal our souls and help us overcome our attachment to sin. Whether it's a pilgrimage, prayer, or acts of charity, learn how these practices help us grow in devotion and find greater spiritual freedom.

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Indulgences are not random magical acts; they are intentional spiritual exercises that strengthen our souls._
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The Biblical Roots of the Jubilee Year

Ascension — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Do you find yourself feeling trapped? This year marks a Jubilee Year in the Church, a time that offers us unique graces for experiencing the freedom and healing that God desires for each one of us. Dr. Sri unpacks the Biblical roots of the Jubilee Year and explains how Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 61 by releasing us from our sins and wounds with his power and mercy.

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The Jubilee Year reminds us that Jesus brings spiritual release, freeing us from sin, death, and the devil—the deepest form of oppression we all experience.

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The Graces of the Rosary (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Ascension — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

The Rosary is a powerful source of grace, peace, and conversion. Dr. Sri welcomes Fr. Mark-Mary Ames to discuss the profound impact of praying the Rosary and the inspiration behind the Rosary in a Year podcast. They explore our challenges while praying the Rosary and offer practical advice for families, individuals, and beginners trying to incorporate it into their busy lives.

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When you put your life in the rhythm of the rosary, you're uniting your life with the life of Christ.
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Do Not Be Conformed to This World

Ascension — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Living as a faithful Catholic in a secular, post-Christian culture can be difficult. Dr. Sri highlights St. Paul's timeless advice about renewing our minds to remain steadfast in the Faith. By immersing our minds in the teachings of Christ, Scripture, and the lives of the saints, we can stay close to Jesus in a world filled with conflicting ideas and pressures.

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If we don't fill our minds with Christ's teachings, the Scriptures, and the lives of the saints, then our vision for life becomes a bit blurry.
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Responding to the Holy Spirit

Ascension — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500

How do we live a life truly led by the Holy Spirit? Dr. Sri explains how Simeon illustrates for us what it looks like to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri shares practical ways to become more like Simeon, such as asking for divine inspiration, showing gratitude for it, practicing trust and detachment, and maintaining interior peace.

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A man in tune with the Holy Spirit, Simeon exemplifies the trust and detachment necessary to respond to the Holy Spirit's invitations.
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"We Listen And We Don't Judge"?

Ascension — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sri explores the social media trend where couples reveal secrets in a judgment-free space. Delving into the implications of this phenomenon, he examines what it reveals about the human desire for connection and how it impacts modern relationships. Dr. Sri compares this trend to the true meaning and practice of Confession within Catholicism, highlighting the importance of private reconcialiation, contrition, and sincere change.

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The "we listen and we don't judge" culture is a cry to be seen at the deepest level. In the sacrament of Confession, God does precisely this in a way that truly frees us..
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Mary, Cana, and Total Surrender

Ascension — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Have you ever meditated on Mary’s actions at the Wedding at Cana? Dr. Edward Sri explains the weight of Mary’s decision in this story and what it reveals about her soul. Dr. Sri encourages each of us to turn to Mary so that we can grow in trust, generosity, and courage.

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Mary held nothing back and trusted completely in the Father’s plan.

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Starting Fresh: The Symbolism of Jesus' Baptism

Ascension — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Is there an area of your life that you feel needs a new beginning? Dr. Sri explains the significance of the upcoming feast of the Baptism of Jesus and shares practical takeaways as we begin to walk with Jesus in the new liturgical year.

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The Baptism of the Lord teaches us that Jesus comes to give us new beginnings.
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Happy New Year

Ascension — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:15:00 -0500

Dr. Sri shares a special New Year's message and asks for prayers for the upcoming SEEK conference.

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Praying the O Antiphons to Prepare Your Soul for Christmas

Ascension — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like Advent slipped by without fully engaging your heart? You’re not alone—and it’s not too late to refocus! In this episode, Dr. Sri explores the rich tradition of praying the O Antiphons, a beautiful part of the Church’s evening prayer and Liturgy that dates back to the early Church.

These 7 powerful titles of Christ—prayed before the Gospel in the days leading up to Christmas—invite us to cry out for God to come and act in our lives. Dr. Sri dives into their meaning and discusses how they can help refocus our minds, hearts, and souls on what matters most in these final days of Advent.

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"There is a rich theology and spirituality centered around these 7 titles of Christ"

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The Power of the Hail Mary's Opening

Ascension — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Often perceived as a simple greeting, the first word of the Hail Mary, 'Hail,' has deep biblical roots connected to the prophetic messages from the prophet Zephaniah. Dr. Sri explains how the word encourages us to find strength and joy in God's promises in the midst of seasons of waiting and suffering.

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"Just as Zephaniah called daughter Zion to rejoice, so does the Archangel Gabriel call Mary to rejoice."
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I Am the Immaculate Conception

Ascension — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

What can we learn from the dogma of the Immaculate Conception? In this special episode recorded at the Grotto where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, Dr. Sri explores the profound meaning of the Immaculate Conception and how Mary is a model of holiness for each one of us. Drawing from the life of St. Bernadette, Dr. Sri explains how this Catholic doctrine offers us hope in our struggles and a vision of God’s purpose for each of us.

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“When you look at Mary, you see someone who has the fullness of what God wants to accomplish in every human person.”
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How to Have a Simple but Determined Advent

Ascension — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Advent is a time of preparation as we anticipate the coming of Jesus at Christmas. How are you getting ready this season? Dr. Edward Sri challenges us to have a focused Advent season and provides ideas on little things we can do that would make a profound difference in our hearts and lives.

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Mountains are being moved in our soul when we do little acts of love and sacrifice.

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St. Bernadette of Lourdes: Trusting God Completely

Ascension — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Join Dr. Edward Sri as he leads a pilgrimage in Lourdes, France. Through the story and experiences of St. Bernadette of Lourdes, we see what it looks like to completely trust and surrender to God. By allowing God to come in and work in our souls, pure clear water has the opportunity to come out of the filth in our lives.

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Sometimes we want things so ordered, controlled, planned out, and thought through that we are not as willing to trust God and allow Him to work deeply in our lives and guide us.

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Building a Prayer Life (with Beth Sri)

Ascension — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Are you struggling with prayer? How do we fit prayer into our busy lives? How do we teach our children to pray? Dr. Edward Sri, joined by Beth Sri, discuss the importance of prayer and how to navigate common struggles with prayer. Their new book, Pocket Guide to Prayer, goes even deeper into this essential topic.

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Prayer is more than just a task on your to do list in order to be a good Catholic. Prayer is a relationship.

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How to Bring Loved Ones Back to the Church

Ascension — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Do you have friends or family members who are away from the Catholic church? Do you long to bring them back? Dr. Edward Sri offers suggestions on sharing the faith with those we love. From finding the right words to the right timing, there are ways to approach this seemingly daunting task with the Lord’s grace, love, and compassion.

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Anything that we think is impossible, God can do!

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How to Live Sunday (Keep Holy the Sabbath Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to keep holy the Sabbath? What does living Sunday as a Catholic look like? This episode is the second part of a two part series addressing these questions and more. Dr. Edward Sri shares practical tips on how we can live this sacred day and receive Jesus’s gift of rest.

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Man wasn't made for the Sabbath, the Sabbath was made for man; it’s a gift.

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Is Your Sunday Sacred? (Keep Holy the Sabbath Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Do we approach Sunday as something sacred? Is the Sabbath the ordering principle for our lives? Does Sunday set the tone for our entire week? Cultural challenges today make it more difficult than ever to keep Sunday from getting lost in the weekend. Dr. Edward Sri takes a step back to look at this dilemma through a biblical and historical lens in this first episode of an upcoming two part series.

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If we are really living Sunday as we should, then we are getting a foretaste of what Heaven will be like.

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How to Prepare for Confession

Ascension — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like you are simply going through the motions when it comes to the sacrament of confession? Most Catholics know the necessary steps in order to make a good confession, but how are we preparing our hearts for this sacrament? Dr. Edward Sri dives into how we can approach this sacrament with reverence and prepare to receive the full abundance of the Lord’s mercy.

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Confession isn’t transactional; it’s a relationship.

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Building a Daily Rhythm of Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

As Catholics, we know about the power of prayer and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. But are we able to say that we make prayer the top priority in our busy lives? Dr. Edward Sri shares ideas on how we can add prayer to key moments of our day and set the rhythm of our day in prayer.

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Let prayer shape your daily life.

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St. Thérèse: Trust During Darkness

Ascension — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

We all struggle with periods of sadness, worry, fear and doubt. Even saints including St. Thérèse of Lisieux have experienced these very same trials. With Dr. Edward Sri we explore the life of St. Thérèse and the great darkness that she experienced. From her suffering and perseverance, we can learn how to trust in God’s healing love to get through our hard times.

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God gives us the saints we need for our times.

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What to Do When Facing Temptation

Ascension — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever stopped to ponder the line “lead us not into temptation” while praying the Lord’s Prayer? We all experience different types of temptations daily, but it is our response to that temptation that matters. Dr. Edward Sri brings inspiration from St. Thomas Aquinas on why God allows us to be tempted and ways in which we can use our everyday temptations for good in our soul.

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We will never be tempted beyond our strength if we learn to rely on God.

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Our Response: How to Surrender Everything (Kerygma Part 5)

Ascension — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to really follow Jesus? Being a serious Catholic involves much more than just following set rules or believing the dogmas of the Church. Dr. Edward Sri explains that being in relationship with Jesus is at the heart of being Catholic. Jesus is inviting each one of us to an intimate relationship with him, to follow him. How do we respond? How do we surrender everything and follow him?

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The same Jesus who walked the streets of Galilee loves you and desires a personal relationship with you.

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Re-Creation: "I Make All Things New" (Kerygma Part 4)

Ascension — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400

The story does not end on Good Friday. Yes, it is the climax of the story, but it is not the end. Jesus rises on Easter Sunday and he also rises in us and makes us a new creation. In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri addresses the fourth “R” in his series on the Kerygma. He explains what it means for each of us to be a “re-created” in the Lord.

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God comes to heal us. He is the Divine Physician. God’s love descends into the dark corners of our souls and brings light into the darkness of our souls.

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Reconciliation Unexpected: The Cross (Kerygma Part 3)

Ascension — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400

There is a big difference between knowing about God and actually knowing God. As Dr. Edward Sri continues his series on the Kerygma, he breaks open reconciliation with God. Each of us struggles with sin. In some way or another, sin has had a hold over us. Dr. Sri explains how Jesus freed us and reconciles us to himself.

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The deepest reality of the universe is not power, but love.

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Our Rebellion & Our Mortal Wound (Kerygma Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

It is easy to look at the world and see what a mess it is and to blame the world around us for the anxiety and fear we experience. However, we often fail to see the darkness and woundedness within ourselves. Dr. Edward Sri continues his five part series on the Kerygma by discussing the brokenness within each of us and how we must acknowledge it in order to know our need for Jesus Christ.

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God brought us into existence so that we could be one with him.

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Relationship: You Were Chosen (Kerygma Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Why did God create us? Why did he bring us into existence? God doesn’t need anything and yet he freely chose to bring us into existence. Dr. Edward Sri ponders these questions and offers his responses to them to start off a five part series on the Kerygma. In this series, Dr. Sri aims to return to the basics in order to help us renew our encounter with Christ through the foundational Gospel message.

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We do not earn God’s love. God brought us into existence and delights in us. He brought us into existence because he wanted to share his life and love with us.

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Getting Your Spouse and Kids to Heaven (with Beth Sri)

Ascension — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

As Catholics we often hear that the point of marriage is to get our spouse to Heaven. And if we have kids, we need to get them to Heaven too. This can be incredibly overwhelming. However, Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to help offer a better understanding of this daunting task. Together, they share their insight and encouragement.

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Be present to your children at all times and love them in every way.

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What to Do in Eucharistic Adoration

Ascension — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400

While many of us understand the importance of Adoration, it can still be very challenging. Perhaps, it feels boring or you struggle to stay awake. Whatever your experience, Dr. Edward Sri has some great practical ideas for how to make the most of your time in Adoration. He also reminds everyone that just showing up can bring about grace.

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God rejoices whenever you come to him in Adoration whether it's for one minute or one hour.

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How to Grow in Eucharistic Devotion

Ascension — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

The Eucharistic Revival has placed a lot of emphasis on a need for Eucharistic devotion and evangelization. What is one straightforward way to do this? In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri shares about his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress. He encourages everyone to start doing one thing that he is confident will increase Eucharistic devotion.

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“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the Blessed Sacrament expressly for you, for you alone? He burns with desire to come into your heart!” -St. Therese of Lisieux

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When You Feel Overwhelmed

Ascension — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed in life? You don’t have enough time, enough sleep, enough resources. Or perhaps, you feel like you aren’t enough. What do you do in these moments? Dr. Edward Sri shares the good news found in this Sunday’s Gospel regarding how God responds when we are overwhelmed.

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God can always provide for what we lack.

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Is Marriage Only Second (or Third) Best? (with Fr. Gregory Pine)

Ascension — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Is it better to enter the priesthood or religious life than it is to get married? Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss what the best way is to accomplish holiness, and ultimately, sainthood. They offer simple and straightforward advice for discernment and living out your particular vocation.

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That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. (Litany of Humility)

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How to Approach Jesus like St. Peter

Ascension — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What can you learn from the life of St. Peter? Dr. Edward Sri shares this special episode while on location in Rome, Italy at the Basilica of St. Peter. He provides an overview of some of the significant architectural aspects of the square and the basilica. He also looks at the life of St. Peter to help each of us understand how to approach Jesus and allow him to heal us.

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Trust that God can change you like he changed St. Peter.

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The Importance of Rest and How to Attain It (with the Sisters of Life)

Ascension — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Do you find time to truly rest? Is it challenging to allow yourself moments of leisure? The lives of most people are very busy and full of noise. However, it is essential in our relationship with God to find moments of rest. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Sr. Marie Veritas and Sr. Ann Immaculée of the Sisters of Life to discuss the importance of rest and how to build it into your daily life.

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Leisure and rest are not a luxury but a necessity.

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Becoming God’s Masterpiece

Ascension — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What do you give the majority of your time and attention to? God desires to shape us into our best selves. He wants to sanctify us. Dr. Edward Sri discusses how God sees beyond our sin and weakness and wants to shape us into his masterpiece. However, unless we give our time and attention to this goal, he cannot be the center of our lives. Dr. Sri provides examples of what God desires to do in our lives and what sorts of things frequently get in the way.

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If Jesus is at the center of our lives, our souls will be well-ordered.

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Are You Dependent on Worldly Comforts?

Ascension — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

The secular culture accepts and even encourages an unbridled pursuit of pleasure. This attitude is so prevalent that it can seep into the lives of Christians. Do you ever find yourself dependent on some sort of comfort or small enjoyment in order to feel happy? Dr. Edward Sri discusses how what we listen to, what we watch, our particularities can affect our soul’s capacity to hear the voice of God and truly live the Christian life.

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What we listen to, what we watch can crowd our souls and leave less room for the voice of God.

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What Do You Seek?

Ascension — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What do you seek in life? There are many different things to seek throughout life: a career, a relationship, or simply a good cup of coffee. However, what is the most important thing you can seek in life? Dr. Edward Sri walks through every person’s desire for happiness and explains how the void within us can only be filled by one thing.

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“What draws us to the goodness within something is ultimately something of God’s own goodness and beauty.”

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How to Respond When the Church Lets You Down (Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel helpless in the face of the challenges within the Church? Challenges within the Church are not new to this generation or even this century. There have always been crises within the Church. So, how does God work through these crises? Dr. Edward Sri examines some of the past crises of the Church and highlights the good that has come from them. He offers encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged in the current times.

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“Stand confident in the theological virtue of hope.”

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How to Respond When the Church Lets You Down (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 28 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What do you do in the face of concerns over the state of the Church? There are problems in the Church on the parish level all the way to the Vatican. So, how do we understand these problems and what role do each of us play in truly reforming the Church? Dr. Edward Sri weighs in on this topic and offers his advice on how to respond to it.

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The most important spiritual battle to fight is the one within our own souls.

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What Does It Mean to Be "Open to Life"? (with Beth Sri)

Ascension — Tue, 21 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Should we be open to having another child? This is a question that many married couples face throughout their marriage. Having children requires a lot of sacrifice. However, the Church and experience teaches us about the “supreme goodness” of having children. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to discuss the discernment process of having children and some practical tips to aid you in the process.

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Children are meant to bring a husband and wife into deeper unity.

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Learning Salvation History at the Basilica of St. John Lateran

Ascension — Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Join Dr. Edward Sri on this special edition episode from the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy. Dr. Sri guides listeners through the center aisle of the basilica and explains the magnificent artwork found there. He reveals the significance of the Biblical scenes depicted and emphasizes the importance of understanding both the Old and New Testaments.

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“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” -St. Jerome

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Are You Ruled by Your Emotions?

Ascension — Tue, 07 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Are you able to maintain a sense of peace in your soul? Or do you struggle with constant disruptions and feel weighed down by your emotions? Emotions are not a bad thing, but at times, a person can become ruled by their emotions. So, what is the proper role of emotions? Dr. Edward Sri delves into this question and also explains the roles of the intellect and the will.

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God wants to heal our emotions and give us greater freedom.

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Turning Work into Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Does it ever feel like work is keeping you from your relationship with God? Work can be stressful, exhausting, and overwhelming. So, how can we bring God into our work instead of allowing it to separate us from God? In preparation for the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Dr. Edward Sri shares some contemplation on the work of St. Joseph. He also shares ways in which we can turn our work into a prayer.

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"Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families." -St. John Paul II

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Darkness in Prayer: A Lover’s Game?

Ascension — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like God is not listening? Is prayer just merely a game to God? So many of the saints have gone through seasons of dryness and darkness in prayer. In today’s episode, Dr. Edward Sri looks to the wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church, who shows us how to faithfully respond and cooperate with God amid those most difficult seasons.

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"Prayer is the meeting of two desires: our desire for God and God's desire for us."
St. Catherine of Siena
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Catholic Parenting: Connection, not Perfection (with Beth Sri)

Ascension — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

How do we navigate the anxieties and pressures that come with parenting? Beth Sri joins Dr. Sri for an honest conversation about the challenges of parenting, particularly when you're trying to raise your kids in the Catholic Faith. Together, they share valuable insights and advice to help you parent from the Lord's peace rather than from a place of fear.

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"Connection is more important than perfection."
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What It Means to Rejoice

Ascension — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to rejoice? How do you continue to rejoice even in the midst of struggle? According to Dr. Edward Sri, Mary offers an extraordinary example of what it means to rejoice. Dr. Sri explores some of the key moments of Mary’s life and reveals how she rejoiced in each one. He offers practical advice on how we too can rejoice throughout our lives.

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Take time to rejoice at every Communion. Don’t go through the motions at Mass. Take time to rejoice like Mary and marvel over the mystery that my God is dwelling within the walls of my soul.

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Why We Need the Resurrection

Ascension — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Jesus’ death on the Cross is not enough; we need the Resurrection. Dr. Sri explains the significance of celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection and why this event is essential in his work of salvation. We also discover how Easter resolutions can help us build upon our Lenten spiritual growth as we move into the Easter season and beyond.

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What Jesus did in the Resurrection is what he wants to do in your soul every day.
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What Christ Really Meant by “It Is Finished”

Ascension — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Do you know what Jesus’ last words were before he died on the cross? More importantly, do you know what his last words meant? This Holy Week, Dr. Edward Sri reflects on the final moments and words of Christ. He explains their deeper meaning so that each of us can better understand Jesus’ passion and death on the cross.

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Jesus poured out everything. He held nothing back. He gave it all.

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Mark’s Passion Narrative: What You Need to Know for This Palm Sunday

Ascension — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Are you prepared for the most important week, the holiest week of the entire year? This Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins Holy Week. Dr. Edward Sri helps you prepare for these sacred days by digging into the Gospel for Palm Sunday which is Mark’s passion narrative. Dr. Sri explains some of the unique aspects of Mark’s narrative and what they mean for our understanding of Jesus’ passion and death.

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“Truly this man was the Son of God."

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How Martha Found Freedom from Anxiety

Ascension — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400

How do you handle the stress and anxieties of life? Does it frequently overwhelm you and rob you of your peace? Martha is a character from Scripture that many can relate to. She struggled with anxiety and became overwhelmed. Dr. Edward Sri examines the stories of Martha from the Bible and reveals what we can learn from her about overcoming anxiety and finding interior peace.

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Be Mary before becoming Martha.

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Praying with the Psalms

Ascension — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

No other collection of poetry has influenced the world more than the Book of Psalms. In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the different types of Psalms and how they are a powerful vehicle for prayer.

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The Psalms remind us to put God’s Word first.

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God’s Commandments: Loving or Limiting?

Ascension — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

How do we see the ten commandments? Are they just hoops to jump through? For many, rules and laws can feel controlling and cold. It can be difficult to understand how we can be in a loving relationship with God when he imposes rules and laws upon us. To answer these questions, Dr. Edward Sri looks into the story of the Israelites and the ten commandments. He explains the goodness of God’s commands.

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“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.”

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Hold Nothing Back from the Father

Ascension — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

What are you holding back? As a person pursues holiness, they sometimes find that they are still holding certain things back from God. Dr. Edward Sri addresses this challenge by walking through the story of Abraham and Isaac. He shows how both were ready to give everything to God. Dr. Sri explains the result of such incredible trust in God.

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The more we learn to trust and the more we learn to sacrifice, the better we are able to give our entire hearts to God.

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Letting Jesus Touch Your Wounds

Ascension — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Is there a part of your life that you are afraid to share with God? Perhaps, there are things you would like to keep hidden from everyone. Dr. Edward Sri dives into the Gospel passage from last Sunday about Jesus and the leper. He explains how Jesus responds to the leper and what that reveals about how Jesus responds to each of our wounds.

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Jesus wants us to come to him and admit that we cannot do this on our own.

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Rend Your Heart and Not Your Garments

Ascension — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by Lent? There are so many different devotions, fasts, and studies to participate in. How do you figure out what God is calling you to this Lent? Dr. Edward Sri answers this question and offers five practical ways to transform your life this Lent.

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If we truly know ourselves, we know that we cannot rely only on ourselves. We must rely on God. His grace makes all things possible.

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The Real Meaning of the Presentation of the Lord (UPDATED VERSION)

Ascension — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Perhaps, you are familiar with the story of Joseph and Mary taking the baby Jesus to the temple after his birth. This event is called the Presentation. But why is it called this and what is so significant about this event? Dr. Edward Sri answers these questions and explains the deeper meaning of the Presentation that few Christians understand.

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Our lives are meant to be a sacrifice to God.

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Don’t Be a Dead Sea

Ascension — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Do you want to live your faith as a true disciple? St. Paul desired that his student St. Timothy know and live the faith. However, he also desired for St. Timothy to pass on the faith effectively. Do you pass on the faith effectively? Dr. Edward Sri discusses the importance of passing on the faith and how to do it effectively.

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We should always be on the lookout for opportunities to share our faith.

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Prayer: A Chore or a Response?

Ascension — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Do you treat your prayer life like a chore? Many of us find ourselves treating it like a checklist. However, prayer isn’t just about completing a task. Rather, it is about responding to God. Dr. Edward Sri goes in depth on this topic and explains what is really at the heart of prayer.

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Prayer is not about a performance. It is about responding to the thirst of Jesus for your soul.

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The Heart of All Our Suffering

Ascension — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0500

What is the real reason behind the increase in loneliness and anxiety? There is almost an inability, in our world today, to cope with life. Monsignor James Shea addressed this question in his keynote at the SEEK conference. Monsignor Shea offers that perhaps this struggle is a result of growing up in a world without God. Dr. Edward Sri discusses the deeper meaning of Monsignor Shea’s words.

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The heart of all our suffering in this world is because we find ourselves under Satan’s power.

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How to Be Reverent Like the Magi

Ascension — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Imagine being one of the magi. Who were these men? What were they searching for? Dr. Sri shares what we can learn from studying the three magi and their encounter of Jesus. He explains how an understanding of the magi can help in our own search for Jesus.

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Our hearts are the greatest gift we can offer to Jesus.

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Merry Christmas from the Sri Family

Ascension — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sri would like to extend a “Merry Christmas” to all of you! He hopes you enjoy this recording of his sons playing “O Holy Night.”

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“Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!”

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The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Birth Story

Ascension — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Did you know that every detail matters in the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth? Sometimes, we take this Biblical story for granted because we have heard it so many times. However, the details of this story have so much meaning. Dr. Edward Sri shares some of that deeper meaning so that each of us can grow closer to Christ this Christmas.

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Jesus was born into a suffering world. Even now, he desires to enter into our suffering with us.

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Wisdom from St. John of the Cross

Ascension — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

What do you do when you’re going through a rough time? How do you respond to pressure and conflict? God can feel absent at these times. Prayer may feel dry. To help offer encouragement for times such as these, Dr. Edward Sri shares a story from the life of St. John of the Cross. This story reveals a time of intense suffering for St. John of the Cross and his response to that suffering.

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God’s love pierces through all attachments and all suffering. God opens our hearts to be more receptive to him as he is the only one who satisfies.

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Mary: Perfect…But Still Human?

Ascension — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Are you ever intimidated by Mary? Because of her sinlessness, imitating Mary seems like an impossibility. However, Dr. Edward Sri explains that she reveals what we are called to. Although she was free from Original Sin, Mary still experienced many of life’s trials that we face as well. To help us understand her better, Dr. Sri shares examples of some of Mary’s very human experiences.

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Although Mary was conceived without sin, she still had to walk by faith and not by sight.

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Living Advent Like Mary

Ascension — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

There can be so much excitement and anticipation when waiting for the arrival of a new baby. Have you ever imagined what it may have been like for Mary as she waited for the arrival of Jesus? What did she do to prepare for his arrival? As Advent draws near, Dr. Edward Sri encourages us to look to Mary’s example as we prepare ourselves for Christ’s coming.

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Be attentive to the presence of God. In his presence, you will find peace.

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Are You Prepared for Judgment?

Ascension — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

How often do you think about death? Every person will eventually die and it is essential to remember that we are made for eternal life. Dr. Sri addresses the topic of death focusing primarily on judgment. He explains the difference between particular judgment and final judgment and offers insight for how we can prepare for death and judgment.

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Your bad choices affect others, but remember, your good choices also make an impact.

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Where Are You God?

Ascension — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Why is this happening? Where are you God? These are the sorts of questions people sometimes ask when they experience great suffering or doubt. To show how God responds to us in these situations, Dr. Edward Sri dives into the story of one of the greatest figures of the Old Testament: Abraham.

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“Lord, if this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you have so few.” - St. Teresa of Avila

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Now Is the Time for Eucharistic Revival

Ascension — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

When you face fears or troubles, where do you turn? There are so many challenges we face: at work, in our families, with our parishes. In these times of trial, do you turn to God? Do you turn to the Eucharist? Dr. Edward Sri discusses the importance of the Eucharistic Revival so as to bring more people into deeper intimacy with Jesus in the Eucharist.

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Jesus wants to be with us in our struggles, our trials, everything. He is waiting for us to turn to him in the Eucharist.

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Are the Saints Unrelatable?

Ascension — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

When you hear the stories of the saints is it ever overwhelming? Some of their stories are so extraordinary that they can feel quite unrelatable. Dr. Edward Sri shares some of the saint stories that are very relatable. There are saints who made human mistakes, who struggled to pray, and didn’t always feel loved by God. Dr. Sri talks about those stories and how we can be more like the saints.

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You need a heart that is willing to be united to Jesus in his loneliness, in his misunderstanding, and in his suffering.

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Who Can Receive Holy Communion?

Ascension — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

“I receive Holy Communion every week, so why am I not more holy?” Perhaps, this is a question you have asked yourself. Receiving Holy Communion is an essential part of striving for sainthood. So, how do we do it well and who gets to receive Communion? Dr. Edward Sri explains multiple ways that we can prepare ourselves for receiving the Eucharist and why some people should not receive.

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The Eucharist is an expression of unity with the Church, unity of faith, and unity of life.

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Are You a Slave to Fear?

Ascension — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Do you live your life with confidence in God? This can be incredibly hard to do, but fortunately we have great examples to follow, especially St. John Paul II. As the feast day of St. John Paul II approaches, Dr. Edward Sri shares some lesser-known stories of him and lifts him up as an amazing example of courage.

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Even amidst relativism, secularism, and the sexual revolution, St. John Paul II courageously called people to the truth.

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How Ancient Is the Mass?

Ascension — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Is Mass simply an opportunity to come together as a community? Is music the focus of Mass? While those things are good and important, the purpose of Mass is even greater. Dr. Edward Sri discusses the significance of the Mass and its ancient roots that go far back into the Old Testament.

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There is nothing more fulfilling than worshiping God.

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4 Truths from St. Francis of Assisi

Ascension — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

St. Francis of Assisi loved nature and talked to birds, but is there more to him than that? Of course there is! The life of St. Francis of Assisi is filled with incredible examples of doing God’s will and emptying oneself for God’s sake. There is so much we can learn from St. Francis and Dr. Edward Sri outlines four of those lessons in this episode.

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It is essential that we set aside our feelings as we strive to do God’s will because more often than not, it will be difficult to do God’s will.

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The Value of Failing

Ascension — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you are failing or coming up short in the different areas of your life? Perhaps, you are struggling at work or in your marriage. In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri uses the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux to reveal the goodness that can come from acknowledging our failings and shortcomings.

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When we encounter our weaknesses and shortcomings, it reminds us, “Lord, I need you.”

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How to Handle Conflict

Ascension — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are fallen human beings. As a result, sometimes we hurt one another. How should we address conflict in our friendships, families, workplace, and community? Dr. Sri breaks down the importance of fraternal correction and how we can effectively communicate with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

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God wants to write his love on our hearts.

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A Pivotal Step in the Spiritual Life

Ascension — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400

“I want to pray but I’m not sure how.” This is a challenge many people face when it comes to the spiritual life. How do you start? Using examples from The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, Dr. Edward Sri explains how to progress in the spiritual life.

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If we don’t have daily meditation, we cannot progress in our spiritual lives.

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How to Surrender Like Mother Teresa

Ascension — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Surrendering to God is difficult. Even the holiest men and women struggled to surrender to God. Fortunately, we can learn from them how to give our lives completely to God. Dr. Edward Sri shares in this episode Mother Teresa’s struggle to surrender to God’s will for her life. He reveals how we can follow her example.

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God will help you do the things you cannot do on your own.

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Finding Freedom

Ascension — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Do you struggle to get over bad habits or to choose the right thing? St. Augustine did. Dr. Edward Sri shares about the life of St. Augustine and his struggle with the virtue of chastity. Dr. Sri explains the importance of chastity and what true love looks like.

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When we lack chastity, we are not free to truly love others.

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Why Things Aren't Going Your Way

Ascension — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Why aren’t things going your way? Perhaps, you have been facing a lot of challenges or disappointments lately and you can’t help but wonder why. Today, Dr. Edward Sri and his wife Beth Sri talk about the struggles of life and how to discern their origin. Is the devil attacking us? Or do we need to work on something within ourselves?

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When we over-spiritualize the problems we are facing, it can keep us from an opportunity to work on ourselves and to grow as individuals.

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Is Mary the Woman of the Apocalypse?

Ascension — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Does reading the book of Revelation intimidate you? As an apocryphal text, it can be difficult to read. However, this book of the Bible has much to teach us about our faith. In fact, it teaches us something about Mary. Dr. Sri explains some of what we can learn about Mary from the book of Revelation.

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It is a great gift that Christ gave us Mary to be our spiritual mother. She intercedes for us before the throne of her Son.

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Relationships and Heroic Virtue (with Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford)

Ascension — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to have heroic virtue? Today, Dr. Sri is joined by Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford to discuss their new book Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue can change your life and relationships. Together, they talk about the challenges young people are facing spiritually and socially.

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Chastity liberates love from use.

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The Three Most Important Virtues

Ascension — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

What are the most important virtues? How do you attain them? Dr. Sri explains what the most important virtues are and how they bring us into deeper union with God. He also shares how we can attain these virtues and live them out in our everyday lives.

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If I want to see reality clearly, I must have faith. Faith is a light for our feet.

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Why Go on a Pilgrimage?

Ascension — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0400

What’s the point of a pilgrimage? Is it just about sightseeing? Today, Dr. Sri explains the reasons it is good for any person to go on a pilgrimage. He also shares ideas on how to make pilgrimages without even leaving your own diocese. Finally, Dr. Sri offers four tips to follow when preparing for a pilgrimage.

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We need to step out of our normal routines and see the whole of our lives. We need to see where we’ve been and to see where God is leading us next.

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Expect to Be Rattled

Ascension — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever set out to do God’s will, but later experienced confusion or discouragement? On location in Rome, Dr. Sri shares the story of St. Camillus and some of the significant challenges he faced. Dr. Sri also points to the examples of many other saints who overcame discouragement, disappointment and other challenges as they pursued the will of God.

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When you dare to boldly trust God with your life, anticipate that the devil is going to come and try to rattle you. But remember, you are not alone. The Lord is with you.

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How to Renew the World with St. Benedict

Ascension — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0400

How do you change the world? How are we supposed to influence the people in our lives so that they can know Christ? Dr. Sri shares the story of St. Benedict and encourages us to follow his example in seeking interior renewal so that we can renew the world for Christ.

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If you want to be someone who influences the world, someone who makes a difference for Jesus Christ, you have to be willing to pull back from the world.

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Part 2: How to Grow in Holiness (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR)

Ascension — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0400

In this second part of Dr. Sri’s interview of Fr. Mark-Mary, they continue their discussion of growing in holiness. Fr. Mark-Mary shares more wisdom from his book, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress.

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Caring for the poor is an essential component of our faith.

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Part 1: How to Grow in Holiness (With Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR)

Ascension — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

No matter where we are in life, we are able to grow in holiness. Today, Dr. Sri sits down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss his book, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress.

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The spiritual life is real life.

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When God Tests Your Heart in Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

How do you deal with the struggles you have in prayer? It can be very easy to become discouraged in prayer. Perhaps you are experiencing dryness in prayer or loneliness. Maybe you are being attacked with doubts. Today, Dr. Sri addresses some of the challenges we may face in prayer and how we can respond to those challenges.

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It is in the moments of dryness and darkness in prayer that God is inviting us to take that next step in our relationship with him.

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When You Don’t Feel Close to God

Ascension — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Prayer is essential in the Christian life…but why is it so hard sometimes? Dr. Edward Sri shares insights from the Saints about where God is in the midst of our struggles and how we are called to respond.

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It’s the Devil who wants you to think that your prayer isn’t worth it.

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How to Radiate Christ

Ascension — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to radiate Christ and how do you do it? Dr. Edward Sri shares what is most essential in order to radiate Christ: personal prayer. He explains how some of the most important things in our lives are affected by whether or not we have a personal prayer life.

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The people around us are depending on us to have a daily prayer life.

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The Anatomy of an Apology

Ascension — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Are some apologies better than others? Knowing how to apologize is an essential part of life. But do you know what a good apology is? Today, Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to discuss what makes a good apology and why it is so important.

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Do not underestimate the power of forgiveness.

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Part 2: How to Prepare for Marriage (with Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Ascension — Tue, 23 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Dr. Edward Sri continues his conversation with his wife and Fr. Mike Schmitz. They continue their conversation on marriage and how to best prepare yourself for this vocation. They also discuss some of the challenges of marriage and why God is so essential for a good marriage.

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The goal of marriage is for our hearts to change and become more like Jesus’ heart.

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Part 1: How to Prepare for Marriage (with Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Ascension — Tue, 16 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Join Dr. Sri and his special guests Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz to hear their thoughts and opinions on preparing for marriage. Fr. Mike Schmitz offers his perspective as a spiritual father and his experience of walking with couples as they prepare for marriage. Dr. Sri and his wife Beth share the wisdom and advice they have acquired from their own marriage.

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True love wants to promise forever.

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The Advocate

Ascension — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Can we love like Christ loves? This is what Christ commands us to do, but is it possible to do on our own? Dr. Sri explains the importance of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, when it comes to loving others as Christ loves us.

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If we want to love as Christ loves, we must ask for the help of the Holy Spirit.

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Mary: Honor vs. Worship

Ascension — Tue, 02 May 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Are we giving Mary too much attention as Catholics? Will a devotion to her take away from my relationship with Jesus? Dr. Sri discusses these questions in light of the Church’s invitation to honor Mary throughout the month of May.

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The “Sanctus” and Its Biblical Roots

Ascension — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever connected what we do at Mass to Sacred Scripture? Dr. Sri shares a glimpse into this by explaining the “Sanctus” or “Holy, Holy, Holy” and its Biblical roots. By understanding the Biblical roots of the Mass, we can more fully participate in the Sacred Liturgy.

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The words and small gestures we do at Mass are profound ways that we can profess our ardent love for Jesus.

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Types of Conversion

Ascension — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Are you experiencing a conversion right now? Conversion is something that should be ongoing, but may look different for each person. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, Dr. Sri explains some of the different types of conversion. Dr. Sri provides encouragement so that we can continue turning back to God.

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Whenever you are not feeling worthy, know that the Father says to you, “You are my beloved child.”

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Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection

Ascension — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Do you really believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Perhaps, you have asked this question or maybe someone has challenged you with this question. Either way, it can be difficult to answer. In this episode, Dr. Sri shares many good reasons to believe in the resurrection and how we can respond to arguments against it.

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“If Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).

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The Meaning of Christ's Suffering

Ascension — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Why did Jesus die on the cross? How does the suffering of an innocent man fix anything? These are good questions and Dr. Sri shares the answers given to us by the Church. Dr. Sri helps bring an even deeper understanding of Christ’s passion and death.

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God doesn’t just want to pardon us. He wants to rescue us and heal us.

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Why Jesus Rides a Donkey

Ascension — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Why does Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem? Is it significant? Dr. Sri provides the answer to this question in today’s episode. Dr. Sri also offers encouragement in being faithful to Christ both when life is good and when life is difficult.

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Even when it is not apparent what you might get out of it, be faithful to what the Lord is asking you to do. Especially, be faithful to him in your suffering.

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How the Story of Lazarus Prepares You for Christ’s Passion

Ascension — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Perhaps you have heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, but do you know how connected it is to Christ’s Passion and Resurrection? Today, Dr. Sri explains the significance of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead and how it helps prepare us in a particular way for Christ’s Passion.

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Each of us must strive for confidence and humble abandonment when we speak to Christ in prayer.

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Embrace the Cross

Ascension — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Offer it up! Carry your cross! These aren’t bad things to do, but our response to suffering can be even greater. There is so much that can come from our suffering, from carrying our crosses. Dr. Sri describes what fruit can come from not just bearing our crosses, but embracing them.

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In your suffering, do not miss the opportunity to encounter God and experience his deep healing.

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How to Meditate on Christ’s Passion

Ascension — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0500

It is always important to spend time meditating on the Passion of Christ, especially during Lent. But why is it important and what is the best way to meditate on Christ’s Passion? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares about the Stations of the Cross. He describes how, when, and why you should pray them.

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God became man so that we could know what real love looks like.

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The Transfiguration: God's Light In Darkness

Ascension — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

What does the moment of the Transfiguration have to do with me? In today’s episode, Dr. Sri draws a parallel between this weekend’s Gospel, the Transfiguration of Christ, and the transformation that God wants to work in all of our lives to become more like him. Saint Peter ties everything together, teaching us to let His light in.

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Let tha moment of Christ’s presence in your past be the light of His presence for your now.
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Do You Trust the Father?

Ascension — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Do you trust that God the Father will provide for you? The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent is about Jesus being tempted in the desert. Dr. Sri walks through these passages as well as passages from the Old Testament to help us understand the importance of trust in the Father. Dr. Sri reminds us of all that God has done to provide for us.

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When you feel discouraged or anxious, surrender to the Father.

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Lent: Expect the Unexpected

Ascension — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Lent is just around the corner and in this episode, Dr. Sri offers guidance in preparing for the Lenten season. He describes four different characteristics that each of us should strive to attain in our penances. He also offers ideas for what might be good goals in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to strive for this Lent.

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Prepare your heart to meet God in the unexpected.

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Answers on Intimacy in Marriage

Ascension — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

There are so many questions when it comes to intimacy within marriage. Each marriage faces its own challenges, especially when it comes to the different stages of life. Dr. Edward Sri with his wife Beth Sri answer listener questions on intimacy in marriage.

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Every couple needs to spend dedicated time enriching their relationship.

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How Scripture Shaped the Heart of Mary

Ascension — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Do you want to be able to discern God’s will in your life? Do you want to have the strength to trust God? Dr. Sri explains how the best example in doing these things can be found in Mary. Primarily, we must seek to know Scripture as Mary did.

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If we want our thoughts to be more attuned to God’s thoughts and our desires to be shaped by his desires, then we must bring Scripture more into our lives.

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How Jesus Said to Live

Ascension — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to live like Jesus? What does it mean to love as he loved? The answer can be found in the beatitudes. In this special episode, on location in the Holy Land, Dr. Sri examines the story of Jesus sharing the beatitudes. He explains the context of the story and what it teaches us about how we are meant to live our lives.

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You will be a light to the world by imitating the radical love of Jesus.

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The Unique Gifts of Women (with Lisa Cotter)

Ascension — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

What is the feminine genius? In this episode, Dr. Sri talks with special guest Lisa Cotter about her new book Reveal the Gift. They discuss the feminine genius, the unique gifts of women, and some of the women featured in Lisa’s book.

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No woman is meant to live the Christian life alone. Together women can be a loud voice for the good and for the truth.

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Find Healing in the Church Part 2

Ascension — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Do you want to be healed? Maybe this sounds like a silly question, but for many it really is hard to accept healing from Christ and his Church. We would rather do things on our time and do them our way. Today, Dr. Sri shares how and why we need healing from Jesus Christ through his Church. He explains what it means to be healed through "earthen vessels."

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If you want to be healed, you will follow a standard outside of yourself that comes from Jesus through his Church.

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Find Healing in the Church (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

We know that we need forgiveness. However, do we also recognize our need for healing? Dr. Sri shares that Jesus is ready to give us both. He explains our need for healing and how we can follow the examples of the saints as we pursue it.

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Jesus doesn’t just pardon us like a judge. He heals us like a physician.

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Christmas Greetings from the Sri Family

Ascension — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

With his family, Dr. Sri shares a special Christmas message. He also shares the musical talents of his son Paul.

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Fill Your Mind with Christ (Part 3 on Prayer)

Ascension — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sri has shared about scheduling prayer and four keys to prayer. Now, he shares about two popular forms of prayer. Dr. Sri also offers his thoughts on why prayer is important and how it impacts our daily lives.

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It is always important to end our prayer with some sort of resolution. We want our time in prayer to spill over and shape our lives.

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4 Keys to Conversation with God (Part 2 on Prayer)

Ascension — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Are you looking for a simple, straightforward approach to prayer? Dr. Sri shares about the 4 keys that ought to be incorporated into our prayer each day. He explains why each one is important and beneficial to our prayer.

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When we adore God, we are acknowledging that he is the creator and we are his creations.

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The Deep Breath of Prayer (Part 1 on Prayer)

Ascension — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Do we depend on God as much as we depend on oxygen? In the first installment of this two-part miniseries, Dr. Sri shares basic principles of how to prepare our hearts for prayer in order to fully receive what God desires to give to us.

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If we realize how important daily prayer is, we are going to make it a top priority no matter the circumstances.
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My iPhone, My Precious

Ascension — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

How much does your phone have control over you? We might not realize it, but the devices we use can have great control over our minds and hearts. In this week’s episode, Dr. Sri uses a prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola as a roadmap to keep us focused on the world around us instead of the digital world.

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We feel the pull to engage with our devices. Why don't we also feel the pull to engage with God or with those around us?
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Emmanuel, God With Us

Ascension — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

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As we approach Advent, are there areas of your life that seem empty? This week, Dr. Sri connects our longing for the Lord to the longing of the first century Jews, who inspire us to look deeply into the disposition of our hearts, to weed out fruitless distractions, and to invite God into the areas of life that we long for him to fill.

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During this Advent season, may I never stop longing for a God who never stops longing for me.
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The King & His Kingdom

Ascension — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

"I love Jesus...do I really need a Church? Why do we need religion?" In this episode, Dr. Sri reveals how the history of the Kingdom of God is woven with the thread of the inseparable bond of Christ and his Church throughout the Old and New Testaments.

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You can't love the king and ignore his kingdom.
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On Location From the Holy Land

Ascension — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Is God like ice cream? We live in a culture where people just think God is kind of like ice cream, purely based on my own personal taste. In this special episode recorded on location from Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, Dr. Sri tells us the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal and reminds us to conform our hearts and minds to the truth and reality of the power of God.

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It's here on Mount Carmel that we really remember what God did, and we ask him to come and shine his light in the darkness in the world once again.
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Sex and Marriage, Part 3: Listener's Q&A

Ascension — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0400

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In today's episode, my wife Beth joins me to address the unique challenges Catholics face in their marriage and families. We respond to listener questions about building the emotional climate that we talked about in the first part of this mini-series, as well as improving the work-life balance for the good of the family, how to handle interfaith marriages, as well as finding deeper healing when it comes to sins of lust.

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Thank God in prayer for the awareness to see the difficulties (as well as the blessings!) in your marriages: then, ask God for the grace for you to take the next step towards transformation and healing through those difficulties.
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Sex and Marriage, Part 2: Physical Unity

Ascension — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

“My spouse is in the mood for sex, but I’m not. What should we do?” Whether you’re about to be married or if you’ve been married for decades, Dr. Sri and his wife Beth share practical and spiritual insights from Saint John Paul II, encouraging couples to overcome obstacles by focusing on the needs of their beloved.

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There are times when sex is awesome, and there are times when it’s not. The pursuit of virtue, holiness, and sanctification happens inside the bedroom as well as on the outside!
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Sex and Marriage, Part 1: Emotional Unity

Ascension — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

How can sex be so beautiful and so bewildering at the same time? Using lessons learned from St. John Paul II's Love and Responsibility, Dr. Edward and Beth Sri reflect on the emotional connections within marital intimacy, and how a couples' preparing their own emotional climate can be the key to achieving deeper physical and spiritual intimacy.

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The heart of sex is not physical pleasure, but what that pleasure points to: a deeper interpersonal union--physically, emotionally, and spiritually--of husband and wife.
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Meeting Jesus in the Differences

Ascension — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

“Yes, I love you … but could you please stop leaving your things around the house?” God made us male and female, complementary yet different. We can choose to see the differences in our spouse as bewildering frustrations…or we can see them as opportunities to encounter Jesus and love more.

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In marriage, God is inviting us to take our initial love for each other to the next level: To deepen it, purify it, and make it ever more like his love.
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Bonus Episode: Pray the Rosary with Dr. Edward Sri

Ascension — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:15:00 -0400

Pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Dr. Sri. Hopefully, this bonus content makes it possible for you to pray the rosary anytime, anywhere each day. Pray in your car, on a walk, and many other places.

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Living in the Rhythm of the Rosary

Ascension — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What is your impression of the Rosary? Does it seem like a prayer only the older women at your parish pray? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares about St. John Paul II’s special devotion to the Rosary, how he lived his life in rhythm with the Rosary and how you can do the same.

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Praying the Rosary can teach us how to surrender more and trust in God just as Mary did.

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The Most Important Conversation in Marriage

Ascension — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

There are so many important conversations to have in marriage. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to share what they have discovered is the most important conversation in marriage. It is not a conversation between spouses, but instead a conversation with God.

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We need to become attuned to the ways in which God speaks to us.

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How to Respond to Spiritual Drought

Ascension — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever experience dryness in your spiritual life? Throughout our journey in the spiritual life, there may be times without consolation or feeling the nearness of God. Dr. Sri explains why this might happen and how to respond to it.

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Sometimes, our wounds are so deep and our attachments are so strong that God has to step in in a profound way.

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Why Deny Yourself?

Ascension — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Why does Christ ask us to “deny ourselves?” Within Catholicism, there is a fair amount of emphasis on penance and giving things up. Using wisdom from St. John of the Cross, Dr. Sri explains why we must “deny ourselves” in order to gain what we truly desire.

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We are made for God, and so, he is the soul’s deepest desire.

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She Is Your Mother

Ascension — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you welcome Mary into your heart? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the Biblical foundation for why we call Mary our mother. He also shares why it is essential for us, our families, and the world that we strive to grow closer to her.

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If we want to grow in our relationship with Christ and if we want to bring truth into this world, we must draw closer to Mary.

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We Dare to Say

Ascension — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What is so daring about saying “Our Father”? Dr. Sri explains historically why praying in this way to God was so daring. He also shares what this reveals about God and what this reveals about who we are.

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We are called children of God because we really are children of God.

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Suffering for the Truth

Ascension — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Are you willing to suffer for the truth? Are you willing to be misunderstood, even hated for it? Using the example of St. John the Baptist, Dr. Sri explains why it is essential that we suffer for the truth and how we can prepare ourselves to proclaim it.

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Out of love for others, we must share the truth.

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Healing vs. Controlling Our Emotions

Ascension — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever struggle to control your emotions? Sometimes, our emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to orient towards what is good. Dr. Sri shares in this episode how Christ wants to heal our emotions and help us orient them towards what is good.

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The virtuous person does not just do the right thing, but also desires the right thing.

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The Assumption of Mary Explained

Ascension — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What difference does the Assumption of Mary make on your life? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains why we believe that Mary was assumed into Heaven body and soul. He also explains what this means for you and your relationship with God.

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Mary reveals what God desires to do in each of our souls.

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Are You Anxious?

Ascension — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you struggle with anxiety or worry? So many in the world do. Dr. Sri shares how increasing our trust in God can help alleviate much of the anxiety we experience. Dr. Sri offers five tips to help anyone grow in trust and let go of worry.

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There will always be something to trouble us, but we must bring God into our worries and anxiety.

There will always be something to trouble us, but we must bring God into our worries and anxiety.

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Be Mary Before Becoming Martha

Ascension — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Are you a Martha or a Mary? Do you struggle to find moments to sit with Jesus in the midst of a busy day? In examining the story of Martha and Mary, Dr. Sri offers that we can find balance between the busyness of life and attentiveness to Jesus’ presence.

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Take a moment to pull back from the busyness of life and recall the holy presence of God.

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Why Can’t I Hear the Voice of God?

Ascension — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you want to hear the voice of God more in your life? For many of us, hearing the voice of God is a constant struggle. Dr. Sri recommends that in order to hear the voice of God, we need more silence in our lives. He offers four ways to build moments of silence into our daily lives.

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“The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life” - Mother Teresa

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What St. Francis and Lepers Can Teach Us About Love

Ascension — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Is there someone in your life that is hard for you to love? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the call of every person to love their neighbor despite how we feel about them. Using examples from the saints, Dr. Sri encourages us to rise above our feelings and choose to love.

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A real sign of conversion is in how we choose to love our neighbor.

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The Freedom of Prudence (with Fr. Gregory Pine)

Ascension — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400

How do you handle decision making? For some of us it can be an agonizing process. In this episode, Dr. Sri is joined by guest Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the virtue of prudence and how pivotal of a role it plays throughout our lives.

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God created us in such a way so that we move towards the goal of life by our own choosing.

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Turn to Mary

Ascension — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Where do you turn in times of need or celebration? In this special, on location episode, Dr. Sri shares about the power of Mary’s intercession and how it is good to turn to her in times of celebration and in times of need.

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Every detail about Mary tells us about Jesus Christ.

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Real Marriage with Dr. Edward and Beth Sri (Part 3)

Ascension — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

How do you respond when your spouse does or says something hurtful? It is not uncommon in marriage for hurtful moments to occur. Dr. Edward and Beth Sri share some helpful advice on how to respond to such moments.

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Speaking words of forgiveness is an act of the will.

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Real Marriage with Dr. Edward and Beth Sri (Part 2)

Ascension — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Did you know that God desires deep healing for you? In this episode, Dr. Edward and Beth Sri continue their conversation on real marriage. They dive into the topic of weaknesses, struggles, and wounds coming to the surface in marriage and how God desires to heal us.

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In marriage, God wants to transform us with his healing love.

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Real Marriage with Dr. Edward and Beth Sri (Part 1)

Ascension — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Want to hear about real married life? In this episode, Dr. Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to share about the realities of marriage and their own experiences in marriage. They also share about their new book: The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life.

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Marriage cannot be based on feelings, but rather it must strive for a love like God’s; a love that is merciful, generous, and compassionate.

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5 Practical Tips to Help with Anger

Ascension — Tue, 31 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you struggle with anger? It is very likely that most, if not all, of us struggle with anger. In this episode, Dr. Sri takes on this struggle and offers practical tips from the saints on how to grow in control of our anger.

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“Fresh wounds are the quickest healed.” -St. Francis de Sales

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Anger: Is It Good or Bad?

Ascension — Tue, 24 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Is it ok to be angry? Anger is a common experience and can occur for many reasons. But how do you know if anger is good or bad? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares the answer to this important question.

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When we truly love someone, we desire the very best for them.

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Daily Prayer: How Do I Do It?

Ascension — Tue, 17 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

How do you make prayer work in the pressures of daily life? Dr. Sri responds to this question with lessons learned in his own life as well as some key advice for the practice of daily prayer.

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“The soul needs prayer like the body needs oxygen.” -St. John Paul II

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Proclaiming the Gospel of Life in a Culture of Death

Ascension — Tue, 10 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

How are we called to participate in the battle for life? Dr. Sri explains some of the spiritual elements of this conflict and how the battle for life has existed since the beginning of time. Dr. Sri also offers practical ways you can join the fight for life.

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"The liberating message of the Gospel of life has been put in your hands." -St. John Paul II

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Blessed Among Women

Ascension — Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to say Mary is “blessed among women?” Dr. Sri shares how meaningful these three words are and what they reveal to us about Mary. Dr. Sri also offers three practical ways to keep Mary more present in your life.

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Mary's strength is apparent in her surrender to God's will.

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“Do You Love Me?”

Ascension — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

“Do you love me?” In this special episode, Dr. Sri reflects on the exchange between Jesus and Peter where Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Dr. Sri reveals some of the deeper meaning within this exchange and how it pertains to our own lives.

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“Go to Jesus as you are.”

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The Divine Mercy of Christ

Ascension — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Do you desire Christ’s mercy? As we prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, Dr. Sri shares examples of Christ’s mercy to St. Mary Magdalene and St. Peter. He shows how closely their experiences can relate to our own.

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Remember how gentle and patient Christ is to us in his mercy.

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It Is Finished

Ascension — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What did Christ mean by his final words "It is finished"? Dr. Sri explains the meaning of Christ's final words on the cross at Calvary and how they are words of triumph and not defeat.

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Jesus wants his sacrificial love to live in our hearts.

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The Harm of “You Do You”

Ascension — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever heard the slogan “You do you”? Dr. Sri discusses the negative connotations of this statement and how we are called to live and love in a much greater way.

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I don’t want to just be me, I want to be like Jesus.

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Different Forms of Spiritual Pride

Ascension — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

Are you dependent on God? Dr. Sri explains the negative impact of not accepting our dependence on God. He reveals four common ways that this leads us to spiritual pride.

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Each day, we must take time to breathe in the life of God through prayer.

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No One Takes My Life from Me

Ascension — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

How do you respond when you encounter difficult moments? Do you allow your life in Christ, your peace and joy to be taken from you? In this episode, Dr. Sri examines Christ’s arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and explains how we can lay down our lives instead of having our life taken from us.

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Do not let the difficult moments you encounter take the peace and joy of Christ from you.

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What Are You Thirsting For?

Ascension — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400

What are you thirsting for? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the great depth of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. He explains its significance and also reveals our place in the story.

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Do you thirst for Jesus?

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Pilgrimage to Rome: Behind the Green Door

Ascension — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

What was it like to be a Christian in the early days of Christianity? Journey with Dr. Edward Sri in this special episode as he takes a pilgrimage through the beautiful Basilica of San Clemente in Rome. Hidden behind a simple green door, this basilica conceals holy places of the 12th, 4th, and 1st centuries.

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“We are not asked merely to call ourselves Christians; we are asked to be Christians through our deeds.” -St. Ignatius of Antioch

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Bonus Episode: Stations of the Cross with Dr. Edward Sri

Ascension — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0500

Pray the Stations of the Cross with Dr. Sri. This meditation makes it possible for you to pray the Stations of the Cross at almost any time each day. Pray in your car, on a walk, and many other places.

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Rending Your Heart to God This Lent

Ascension — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to rend your heart? Dr. Sri explains what this means, why it is so important to do this Lent, and a practical guide on how to do it.

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A good Lent is when our hearts are drawn closer to the Lord.

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5 Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross

Ascension — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Are you looking for a way to transform your Lent this year? Perhaps, it is time to rediscover a traditional Lenten devotional: the Stations of the Cross. Dr. Sri describes his experience with the Stations of the Cross, their meaning, and 5 different ways to pray them.

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This Lent, create space in your heart so that you can encounter Jesus Christ.

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Courage Is Not Just for Martyrs

Ascension — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Do you live in fear? There is so much to fear in life, but Christ wants us to be free from fear and live in courage. Dr. Sri explains the different ways to act in courage and how living courageously is living for others.

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We need patience and perseverance in courage so that we can give the best of ourselves to others.

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Is It Loving to Judge?

Ascension — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Are we allowed to judge others? Dr. Sri points out the difference between making judgements and judging someone’s soul. He shows how one is required of love and the other is for God alone.

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Do you love the people in your life enough to show them the better way?

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How to Follow God's Inspirations

Ascension — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

What do you do when it feels like God is prompting you to do something? Using the example of Simeon from the Presentation of Jesus, Dr. Sri discusses how we ought to respond when prompted by the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri gives three steps to help us prepare for, identify, and act on inspirations of God.

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“The Holy Spirit will always lead you to love and serve.”

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Loving God with Your Mind

Ascension — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

How do you love God with your mind? Using the example of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri explains how learning more about God can lead us to a greater love for him. With stories and meaningful insight, Dr. Sri reveals how we can love God with our minds.

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The more we learn about God, the more reasons we have to love him.

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Meeting Jesus in Our Daily Difficulties

Ascension — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

What is God asking you to surrender? Dr. Sri explains how Jesus invites us to surrender in every moment, big or small, throughout our lives. Using real life examples, Dr. Sri reveals how the small difficulties of daily life are encounter moments where we can meet Jesus. Dr. Sri provides three steps to take when faced with any difficulty.

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“Jesus is inviting us to surrender moment by moment throughout our lives.”

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Do Whatever He Tells You

Ascension — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Do you respond to God’s Will promptly and wholeheartedly? Dr. Sri focuses on Mary’s powerful words to the servants at the Wedding Feast of Cana and explains how those words are rooted in old testament language around covenant obedience and how they can inspire us to respond boldly to Jesus in discipleship.

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“At the Wedding Feast at Cana, when Mary says, ‘Do whatever he tells you’ it’s as if she has on her lips the profession of faith that Israel made at Mount Sinai when they respond to Moses ‘We will do everything the Lord has said.’ “

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3 Habits that Get Your Spiritual Life Back on Track

Ascension — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

How do we get 2022 off to a good start spiritually? Dr. Sri shares three basic habits that you can incorporate into your routine that will help you get your spiritual life back on track and rekindle your devotion in the new year.

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The beginning of the year is a great time to renew your commitment to daily prayer, to visit the Blessed Sacrament, and to receive God's healing by going to Confession regularly.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Sri Family

Ascension — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

In this special edition of All Things Catholic, the Sri family shares a special Christmas and New Year's message accompanied by some beautiful music!

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The Meaning of the Christ Child's Cry

Ascension — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:45:00 -0500

Where did the first Christmas really take place? Dr. Sri unpacks the story of Christ's birth, offering us biblical insights into the context of his birth and explaining the significance of Christ entering this world as a fragile and vulnerable infant.

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"The cry of the baby Jesus is the cry of the son of God who longs to enter into our lives."

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Learning to Discern the Will of God

Ascension — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

How do we discern God’s will for our lives? Whether it’s contemplating a big move, asking someone on a date, or accepting a job offer, we all face moments in life when desire to know the will of God for our lives. Dr. Sri takes us through a foundational moment in his life when he had to make an important choice and offers us three key insights on how to discern the will God in our lives.

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Discernment often involves wrestling with God, learning to surrender, and discovering our own desires, attachments, and fears.

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Mary, Did You Know?--Of Course, She Did

Ascension — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

How much did the Blessed Virgin Mary know about Jesus? Dr. Sri reflects on a popular Christmas song that challenges us to think about whether Mary knew that Jesus was the Savior of the world. Dr. Sri explains how Mary's familiarity with Scripture prepared her to understand that Jesus was the fulfillment of all the prophecies of the old testament.

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Mary's mind was so deeply immersed in Scripture that she was able to identify the incarnation of Christ as the great crescendo of the story of salvation.
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Prepare the Way with Virtue

Ascension — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to prepare the way of the Lord? Dr. Sri explains how we can use this Advent season to prepare the way of the Lord by growing in virtue so we can give ourselves as a gift of love to God and to others.

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The Advent season offers us an opportunity to meet Christ in a transformative way so he can fill the valleys in our souls and straighten our path to salvation.
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3 Simple Advent Essentials

Ascension — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

It can be easy for us to rush into the joy and excitement of Christmas without truly living the Advent season. Dr. Sri offers us three simple and essential ways to prayerfully enter into the season of Advent.

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Advent is the season when we patiently wait for the Lord and prayerfully meditate on the great gift of his birth.
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The King of Our Hearts

Ascension — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Imagine a throne at the very core of your heart, who is sitting on that throne, you or Christ? As we approach the great feast of Christ the King, Dr. Sri invites us to acknowledge the kingship of Christ by kneeling before his throne, surrendering our whole lives to him, and letting him reign in our hearts.

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“Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything. When we give ourselves to him, we receive a hundredfold in return. Yes, open, open wide the doors to Christ- and you will find true life.”- Pope Benedict XVI
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Go Easy On Me? Adele's Quest for Personal Happiness

Ascension — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to be true to yourself? Dr. Sri unpacks Adele's new hit song, Easy On Me, and explains how this popular song expresses an inverted definition of personal happiness. Although we are all tempted to find happiness within our own feelings, Dr. Sri reminds us that true happiness is found when we live for God and for others.

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"We find our identity and purpose not in an inward quest of our own feelings, but rather in an outward quest that leads us to love God and those he has placed right in front of us."
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Fire of Love: The Passion of the Martyrs

Ascension — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0400

It's easy for a Christian to feel like an outsider in today's secular age. Dr. Sri draws our attention to the early Christian martyrs and reveals how they can inspire us in our walk with the Lord. We learn that the secret of these martyrs wasn't necessarily their extraordinary strength, but rather, it was their passionate love for Christ.

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"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church."

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All Saints Day: Remembering Ordinary People Who Loved Extraordinarily

Ascension — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

As the Catholic Church gets ready to celebrate All Saints Day, Dr. Sri reminds us that this great solemnity is not just about remembering those great canonized saints, it's also about recognizing all those unknown holy men and women who faithfully followed Jesus throughout the ages. Dr. Sri invites to reflect how God may be calling us to be saints and to love extraordinarily in our ordinary circumstances.

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On All Saints Day we remember all the holy women and men, both canonized and unknown, who loved God and others extraordinarily in their ordinary circumstances.
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"Are You Judging Me?" - Resisting the Culture of Relativism

Ascension — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever been accused by friends, family, or acquaintances of being judgmental or intolerant because you believe that some things are right and some things are wrong? Try this response tactic to flip the conversation around and start challenging the relativism that pervades today's culture.

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"When someone accuses you of intolerance, don't be afraid to push back and start asking questions. If you let the other person do the explaining, it will become clearer and clearer that relativism is completely illogical, and he or she might start wondering if there's a better lens through which to view reality."

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When Parenting Gets Overwhelming

Ascension — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Feeling overwhelmed in parenting can often be a discouraging experience. Today, Dr. Sri and his wife share openly about the struggle of parenting, and how parents can turn to God in those hard moments when they are tempted to feel disappointed in themselves.

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Parents often feel unseen in their struggle raising their kids, but in the eyes of God, every loving effort of a parent is seen by him and precious to him.

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Giving God Your Nothingness

Ascension — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you have nothing left to give? There are seasons in our lives when we feel like we have nothing left to give to God, to our relationships, or to our jobs. Today, Dr. Sri encourages us to see our nothingness as an opportunity to meet God in humility.

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When we have nothing left to give, we can turn to God, knowing that he can take our nothingness and turn it into something beautiful.

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Why Can't I Change? Wisdom from St.Thérèse

Ascension — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

St.Thérèse of Lisieux spent ten years trying to overcome her deep seated weakness- her sensitivity and inability to control her emotions. Today, Dr. Sri reveals what we can learn from this beautiful saint’s example as we struggle with our own inability to change and overcome our own faults.

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“The work I had been unable to do in ten years was done by Jesus in one instant.”- St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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The Extraordinary Soul of Padre Pio

Ascension — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What was it about Padre Pio that made him so extraordinary? Dr. Sri gives us an insight into the holiness of Padre Pio, and the secret to his incredible life.

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My past, O Lord, to your Mercy; my present, to your Love; my future, to your Providence! - Padre Pio

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Why Catholics Exalt the Cross

Ascension — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Why do Catholics exalt the Cross? Today, the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Dr. Sri explains the history behind this great feast day, and how the Cross reveals the love of Christ and teaches us to lean on our heavenly Father in times of suffering.

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"Jesus didn’t go to the Cross so we wouldn’t have to, he went to the Cross, so he could live his perfect gift of self giving love in us and through us."
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Imagine Mary's First Communion

Ascension — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like for Mary to receive her first Holy Communion? Dr. Sri invites us to reflect on the mystery of that moment, and explains the profound connection between Mary carrying Jesus in her womb and a person receiving Communion.

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“For Mary, receiving the Eucharist must have somehow meant welcoming once more into her womb that heart which had beat in unison with hers.” - St. John Paul II
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“Lord, I Am Not Worthy” - Words That Made Jesus Marvel

Ascension — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Who was the Roman Centurion? What makes his words so remarkable that they amazed Jesus and now precede the most important moment in Mass—the reception of Jesus’ body into our own bodies? Dr. Sri reveals how this surprising figure of faith and humility models the way we should approach our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Holy Communion—and in all that we do.

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"When you approach the Sacrament of the Eucharist with great humility, realizing your utter unworthiness, you have the opportunity to throw yourself into the Father's arms and entrust yourself to his incredible mercy."

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The Wedding Supper of the Lamb

Ascension — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

At every Mass, Jesus invites us to be his bride in the mystical wedding supper of the lamb. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks the biblical significance of the image of the wedding supper of the lamb mentioned in the book Revelation, and helps us see Christ as the bridegroom of our souls.

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"Every Mass is a mystical marital union with our Lord Jesus Christ, the bridegroom of our souls."

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Do Not Be Anxious

Ascension — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do you easily get anxious about the concerns of this world, or about the future? Drawing from the work of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri breaks down the roots of an anxious heart, and how we can overcome anxiety so we can live in Jesus’ peace.

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There are two demons that keep us from living in the present moment. The demon that reminds us of our past and fills our hearts with regrets, and the demon of “what if?”, that fills us with fear about the future.
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Overcoming Indecisiveness

Ascension — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Following through with our decisions can often feel overwhelming and paralyzing. Dr. Sri teaches us today about the virtue of decisiveness, and how God wants us to set us free from the fears that hold us back from committing to our decisions.

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"Our indecisiveness often keeps us from living in God’s peace."
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How to Make Good Decisions

Ascension — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:15:00 -0400

How do we learn to make decisions we won’t regret? Dr. Sri teaches us about the virtue of prudence, and why this virtue is so important when it comes to making good decisions that orient us towards love and goodness.

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Prudence is the foundational virtue because it directs and guides all of the other cardinal virtues.

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How the Virtues Changed My Life

Ascension — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

How can we possibly learn to love like Christ? Today, Dr. Sri shares a powerful story about how reading Thomas Aquinas' work on the virtues changed his life and helped him to love his wife, his family, and God the way he truly desired.

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“Aquinas provides a beautiful vision for the virtuous life, and a roadmap for how to grow in it. His treatment of the virtues is so inspiring, through it we see the beauty of an integrated human person.”
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Rediscovering the Art of Living

Ascension — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Pope Benedict XVI once said that we have lost the “art of living,” but what does that really mean? Today, Dr. Sri dives into what it means to rediscover the art of living, and how we can pass it on to our friends, family, and loved ones. The world likes to tell us that the highest form of enlightenment is thinking for ourselves and ridding our lives of traditions, but in doing so we’re also ridding them from the teachings of the Church, and of the summation of our faith.

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_ _The secular world likes to tell us that we can pave our own way through life, only using our own resources and making our own truths, but by living according to our own judgement we are blocked off to the classical roots of our faith and what this life is meant to be.

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The Time for Apostolic Mission is Here

Ascension — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Although the Catholic Church is facing many challenges today, the faith will never die. Dr. Sri reminds us that as we continue to navigate an increasingly secular culture, we also approach new and exciting opportunities for apostolic mission. It’s clear that our approaches need to change in the home, in parishes, in seminaries, and in schools so that Christ can bring about a renewal and his Church and in our hearts.

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Christ promised he would be with us until the end of the age. No matter what crises we face, we trust not in ourselves, but in the power of the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth.

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The Mass Explained: God Speaks His Word

Ascension — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400

God speaks to each one of us directly at each Mass, but most of us miss it. Today, Dr. Sri reminds us of the power of God’s Word spoken to us in the Liturgy of the Word and shows us how to receive God’s Word into our hearts in a personal and transformative way.

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"During the Liturgy of the Word, the God of the universe’s eternal Word travels through time and space to touch your life today."
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3 Ways to Encounter God’s Mercy

Ascension — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do you have a hard time receiving God’s love and mercy? Today, Dr. Sri shows us the three ways we can encounter God’s mercy during Mass when we recite the simple yet powerful “Lord, have mercy” prayer.

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While God wants us to acknowledge our sins and sincerely repent, he does not want us to condemn ourselves. God is a loving, kind, and tender Father, the devil is the accuser.
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How to Read a Church

Ascension — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

The architecture of a Catholic church is not random, it's meant to share the story of our faith. In this special episode, Dr. Sri joins us from the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome to teach us how to read a Catholic church. Using this historic Basilica as an example, Dr. Sri helps us understand and appreciate the rich theological meaning behind its architecture.

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"Catholic churches are theology in stone, mosaics, and glass. The very architecture of our churches is meant to share a story."
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The Mass Explained: I Confess

Ascension — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

When we publicly acknowledge our sins in front of God and others at Mass, we are reminded that our personal sin affects the body of Christ. Today, Dr. Sri breaks down the purpose and meaning behind the Confiteor prayer we recite during the penitential act of the Mass.

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By publicly acknowledging our sins in front of God and others during Mass, we recall that our sins are personal but not private, for every sin wounds the body of Christ.

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The Mass Explained: The Lord Be With You

Ascension — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do you have a hard time entering into the Mass? It’s easy to just go through the motions during the introductory rites of the Mass when we don’t understand their meaning. In this three part series of the Mass Explained, Dr. Sri breaks down the biblical significance of the opening prayers of the Mass so we can prepare ourselves to fully encounter Christ.

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"Tracing the sign of the Cross over our bodies is a powerful liturgical gesture that drives away the demons that surround us, for every demon flees in the face of Christ crucified."

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How to Live Corpus Christi

Ascension — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400

If you doubt that the Eucharist is truly the body of Christ, then celebrating the great feast of Corpus Christi can open the eyes of your heart. Dr. Sri explains the significance and history of the feast of Corpus Christi, and offers us four practical ways to celebrate it with true devotion.

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"Let us pray for an outpouring of Eucharistic faith and love in our own hearts and in the world."
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The Real Presence is Real

Ascension — Tue, 25 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do we truly believe that the Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus? Today, Dr. Sri reminds us that the God of the universe is dwelling among us in all the tabernacles of the world. He encourages to live a Eucharistic faith so that we may draw near to Jesus who longs to be close to us.

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The Jesus who walked the streets of Galilee giving sight to the blind, raising the dead, and making the paralyzed walk, is the same Jesus who is present to you in the Eucharist longing to work miracles in your life.
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Lift High the Cross

Ascension — Tue, 18 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Does God just want us to feel good about ourselves? Therapeutic Christianity has become increasingly popular because it emphasizes the part of the Gospel that makes us feel good but ignores the reality of the Cross. Today, Dr. Sri highlights three dangers of therapeutic Christianity which has become increasingly popular in our culture. We learn that we must not shy away from the Cross, for in the Cross we find true freedom.

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Don't be afraid of the Cross just because it's hard, for in the Cross we find true freedom.
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Mary’s Queenship: The Crown of Discipleship

Ascension — Tue, 11 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

If we want Christ’s kingdom to truly reign in our hearts, let us learn from Mary. As we honor Mary during the month of May, Dr. Sri highlights how Mary’s queenship exemplifies three key biblical aspects of discipleship- she listened to God's voice, she gave up everything, and she persevered through sufferings. If we do these three things we too can reign with Christ.

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“No other human person has allowed Christ’s kingdom to reign more in their hearts than Mary.”

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Are All Religions Just the Same?

Ascension — Tue, 04 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Is picking a religion to follow just like picking an ice cream flavor? Does it just come down to personal preference? We live in a society that has normalized religious relativism and reduced belief to individual taste. Today, Dr. Sri explains how to navigate the major differences between religions, and teaches us why as Christians, we cannot conform God to our personal opinions.

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Christianity boldly proclaims that the Lord of the universe wants to be the Lord of your heart.
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The Voice of the Good Shepherd

Ascension — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Do you recognize the voice of Good Shepherd in your life? Do you have a sense that God is guiding and leading you? Dr. Sri teaches us how to practically hear the voice of Christ in our lives so we can follow him faithfully just as the sheep follows his shepherd.

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“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”- John 10:27

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Keeping Kids Catholic

Ascension — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Nothing comes close to the influence of parents in the religious formation of their children. Today, Dr. Sri looks at the latest sociological research on religious parenting so we can better understand how to raise kids in the Catholic faith in contemporary society. He summarizes the four main principles that every parent should learn when passing on the faith to their children in today's secular age.

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Nothing replaces the influence of parents when it comes to passing on the faith to their children.
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The Power of Confession

Ascension — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

When our prayer is dry and something seems off within us, it might be time to go to confession. Today, Dr. Sri reminds us of the power of confession, and helps us to understand this sacrament in the context of God’s love so we can encounter God’s mercy without fear and shame.

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Jesus breathed life into the apostles so they can breathe life into us through the power of confession.

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Did Jesus Really Descend Into Hell?

Ascension — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400

What do we mean when we profess that Jesus descended into hell after his death? Today, Dr. Sri unpacks this mystery of the Catholic faith and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell is a crucial aspect of our salvation and a source of hope when we find ourselves in deep darkness.

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Jesus’ descent into hell reminds us that Jesus is not afraid of the dark. He desires to descend into the darkest corners of our soul, where his light can shine the brightest.
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Jesus' Final Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

As we enter into Holy Week, we remember the moment Jesus entrusted his life into the hands of the Father on the Cross. What might the Father be inviting you to place into his hands? Today, Dr. Sri explains the significance of this prayer, and encourages us to also place our lives in the loving hands of the Father.

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“The Father’s hands are trustworthy.”

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Do Not Weep For Me

Ascension — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

At first glance, Jesus' words to the weeping women of Jerusalem on his way to Calvary can seem strange and harsh. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks the meaning behind the eighth station of the cross. He shows us how Jesus' response to the women demonstrates that even during his Passion, Jesus never focused on himself.

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On his way to Calvary, Jesus never focused on himself.
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St. Joseph: The Silent Hero

Ascension — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

This week, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most important people in all of Biblical salvation history- St. Joseph. Dr. Sri explains why St. Joseph is such a crucial figure in the Catholic faith, and shares the virtues and attributes that make this saint such an admirable hero.

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St. Joseph is the silent hero of salvation history. His virtue, sacrifice, and courage alone speak volumes.

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Why Judas Betrayed Jesus

Ascension — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500

How can someone so close to Jesus suddenly turn away from him and betray him? Judas’ tragic betrayal of Jesus reminds us that sin always begins in the heart. Dr. Sri offers us various possible explanations for Judas’ betrayal of Jesus and teaches us how to avoid turning away from Christ.

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"The betrayal of Jesus started in the heart of Judas first."

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Battling Temptation

Ascension — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:15:00 -0500

What should we do when we are tempted by the devil? Dr. Sri reminds us of the reality of the devil’s temptations in our lives and walks us through Christ’s response to the devil’s attacks during his passion. Learning from Jesus’ example and words, we come away with three practical ways to resist the devil’s temptations.

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“When we call on the Holy name of Jesus, the demons around us fall to the ground.”

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Leading Family Closer to Christ (with Erin & Fallon Scanlan)

Ascension — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Do you have family members who have fallen away from the faith? Today, Dr. Sri is joined by missionaries Erin and Fallon Scanlan, to talk about how to share the faith with family members. We learn how God can use us as powerful instruments of love and deeper conversion within our own families. Erin and Fallon Scanlan serve as regional directors for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.

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When we pray with deep trust, the Holy Spirit makes space for powerful conversions in the hearts of our loved ones.
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Taming the Beasts Within

Ascension — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

As we enter into Lent, Dr Sri. draws our attention to the scene in the Gospel when Jesus enters into battle with Satan and the wild beats in the desert for forty days. We learn about the symbolism of wild beasts in Scripture, and how lent gives us an opportunity to rise above our comforts and carry the cross with Jesus.

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“Jesus wants to heal and tame the wild beasts within our souls.”

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3 Timeless Lenten Practices

Ascension — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

As we prepare for lent, it is easy to get carried away finding new and creative lenten practices and forget the simple purpose of this liturgical season. Today, Dr. Sri brings us to the heart of the Catholic tradition of lent and reminds of the three timeless lenten practices that will help us make space in our hearts for God this lent.

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“It happened one day I was entering the oratory and I saw a statue representing the wounded Christ. I felt so keenly how poorly I thank him for those wounds that it seems to me that my heart broke. I threw myself down before him with the greatest outpouring of tears.”- St. Teresa of Avila

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Giving Yourself Completely to God

Ascension — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like God is asking to give more of your heart to him? Today, Dr. Sri teaches us how to take that next step in our faith journey so that we can offer our whole lives to God and experience his love on a deeper level.

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"God doesn’t just want obedience, he wants our hearts."
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Finding Christ in the NFL ( with Joe Reitz)

Ascension — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sri sits down with former NFL player, Joe Reitz to talk about faith, family, and football. Joe opens up about his experience living out his Catholic faith while he was in the NFL, and how he continues to follow Christ today as a husband and father.

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" We are called to be winning teammates for Christ who try to get our friends, family, and loved ones to heaven. At the end of the day, that's all that matters."- Joe Reitz

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Lord Have Mercy

Ascension — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

God’s mercy is the most profound expression of his love. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks the beauty behind the "Lord have mercy" prayer we say during mass, and provides us with Biblical context to better understand the meaning and power of God's mercy.

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"God’s mercy is the most profound expression of his love."
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From the Holy Land: The Baptism of Christ

Ascension — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

What’s so special about the Jordan River? Today, Dr. Sri helps us look at the baptism of Christ the way a first-century Jew would have, explaining the symbolism behind his ministry.

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“This is the inauguration of his messianic mission. His public ministry begins now.”

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What Really Guided the Magi to Jesus?

Ascension — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Was it really a star that led the Magi to Jesus? Today, Dr. Sri talks about different theories of what could have guided the Magi to the nativity.

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_ _“We as Christians need to believe that we have a God that can do the supernatural.”

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A New Year's Message from Dr. Edward Sri

Ascension — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

As we get ready to welcome the new year, Dr. Sri reflects back on the year and shares a special message for all his listeners.

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Do You Have Room for Them?

Ascension — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Are you experiencing sadness or disappointment this Christmas? That’s okay, because Mary did too. Today, Dr. Sri talks about the meaning of Luke 2, and what this could mean for our prayer and preparation for the Christmas season.

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_"Mary had some disappointment in the midst of great joy. If that was okay for Mary, it’s okay for you and I.”
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How to Live as Strangers in a Strange Land

Ascension — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

How do we remain faithful to Jesus amid those misunderstandings, pressures, and even persecutions that we face living in a secular culture? It's not easy being Catholic today, but if we look at the story of Israel in Salvation history, we can find great strength and consolation. Today, Dr. Sri teaches us how to live as strangers in a strange land by looking at prophet Daniel in the Bible and how he remained faithful to God in times of persecution.

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Is Mary Human? Immaculate Conception Explained

Ascension — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

If Mary was immaculately conceived, is she really human? Did she actually have free will? Today, Dr. Sri explains the dogma of the immaculate conception and helps us understand how we can still relate to her even though she was sinless.

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Though sinless, Mary was nevertheless completely human. She laughed with her cousin Elizabeth, walked by faith with Joseph, and wept at the foot of the cross.
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Do You Want to Be Happy? Practice These 4 Things

Ascension — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

There are four virtues that every human person needs to live a happy and successful life- prudence, temperance, courage and justice. Today, Dr. Sri explains how these cardinal virtues allow us to flourish in our careers, personal goals, and relationships.

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Prudence, temperance, courage and justice are the four cardinal virtues that set us free to pursue the good.

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Longing for a Savior: Advent 2020

Ascension — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Advent is a season of expectation, longing and hope. No matter how chaotic the world may be around us, we place our joy and hope in Christ because we know he will save us. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks a prophecy in the book of Isaiah that brings us to the heart of advent and also offers us hope in our turbulent times. By understanding the biblical context of Christ’s birth, we can enter more deeply into this beautiful season in the Church.

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“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” -Isaiah 11:1-2

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3 Keys to a Virtuous Life

Ascension — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500

We aret trained to run businesses, build skyscrapers and create rockets, but we don’t know how to build the most basic things in life; friendship, marriage, and family. Today, Dr. Sri continues his discussion on virtue and teaches us how to educate ourselves in the virtues, how to intentionally practice the virtues in our daily lives, and how to rely on God’s grace to grow in virtue.

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"We get training to run businesses, build skyscrapers and create rockets, but we don’t know how to build the most basic things in life; friendship, marriage, and family. "
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Cultivating Interior Freedom

Ascension — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Do you long to be free on the inside? All of us struggle with fears in life that keep us from achieving interior freedom and peace. Today, Dr. Sri encourages us to cultivate an interior freedom that does not depend on external circumstances. He walks us through the three stages of achieving interior freedom and explains why our character plays a big role in our journey to interior freedom.

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"We live in a society that may appear to have many outward freedoms, but we are far from achieving interior freedom."

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Lord Help My Unbelief: Doubts or Difficulties?

Ascension — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Do you find yourself struggling with certain Catholic moral teachings or doctrines sometimes? Today, Dr. Sri explains the difference between doubting and turning to God with our difficulties accepting everything the Catholic Church teaches. Using examples from the Gospel, he offers us practical tips to help us entrust our questions to God with great faith.

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“Doubt is trusting our own intellect more than the revelation of God.”
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Making Every Holy Communion Count

Ascension — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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It can be easy to receive the Eucharist frequently without realizing the power it can have in our lives. Let us never forget that when we receive the Eucharist, we receive God himself.

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Just Following "My Conscience"

Ascension — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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Our conscience is not just a vague feeling, it is the very voice of God echoing in our hearts and minds that propels us towards the good and the truth.
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The Story of Our Lady of the Rosary

Ascension — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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On October 7th 1571, our Lady intervened in the Battle of Lepanto and changed the course of Western civilization. Let us also turn to Mary in our personal battles and entrust the impossible to her.

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A Biblical Look at the Mass

Ascension — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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 Holys Sacrifice of the Mass.

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In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we have the opportunity to give our whole selves to Christ as he offers up his whole self to the Father.

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Forgiving from the Heart

Ascension — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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"Forgiveness is not always easy; ir is one of the most unselfish acts of love."- Fr. Jacques Philippe

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Mary’s Fiat: Trusting God in the Unexpected

Ascension — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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Mary’s fiat was not a passive surrender, but rather a joyful abandonment and longing to fulfill the dreams of her beloved God.

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Connecting Gospel Stories

Ascension — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400

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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The stories we hear in the Gospel are not isolated events. If we truly understand the larger context of these stories, we will marvel at the grand love story God reveals in the life of Jesus.
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St. Augustine: The Man Who Knew His Weakness

Ascension — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:15:00 -0400

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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“It is not as though I do not suffer wounds , oh Lord, but I feel rather that you heal them over and over again”- St. Augustine
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The Radiant Glory of the Transfiguration

Ascension — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Jesus’ Transfiguration is not just a magnificent scene in his life, it’s a sign of what Jesus wants to do in all of us, he wants us to share in his glory. Today, Dr. Sri shows us the parallels between Moses at Mt. Sinai and Jesus at Mt. Tabor during the Transfiguration. Most importantly, he reminds us how Jesus wants to change us so we can also radiate God’s glory.

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“Jesus wants to meet us in the valley so he can take us up the mountain of Transfiguration, and make us so radiant that we begin to reflect the Glory of God.”

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When God Feels Far Away in Prayer

Ascension — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Do you ever have moments or seasons in life when you don’t feel close to God? Although dryness in prayer can be frustrating and defeating, it is a natural part of our relationship with God. Today, Dr. Sri offers us advice to navigate those times when God feels far away, and encourages us to remain faithful no matter how we may feel in prayer.

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“One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina
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Why the Media We Consume Matters

Ascension — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400

There is a battle for our minds and modern media often presents images and narratives about life and happiness that are contrary to the Gospel. Today, Dr.Sri explains why the media we consume matters and challenges us to examine whether the media we use is leading us closer to God.

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“God made us in such a way that what we put in our minds matters.”

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Hebrews: The Heavenly Grandeur of the New Covenant (with Dr. Andrew Swafford)

Ascension — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered where Christ fits in the story of salvation? The letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament beautifully shows us how Christ is the fulfillment of the old covenant and the pinnacle of this story. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Swafford gives us an insight into his new study on the letter to the Hebrews, which unveils the heavenly grandeur of the new covenant. In Christ, we can now experience heaven on earth!

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“What you get out of Hebrews is that the new covenant is not a text, it’s a living liturgical reality”

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The Secret of Parables

Ascension — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Parables in the Gospels represent a key turning point in Jesus' public ministry. By unfolding the details of parables, we can better understand their purpose and context in Jesus’ teaching. In preparation of this upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, on the parable of the sower, Dr. Sri unlocks the secret of parables to help us integrate them into our lives.

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“The more we understand the historical context of these parables, the more we can make a direct application that really challenges us today.”

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Love Like Christ in Your Marriage: From Eros to Agape

Ascension — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Falling in love is easy, but persevering in marriage can be challenging. In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the difference between eros and agape love, and reminds us that marriage must go beyond our own personal feelings and emotions. He offers couples four ways to move from eros to agape love in order love like Christ in marriage.

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“If you want to grow in agape love in your marriage, you’ve got to turn to the source of agape love itself, Jesus Christ.”

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