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. Snippet from the Show Jesus wants us to come to him and admit that we cannot do this on our own. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholi...
Feb 13, 2024•20 min
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. Snippet from the Show 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. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or t...
Feb 06, 2024•26 min
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. Snippet from the Show Our lives are meant to be a sacrifice to God. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHO...
Jan 31, 2024•24 min
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. Snippet from the Show We should always be on the lookout for opportunities to share our faith. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLT...
Jan 23, 2024•26 min
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. Snippet from the Show Prayer is not about a performance. It is about responding to the thirst of Jesus for your soul. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-...
Jan 16, 2024•20 min
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. Snippet from the Show The heart of all our suffering in this world is because we find ourselves under Sata...
Jan 10, 2024•24 min
Imagine being one of the magi. Who were these men? What were they searching for? Dr. Sri shares what we can learn from studying the three magi and their encounter of Jesus. He explains how an understanding of the magi can help in our own search for Jesus. Snippet from the Show Our hearts are the greatest gift we can offer to Jesus. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
Jan 02, 2024•22 min
Dr. Sri would like to extend a “Merry Christmas” to all of you! He hopes you enjoy this recording of his sons playing “O Holy Night.” Snippet from the Show “Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!” For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
Dec 26, 2023•3 min
Did you know that every detail matters in the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth? Sometimes, we take this Biblical story for granted because we have heard it so many times. However, the details of this story have so much meaning. Dr. Edward Sri shares some of that deeper meaning so that each of us can grow closer to Christ this Christmas. Snippet from the Show Jesus was born into a suffering world. Even now, he desires to enter into our suffering with us. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.c...
Dec 19, 2023•24 min
What do you do when you’re going through a rough time? How do you respond to pressure and conflict? God can feel absent at these times. Prayer may feel dry. To help offer encouragement for times such as these, Dr. Edward Sri shares a story from the life of St. John of the Cross. This story reveals a time of intense suffering for St. John of the Cross and his response to that suffering. Snippet from the Show God’s love pierces through all attachments and all suffering. God opens our hearts to be ...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min
Are you ever intimidated by Mary? Because of her sinlessness, imitating Mary seems like an impossibility. However, Dr. Edward Sri explains that she reveals what we are called to. Although she was free from Original Sin, Mary still experienced many of life’s trials that we face as well. To help us understand her better, Dr. Sri shares examples of some of Mary’s very human experiences. Snippet from the Show Although Mary was conceived without sin, she still had to walk by faith and not by sight. F...
Dec 05, 2023•30 min
There can be so much excitement and anticipation when waiting for the arrival of a new baby. Have you ever imagined what it may have been like for Mary as she waited for the arrival of Jesus? What did she do to prepare for his arrival? As Advent draws near, Dr. Edward Sri encourages us to look to Mary’s example as we prepare ourselves for Christ’s coming. Snippet from the Show Be attentive to the presence of God. In his presence, you will find peace. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/...
Nov 28, 2023•28 min
How often do you think about death? Every person will eventually die and it is essential to remember that we are made for eternal life. Dr. Sri addresses the topic of death focusing primarily on judgment. He explains the difference between particular judgment and final judgment and offers insight for how we can prepare for death and judgment. Snippet from the Show Your bad choices affect others, but remember, your good choices also make an impact. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/All...
Nov 21, 2023•29 min
Why is this happening? Where are you God? These are the sorts of questions people sometimes ask when they experience great suffering or doubt. To show how God responds to us in these situations, Dr. Edward Sri dives into the story of one of the greatest figures of the Old Testament: Abraham. Snippet from the Show “Lord, if this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you have so few.” - St. Teresa of Avila For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC...
Nov 14, 2023•29 min
When you face fears or troubles, where do you turn? There are so many challenges we face: at work, in our families, with our parishes. In these times of trial, do you turn to God? Do you turn to the Eucharist? Dr. Edward Sri discusses the importance of the Eucharistic Revival so as to bring more people into deeper intimacy with Jesus in the Eucharist. Snippet from the Show Jesus wants to be with us in our struggles, our trials, everything. He is waiting for us to turn to him in the Eucharist. Fo...
Nov 07, 2023•26 min
When you hear the stories of the saints is it ever overwhelming? Some of their stories are so extraordinary that they can feel quite unrelatable. Dr. Edward Sri shares some of the saint stories that are very relatable. There are saints who made human mistakes, who struggled to pray, and didn’t always feel loved by God. Dr. Sri talks about those stories and how we can be more like the saints. Snippet from the Show You need a heart that is willing to be united to Jesus in his loneliness, in his mi...
Oct 31, 2023•25 min
“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. Snippet from the Show The Eucharist is an expression of unity with the Church, unity of faith, and unity of life...
Oct 24, 2023•26 min
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. Snippet from the Show Even amidst relativism, secularism, and the sexual revolution, St. John Paul II courageously called people to the truth. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.c...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min
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. Snippet from the Show There is nothing more fulfilling than worshiping God. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your in...
Oct 10, 2023•27 min
St. Francis of Assisi loved nature and talked to birds, but is there more to him than that? Of course there is! The life of St. Francis of Assisi is filled with incredible examples of doing God’s will and emptying oneself for God’s sake. There is so much we can learn from St. Francis and Dr. Edward Sri outlines four of those lessons in this episode. Snippet from the Show It is essential that we set aside our feelings as we strive to do God’s will because more often than not, it will be difficult...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min
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. Snippet from the Show When we encounter our weaknesses and shortcomings, it reminds us, “Lord, I need you.” For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHING...
Sep 26, 2023•32 min
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. Snippet from the Show God wants to write his love on our hearts. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inb...
Sep 19, 2023•31 min
“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. Snippet from the Show If we don’t have daily meditation, we cannot progress in our spiritual lives. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox....
Sep 12, 2023•24 min
Surrendering to God is difficult. Even the holiest men and women struggled to surrender to God. Fortunately, we can learn from them how to give our lives completely to God. Dr. Edward Sri shares in this episode Mother Teresa’s struggle to surrender to God’s will for her life. He reveals how we can follow her example. Snippet from the Show God will help you do the things you cannot do on your own. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 ...
Sep 05, 2023•29 min
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. Snippet from the Show When we lack chastity, we are not free to truly love others. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
Aug 29, 2023•29 min
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? Snippet from the Show 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. For f...
Aug 22, 2023•24 min
Does reading the book of Revelation intimidate you? As an apocryphal text, it can be difficult to read. However, this book of the Bible has much to teach us about our faith. In fact, it teaches us something about Mary. Dr. Sri explains some of what we can learn about Mary from the book of Revelation. Snippet from the Show It is a great gift that Christ gave us Mary to be our spiritual mother. She intercedes for us before the throne of her Son. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthin...
Aug 15, 2023•29 min
What does it mean to have heroic virtue? Today, Dr. Sri is joined by Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford to discuss their new book Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue can change your life and relationships. Together, they talk about the challenges young people are facing spiritually and socially. Snippet from the Show Chastity liberates love from use. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
Aug 08, 2023•28 min
What are the most important virtues? How do you attain them? Dr. Sri explains what the most important virtues are and how they bring us into deeper union with God. He also shares how we can attain these virtues and live them out in our everyday lives. Snippet from the Show If I want to see reality clearly, I must have faith. Faith is a light for our feet. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox....
Aug 01, 2023•26 min
What’s the point of a pilgrimage? Is it just about sightseeing? Today, Dr. Sri explains the reasons it is good for any person to go on a pilgrimage. He also shares ideas on how to make pilgrimages without even leaving your own diocese. Finally, Dr. Sri offers four tips to follow when preparing for a pilgrimage. Snippet from the Show We need to step out of our normal routines and see the whole of our lives. We need to see where we’ve been and to see where God is leading us next. For full shownote...
Jul 25, 2023•26 min
