
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

Mar 12, 2024 • 31min
How Martha Found Freedom from Anxiety
Explore Martha's journey from anxiety to inner peace through trust in God's providence. Learn the importance of daily prayer, spending time with the Lord, and surrendering worries for genuine happiness. Find freedom from anxiety by embracing God's will and cultivating a consistent prayer life.

Mar 5, 2024 • 26min
Praying with the Psalms
No other collection of poetry has influenced the world more than the Book of Psalms. In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the different types of Psalms and how they are a powerful vehicle for prayer.
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The Psalms remind us to put God’s Word first.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 23min
God’s Commandments: Loving or Limiting?
How do we see the ten commandments? Are they just hoops to jump through? For many, rules and laws can feel controlling and cold. It can be difficult to understand how we can be in a loving relationship with God when he imposes rules and laws upon us. To answer these questions, Dr. Edward Sri looks into the story of the Israelites and the ten commandments. He explains the goodness of God’s commands.
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“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.”
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Feb 20, 2024 • 22min
Hold Nothing Back from the Father
What are you holding back? As a person pursues holiness, they sometimes find that they are still holding certain things back from God. Dr. Edward Sri addresses this challenge by walking through the story of Abraham and Isaac. He shows how both were ready to give everything to God. Dr. Sri explains the result of such incredible trust in God.
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The more we learn to trust and the more we learn to sacrifice, the better we are able to give our entire hearts to God.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 20min
Letting Jesus Touch Your Wounds
Is there a part of your life that you are afraid to share with God? Perhaps, there are things you would like to keep hidden from everyone. Dr. Edward Sri dives into the Gospel passage from last Sunday about Jesus and the leper. He explains how Jesus responds to the leper and what that reveals about how Jesus responds to each of our wounds.
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Jesus wants us to come to him and admit that we cannot do this on our own.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 26min
Rend Your Heart and Not Your Garments
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by Lent? There are so many different devotions, fasts, and studies to participate in. How do you figure out what God is calling you to this Lent? Dr. Edward Sri answers this question and offers five practical ways to transform your life this Lent.
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If we truly know ourselves, we know that we cannot rely only on ourselves. We must rely on God. His grace makes all things possible.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 24min
The Real Meaning of the Presentation of the Lord (UPDATED VERSION)
Perhaps, you are familiar with the story of Joseph and Mary taking the baby Jesus to the temple after his birth. This event is called the Presentation. But why is it called this and what is so significant about this event? Dr. Edward Sri answers these questions and explains the deeper meaning of the Presentation that few Christians understand.
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Our lives are meant to be a sacrifice to God.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 26min
Don’t Be a Dead Sea
Do you want to live your faith as a true disciple? St. Paul desired that his student St. Timothy know and live the faith. However, he also desired for St. Timothy to pass on the faith effectively. Do you pass on the faith effectively? Dr. Edward Sri discusses the importance of passing on the faith and how to do it effectively.
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We should always be on the lookout for opportunities to share our faith.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 20min
Prayer: A Chore or a Response?
Do you treat your prayer life like a chore? Many of us find ourselves treating it like a checklist. However, prayer isn’t just about completing a task. Rather, it is about responding to God. Dr. Edward Sri goes in depth on this topic and explains what is really at the heart of prayer.
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Prayer is not about a performance. It is about responding to the thirst of Jesus for your soul.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 24min
The Heart of All Our Suffering
What is the real reason behind the increase in loneliness and anxiety? There is almost an inability, in our world today, to cope with life. Monsignor James Shea addressed this question in his keynote at the SEEK conference. Monsignor Shea offers that perhaps this struggle is a result of growing up in a world without God. Dr. Edward Sri discusses the deeper meaning of Monsignor Shea’s words.
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The heart of all our suffering in this world is because we find ourselves under Satan’s power.
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