All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

A crucial moment in the spiritual life comes when we hit the wall: when we experience our weaknesses and sins and fear that we'll never get better - we'll never change. In those low moments, we might be tempted to give up trying and settle for mediocrity.  But when we dare to come to Jesus in our weakness, as we really are, in the valley of humility, God does the most profound work of healing and transformation in our souls. Episode Notes: Edward Sri, Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple (Ignatius Press-Augustine Institute)Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

The Feast of the Presentation (Feb 2) commemorates a significant turning point in the history of the world: God's glory returning to the temple. Edward Sri unpacks the prophecies fulfilled in this scene to help prepare our hearts for this great feast. Recorded on location in Jerusalem on the Southern Steps of the Temple. Episode Notes: For more on the Biblical background of the Presentation, see Edward Sri's Walking with Mary (Image Books); Dawn of the Messiah (Servant) and Praying the Rosary Like Never Before (Servant). See also his film documentary Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother (Ascension). Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

We like to pray when we feel we're getting something out of it. But what do we do when the feelings fade, when we're "too busy" or prayer is dry? Will we still show up? Faithfulness to Jesus in prayer is more important than the feelings we might receive in prayer. And sometimes God withdraws the feelings of His closeness in order to test our hearts - to test whether we'll still come to Him for Him alone - and not what He gives us in prayer.    Episode Notes References Edward Sri's new book Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ (Ignatius Press - Augustine Institute)Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Nothing can fully prepare you for the real challenges of married life. Edward Sri hosts his first guest, his wife Beth, as they share three things they wish they did before they were married...and they continue to work on today.Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Many say, "What I do in my private life doesn't matter - as long as I'm not hurting anyone." But there are many ways we hurt people simply by failing to be the best we can be. In this week's episode, Edward Sri helps us respond to this objection and talk about moral truth, underscoring how what we do in our 'private lives' greatly impacts other people - for better or for worse.   Episode Notes: The Objection: "What Could be Wrong With This? I'm Not Hurting Anyone!" First Response: C.S. Lewis Fleet of Ships Analogy Don't Collide (Social Laws - Don't Hurt Others) Each Individual Ship is Seaworthy (Individual Moral Character) Why Both Are Necessary Second Response: Two Ways to Fail In Life "In What I Have Done" "And In What I Have Failed to Do" The Myth of "Private" Life How What We Do In Our Personal Lives Impacts Others Three Examples Studies Prayer Fatherhood References: C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Edward Sri, Who Am I to Judge?Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Our choices matter. They lead us either to becoming the kind of person we most deeply desire to be or to falling short of the greatness to which God calls us. In this episode, Edward Sri helps us engage the culture of moral relativism with a Catholic moral worldview. Episode Notes Rationalizing Anything: Should he go to her room?  The Top Moral Issues We Face "Ethikos": All About Character Modern View of Morality = Rules of Conduct Classical View of Morality = Who do I want to become? Virtue and Friendship Made for Greatness References: Alasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue Edward Sri, Who Am I to Judge?Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

What was Mary thinking and going through on that first Christmas night? Recorded on location in Bethlehem, Edward Sri helps us enter into Mary's experience: The joy of giving birth to her son, the messiah, and the bewilderment and sorrow over watching him enter the world in such poverty, humility and rejection. Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

What if we had never heard the Christmas story before? What if we were first-century Jews encountering the story of Jesus' birth for the very first time? In this week's podcast, Edward Sri takes us back into the world of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and unpacks for us the prophecies, historical context and Jewish hopes that come to fulfillment in Luke's account of Christ's birth (Luke 2:1-7).   Episode Notes No Ordinary Census The Bethlehem Prophecy No Room in the Inn: Where was Jesus born? A Stable? A Home? A Cave? "katalyma" Eucharistic Symbolism Bethlehem House of Bread The Manger Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Christians are called to rejoice, especially in the Advent season. But can we experience joy even in the midst of difficulties and trials? Edward Sri unpacks what true joy is and how we can radiate it more, even in the face of life's daily challenges.Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Don't miss out on Advent this year. Edward Sri helps us stay focused on the special graces that await us in this liturgical season - if we understand its meaning and key practices.  Episode Notes Staying Focused in December: Preparing Spiritually Act of Love/Devotion Sacrifice: A Small Gift for Baby Jesus Like Mary: "In Haste" after what's most important The Message of Advent Hymns (mentioned Cistercian Monks Advent chants, Bach Advent Cantatas, Handle's Messiah)  Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri