All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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How St. John Paul II Faced Fear (And How You Can Too) Oct 20, 2026

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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 Oct 13, 2026

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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 Oct 06, 2026

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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 Sep 29, 2026

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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? Sep 22, 2026

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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 Sep 15, 2026

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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 Sep 08, 2026

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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 Sep 01, 2026

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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 Aug 25, 2026

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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 Aug 18, 2026

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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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