The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life
“No one ever told us how hard – yet beautiful – marriage really is!”
Many go into marriage thinking, “This is it! We’ve got the rings, the spouse, the sacrament…Now our life together can really begin!”
So it can be a shock when struggles and trials emerge. Frustrations. Arguments. Hurts. Feeling overwhelmed. Lack of unity. Lack of trust.
Edward and Beth Sri, national Catholic presenters, vulnerably share their own experience of the joys and struggles of real married life. They remind us that the challenging aspects of a marriage are not only to be expected but are the very places Jesus wants to meet us and do his most important work. They are also the places that surprisingly can be a gateway to a greater love and a lasting joy.
Whether you’re soon to be married or married for many years, this book will inspire you to encounter God more in your marriage and cultivate the deeper unity and trust you were made for.
The Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross
The Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross invites Catholics to discover the depths of Christ’s love shown to us by his passion and death. In this beautiful book, readers will find a guide to accompany them and help them meditate on Christ’s Passion.
Edward Sri, author and presenter of the popular Ascension studies No Greater Love and A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, explains the origins of this ancient devotion and gives powerful original meditations for each station.
Within this small but impactful book, Catholics will encounter:
- Gorgeous, classic artwork for every station to help meditate on the passion of Christ
- New reflections on the scriptural Stations of the Cross
- New reflections on the traditional Stations of the Cross
- The origins of the Stations of the Cross
- Why the Stations of the Cross are not just for Lent
Its small size, place-marking ribbon, and durable Alpha Cowhide cover make the Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross perfect to bring with you during Lent, on Fridays, or anytime you want to pray this age-old devotion.
DR. SRI’S NEW BOOK ON THE VIRTUES!
THE ART OF LIVING
THE CARDINAL VIRTUES AND THE FREEDOM TO LOVE
The secular world not only has lost faith; it has lost the art of living–we don’t even know the basics of how to live friendship, dating, marriage and family life anymore. If we are going to have authentic friendships, build solid marriages and raise children well in this culture, we must rediscover the great tradition of the virtues. Drawing from his newest book, The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love, Dr. Edward Sri shows how love requires virtue. Only people who intentionally grow in virtue can give the best of themselves to their friends, their spouse, and their children. Virtue gives us the freedom to love. Anyone can say “I love you.” Some people might sincerely mean it. But only those who have virtue possess the freedom to love. Unfortunately, it is this great tradition of the virtues that is being withheld from us in our secular culture.
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No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a five-part video series and full-length book that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life in this biblical pilgrimage.
While taking this study or reading this book, you will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary.
Every step of the way, biblical experts reveal how Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death.
With these insights, Catholics can come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love—drawing closer to Jesus than ever have before.
Authored and presented by Edward Sri, No Greater Love also features: Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jennifer Fulwiler, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Elizabeth Sri.
In this study, Catholics discover…
- The Biblical background to each scene in Christ’s passion.
- What was Jesus going through at each moment?
- How did the Old Testament foretell of Christ’s death?
- Why did Christ die for us? What did it accomplish?
- What was the meaning behind of the tearing of the temple veil, the crowning with thorns, and other events during Christ’s Passion?
Edward Sri also unpacks commonly misunderstood sayings of Jesus, such as…
- “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass?”—Was Jesus thinking of backing out at the last minute?
- “My God, my God why have you abandoned me?”—Was Jesus really abandoned by the Father on the cross?
- “You have said so.”—What does that mean?
Most of all, Catholics who take this study will encounter God’s love to the fullest.
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
DVD & Workbooks
This DVD study program was filmed in the Holy Land at the very places where Christ’s passion unfolded. Dr. Edward Sri unpacks the Biblical meaning of each scene and practical application is offered by these amazing guests: Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jennifer Fulwiler, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Elizabeth Sri.
Read More Edward Sri also unpacks commonly misunderstood sayings of Jesus, such as… Most of all, Catholics who take this study will encounter God’s love to the fullest. Excellent for Lent or any time of year!
In this study, Catholics discover…
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Much has been said about why Jesus died. This book focuses on why Jesus lived.
God with Us: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew shows that Jesus didn’t just come to be our teacher, a miracle worker or prophet, or even just Israel’s savior and redeemer. Jesus is
Emmanuel, God with us. Notable Scripture scholar Edward Sri leads readers on a faithful exploration of Jesus’s kingdom-building mission and how it revealed God’s presence, which remains with us today. Helpful discussion questions are provided for personal and
group study.
“Edward Sri has moved us beyond the typical modern limitations in reading Matthew. Read this book attentively, then, and you’ll come to a deeper love of the people and the religion of Israel, the people and the religion of our Messiah and King.”—Scott Hahn, Bestselling Author of The First Society
“You won’t find a better guide than Edward Sri to take you by the hand and walk you through the Gospel of Matthew. A trained scholar who writes like a popular novelist, Sri explains the Jewish background and Old Testament context that makes Matthew come alive!”—John Bersgma, Author of Bible Basics for Catholics
“Through this dynamic Bible study, Sri shows us why his courses are overflowing with excited students—he makes the Scriptures come alive.”—Curtis A. Martin, Founder, FOCUS
“Edward Sri has uncovered and clearly presented the Old Testament background needed to flesh out our understanding of Matthew’s Gospel. The result is a better understanding of Jesus’ life and mission—and ours.”—Stacy Mitch, Author of the Courageous Women Bible study series
Rethinking Mary in the New Testament
What the Bible Tells Us about the Mother of the Messiah
Scholars often have questioned how much the New Testament can tell us about the Mother of Jesus. After all, Mary appears only in a few accounts and speaks on limited occasions. Can Scripture really support the many Marian beliefs developed in the Church over time?
In Rethinking Mary in the New Testament, Dr. Edward Sri shows that the Bible reveals more about Mary than is commonly appreciated. For when the Mother of Jesus does appear in Scripture, it’s often in passages of great importance, steeped in the Jewish Scriptures, and packed with theological significance.
Read MoreThis comprehensive work examines every key New Testament reference to Mary, addressing common questions along the way, such as:
- What was Mary’s life like before the Annunciation?
- Is there biblical support for Mary’s Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity?
- Does Scripture reveal Mary as our spiritual mother?
- What does it mean for Mary to be “full of grace”?
- How is Mary the “New Eve,” “Ark of the Covenant,” and “Queen Mother”?
- Can Mary be identified with the “woman” in Revelation 12?
Rethinking Mary in the New Testament offers a fresh, in-depth look at the Mother of Jesus in Scripture—one that helps us know Mary better and her role in God’s plan.
Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ
What Does It Look Like to Really Follow Jesus?
In the ancient disciple-rabbi relationship, the disciple would follow the rabbi so closely that he would be covered in the dust kicked up from his rabbi’s feet. Thousands of years later, though we walk on roads of pavement and not dust, we are still called to be disciples–to follow our Rabbi, Jesus Christ, so closely that we are covered with his life, changed, and made new.
Read MoreInto His Likeness provides an approachable but in-depth exploration of how to live as a disciple and experience the transformation Jesus wants to work in our lives. We might desire to live more like Christ, but we know we fall short. This book simply helps us follow those initial promptings of the Holy Spirit, so that we may more intentionally encounter Jesus anew each day and be more disposed to his grace changing us ever more into his likeness
“Too many people have a cold, impersonal faith. In Into His Likeness, Edward Sri shatters this view and leads us on a breathtaking journey into a deeper personal relationship with Jesus.” – Jennifer Fulwiler, SiriusXM radio host and author of One Beautiful Dream
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Heaven and Earth
Do you have 2.5 minutes you can give to God? This is the beauty of the rosary. You don’t have to pray it all at once. And you can pray it anywhere.
Do you struggle with praying the rosary? Do you have trouble finding time, fighting distractions, or feeling you’re just going through the motions? In this powerful book by Edward Sri, you’ll discover practical ways to encounter Jesus and Mary more in the rosary and incorporate it into your daily life.
Read More“The rosary is a simple prayer–a simple way to pray that has been available for hundreds of years. And yet many people are intimidated by this simply prayer. Dr. Sri has written this book to reconnect Catholics with their inheritance given to them in the rosary. This book can help the most inexperienced beginner or the most regular pray-er of the rosary deepen their experience of this great gift.” – Fr. Michael Schmitz, speaker and director of youth ministry, Diocese of Duluth
Who am I to Judge? – Responding to Relativism
- “Don’t be so judgmental!”
- “Why are Christians so intolerant?”
- “Why can’t we just coexist?”
In an age in which preference has replaced morality, many people find it difficult to speak the truth, afraid of the reactions they will receive if they say something is right or wrong. In Who Am I To Judge?, Edward Sri helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to talk effectively with our secular friends, appealing to both the head and the heart. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, why making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and why, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people.” Purchase Book at Lighthouse Catholic Media
Read MoreAlso: 8-Week Video Study for Your Family, Parish or Small Group
Finally, a program to form your parishioners in a Catholic moral worldview!
- Catholic moral formation made simple
- 8 episodes
- Leader’s guides & participant guides available
- Small group discussion questions. Personal application.
Who am I to Judge? – Responding to Relativism
DVD & Workbooks
- “Don’t be so judgmental!”
- “Why are Christians so intolerant?”
- “Why can’t we just coexist?”
In an age in which preference has replaced morality, many people find it difficult to speak the truth, afraid of the reactions they will receive if they say something is right or wrong. In Who Am I To Judge?, Edward Sri helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to talk effectively with our secular friends, appealing to both the head and the heart. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, why making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and why, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people.”
Purchase DVD & Workbooks at Ignatius Press
Read MoreAlso: 8-Week Video Study for Your Family, Parish or Small Group
Finally, a program to form your parishioners in a Catholic moral worldview!
- Catholic moral formation made simple
- 8 episodes
- Leader’s guides & participant guides available
- Small group discussion questions. Personal application.
You’ve Watched the Symbolon Videos…
Now Go Deeper with the Book
Because Every Catholic Deserves to Know His Story
Based on the acclaimed film series Symbolon, this book by best-selling author Edward Sri gives adult Catholics something many of them didn’t receive growing up: the “why” behind what we believe as Catholics and the “how” we need to put our faith into practice each day. As Dr. Sri walks you through the Catholic Church, he does so addressing the common questions we face living in a secular culture.
Read More- Why do I need the Church—can’t I be spiritual on my own?
- Isn’t one religion just as good as another?
- Aren’t Chistians being judgmental when they talk about morality? Shouldn’t each individual be free to make up his own moral truth?
- Why do Catholics and Protestants disagree?
- Must Catholics worship Mary and always obey the pope?
More than an intellectual enterprise, this work is also a deep spiritual reflection and a practical guide to living out our faith in Christ. It aims to form both the head and the heart, not only helping us to understand Jesus and his plan of salvation, but inspiring us to love God and our neighbor better. Follows chapter-by-chapter the Symbolon film series. Excellent for parents, families, RCIA, catechist formation, parish leaders, small group leaders and individuals seeking to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Men, Women and the Mystery of Love
This updated and expanded edition of Edward Sri’s classic meditation on Pope John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility includes a new introduction, new chapters for singles and engaged couples, and more stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author, and well-known Catholic speaker. He has written several bestselling books, and serves as professor of theology and vice president of mission at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. He is the content director for the acclaimed film series Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained and Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage.
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Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross
Do you know the human Mary? Do you know what was going on inside her step-by-step throughout her life – what St. John Paul II called Mary’s “interior pilgrimage of faith”?
In Walking with Mary, Edward Sri explores what Scripture tells us about nine key moments in Mary’s life when God was inviting her to take that next step as a disciple: to trust more, love more, give more, surrender more.
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Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross
DVD & Workbooks
Do you know the human Mary? Do you know what was going on inside her step-by-step throughout her life – what St. John Paul II called Mary’s “interior pilgrimage of faith”?
In Walking with Mary, Edward Sri explores what Scripture tells us about nine key moments in Mary’s life when God was inviting her to take that next step as a disciple: to trust more, love more, give more, surrender more.
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Follow Me
DVD & Workbooks
In these eight presentations, Edward Sri provides captivating overview and explanation of the Gospel of John. Presentations included:
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- “In the Beginning”: Jesus at the Center (John 1:1-18)
- “Come and See”: Becoming Disciples (John 1:19–2:25)
- At the Well: Our Deepest Thirst (John 3:1–4:42)
- “Believe in Me”: Trust and Surrender (John 4:43–6:71)
- Encountering Mercy (John 7–9)
- The Law of Self-Giving (John 10–12)
- The New Commandment and Life in the Spirit (John 13–17)
- “It Is Finished” A Dying and Rising Love (John 18–21)
These presentations are just one part of the study. The Follow Me Workbook and Leader’s Guide contain the review questions, talk notes, discussion questions, session overviews, and home preparation readings needed for each step of the program.
Rediscovering the Heart of the Disciple: Pope Francis and the Joy of the Gospel
The call of Christ to each of us is as heart-stopping as the moment captured by Caravaggio in his painting, The Call of St. Matthew. Jesus points, he invites—and Matthew the tax-collector must make a decision. “The Lord does not disappoint those who take that risk” and choose him, Pope Francis tells us in his Apostolic
Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel.
Pope Francis and the Joy of the Gospel reminds us that when life weighs us down, “the Lord is already there, waiting for us with open arms.”
Great for use by individuals or groups, each chapter concludes with questions for reflection or discussion, moving readers further into a renewed personal relationship with Christ.
Listen to a radio interview with Teresa Tomeo on the new book.
