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Ascension

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.

All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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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Why Catholics Pray the Hail Mary

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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Living Centered on Christ

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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The Secret of the Messiah

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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Believe the Impossible

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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Was Jesus Rude to the Canaanite Woman?

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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Are You Tired of Rowing Against the Wind?

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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The Prophecies Fulfilled in the Loaves and the Fish

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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Meeting the Saints and Martyrs in the Mass

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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Reflecting the Heart of the Father

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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4 Ways Fathers Miss the Mark

How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed in life? You don’t have enough time, enough sleep, enough resources. Or perhaps, you feel like you aren’t enough. What do you do in these moments? Dr. Edward Sri shares the good news found in this Sunday’s Gospel regarding how God responds when we are overwhelmed.

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God can always provide for what we lack.

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When You Feel Overwhelmed

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