362 episodes

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.

All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri Ascension

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 84 Ratings

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.

    When You Feel Overwhelmed

    When You Feel Overwhelmed

    How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed in life? You don’t have enough time, enough sleep, enough resources. Or perhaps, you feel like you aren’t enough. What do you do in these moments? Dr. Edward Sri shares the good news found in this Sunday’s Gospel regarding how God responds when we are overwhelmed.


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    God can always provide for what we lack.



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    • 18 min
    Is Marriage Only Second (or Third) Best? (with Fr. Gregory Pine)

    Is Marriage Only Second (or Third) Best? (with Fr. Gregory Pine)

    Is it better to enter the priesthood or religious life than it is to get married? Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss what the best way is to accomplish holiness, and ultimately, sainthood. They offer simple and straightforward advice for discernment and living out your particular vocation.


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    That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. (Litany of Humility)



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    • 20 min
    How to Approach Jesus like St. Peter

    How to Approach Jesus like St. Peter

    What can you learn from the life of St. Peter? Dr. Edward Sri shares this special episode while on location in Rome, Italy at the Basilica of St. Peter. He provides an overview of some of the significant architectural aspects of the square and the basilica. He also looks at the life of St. Peter to help each of us understand how to approach Jesus and allow him to heal us.


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    Trust that God can change you like he changed St. Peter.



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    • 19 min
    The Importance of Rest and How to Attain It (with the Sisters of Life)

    The Importance of Rest and How to Attain It (with the Sisters of Life)

    Do you find time to truly rest? Is it challenging to allow yourself moments of leisure? The lives of most people are very busy and full of noise. However, it is essential in our relationship with God to find moments of rest. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Sr. Marie Veritas and Sr. Ann Immaculée of the Sisters of Life to discuss the importance of rest and how to build it into your daily life.


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    Leisure and rest are not a luxury but a necessity.



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    • 16 min
    Becoming God’s Masterpiece

    Becoming God’s Masterpiece

    What do you give the majority of your time and attention to? God desires to shape us into our best selves. He wants to sanctify us. Dr. Edward Sri discusses how God sees beyond our sin and weakness and wants to shape us into his masterpiece. However, unless we give our time and attention to this goal, he cannot be the center of our lives. Dr. Sri provides examples of what God desires to do in our lives and what sorts of things frequently get in the way.


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    If Jesus is at the center of our lives, our souls will be well-ordered.



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    • 25 min
    Are You Dependent on Worldly Comforts?

    Are You Dependent on Worldly Comforts?

    The secular culture accepts and even encourages an unbridled pursuit of pleasure. This attitude is so prevalent that it can seep into the lives of Christians. Do you ever find yourself dependent on some sort of comfort or small enjoyment in order to feel happy? Dr. Edward Sri discusses how what we listen to, what we watch, our particularities can affect our soul’s capacity to hear the voice of God and truly live the Christian life.


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    What we listen to, what we watch can crowd our souls and leave less room for the voice of God.



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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
84 Ratings

84 Ratings

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