
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.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 26min
Who Can Receive Holy Communion?
“I receive Holy Communion every week, so why am I not more holy?” Perhaps, this is a question you have asked yourself. Receiving Holy Communion is an essential part of striving for sainthood. So, how do we do it well and who gets to receive Communion? Dr. Edward Sri explains multiple ways that we can prepare ourselves for receiving the Eucharist and why some people should not receive.
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The Eucharist is an expression of unity with the Church, unity of faith, and unity of life.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 26min
Are You a Slave to Fear?
Do you live your life with confidence in God? This can be incredibly hard to do, but fortunately we have great examples to follow, especially St. John Paul II. As the feast day of St. John Paul II approaches, Dr. Edward Sri shares some lesser-known stories of him and lifts him up as an amazing example of courage.
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Even amidst relativism, secularism, and the sexual revolution, St. John Paul II courageously called people to the truth.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 27min
How Ancient Is the Mass?
Is Mass simply an opportunity to come together as a community? Is music the focus of Mass? While those things are good and important, the purpose of Mass is even greater. Dr. Edward Sri discusses the significance of the Mass and its ancient roots that go far back into the Old Testament.
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There is nothing more fulfilling than worshiping God.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 28min
4 Truths from St. Francis of Assisi
Learn four valuable lessons from the life of St. Francis of Assisi in this episode. Discover the importance of doing God's will, seeking His plan over our desires, letting go of distractions, and fully committing to God. Explore the significance of the Eucharist and how it impacts our spiritual life. Gain insights on prioritizing our spiritual life, letting go of attachments, and embracing sacrifice and love.

Sep 26, 2023 • 32min
The Value of Failing
Do you ever feel like you are failing or coming up short in the different areas of your life? Perhaps, you are struggling at work or in your marriage. In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri uses the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux to reveal the goodness that can come from acknowledging our failings and shortcomings.
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When we encounter our weaknesses and shortcomings, it reminds us, “Lord, I need you.”
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Sep 19, 2023 • 31min
How to Handle Conflict
We are fallen human beings. As a result, sometimes we hurt one another. How should we address conflict in our friendships, families, workplace, and community? Dr. Sri breaks down the importance of fraternal correction and how we can effectively communicate with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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God wants to write his love on our hearts.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 24min
A Pivotal Step in the Spiritual Life
“I want to pray but I’m not sure how.” This is a challenge many people face when it comes to the spiritual life. How do you start? Using examples from The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, Dr. Edward Sri explains how to progress in the spiritual life.
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If we don’t have daily meditation, we cannot progress in our spiritual lives.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 29min
How to Surrender Like Mother Teresa
Learn about Mother Teresa's struggle to surrender to God's will, her courageous surrender and commitment, and the significance of surrendering in little things. Discover how surrendering to God can transform your heart and generosity, and join a 30-day prayer challenge on Facebook Live.

Aug 29, 2023 • 29min
Finding Freedom
Do you struggle to get over bad habits or to choose the right thing? St. Augustine did. Dr. Edward Sri shares about the life of St. Augustine and his struggle with the virtue of chastity. Dr. Sri explains the importance of chastity and what true love looks like.
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When we lack chastity, we are not free to truly love others.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 24min
Why Things Aren't Going Your Way
Why aren’t things going your way? Perhaps, you have been facing a lot of challenges or disappointments lately and you can’t help but wonder why. Today, Dr. Edward Sri and his wife Beth Sri talk about the struggles of life and how to discern their origin. Is the devil attacking us? Or do we need to work on something within ourselves?
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When we over-spiritualize the problems we are facing, it can keep us from an opportunity to work on ourselves and to grow as individuals.
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