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Most Catholics have experienced Passiontide, but don’t actually know what it is. This is the final part of Lent leading into Holy Week, where the Church shifts its focus completely onto the Passion of Christ: His suffering, His sacrifice and the reality of the Cross.If you’ve noticed crosses and statues being covered, or the tone of Mass feeling more serious and focused, it’s the Church is intentionally preparing you for Good Friday in a deeper way.

Why do so many people say they love Jesus but reject the Church?

In this episode we look at the growing cultural trend of separating Jesus from the Church and why that split would have made no sense to early Christians. If you admire Jesus but struggle with religion, this conversation is for you.

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today i’m sitting down with Adrian from Sips with Serra, a Catholic content creator whose passion for the faith and honest conversations about the Church have inspired so many online. it was a wonderful conversation where we talked about his childhood, his conversion and all things Catholicism.

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Many people assume that when they surrender to God, peace and clarity will immediately follow. But often the opposite happens.. prayer feels quiet, Scripture feels flat and God feels silent.So what does that actually mean?In this episode we talk about spiritual dryness, why God sometimes removes emotional consolation and the deeper question silence exposes in our faith: Do we love God.. or do we love how God makes us feel?Looking at the Cross, Christ’s cry of desolation in Matthew 27:46 and the quiet fidelity of Mary at the foot of the Cross, we explore why silence is not abandonment but often part of spiritual maturity.If your prayer life feels quiet right now, this conversation is for you.This episode is part of the Lenten series: 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross, where we walk step-by-step through the interior journey of Lent.Subscribe for the rest of the series.Support the podcast and join the community:patreon.com/anamunley

Feminism is one of the most influential movements in modern culture, but very few people stop to ask an important question: does it actually align with Christian teaching?In this episode we unpack the roots of feminism, how it shaped modern views on marriage, authority and gender.. and why many of its core ideas conflict with the historic teachings of the Catholic Church.We also talk about why concepts like patriarchy, submission in marriage and masculine leadership are so controversial today and what the Church actually teaches about men, women and the family. This conversation is about asking whether modern culture has replaced truth with ideology.If you’ve ever wondered what Catholic teaching actually says about feminism, marriage and gender roles, this episode breaks it down.Support the podcast and join the community:patreon.com/anamunley

after the apparitions at Fatima, the Virgin Mary asked for a devotion of reparation to her Immaculate Heart to be practiced on the first saturday of five consecutive months. but what does that actually mean?

in this video we break down:
• the origin of the first saturday devotion
• the four things Mary asked Catholics to do
• the spiritual meaning behind the devotion
• the promise connected to it

if you've ever been confused about this devotion, this video will make it make sense.

What actually dies when you decide to follow Jesus? In this episode of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross, we reflect on a truth that many Christians don’t expect: discipleship always costs something. When Christ calls us to follow Him, He’s not just asking for belief. He’s asking for surrender. And that surrender often means letting parts of our old life die.In this Lenten reflection, we talk about the hidden sacrifices that come with walking closely with Christ. The comfort we cling to. The habits we excuse. The identities we build around ourselves. Jesus never promised an easier life, but He did promise a transformed one.💌 Contact me: [email protected]⚡ Powered by Truthly 👉 Download the app: bit.ly/anaXtruthlyGet a free 30 day trial with code AFTERMASS#Catholic #CatholicPodcast #AfterMass #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #ReversionStory #ComingHome #AnaMunley #TruthlyAI

Lent is more than giving something up. It’s about letting God expose what’s underneath.I’m sharing what I gave up for Lent this year, why I chose it, and what it’s already revealing in me. From cutting out Uber Eats and food delivery to being intentional about my words and refusing gossip or unkind speech, this Lent has been confronting in ways I didn’t expect.This is just an honest check-in. No preaching lol just reflection! If you’re walking through Lent right now and feeling stretched, you’re not alone. Let me know in the comments what you gave up and what God is showing you!

today i’m sitting down with Sam AKA CatholicSam, a catholic convert and content creator and his journey into the Church is both thoughtful and bold. We talk about conversion, Protestant objections and what ultimately drew him to Catholicism.we also continue the conversation with an exclusive q&a on patreon, where we answer questions submitted directly by the community.join us on patreon for the exclusive q&a herewww.patreon.com/anamunleyconnect with saminstagram: @catholicsamyoutube: www.youtube.com/@CatholicSamm

Lent has begun, and Episode 1 of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross starts with the foundation of Christianity: you don’t get to follow Jesus and skip the Cross.

In this reflection, we break down what Jesus actually means when He says, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). The Cross is not inconvenience. It’s death to self. It’s surrender. It’s allowing God to reorder your loves.

We also look at Peter’s resistance to suffering (Mark 8:31–33), why so much of our struggle in Lent is really about control, and what redemptive suffering actually means in Catholic theology.

If Lent feels uncomfortable this year, that’s not failure. The Cross exposes before it purifies.

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