

All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
Ascension
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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Oct 4, 2022 • 27min
Living in the Rhythm of the Rosary
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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Sep 27, 2022 • 26min
The Most Important Conversation in Marriage
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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Sep 20, 2022 • 23min
How to Respond to Spiritual Drought
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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Sep 13, 2022 • 23min
Why Deny Yourself?
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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Sep 6, 2022 • 21min
She Is Your Mother
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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Aug 30, 2022 • 21min
We Dare to Say
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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Aug 23, 2022 • 27min
Suffering for the Truth
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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Aug 16, 2022 • 22min
Healing vs. Controlling Our Emotions
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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Aug 9, 2022 • 27min
The Assumption of Mary Explained
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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Aug 2, 2022 • 24min
Are You Anxious?
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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