

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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Jan 21, 2025 • 23min
"We Listen And We Don't Judge"?
Dr. Sri explores the social media trend where couples reveal secrets in a judgment-free space. Delving into the implications of this phenomenon, he examines what it reveals about the human desire for connection and how it impacts modern relationships. Dr. Sri compares this trend to the true meaning and practice of Confession within Catholicism, highlighting the importance of private reconcialiation, contrition, and sincere change.
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The "we listen and we don't judge" culture is a cry to be seen at the deepest level. In the sacrament of Confession, God does precisely this in a way that truly frees us..
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Jan 14, 2025 • 23min
Mary, Cana, and Total Surrender
Have you ever meditated on Mary’s actions at the Wedding at Cana? Dr. Edward Sri explains the weight of Mary’s decision in this story and what it reveals about her soul. Dr. Sri encourages each of us to turn to Mary so that we can grow in trust, generosity, and courage.
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Mary held nothing back and trusted completely in the Father’s plan.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 22min
Starting Fresh: The Symbolism of Jesus' Baptism
Is there an area of your life that you feel needs a new beginning? Dr. Sri explains the significance of the upcoming feast of the Baptism of Jesus and shares practical takeaways as we begin to walk with Jesus in the new liturgical year.
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The Baptism of the Lord teaches us that Jesus comes to give us new beginnings.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 2min
Happy New Year
A heartfelt New Year's message sets the tone, inviting prayers for the upcoming SEEK conference. The excitement of gathering over 20,000 college students in Salt Lake City for a worship event is palpable, with highlights like Eucharistic adoration and confession. Emphasis is placed on the transformative power of prayer, with hopes that attendees will return to their campuses invigorated in their faith.

Dec 24, 2024 • 7min
Relying on God Amid the Stresses of Christmas Week
Do you find it difficult to maintain your spiritual focus during this beautiful (yet sometimes stressful) holiday season? In today’s episode, Dr. Sri encourages us to maintain our focus on Christ this Christmas by creatively making time for prayer when we find ourselves outside our normal routines. Remember: the Lord really appreciates it when we just try.
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Did Mary unplug from prayer during the Nativity? No, she maintained her spiritual focus.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 22min
Praying the O Antiphons to Prepare Your Soul for Christmas
Do you ever feel like Advent slipped by without fully engaging your heart? You’re not alone—and it’s not too late to refocus! In this episode, Dr. Sri explores the rich tradition of praying the O Antiphons, a beautiful part of the Church’s evening prayer and Liturgy that dates back to the early Church.
These 7 powerful titles of Christ—prayed before the Gospel in the days leading up to Christmas—invite us to cry out for God to come and act in our lives. Dr. Sri dives into their meaning and discusses how they can help refocus our minds, hearts, and souls on what matters most in these final days of Advent.
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"There is a rich theology and spirituality centered around these 7 titles of Christ"
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Dec 10, 2024 • 21min
The Power of the Hail Mary's Opening
Often perceived as a simple greeting, the first word of the Hail Mary, 'Hail,' has deep biblical roots connected to the prophetic messages from the prophet Zephaniah. Dr. Sri explains how the word encourages us to find strength and joy in God's promises in the midst of seasons of waiting and suffering.
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"Just as Zephaniah called daughter Zion to rejoice, so does the Archangel Gabriel call Mary to rejoice."
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Dec 3, 2024 • 19min
I Am the Immaculate Conception
What can we learn from the dogma of the Immaculate Conception? In this special episode recorded at the Grotto where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, Dr. Sri explores the profound meaning of the Immaculate Conception and how Mary is a model of holiness for each one of us. Drawing from the life of St. Bernadette, Dr. Sri explains how this Catholic doctrine offers us hope in our struggles and a vision of God’s purpose for each of us.
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“When you look at Mary, you see someone who has the fullness of what God wants to accomplish in every human person.”
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Nov 26, 2024 • 19min
How to Have a Simple but Determined Advent
Advent is a time of preparation as we anticipate the coming of Jesus at Christmas. How are you getting ready this season? Dr. Edward Sri challenges us to have a focused Advent season and provides ideas on little things we can do that would make a profound difference in our hearts and lives.
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Mountains are being moved in our soul when we do little acts of love and sacrifice.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 15min
St. Bernadette of Lourdes: Trusting God Completely
Join Dr. Edward Sri as he leads a pilgrimage in Lourdes, France. Through the story and experiences of St. Bernadette of Lourdes, we see what it looks like to completely trust and surrender to God. By allowing God to come in and work in our souls, pure clear water has the opportunity to come out of the filth in our lives.
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Sometimes we want things so ordered, controlled, planned out, and thought through that we are not as willing to trust God and allow Him to work deeply in our lives and guide us.
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