Cross to Crown – Lenten Reflection Series | Shalom World

Cross to Crown | EP 08 - Resurrection Hope for Every Heart

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:41:25 +0000

In Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on staying present in suffering with hope. Through Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ, discover how embracing pain in prayer leads to resurrection joy. Learn to face sorrow with faith, trust God’s work, and hold onto hope beyond the Cross.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 07 - Staying at the Cross

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:08:43 +0000

In Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian O.P. reflects on staying at the Cross with Jesus, even in emotional suffering. Through Psalm 22 and the example of St. John, discover how pain, fear, and trust become an offering to God. Listen to Cross to Crown on your favorite podcast platforms.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 06 - When Letting Go Feels Impossible

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:35:24 +0000

In Shalom World Podcasts’ Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on surrender through the image of the grain of wheat. When letting go feels impossible, discover how dying to self opens the path to true life, transformation, and fruitfulness. Listen and embrace God’s call to deeper trust.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 05 - Returning to God

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:33:30 +0000

In this episode of Shalom World Podcasts’ Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on returning to God through repentance, drawing from the Prodigal Son and Peter’s restoration. Discover how honesty, humility, and confession lead to healing and renewal. Listen and begin your journey back to the Father’s mercy.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 04 -The Battle with Sin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:56 +0000

In Episode 4 of Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on the inner conflict many experience between the desire to do good and the pull of temptation. Drawing from Luke 11 and the wisdom of St. Dominic, he invites listeners to trust God’s strength, seek His help daily, and find peace in the ongoing spiritual battle.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 03 -When God Feels Far Away

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:26:40 +0000

In Episode 3 of Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on the Transfiguration and the spiritual valleys that follow moments of grace. When prayer feels dry and God seems distant, suffering can still draw us closer to Christ. Inspired by the witness of St. Teresa of Calcutta, this episode invites us to find meaning and hope in suffering.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 02 -The Quiet Lies That Steal Our Peace

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:33:56 +0000

In Episode 2 of Cross to Crown, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on Jesus’ temptation in the desert and the subtle lies that disturb our peace. Drawing from Matthew 4 and the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fr. Antony explores surrender, trust, and the lasting freedom found in aligning our desires with God’s will.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | EP 01 - Starting Lent Honestly

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:50:59 +0000

On Ash Wednesday, Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P., reflects on the Lord’s Prayer and the grace of forgiveness. Beginning with our own regrets, he invites us to receive God’s mercy and extend it to others. Lent starts with honesty and leads toward the freedom only forgiveness can give.

Shalom World: shalomworld.org

Support us: shalomworld.org/donate

Instagram: instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Facebook: facebook.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Cross to Crown | Trailer

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:21:39 +0000

Pause. Reflect. Rediscover.

This Lent, walk a journey that meets you where you are with honesty, hope, and the promise of new life.

Cross to Crown - Lenten Reflection series with Fr. Antony Augustine Cherian, O.P. - Your weekly guide from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Streaming now on Shalom World Podcasts.