Embrace the Cross

Embrace the Cross

Up next

When Prayer Is Hard: Wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena

Distraction, dryness, boredom, and discouragement are common in prayer. In this special pilgrimage episode, Dr. Sri stands in the home of St. Catherine of Siena—just outside the room where she spent years in deep prayer. Drawing from her wisdom, Dr. Sri explores why prayer can fe ...  Show more

Jesus on Your Mind, Lips & Heart

What makes the Gospel reading at Mass so different from every other reading in Scripture? Dr. Sri invites us to look more closely at the beauty, reverence, and meaning behind the Gospel proclamation in the Liturgy of the Word. From standing and singing Alleluia to the procession ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

Série de carême "7 conseils Evangéliques" : Portez votre croix
KTO Radio / La Foi prise au Mot

L’épisode du chemin de croix est souvent perçu comme particulièrement éprouvant, presque comme le mauvais moment à passer avant la résurrection. Pourtant, le Christ dit bien : « Si quelqu’un veut venir à ma suite, qu’il se renie lui-même et prenne sa croix et qu’il me suive. En e ...  Show more

Day 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to partici ...  Show more

Day 205: Christ the Physician
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunge ...  Show more

A Prayer to Help You Comfort Others
Your Daily Prayer

Have you ever wondered if there is any purpose in your suffering? We certainly don’t go looking for suffering—it comes to us because life is a journey through difficulties and triumphs. Sufferings are a reminder of what Jesus Christ went through and it is a way for us to encourag ...  Show more