All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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The Church Is One Aug 05, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why there are so many different Christian denominations out there? Dr. Sri explores the deep roots of the Catholic Church's unity, tracing it back to Scripture and the practices of the early Christians. Dr. Sri also encourages us to pray for greater unity in the wider Christian community.

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At the Last Supper, Jesus prays that we all may be one.
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Why We Need Rituals and Sacraments Jul 29, 2025

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If we want to encounter God, do we really need rituals and sacraments? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and purpose of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, explaining their Biblical basis and the incredible graces they confer.

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"The sacraments, instituted by Christ, make us more aware of the deeper invisible realities."
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Does God Really Send People to Hell? Jul 22, 2025

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If God is love, why does he allow people to go to hell? Dr. Sri clarifies the Catholic Church's teaching on hell and explains how this teaching should impact us.

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"God extends his arms open wide in mercy but also respects our freedom."
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When Anxious Martha Takes Over Jul 15, 2025

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How do we maintain interior peace amidst the pressures of daily life? Dr. Sri explores the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, highlighting the difference between Martha's anxious state and Mary's centered state. He shares three practical ways to cultivate Mary's interior peace in our lives.

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" We want to live a centered life, a life centered on the one thing necessary: Jesus."
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Are You Thirsting for God? Jul 08, 2025

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In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing from Scripture, sacred art, and prophecy, Dr. Sri offers a powerful meditation on suffering and grace. He explains what it means to thirst for God.

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Your heart is thirsting for God to come in to guide you, to shed some light on where your life is going.
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Getting to the Roots of Our Weaknesses Jul 01, 2025

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Do you find yourself repeatedly struggling with the same weaknesses? Something deeper may lie beneath those challenges. Dr. Sri emphasizes the importance of addressing the deeper roots of our sins and struggles and bringing our wounds to God to experience true healing and transformation

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Our weaknesses and sins have deep roots that we can't dissolve on our own—we need God's healing hand to heal our wounds.
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Virtue and the Freedom to Fail Jun 24, 2025

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God is not overwhelmed by our failures. Dr. Sri explains how we can avoid the danger of perfectionism and self-reliance as we strive to live a virtuous life.

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God uses those moments of failure to help us grow in more profound ways.
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The Miracle Behind Corpus Christi Jun 17, 2025

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Why does the Chuch celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and meaning of the Feast of Corpus Christi, underscoring the necessity of faith and trust in understanding the mystery of the Eucharist.

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"Faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail".

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How the Council of Nicaea Shaped Christianity Jun 10, 2025

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The Council of Nicaea wasn't just a historical event but a turning point—one that directly influences our faith and understanding of Jesus today. Dr. Sri dives into the council's background, the heroic bishops who attended, and the practical applications of this influential council for us today.

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As the Divine Son of God, Jesus shows us the face of the Father.
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Why We Need the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Jun 03, 2025

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As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith.

This episode was first released in May 2020.

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The gifts of the Holy Spirit make you more docile to God's promptings in your life.
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