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 tim...
Learning to Love the Catechism with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Part 1)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is so much more than a reference book. In this special edition of All Things Catholic Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Dr. Sri at the SEEK 25 conference to discuss the significance of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They discuss how the Catechism serves as a vital resource for understanding the Church's teachings and deepening one's prayer life. Discover practical ways to engage with this incredible treasure of the Faith so you can grow closer to Christ!
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"The Catechism is not just a reference book; it's a guide for life.
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The Freedom Behind Mary's Fiat
Mary's fiat reflects her deep love for God and willingness to serve. Dr. Sri explores the significance of Mary's response to God at the Annunciation. He delves into the meaning of the term 'slave' as used by Mary, contrasting modern and classical views of freedom and emphasizing the importance of virtue in living a life of authentic love.
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"Mary has the inner self-possession to be able to give her life truly as a gift to others."
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The Legacy of the Early Church Fathers
The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of apostolic succession. In this special episode, Dr. Sri takes us on a pilgrimage through the historical roots of the Catholic faith in Rome. He explores the significance of early Church fathers like St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, highlighting their contributions to our understanding of apostolic succession and the spirituality of martyrdom.
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The seeds of the papacy can be traced back to the first generation of the Apostles.
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* Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church (https://ascensionpress.com/pages/foundations-of-faith-announcement?_pos=7&_sid=7e69f2f12&_ss=r)
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The Hidden Wonders of St. Peter's Square
If we don't pay close attention, we can easily miss the wonders of St. Peter's Square. In this special episode of All Things Catholic, Dr. Sri explains the rich theological and historical symbolism behind the incredible design of St. Peter's Square, from its majestic dome to the hundreds of saintly statues on Bernini's columns.
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St. Peter's Square symbolizes the Church's outreach to the world.
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3 Ways God Wants to Heal You This Lent
In the Stations of the Cross, Jesus falls three times. Have you ever wondered why three? Dr. Sri reveals how these falls symbolize the three main areas where we need God's healing during Lent: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. Dr. Sri also explains how the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can serve as antidotes to these core battles.
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The three falls of Jesus point to the three main battles we face every Lent and the three main places of healing God wants to do in our hearts.
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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.
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