Episodes

  • Why Catholics Believe in Purgatory—and Why It's Good News

    Why Catholics Believe in Purgatory—and Why It's Good News
    Nov 4 2025
    Purgatory isn’t about punishment—it’s about love that purifies. Dr.Sri unpacks one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines and reveals how the “fires” of purgatory are really the fire of God’s love—healing, cleansing, and transforming our hearts so we can love Him completely. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    20 mins
  • Do the Saints Distract Us from God?

    Do the Saints Distract Us from God?
    Oct 28 2025
    How do the saints help us get closer to God? Dr. Sri addresses common questions and misconceptions about the saints, explaining the difference between worship and honor, emphasizing that Catholics do not worship saints but honor them for their exemplary lives devoted to God. As we prepare to celebrate All Saints Day this week, learn how the lives of the saints help us give more praise to God. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    21 mins
  • God's Marvelous Plan for Our Emotions (Part 1)

    God's Marvelous Plan for Our Emotions (Part 1)
    Oct 14 2025
    Do you ever find that certain emotions suddenly surface and seem to take control? In part one of this series, Dr. Sri explains the Church’s teaching on the emotions and reveals God’s marvelous plan for them—highlighting their vital role in the moral life. Discover how the virtues don’t suppress our emotions but rather help to integrate them properly. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    19 mins
  • When Your Mind Wanders in the Rosary

    When Your Mind Wanders in the Rosary
    Oct 7 2025
    Do you ever find it difficult to pray the Rosary? In honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Dr. Sri reflects on the common challenges many of us experience in praying the Rosary and reminds us that even when our minds wander or we grow weary, the Rosary remains a profoundly sacred and powerful prayer. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    21 mins
  • St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 2)

    St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 2)
    Sep 30 2025
    Many of our ongoing struggles trace back to deeper wounds—and this was certainly true for St. Thérèse. In part two of this series, Dr. Sri continues to explore the childhood traumas that affected St.Thérèse and more importantly, how God gave her the grace to do His will in the midst of them. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    36 mins
  • St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 1)

    St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 1)
    Sep 23 2025
    Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God’s grace and mercy—shaping the heart of her spirituality, the “Little Way.” _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    25 mins
  • Do You Truly Have a Catholic Worldview?

    Do You Truly Have a Catholic Worldview?
    Sep 16 2025
    To truly understand the Gospel and share it effectively, we must first embrace a Catholic worldview—a way of seeing reality through the lens of the Faith. Dr. Sri emphasizes that this step is an essential starting point for engaging in meaningful and fruitful conversations about the Gospel. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    29 mins
  • 3 Ways We Misuse Anger

    3 Ways We Misuse Anger
    Sep 9 2025
     How do you respond when you're not being treated well? Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri identifies three key ways to recognize when anger is leading us down astray and explains how to use this passion constructively. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
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    21 mins