
All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 20, 2021 • 21min
Rediscovering the Art of Living
Exploring the challenges of living by Catholic values in a secular world, emphasizing the lost art of living. Reflecting on traditional virtues, the importance of embracing true living, and passing on teachings to future generations. Highlighting the disconnect between modern values and ancient wisdom, advocating for the revival of virtuous living.

Jul 13, 2021 • 26min
The Time for Apostolic Mission is Here
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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Jul 6, 2021 • 19min
The Mass Explained: God Speaks His Word
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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Jun 29, 2021 • 18min
3 Ways to Encounter God’s Mercy
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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Jun 22, 2021 • 17min
How to Read a Church
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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Jun 15, 2021 • 21min
The Mass Explained: I Confess
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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Jun 8, 2021 • 25min
The Mass Explained: The Lord Be With You
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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Jun 1, 2021 • 22min
How to Live Corpus Christi
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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May 25, 2021 • 23min
The Real Presence is Real
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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May 18, 2021 • 25min
Lift High the Cross
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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