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    <title>All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri - Episodes Tagged with “Christ”</title>
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    <description>Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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    <itunes:summary>Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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  <title>Cultivating Interior Freedom </title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.  </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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.  
Snippet from the Show
"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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For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic
Text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.  </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>&quot;We live in a society that may appear to have many outward freedoms, but we are far from achieving interior freedom.&quot;</p>

<p>_ _</p>

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<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic</li>
<li>Text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.  </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>&quot;We live in a society that may appear to have many outward freedoms, but we are far from achieving interior freedom.&quot;</p>

<p>_ _</p>

<ul>
<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic</li>
<li>Text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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  <title>When God Feels Far Away in Prayer</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:30</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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.
Snippet from the Show
“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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For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina<br>
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<ul>
<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina<br>
_ _</p>

<ul>
<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Hebrews: The Heavenly Grandeur of the New Covenant (with Dr. Andrew Swafford)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>21:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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! 
Snippet from the Show
“What you get out of Hebrews is that the new covenant is not a text, it’s a living liturgical reality”
For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>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! </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“What you get out of Hebrews is that the new covenant is not a text, it’s a living liturgical reality”</p>

<ul>
<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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! </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“What you get out of Hebrews is that the new covenant is not a text, it’s a living liturgical reality”</p>

<ul>
<li>For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. </li>
</ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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  <title>A Christmas Greeting From Dr. Edward Sri</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Merry Christmas from Dr. Sri and the Ascension team! We're taking a break from our regular recording schedule to celebrate this beautiful Christmas octave, but if you're looking for some extra spiritual and theological enrichment, we encourage you to check out Episode 62 from the All Things Catholic Archives: "Christmas Through Jewish Eyes."

Please pray for me as I join Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam, and other Catholic speakers at the FOCUS SLS Conference. Please pray that the Lord guides our words as we speak to thousands of Catholics and Christian young adults, and that the Holy Spirit guides their hearts into a deeper union with him. 

Resources
FOCUS SLS 2020 Conference
SLS 2020 Live Streaming on Facebook</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Merry Christmas to you and your family! I’m taking a break from my regular recording schedule to celebrate this beautiful Christmas octave, but if you're looking for some extra spiritual and theological enrichment, I encourage you to check out Episode 62 from the All Things Catholic Archives: "Christmas Through Jewish Eyes."
Please pray for me as I join Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam, and other Catholic speakers at the FOCUS SLS Conference. Please pray that the Lord guides our words as we speak to thousands of Catholics and Christian young adults, and that the Holy Spirit guides their hearts into a deeper union with him. 
Resources
FOCUS SLS 2020 (https://sls20.org/) Conference
SLS 2020 Live Streaming on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/focuscatholic/) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas to you and your family! I’m taking a break from my regular recording schedule to celebrate this beautiful Christmas octave, but if you&#39;re looking for some extra spiritual and theological enrichment, I encourage you to check out Episode 62 from the All Things Catholic Archives: &quot;Christmas Through Jewish Eyes.&quot;</p>

<p>Please pray for me as I join Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam, and other Catholic speakers at the FOCUS SLS Conference. Please pray that the Lord guides our words as we speak to thousands of Catholics and Christian young adults, and that the Holy Spirit guides their hearts into a deeper union with him. </p>

<p>Resources<br>
FOCUS <a href="https://sls20.org/" rel="nofollow">SLS 2020</a> Conference<br>
SLS 2020 Live Streaming on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/focuscatholic/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas to you and your family! I’m taking a break from my regular recording schedule to celebrate this beautiful Christmas octave, but if you&#39;re looking for some extra spiritual and theological enrichment, I encourage you to check out Episode 62 from the All Things Catholic Archives: &quot;Christmas Through Jewish Eyes.&quot;</p>

<p>Please pray for me as I join Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam, and other Catholic speakers at the FOCUS SLS Conference. Please pray that the Lord guides our words as we speak to thousands of Catholics and Christian young adults, and that the Holy Spirit guides their hearts into a deeper union with him. </p>

<p>Resources<br>
FOCUS <a href="https://sls20.org/" rel="nofollow">SLS 2020</a> Conference<br>
SLS 2020 Live Streaming on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/focuscatholic/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri</a></p>]]>
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