Day 1: The Mercies of God (Story of a Soul)

Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season 4 of Catholic Classics! Beginning October 22, 2025, Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Together, he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's stru ...  Show more

A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explor ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more

In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou deliveres an inspiring homily reflecting on the life and virtues of St. Katherine of Alexandria, highlighting her exceptional wisdom, beauty, and wealth in the ancient world. He emphasizes how St. Katherine’s gifts became her gre ...  Show more

Listen to the 7th century account of the Life of St. Brigid, Abbess and Wonderworker of Kildare, Ireland, by St. Cogitosus. St. Brigid was born in 451 and reposed in 525. Through her faithful protection and inspiration, she is regarded as one of the three patron Saints of Ireland ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more