All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
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- Nov 10, 2026
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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.
Episodes 483
The 4 Virtues You Need to Live Life Well
What does it take to truly flourish, to build strong friendships, marriages, families, and a just society? Dr. Sri unpacks the four cardinal virtues: prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. These virtues …
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What does it take to truly flourish, to build strong friendships, marriages, families, and a just society? Dr. Sri unpacks the four cardinal virtues: prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. These virtues were recognized not only in Scripture but also by the ancient Greeks and Romans, yet they’ve largely been forgotten in our modern culture.
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What Was Mary’s First Communion Like?
What would it have been like for the Blessed Virgin Mary to receive her first Holy Communion? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s reflection in Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Dr. Sri explores how Mary, who carried Jesus in …
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What would it have been like for the Blessed Virgin Mary to receive her first Holy Communion? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s reflection in Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Dr. Sri explores how Mary, who carried Jesus in her womb for nine months, would have welcomed her Son once more in the Eucharist. Along the way, he offers practical ways to receive Communion with Mary’s attentiveness, love, and devotion.
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What Happens After We Die?
What really happens after we die? As the Church enters November, the month of the last things, Dr. Sri walks through what Catholics believe about judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory, and why in the end we …
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What really happens after we die? As the Church enters November, the month of the last things, Dr. Sri walks through what Catholics believe about judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory, and why in the end we will be “judged by how we loved.”
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How St. John Paul II Faced Fear (And How You Can Too)
“Be not afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” These were the first words St. John Paul II spoke to the world at his installation Mass in October 1978. They inspire us, but they’re also hard to live. Dr. Sri …
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“Be not afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” These were the first words St. John Paul II spoke to the world at his installation Mass in October 1978. They inspire us, but they’re also hard to live. Dr. Sri explores what these words really mean, why trying harder not to be afraid rarely works, and how John Paul II’s own life of suffering reveals a deeper path.
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St. Teresa of Ávila’s Wisdom on Prayer
In a world full of distractions, how do we make room for God? Drawing on St. Teresa of Ávila's spiritual classic, The Interior Castle, Dr.Sri explains why cultivating an interior life is essential for deepening …
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In a world full of distractions, how do we make room for God? Drawing on St. Teresa of Ávila's spiritual classic, The Interior Castle, Dr.Sri explains why cultivating an interior life is essential for deepening our relationship with God. He introduces mental prayer as a foundational practice and offers practical ways to begin making space for a more intimate conversation with the Lord.
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Why the Rosary Can Feel So Hard
The Rosary is a beautiful prayer—but sometimes it can feel surprisingly difficult. Our minds wander, we get tired, and finding 15–20 minutes to pray can feel impossible. So what should we do when the Rosary …
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The Rosary is a beautiful prayer—but sometimes it can feel surprisingly difficult. Our minds wander, we get tired, and finding 15–20 minutes to pray can feel impossible. So what should we do when the Rosary feels more like a chore than a prayer? Dr. Sri offers encouragement and practical ways to make the Rosary a more personal encounter with Jesus.
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The Gift of Your Guardian Angel
You have a guardian angel—but what exactly does your guardian angel do? And can you give your guardian angel a name? Dr. Sri explains what the Catholic Church teaches about guardian angels, from the moment we …
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You have a guardian angel—but what exactly does your guardian angel do? And can you give your guardian angel a name? Dr. Sri explains what the Catholic Church teaches about guardian angels, from the moment we receive them to their role in protecting and guiding us toward heaven.
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What Is Your Freedom For?
Doing whatever you want isn’t true freedom. We often think freedom means being free from rules, expectations, or anyone telling us what to do—but God gave us free will for something much deeper: the freedom to …
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Doing whatever you want isn’t true freedom. We often think freedom means being free from rules, expectations, or anyone telling us what to do—but God gave us free will for something much deeper: the freedom to love.
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How We Know God Inspired the Bible
Is the Bible really the Word of God? What makes the Bible different from the texts of other religions, and how can we know that Scripture is truly inspired by God? Dr. Sri explains Divine Revelation and how we …
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Is the Bible really the Word of God? What makes the Bible different from the texts of other religions, and how can we know that Scripture is truly inspired by God? Dr. Sri explains Divine Revelation and how we can have confidence that, through Sacred Scripture, we encounter God speaking to us.
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Why Catholics Pray the Hail Mary
Did you know that the Hail Mary is actually a prayer that ultimately leads us to Jesus? Dr. Sri explains the Biblical roots of the prayer and reveals how Jesus is the “center of gravity” of the prayer. He also …
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Did you know that the Hail Mary is actually a prayer that ultimately leads us to Jesus? Dr. Sri explains the Biblical roots of the prayer and reveals how Jesus is the “center of gravity” of the prayer. He also offers a simple way to pray it with greater attention and love.
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Living Centered on Christ
Do you long for greater peace, stability, and wholeness in your life? Dr. Sri explores the spiritual symbolism of the magnificent rose windows found in Gothic cathedrals and what they reveal about the secret to …
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Do you long for greater peace, stability, and wholeness in your life? Dr. Sri explores the spiritual symbolism of the magnificent rose windows found in Gothic cathedrals and what they reveal about the secret to a well-ordered soul. Discover why a life centered on Jesus brings a deeper peace that the changing circumstances of this world can never provide.
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The Secret of the Messiah
Why did Jesus command His disciples to keep His identity as the Messiah a secret? As Peter finally professes that Jesus is the Christ, Jesus reveals that His kingdom will look radically different from the …
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Why did Jesus command His disciples to keep His identity as the Messiah a secret? As Peter finally professes that Jesus is the Christ, Jesus reveals that His kingdom will look radically different from the kingdoms of this world—and that the Messiah’s path will lead not to worldly power, but to the Cross.
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Believe the Impossible
When a situation in your life feels impossible—where do you turn for hope? Dr. Sri explores why Jesus calls Simon “Bar-Jonah” and reveals the profound connection between the prophet Jonah, St. Peter, and the …
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When a situation in your life feels impossible—where do you turn for hope? Dr. Sri explores why Jesus calls Simon “Bar-Jonah” and reveals the profound connection between the prophet Jonah, St. Peter, and the mission of every Christian disciple. Through the stories of Jonah and Peter, we’re reminded that God can bring transformation even in the situations that seem most impossible.
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Was Jesus Rude to the Canaanite Woman?
At first glance, Jesus’ words to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 seem shockingly harsh. Why would Jesus respond this way to a desperate mother begging for her daughter’s healing? Dr. Sri explores the …
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At first glance, Jesus’ words to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 seem shockingly harsh. Why would Jesus respond this way to a desperate mother begging for her daughter’s healing? Dr. Sri explores the first-century Jewish context, the symbolism of bread and the two miraculous feedings, and the deeper meaning behind this surprising encounter.
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Are You Tired of Rowing Against the Wind?
What do you do when it feels like you're rowing against the wind in life? Whether you're facing struggles in your marriage, family, workplace, prayer life, or your own battle with recurring weakness, it can …
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What do you do when it feels like you're rowing against the wind in life? Whether you're facing struggles in your marriage, family, workplace, prayer life, or your own battle with recurring weakness, it can feel like you're making no progress. Dr. Sri reflects on Jesus walking on the water (Matthew 14:22–33) to reveal why God sometimes allows us to endure difficult seasons and why our greatest storms often become the place where we encounter the Lord most deeply.
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The Prophecies Fulfilled in the Loaves and the Fish
The feeding of the 5,000 is far more than an incredible miracle—it is one of the clearest revelations of who Jesus truly is. Dr. Sri uncovers the rich biblical symbolism behind the multiplication of the loaves …
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The feeding of the 5,000 is far more than an incredible miracle—it is one of the clearest revelations of who Jesus truly is. Dr. Sri uncovers the rich biblical symbolism behind the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, explaining how this miracle fulfills the hopes of Israel, points directly to the Eucharist, and reveals Jesus as the New Moses, the New Elijah, and the long-awaited Messiah who comes to nourish his people.
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Meeting the Saints and Martyrs in the Mass
Why does the priest name so many saints and martyrs during Eucharistic Prayer 1? Far from being a list of unfamiliar names, these saints and martyrs reveal the Church's living tradition and remind us that every …
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Why does the priest name so many saints and martyrs during Eucharistic Prayer 1? Far from being a list of unfamiliar names, these saints and martyrs reveal the Church's living tradition and remind us that every Mass unites heaven and earth. Dr. Sri explores the rich meaning behind all these holy men and women, revealing how their witness deepens our participation in the Mass, strengthens us, and reminds us that we are never alone on our journey to heaven.
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Reflecting the Heart of the Father
The greatest gift a father can give his children isn't success, discipline, or provision—it's a glimpse of the heart of God. Dr. Sri explores additional pitfalls fathers can fall into and explains what it means …
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The greatest gift a father can give his children isn't success, discipline, or provision—it's a glimpse of the heart of God. Dr. Sri explores additional pitfalls fathers can fall into and explains what it means for earthly fathers to reflect the compassionate, patient, and unconditional love of our Heavenly Father.
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4 Ways Fathers Miss the Mark
One of the greatest ways children come to know God the Father is through their earthly father. Dr. Sri explores how fathers are called to reflect the Father's love, mercy, and authority, while examining the …
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One of the greatest ways children come to know God the Father is through their earthly father. Dr. Sri explores how fathers are called to reflect the Father's love, mercy, and authority, while examining the common pitfalls of absent, authoritarian, permissive, and overly career-focused fatherhood.
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You Are My Beloved Son
What if the words spoken over Jesus at His baptism, "You are my beloved Son," are the very same words the Father is speaking over you today? Dr. Sri uncovers the Father's relentless love throughout salvation …
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What if the words spoken over Jesus at His baptism, "You are my beloved Son," are the very same words the Father is speaking over you today? Dr. Sri uncovers the Father's relentless love throughout salvation history and explains how Jesus reveals the heart of the eternal Father. Learn why your baptism changed everything—and how God continues to call you His beloved child.
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The Father's Mercy After the Fall
What if your greatest failures could become the place where you encounter God's mercy most deeply? Dr. Sri's explores the Church's striking phrase "O happy fault" and explains how the fall of Adam and Eve …
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What if your greatest failures could become the place where you encounter God's mercy most deeply? Dr. Sri's explores the Church's striking phrase "O happy fault" and explains how the fall of Adam and Eve unveils a powerful new dimension of the Father's merciful love.
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Trusting the Father's Heart
Do you really believe in the Father's love for you? The devil's main tactic is to sow doubt in our hearts about God the Father—causing us to question the Father’s goodness, His love, and His care for us. Dr …
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Do you really believe in the Father's love for you? The devil's main tactic is to sow doubt in our hearts about God the Father—causing us to question the Father’s goodness, His love, and His care for us. Dr. Sri explains how to grow in greater trust in our Heavenly Father and surrender our lives into His powerful hands.
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How God the Father Sees You
Many Catholics call God "Father," but few truly experience the depth of His fatherly love in their daily lives. Dr. Sri explores how Scripture—especially the opening chapters of Genesis—reveals the heart of our …
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Many Catholics call God "Father," but few truly experience the depth of His fatherly love in their daily lives. Dr. Sri explores how Scripture—especially the opening chapters of Genesis—reveals the heart of our Heavenly Father: a Father who delights in us, provides for us, sees our deepest needs, protects us, blesses us, and invites us to share in His mission.
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The Crisis of Fatherhood
What do children most deeply long for from their fathers? Dr. Sri kicks off a 3-part series on fatherhood by discussing the crisis of fatherhood in our culture and explaining what true fatherhood looks like …
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What do children most deeply long for from their fathers? Dr. Sri kicks off a 3-part series on fatherhood by discussing the crisis of fatherhood in our culture and explaining what true fatherhood looks like. Today, drawing from Scripture, Dr. Sri reveals how God the Father provides the perfect model of authentic fatherhood.
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Encountering God in Every Homily
The homily is far more than a simple sermon or inspirational talk—it is a sacred moment in the liturgy where God desires to speak directly to our hearts. Dr. Sri explains how the homily prepares us for a deeper …
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The homily is far more than a simple sermon or inspirational talk—it is a sacred moment in the liturgy where God desires to speak directly to our hearts. Dr. Sri explains how the homily prepares us for a deeper encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist.
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Letting the Holy Spirit Descend Into Our Wounds
What if the places in your life that feel stagnant, dry, or broken are exactly where the Holy Spirit wants to meet you? Jesus promised that rivers of living water would flow from the hearts of those who believe …
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What if the places in your life that feel stagnant, dry, or broken are exactly where the Holy Spirit wants to meet you? Jesus promised that rivers of living water would flow from the hearts of those who believe in Him — a promise fulfilled through the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri explains how God’s living water flows into our deepest wounds to bring healing and transformation.
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Is God Going to Show Up for Me?
In moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and confusion, it's common to wonder in our hearts, "Lord, are you really there?" Dr. Sri encourages us by unpacking Jesus’ promise in the Great Commission: “I am with …
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In moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and confusion, it's common to wonder in our hearts, "Lord, are you really there?" Dr. Sri encourages us by unpacking Jesus’ promise in the Great Commission: “I am with you always.” He explains how Christ remains present to us at all times through His Church, Scripture, the sacraments, and especially the Eucharist.
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Is There Salvation Outside the Church?
Can people who practice other religions be saved? Dr. Sri grounds his answer to this complex question in the theological virtue of hope, thereby preventing us from falling into two common extremes—despair or …
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Can people who practice other religions be saved? Dr. Sri grounds his answer to this complex question in the theological virtue of hope, thereby preventing us from falling into two common extremes—despair or presumption.
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When Prayer Is Hard: Wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena
Distraction, dryness, boredom, and discouragement are common in prayer. In this special pilgrimage episode, Dr. Sri stands in the home of St. Catherine of Siena—just outside the room where she spent years in …
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Distraction, dryness, boredom, and discouragement are common in prayer. In this special pilgrimage episode, Dr. Sri stands in the home of St. Catherine of Siena—just outside the room where she spent years in deep prayer. Drawing from her wisdom, Dr. Sri explores why prayer can feel so difficult and what to do about it.
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Jesus on Your Mind, Lips & Heart
What makes the Gospel reading at Mass so different from every other reading in Scripture? Dr. Sri invites us to look more closely at the beauty, reverence, and meaning behind the Gospel proclamation in the …
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What makes the Gospel reading at Mass so different from every other reading in Scripture? Dr. Sri invites us to look more closely at the beauty, reverence, and meaning behind the Gospel proclamation in the Liturgy of the Word. From standing and singing Alleluia to the procession of the Book of the Gospels and the sign of the cross traced on our minds, lips, and hearts, every detail reveals the central place of Jesus’ life in our faith.
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