All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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Lord Have Mercy Jan 19, 2021

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God’s mercy is the most profound expression of his love. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks the beauty behind the "Lord have mercy" prayer we say during mass, and provides us with Biblical context to better understand the meaning and power of God's mercy.

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"God’s mercy is the most profound expression of his love."
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From the Holy Land: The Baptism of Christ Jan 12, 2021

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What’s so special about the Jordan River? Today, Dr. Sri helps us look at the baptism of Christ the way a first-century Jew would have, explaining the symbolism behind his ministry.

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“This is the inauguration of his messianic mission. His public ministry begins now.”

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What Really Guided the Magi to Jesus? Jan 05, 2021

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Was it really a star that led the Magi to Jesus? Today, Dr. Sri talks about different theories of what could have guided the Magi to the nativity.

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_ _“We as Christians need to believe that we have a God that can do the supernatural.”

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A New Year's Message from Dr. Edward Sri Dec 29, 2020

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As we get ready to welcome the new year, Dr. Sri reflects back on the year and shares a special message for all his listeners.

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Do You Have Room for Them? Dec 22, 2020

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Are you experiencing sadness or disappointment this Christmas? That’s okay, because Mary did too. Today, Dr. Sri talks about the meaning of Luke 2, and what this could mean for our prayer and preparation for the Christmas season.

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_"Mary had some disappointment in the midst of great joy. If that was okay for Mary, it’s okay for you and I.”
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How to Live as Strangers in a Strange Land Dec 15, 2020

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How do we remain faithful to Jesus amid those misunderstandings, pressures, and even persecutions that we face living in a secular culture? It's not easy being Catholic today, but if we look at the story of Israel in Salvation history, we can find great strength and consolation. Today, Dr. Sri teaches us how to live as strangers in a strange land by looking at prophet Daniel in the Bible and how he remained faithful to God in times of persecution.

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Is Mary Human? Immaculate Conception Explained Dec 08, 2020

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If Mary was immaculately conceived, is she really human? Did she actually have free will? Today, Dr. Sri explains the dogma of the immaculate conception and helps us understand how we can still relate to her even though she was sinless.

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Though sinless, Mary was nevertheless completely human. She laughed with her cousin Elizabeth, walked by faith with Joseph, and wept at the foot of the cross.
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Do You Want to Be Happy? Practice These 4 Things Dec 01, 2020

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There are four virtues that every human person needs to live a happy and successful life- prudence, temperance, courage and justice. Today, Dr. Sri explains how these cardinal virtues allow us to flourish in our careers, personal goals, and relationships.

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Prudence, temperance, courage and justice are the four cardinal virtues that set us free to pursue the good.

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Longing for a Savior: Advent 2020 Nov 24, 2020

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Advent is a season of expectation, longing and hope. No matter how chaotic the world may be around us, we place our joy and hope in Christ because we know he will save us. Today, Dr. Sri unpacks a prophecy in the book of Isaiah that brings us to the heart of advent and also offers us hope in our turbulent times. By understanding the biblical context of Christ’s birth, we can enter more deeply into this beautiful season in the Church.

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“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” -Isaiah 11:1-2

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3 Keys to a Virtuous Life Nov 17, 2020

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We aret trained to run businesses, build skyscrapers and create rockets, but we don’t know how to build the most basic things in life; friendship, marriage, and family. Today, Dr. Sri continues his discussion on virtue and teaches us how to educate ourselves in the virtues, how to intentionally practice the virtues in our daily lives, and how to rely on God’s grace to grow in virtue.

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"We get training to run businesses, build skyscrapers and create rockets, but we don’t know how to build the most basic things in life; friendship, marriage, and family. "
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