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Do you have friends or family members who are away from the Catholic church? Do you long to bring them back? Dr. Edward Sri offers suggestions on sharing the faith with those we love. From finding the right words to the right timing, there are ways to approach this seemingly daunting task with the Lord’s grace, love, and compassion.
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Anything that we think is impossible, God can do!
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What does it mean to keep holy the Sabbath? What does living Sunday as a Catholic look like? This episode is the second part of a two part series addressing these questions and more. Dr. Edward Sri shares practical tips on how we can live this sacred day and receive Jesus’s gift of rest.
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Man wasn't made for the Sabbath, the Sabbath was made for man; it’s a gift.
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Do we approach Sunday as something sacred? Is the Sabbath the ordering principle for our lives? Does Sunday set the tone for our entire week? Cultural challenges today make it more difficult than ever to keep Sunday from getting lost in the weekend. Dr. Edward Sri takes a step back to look at this dilemma through a biblical and historical lens in this first episode of an upcoming two part series.
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If we are really living Sunday as we should, then we are getting a foretaste of what Heaven will be like.
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Have you ever felt like you are simply going through the motions when it comes to the sacrament of confession? Most Catholics know the necessary steps in order to make a good confession, but how are we preparing our hearts for this sacrament? Dr. Edward Sri dives into how we can approach this sacrament with reverence and prepare to receive the full abundance of the Lord’s mercy.
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Confession isn’t transactional; it’s a relationship.
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As Catholics, we know about the power of prayer and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. But are we able to say that we make prayer the top priority in our busy lives? Dr. Edward Sri shares ideas on how we can add prayer to key moments of our day and set the rhythm of our day in prayer.
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Let prayer shape your daily life.
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We all struggle with periods of sadness, worry, fear and doubt. Even saints including St. Thérèse of Lisieux have experienced these very same trials. With Dr. Edward Sri we explore the life of St. Thérèse and the great darkness that she experienced. From her suffering and perseverance, we can learn how to trust in God’s healing love to get through our hard times.
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God gives us the saints we need for our times.
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Have you ever stopped to ponder the line “lead us not into temptation” while praying the Lord’s Prayer? We all experience different types of temptations daily, but it is our response to that temptation that matters. Dr. Edward Sri brings inspiration from St. Thomas Aquinas on why God allows us to be tempted and ways in which we can use our everyday temptations for good in our soul.
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We will never be tempted beyond our strength if we learn to rely on God.
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What does it mean to really follow Jesus? Being a serious Catholic involves much more than just following set rules or believing the dogmas of the Church. Dr. Edward Sri explains that being in relationship with Jesus is at the heart of being Catholic. Jesus is inviting each one of us to an intimate relationship with him, to follow him. How do we respond? How do we surrender everything and follow him?
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The same Jesus who walked the streets of Galilee loves you and desires a personal relationship with you.
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The story does not end on Good Friday. Yes, it is the climax of the story, but it is not the end. Jesus rises on Easter Sunday and he also rises in us and makes us a new creation. In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri addresses the fourth “R” in his series on the Kerygma. He explains what it means for each of us to be a “re-created” in the Lord.
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God comes to heal us. He is the Divine Physician. God’s love descends into the dark corners of our souls and brings light into the darkness of our souls.
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There is a big difference between knowing about God and actually knowing God. As Dr. Edward Sri continues his series on the Kerygma, he breaks open reconciliation with God. Each of us struggles with sin. In some way or another, sin has had a hold over us. Dr. Sri explains how Jesus freed us and reconciles us to himself.
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The deepest reality of the universe is not power, but love.
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It is easy to look at the world and see what a mess it is and to blame the world around us for the anxiety and fear we experience. However, we often fail to see the darkness and woundedness within ourselves. Dr. Edward Sri continues his five part series on the Kerygma by discussing the brokenness within each of us and how we must acknowledge it in order to know our need for Jesus Christ.
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God brought us into existence so that we could be one with him.
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Why did God create us? Why did he bring us into existence? God doesn’t need anything and yet he freely chose to bring us into existence. Dr. Edward Sri ponders these questions and offers his responses to them to start off a five part series on the Kerygma. In this series, Dr. Sri aims to return to the basics in order to help us renew our encounter with Christ through the foundational Gospel message.
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We do not earn God’s love. God brought us into existence and delights in us. He brought us into existence because he wanted to share his life and love with us.
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As Catholics we often hear that the point of marriage is to get our spouse to Heaven. And if we have kids, we need to get them to Heaven too. This can be incredibly overwhelming. However, Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to help offer a better understanding of this daunting task. Together, they share their insight and encouragement.
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Be present to your children at all times and love them in every way.
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While many of us understand the importance of Adoration, it can still be very challenging. Perhaps, it feels boring or you struggle to stay awake. Whatever your experience, Dr. Edward Sri has some great practical ideas for how to make the most of your time in Adoration. He also reminds everyone that just showing up can bring about grace.
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God rejoices whenever you come to him in Adoration whether it's for one minute or one hour.
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The Eucharistic Revival has placed a lot of emphasis on a need for Eucharistic devotion and evangelization. What is one straightforward way to do this? In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri shares about his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress. He encourages everyone to start doing one thing that he is confident will increase Eucharistic devotion.
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“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the Blessed Sacrament expressly for you, for you alone? He burns with desire to come into your heart!” -St. Therese of Lisieux
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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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Is it better to enter the priesthood or religious life than it is to get married? Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss what the best way is to accomplish holiness, and ultimately, sainthood. They offer simple and straightforward advice for discernment and living out your particular vocation.
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That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. (Litany of Humility)
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What can you learn from the life of St. Peter? Dr. Edward Sri shares this special episode while on location in Rome, Italy at the Basilica of St. Peter. He provides an overview of some of the significant architectural aspects of the square and the basilica. He also looks at the life of St. Peter to help each of us understand how to approach Jesus and allow him to heal us.
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Trust that God can change you like he changed St. Peter.
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Do you find time to truly rest? Is it challenging to allow yourself moments of leisure? The lives of most people are very busy and full of noise. However, it is essential in our relationship with God to find moments of rest. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by Sr. Marie Veritas and Sr. Ann Immaculée of the Sisters of Life to discuss the importance of rest and how to build it into your daily life.
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Leisure and rest are not a luxury but a necessity.
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What do you give the majority of your time and attention to? God desires to shape us into our best selves. He wants to sanctify us. Dr. Edward Sri discusses how God sees beyond our sin and weakness and wants to shape us into his masterpiece. However, unless we give our time and attention to this goal, he cannot be the center of our lives. Dr. Sri provides examples of what God desires to do in our lives and what sorts of things frequently get in the way.
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If Jesus is at the center of our lives, our souls will be well-ordered.
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