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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The secular culture accepts and even encourages an unbridled pursuit of pleasure. This attitude is so prevalent that it can seep into the lives of Christians. Do you ever find yourself dependent on some sort of comfort or small enjoyment in order to feel happy? Dr. Edward Sri discusses how what we listen to, what we watch, our particularities can affect our soul’s capacity to hear the voice of God and truly live the Christian life.

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What we listen to, what we watch can crowd our souls and leave less room for the voice of God.

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What is your impression of the Rosary? Does it seem like a prayer only the older women at your parish pray? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares about St. John Paul II’s special devotion to the Rosary, how he lived his life in rhythm with the Rosary and how you can do the same.

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Praying the Rosary can teach us how to surrender more and trust in God just as Mary did.

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There are so many important conversations to have in marriage. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to share what they have discovered is the most important conversation in marriage. It is not a conversation between spouses, but instead a conversation with God.

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We need to become attuned to the ways in which God speaks to us.

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Do you ever experience dryness in your spiritual life? Throughout our journey in the spiritual life, there may be times without consolation or feeling the nearness of God. Dr. Sri explains why this might happen and how to respond to it.

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Sometimes, our wounds are so deep and our attachments are so strong that God has to step in in a profound way.

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Why does Christ ask us to “deny ourselves?” Within Catholicism, there is a fair amount of emphasis on penance and giving things up. Using wisdom from St. John of the Cross, Dr. Sri explains why we must “deny ourselves” in order to gain what we truly desire.

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We are made for God, and so, he is the soul’s deepest desire.

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Do you welcome Mary into your heart? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the Biblical foundation for why we call Mary our mother. He also shares why it is essential for us, our families, and the world that we strive to grow closer to her.

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If we want to grow in our relationship with Christ and if we want to bring truth into this world, we must draw closer to Mary.

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What is so daring about saying “Our Father”? Dr. Sri explains historically why praying in this way to God was so daring. He also shares what this reveals about God and what this reveals about who we are.

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We are called children of God because we really are children of God.

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Are you willing to suffer for the truth? Are you willing to be misunderstood, even hated for it? Using the example of St. John the Baptist, Dr. Sri explains why it is essential that we suffer for the truth and how we can prepare ourselves to proclaim it.

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Out of love for others, we must share the truth.

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Do you ever struggle to control your emotions? Sometimes, our emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to orient towards what is good. Dr. Sri shares in this episode how Christ wants to heal our emotions and help us orient them towards what is good.

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The virtuous person does not just do the right thing, but also desires the right thing.

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What difference does the Assumption of Mary make on your life? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains why we believe that Mary was assumed into Heaven body and soul. He also explains what this means for you and your relationship with God.

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Mary reveals what God desires to do in each of our souls.

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Do you struggle with anxiety or worry? So many in the world do. Dr. Sri shares how increasing our trust in God can help alleviate much of the anxiety we experience. Dr. Sri offers five tips to help anyone grow in trust and let go of worry.

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There will always be something to trouble us, but we must bring God into our worries and anxiety.

There will always be something to trouble us, but we must bring God into our worries and anxiety.

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What do you seek in life? There are many different things to seek throughout life: a career, a relationship, or simply a good cup of coffee. However, what is the most important thing you can seek in life? Dr. Edward Sri walks through every person’s desire for happiness and explains how the void within us can only be filled by one thing.

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“What draws us to the goodness within something is ultimately something of God’s own goodness and beauty.”

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Are you a Martha or a Mary? Do you struggle to find moments to sit with Jesus in the midst of a busy day? In examining the story of Martha and Mary, Dr. Sri offers that we can find balance between the busyness of life and attentiveness to Jesus’ presence.

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Take a moment to pull back from the busyness of life and recall the holy presence of God.

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Do you want to hear the voice of God more in your life? For many of us, hearing the voice of God is a constant struggle. Dr. Sri recommends that in order to hear the voice of God, we need more silence in our lives. He offers four ways to build moments of silence into our daily lives.

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“The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life” - Mother Teresa

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Is there someone in your life that is hard for you to love? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the call of every person to love their neighbor despite how we feel about them. Using examples from the saints, Dr. Sri encourages us to rise above our feelings and choose to love.

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A real sign of conversion is in how we choose to love our neighbor.

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How do you handle decision making? For some of us it can be an agonizing process. In this episode, Dr. Sri is joined by guest Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the virtue of prudence and how pivotal of a role it plays throughout our lives.

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God created us in such a way so that we move towards the goal of life by our own choosing.

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Where do you turn in times of need or celebration? In this special, on location episode, Dr. Sri shares about the power of Mary’s intercession and how it is good to turn to her in times of celebration and in times of need.

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Every detail about Mary tells us about Jesus Christ.

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How do you respond when your spouse does or says something hurtful? It is not uncommon in marriage for hurtful moments to occur. Dr. Edward and Beth Sri share some helpful advice on how to respond to such moments.

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Speaking words of forgiveness is an act of the will.

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Did you know that God desires deep healing for you? In this episode, Dr. Edward and Beth Sri continue their conversation on real marriage. They dive into the topic of weaknesses, struggles, and wounds coming to the surface in marriage and how God desires to heal us.

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In marriage, God wants to transform us with his healing love.

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Want to hear about real married life? In this episode, Dr. Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to share about the realities of marriage and their own experiences in marriage. They also share about their new book: The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life.

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Marriage cannot be based on feelings, but rather it must strive for a love like God’s; a love that is merciful, generous, and compassionate.

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Do you struggle with anger? It is very likely that most, if not all, of us struggle with anger. In this episode, Dr. Sri takes on this struggle and offers practical tips from the saints on how to grow in control of our anger.

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“Fresh wounds are the quickest healed.” -St. Francis de Sales

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Is it ok to be angry? Anger is a common experience and can occur for many reasons. But how do you know if anger is good or bad? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares the answer to this important question.

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When we truly love someone, we desire the very best for them.

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Do you ever feel helpless in the face of the challenges within the Church? Challenges within the Church are not new to this generation or even this century. There have always been crises within the Church. So, how does God work through these crises? Dr. Edward Sri examines some of the past crises of the Church and highlights the good that has come from them. He offers encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged in the current times.

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“Stand confident in the theological virtue of hope.”

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How do you make prayer work in the pressures of daily life? Dr. Sri responds to this question with lessons learned in his own life as well as some key advice for the practice of daily prayer.

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“The soul needs prayer like the body needs oxygen.” -St. John Paul II

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How are we called to participate in the battle for life? Dr. Sri explains some of the spiritual elements of this conflict and how the battle for life has existed since the beginning of time. Dr. Sri also offers practical ways you can join the fight for life.

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"The liberating message of the Gospel of life has been put in your hands." -St. John Paul II

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What does it mean to say Mary is “blessed among women?” Dr. Sri shares how meaningful these three words are and what they reveal to us about Mary. Dr. Sri also offers three practical ways to keep Mary more present in your life.

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Mary's strength is apparent in her surrender to God's will.

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“Do you love me?” In this special episode, Dr. Sri reflects on the exchange between Jesus and Peter where Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Dr. Sri reveals some of the deeper meaning within this exchange and how it pertains to our own lives.

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“Go to Jesus as you are.”

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Do you desire Christ’s mercy? As we prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, Dr. Sri shares examples of Christ’s mercy to St. Mary Magdalene and St. Peter. He shows how closely their experiences can relate to our own.

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Remember how gentle and patient Christ is to us in his mercy.

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What did Christ mean by his final words "It is finished"? Dr. Sri explains the meaning of Christ's final words on the cross at Calvary and how they are words of triumph and not defeat.

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Jesus wants his sacrificial love to live in our hearts.

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Have you ever heard the slogan “You do you”? Dr. Sri discusses the negative connotations of this statement and how we are called to live and love in a much greater way.

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I don’t want to just be me, I want to be like Jesus.

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Are you dependent on God? Dr. Sri explains the negative impact of not accepting our dependence on God. He reveals four common ways that this leads us to spiritual pride.

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Each day, we must take time to breathe in the life of God through prayer.

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How do you respond when you encounter difficult moments? Do you allow your life in Christ, your peace and joy to be taken from you? In this episode, Dr. Sri examines Christ’s arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and explains how we can lay down our lives instead of having our life taken from us.

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Do not let the difficult moments you encounter take the peace and joy of Christ from you.

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What are you thirsting for? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains the great depth of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. He explains its significance and also reveals our place in the story.

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Do you thirst for Jesus?

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What do you do in the face of concerns over the state of the Church? There are problems in the Church on the parish level all the way to the Vatican. So, how do we understand these problems and what role do each of us play in truly reforming the Church? Dr. Edward Sri weighs in on this topic and offers his advice on how to respond to it.

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The most important spiritual battle to fight is the one within our own souls.

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What was it like to be a Christian in the early days of Christianity? Journey with Dr. Edward Sri in this special episode as he takes a pilgrimage through the beautiful Basilica of San Clemente in Rome. Hidden behind a simple green door, this basilica conceals holy places of the 12th, 4th, and 1st centuries.

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“We are not asked merely to call ourselves Christians; we are asked to be Christians through our deeds.” -St. Ignatius of Antioch

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Pray the Stations of the Cross with Dr. Sri. This meditation makes it possible for you to pray the Stations of the Cross at almost any time each day. Pray in your car, on a walk, and many other places.

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What does it mean to rend your heart? Dr. Sri explains what this means, why it is so important to do this Lent, and a practical guide on how to do it.

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A good Lent is when our hearts are drawn closer to the Lord.

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Are you looking for a way to transform your Lent this year? Perhaps, it is time to rediscover a traditional Lenten devotional: the Stations of the Cross. Dr. Sri describes his experience with the Stations of the Cross, their meaning, and 5 different ways to pray them.

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This Lent, create space in your heart so that you can encounter Jesus Christ.

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Do you live in fear? There is so much to fear in life, but Christ wants us to be free from fear and live in courage. Dr. Sri explains the different ways to act in courage and how living courageously is living for others.

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We need patience and perseverance in courage so that we can give the best of ourselves to others.

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Are we allowed to judge others? Dr. Sri points out the difference between making judgements and judging someone’s soul. He shows how one is required of love and the other is for God alone.

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Do you love the people in your life enough to show them the better way?

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What do you do when it feels like God is prompting you to do something? Using the example of Simeon from the Presentation of Jesus, Dr. Sri discusses how we ought to respond when prompted by the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri gives three steps to help us prepare for, identify, and act on inspirations of God.

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“The Holy Spirit will always lead you to love and serve.”

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How do you love God with your mind? Using the example of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri explains how learning more about God can lead us to a greater love for him. With stories and meaningful insight, Dr. Sri reveals how we can love God with our minds.

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The more we learn about God, the more reasons we have to love him.

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What is God asking you to surrender? Dr. Sri explains how Jesus invites us to surrender in every moment, big or small, throughout our lives. Using real life examples, Dr. Sri reveals how the small difficulties of daily life are encounter moments where we can meet Jesus. Dr. Sri provides three steps to take when faced with any difficulty.

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“Jesus is inviting us to surrender moment by moment throughout our lives.”

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Do you respond to God’s Will promptly and wholeheartedly? Dr. Sri focuses on Mary’s powerful words to the servants at the Wedding Feast of Cana and explains how those words are rooted in old testament language around covenant obedience and how they can inspire us to respond boldly to Jesus in discipleship.

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“At the Wedding Feast at Cana, when Mary says, ‘Do whatever he tells you’ it’s as if she has on her lips the profession of faith that Israel made at Mount Sinai when they respond to Moses ‘We will do everything the Lord has said.’ “

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Should we be open to having another child? This is a question that many married couples face throughout their marriage. Having children requires a lot of sacrifice. However, the Church and experience teaches us about the “supreme goodness” of having children. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to discuss the discernment process of having children and some practical tips to aid you in the process.

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Children are meant to bring a husband and wife into deeper unity.

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How do we get 2022 off to a good start spiritually? Dr. Sri shares three basic habits that you can incorporate into your routine that will help you get your spiritual life back on track and rekindle your devotion in the new year.

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The beginning of the year is a great time to renew your commitment to daily prayer, to visit the Blessed Sacrament, and to receive God's healing by going to Confession regularly.

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In this special edition of All Things Catholic, the Sri family shares a special Christmas and New Year's message accompanied by some beautiful music!

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Where did the first Christmas really take place? Dr. Sri unpacks the story of Christ's birth, offering us biblical insights into the context of his birth and explaining the significance of Christ entering this world as a fragile and vulnerable infant.

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"The cry of the baby Jesus is the cry of the son of God who longs to enter into our lives."

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