All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

What does it take to truly flourish, to build strong friendships, marriages, families, and a just society? Dr. Sri unpacks the four cardinal virtues: prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. These virtues were recognized not only in Scripture but also by the ancient Greeks and Romans, yet they’ve largely been forgotten in our modern culture. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

What would it have been like for the Blessed Virgin Mary to receive her first Holy Communion? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s reflection in Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Dr. Sri explores how Mary, who carried Jesus in her womb for nine months, would have welcomed her Son once more in the Eucharist. Along the way, he offers practical ways to receive Communion with Mary’s attentiveness, love, and devotion. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

What really happens after we die? As the Church enters November, the month of the last things, Dr. Sri walks through what Catholics believe about judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory, and why in the end we will be “judged by how we loved.” _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

“Be not afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” These were the first words St. John Paul II spoke to the world at his installation Mass in October 1978. They inspire us, but they’re also hard to live. Dr. Sri explores what these words really mean, why trying harder not to be afraid rarely works, and how John Paul II’s own life of suffering reveals a deeper path. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

In a world full of distractions, how do we make room for God? Drawing on St. Teresa of Ávila's spiritual classic, The Interior Castle, Dr.Sri explains why cultivating an interior life is essential for deepening our relationship with God. He introduces mental prayer as a foundational practice and offers practical ways to begin making space for a more intimate conversation with the Lord. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

The Rosary is a beautiful prayer—but sometimes it can feel surprisingly difficult. Our minds wander, we get tired, and finding 15–20 minutes to pray can feel impossible. So what should we do when the Rosary feels more like a chore than a prayer? Dr. Sri offers encouragement and practical ways to make the Rosary a more personal encounter with Jesus. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

You have a guardian angel—but what exactly does your guardian angel do? And can you give your guardian angel a name? Dr. Sri explains what the Catholic Church teaches about guardian angels, from the moment we receive them to their role in protecting and guiding us toward heaven. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Doing whatever you want isn’t true freedom. We often think freedom means being free from rules, expectations, or anyone telling us what to do—but God gave us free will for something much deeper: the freedom to love. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Is the Bible really the Word of God? What makes the Bible different from the texts of other religions, and how can we know that Scripture is truly inspired by God? Dr. Sri explains Divine Revelation and how we can have confidence that, through Sacred Scripture, we encounter God speaking to us. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.