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AfterMass

Ana Munley

147 episodes

AfterMass is the podcast for Catholics who want more than just Sunday. If you’re tired of checking the “Catholic” box without seeing real transformation in your life, this is for you.

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Hosted by Ana Munley, Catholic wife and mom. Send an email and share your thoughts to: theaftermasspodcast@gmail.com

New episodes drop every Tuesday on Spotify, YouTube, Apple + Amazon Podcasts. Find Ana on TikTok and Instagram: @anamunley and our Podcast socials: @aftermasspodcast

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  1. What Mortal Sin Actually Does To Your Soul (The Church Doesn't Sugarcoat This)

    · 11 min

    What is mortal sin? and what does it actually do to your soul? In this episode, we break down the three conditions for mortal sin, why sanctifying grace disappears completely, why you won't feel it happening, what the…

  2. Why Padre Pio Prayed This One Prayer Every Single Day for 50 Years

    · 14 min

    Everyone knows Padre Pio for the stigmata, the bilocation, and the confession lines that wrapped around the monastery. But almost everything famous about Padre Pio.. the wounds, the suffering, his entire spiritual…

  3. Can Demons Put Thoughts in Your Mind? Here's What the Church Teaches

    · 10 min

    Have you ever had a disturbing thought appear out of nowhere and wondered where it came from? Can demons influence our thoughts? Can they plant ideas in our minds? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about…

  4. The Real Reason Prayer Feels So Hard Sometimes and What To Do

    · 13 min

    Why does your mind suddenly wander the moment you start praying? Is it just normal human distraction... or could something deeper be happening? In this video, we'll look at what saints like St. Teresa of Ávila, St.…

  5. The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Explained

    · 19 min

    What did Jesus actually promise to those devoted to His Sacred Heart? In this video, we're breaking down all 12 promises given to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, including promises of peace in families, consolation in…

  6. The Story of Fulton Sheen's Path to Sainthood w/ Msgr Jason Gray from the Fulton Sheen Foundation

    · 42 min

    In this episode of After Mass, I sit down with Monsignor Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, to talk about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification on September 24th, 2026. We cover…

  7. What Jesus Meant By "Reparation" (Feast of the Sacred Heart)

    · 22 min

    Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart ❤️🔥 You've probably heard the word reparation before, especially in connection with the Sacred Heart, the First Fridays, and the Holy Hour. But what does it actually mean? In…

  8. Can Souls in Purgatory Pray for Us? The Surprising Catholic Debate

    · 17 min

    Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us?It's a question Catholics have debated for centuries. While the Church clearly teaches that we should pray for the souls in Purgatory, the question of whether they can intercede…

  9. Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Levitated for Decades - One of the Church's Most Mysterious Cases

    · 17 min

    Did a Catholic saint really levitate? According to eyewitness testimony, Saint Joseph of Cupertino spent decades rising off the ground during prayer, Mass, and moments of intense devotion. His witnesses included…

  10. Why Building a Prayer Life Feels Impossible (And What To Do About It)

    · 19 min

    Prayer isn't hard because you're lazy, distracted, or doing it wrong. It's hard because prayer asks for something modern life is designed to destroy: sustained attention directed toward God. In this video, we'll look…

  11. The Open Wound of Christ, And What It Was Opened For

    · 15 min

    The lance that pierced Christ’s side didn’t just wound Him, it opened something. Something that has been open for two thousand years. In this video, we explore what actually flowed from the side of Christ, why it…

  12. What Happens During Eucharistic Adoration? (And What Are You Supposed To Do?)

    · 16 min

    Have you ever walked into an Adoration chapel and wondered what everyone was actually doing? Why do Catholics spend an hour kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament? Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist? What happens…

  13. The Rejected Nun Who Gave Us the Sacred Heart Devotion

    · 15 min

    Here you can find the writing of Saint Mary Margaret via her Autobiography: https://amzn.to/4elHZIN For centuries, Catholics have prayed to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But few know the incredible story of the woman…

  14. The Noonday Devil: The Difference Between Spiritual Burnout and Acedia

    · 14 min

    Have you stopped wanting to pray? Do Mass, the Rosary, Scripture, and your spiritual life feel dry, exhausting, or pointless?You may be dealing with one of two very different problems: spiritual burnout or spiritual…

  15. June Was Never Lost: The Sacred Heart, First Fridays, and Why This Month Matters

    · 14 min

    June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but many Catholics don't know why. Every year, conversations start about "taking June back" or "reclaiming June for the Sacred Heart." But what if June was never lost in…

  16. Pope Leo XIV Just Released an Encyclical About AI.. And Everyone Should Read It

    · 18 min

    Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("The Greatness of Humanity"), and it tackles one of the most important questions of our time: What happens when technology advances faster than our…

  17. Can Demons Attach Themselves to Objects? What Exorcists and Saints Actually Said

    · 18 min

    Conference mentioned in the video is Defending the Faithin a Digital Age at Franciscan University in Steubuenville, Ohio! The link for more information is:…

  18. The Horrifying Martyrdom of Saint Agatha

    · 14 min

    Saint Agatha’s martyrdom became one of the most infamous stories in early Christian history. During Roman persecution under Emperor Decius, a young Christian woman from Sicily refused to renounce Christ despite…

  19. Padre Pio Revealed What Your Guardian Angel Does at Night

    · 15 min

    Padre Pio spent his life speaking about guardian angels, spiritual warfare, temptation and the unseen reality surrounding the human soul.. but some of the most interesting stories connected to him involved what he…

  20. How the Early Christians Survived Rome | MINI HISTORY EPISODE :)

    · 13 min

    The early Christians had no armies, political power, or social influence, yet Christianity survived one of the most powerful empires in human history. This is the true story of persecution, martyrdom, the Roman Empire…

  21. Can Catholics Accidentally Commit Mortal Sin? Mortal, Venial and Scrupulosity Explained.

    · 21 min

    Can Catholics accidentally commit mortal sin? What’s the difference between mortal and venial sin? In this video, we break down what the Catholic Church actually teaches about grave matter, full knowledge, deliberate…

  22. The Terrifying True Story of Saint John Vianney and Why Satan Feared Him

    · 15 min

    Saint John Vianney wasn’t a movie character. He was a real Catholic priest who spent his life hearing confessions, fighting for souls and enduring terrifying spiritual attacks that witnesses around him claimed were…

  23. Are YOU Lukewarm? This Is What Lukewarm Christianity Actually Looks Like.

    · 31 min

    What does lukewarm Christianity actually look like? In this video, we talk about spiritual numbness, distraction, comfort, emotional Christianity, social media, silence, prayer, discipline.. and why so many Christians…

  24. What Happened During The Ascension of Jesus?

    · 11 min

    The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord is one of the most important feasts in Christianity, but many people overlook what it actually means. From Christ’s bodily Ascension into Heaven to the mission of the…

  25. The Bullet, Pope Saint John Paul II and Our Lady of Fatima

    · 18 min

    On May 13, 1981, Pope Saint John Paul II was shot in St. Peter's Square during one of the most shocking moments in modern Church history. This is the full story behind the assassination attempt, the connection to Our…

  26. Before You Celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, Watch This First

    · 39 min

    On May 13, 1917, three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal claimed the Virgin Mary appeared to them with messages about prayer, repentance, war, hell, conversion and the rosary. But what actually happened at Fatima?…

  27. IVF, Surrogacy, and Natural Law Explained Clearly

    · 24 min

    you know why videos like this get hundreds of thousands of likes? because there are so many different christian voices, no central authority and no shared framework for how moral questions are even supposed to be…

  28. Fr. Chad Ripperger Explains the Real Signs of Holiness

    · 24 min

    what does real holiness actually look like? in this video, i break down Fr. Chad Ripperger’s teaching on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, interior transformation, chastity, modesty, patience, charity, spiritual maturity…

  29. Mary, Queen of Heaven.. and It’s Actually Biblical?

    · 19 min

    If you’ve ever wondered why Catholics dedicate the entire month of May to Mary or why the Church calls her Queen.. this video walks through the actual biblical and theological foundation behind it. We go through the…

  30. These Signs Reveal Where Your Soul Is Headed

    · 18 min

    most people assume they’re “good enough” or that they’ll figure it out later, but the reality is eternity isn’t determined by random good moments, it’s determined by direction. in this video, i break down 6 signs from…

  31. How To Discern Friendships (Without Judging People)

    · 17 min · Bonus

    discernment isn’t about judging people, it’s about living in truth. in this video, i’m talking about friendships and the people we allow close to us, how to recognize when something is off, when to step back and why…

  32. 9 Things I Had to Cut Out to Actually Grow Closer to God

    · 23 min · Bonus

    these are real things i stopped doing as i got more serious about my relationship with God, from what i watch and listen to to how i speak and who i open up to. i'm hoping you'll find this helpful and leave below…

  33. Every Part of the Catholic Mass Explained (And Why It Matters)

    · 9:50

    If you’ve ever been at Mass just going through the motions, this will completely change how you see it. Every part of the Mass is rooted in Scripture, history and meaning.. and once you understand what’s actually…

  34. The Sin Padre Pio Said Is More Dangerous Than Lust or Greed

    · 6:31 · Bonus

    a respected doctor walked into confession expecting absolution.. and Padre Pio refused him. not once, not twice, but three times. this wasn’t a man living in obvious sin. he was generous, faithful, disciplined..…

  35. The 15 Promises of the Rosary Explained

    · 19 min · Bonus

    Most of us have heard of the 15 promises of the Rosary, but these promises aren’t superstition and they aren’t guarantees of an easy life.. people think they are a “pray this, get that” formula.. but they're not. They…

  36. The 6 Habits That Actually Repel Demons

    · 9:04

    Most people think spiritual warfare is about extreme situations, but it usually shows up in ordinary life first. Father Steven Frederick Schmieder explains how demons are drawn to disorder, and how small habits in your…

  37. Stop Going to Confession Like This. (St. Catherine of Siena Explains Why)

    · 20 min · Bonus

    Book mentioned: https://amzn.to/41PuVEC Most of us Catholics go to confession the same way every time and never stop to ask why nothing is actually changing. In this video, we walk through what Catherine of Siena…

  38. Demons Know Who St. Michael Is. Do You?

    · 6:47 · Bonus

    Most people know St. Michael as the angel with the sword, the one we pray to for protection, but very few actually understand who he is according to Scripture, the Church and even exorcists. In this video, I break…

  39. St. Faustina Reveals 3 Regrets of Souls in Purgatory

    · 12 min · Bonus

    In her visions, St. Faustina Kowalska recorded what souls actually experience after death, and what they wish they had done differently while they were still alive.If you’ve been putting off confession, ignoring…

  40. Death And Judgement According To Fr. Chad Ripperger

    · 18 min · Bonus

    There is a dangerous assumption a lot of us are living with right now: that at the end of our life, we'll have time to repent, go to confession and make things right with God.. but that is not what the Church teaches.…

  41. This Sunday You Can Be Completely Forgiven (Here’s How)

    · 21 min

    This Sunday is not just another Sunday in the Catholic Church. It is Divine Mercy Sunday, and it carries a promise that is almost unheard of: complete forgiveness of sins and all temporal punishment. That means your…

  42. I Responded to a Viral Protestant Video.. Here’s What He Got Wrong

    · 16 min · Bonus

    This video is a direct response to a viral Protestant critique of the Catholic Church, breaking down three of the most common claims people make about Catholicism and addressing them with actual teaching, Scripture and…

  43. Every Time You Meet Someone, This Is Happening (Padre Pio)

    · 16 min · Bonus

    What if every conversation you’ve ever had wasn’t just between you and another person?Padre Pio spoke about something most people have never considered that when two people meet, their guardian angels are also…

  44. Christian Podcasts Need to Stop Doing This.

    · 16 min · Bonus

    People are calling something the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ that is not the Eucharist. In this video, I respond to clips of *huge* christian podcast platforms taking “communion” at home, ordering it online and…

  45. Good Friday. What Actually Happened.

    · 11 min · Bonus

    may you never forget the weight of what He endured for us.

  46. day three: ""Woman, behold, your son." / "Behold, your mother."

    · 4:32 · Bonus

    Day 3 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.

  47. day two: "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."

    · 5:08 · Bonus

    Day 2 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.

  48. Why We Avoid the Cross (And What It’s Doing to Us)

    · 12 min

    Most of us don’t reject the Cross but we avoid it.. in quieter ways. We soften it. We move past it too quickly. We focus on what feels comfortable and skip what confronts us. But the Cross forces us to face what sin…

  49. lent update | spoiler: not good lol

    · 11 min · Bonus

    wanted to give an update on how I'm entering Holy Week!

  50. day one: “Father, Forgive Them”

    · 5:28 · Bonus

    Day 1 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.

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