All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
Displaying Episode 261 - 270 of 281 in total of All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri with the tag “jesus”.
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When God Feels Far Away in Prayer
July 28th, 2020 | 19 mins 30 secs
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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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Why the Media We Consume Matters
July 21st, 2020 | 21 mins 22 secs
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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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Hebrews: The Heavenly Grandeur of the New Covenant (with Dr. Andrew Swafford)
July 14th, 2020 | 21 mins 29 secs
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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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The Secret of Parables
July 7th, 2020 | 26 mins 43 secs
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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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Love Like Christ in Your Marriage: From Eros to Agape
June 30th, 2020 | 20 mins 14 secs
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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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How to Encounter God More in the Liturgy of the Word
June 23rd, 2020 | 18 mins 11 secs
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Distracted during Mass? Focusing on the liturgy of the word during Mass can be difficult, especially when you have pressing issues on your mind. To help focus on God’s voice in the scriptures, Dr. Sri shares three practical ways we can prepare our hearts for the liturgy of the word.
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Corpus Christi: The Beauty of the Eucharist
June 16th, 2020 | 47 mins 40 secs
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This week’s episode is from a LIVE Facebook event that was done on Corpus Christi last week. Dr. Sri covers the beauty of the Eucharist, and answers questions from listeners.
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Marriage: Unity with Imperfections
June 9th, 2020 | 25 mins 4 secs
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Sri is joined by his wife, Beth Sri, as they talk about the Holy Trinity and its relationship with marriage and family life. They talk about things like how love plays its part in the Trinity, fighting perfectionism in marriage, and practical ways to build unity in your marriage and family.
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Should Health Be the #1 Priority for Catholics?
June 2nd, 2020 | 27 mins
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In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and so many other life-altering events taking place in our world, Dr. Sri poses a question that is very important for Catholics to consider: Should physical health be our first priority? Drawing from the Saints and from Church doctrine, this episode reminds us that while physical death is inevitable for all of us, what comes after death is determined by how we prioritize here on earth.
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The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
May 26th, 2020 | 26 mins 12 secs
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As we approach the feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith.