AfterMass

Ana Munley

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.

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
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July 21 · 12 min
The Hidden Influence of the People Around You
Padre Pio believed the people around us shape our spiritual lives far more than we realize. In this video, we look at what he taught about hidden influence, quiet encouragement, and why some of the people closest to us can either help us grow closer to God or slowly pull us away without anyone noticing.
July 20 · 11 min
The Habit St. John Vianney Said Keeps Christians Lukewarm
Most people think becoming lukewarm happens all at once. St. John Vianney said it usually happens through one small habit repeated over and over again. In this video, we'll look at what he observed after decades in the confessional, why so many faithful Catholics slowly drift spiritually, and what you can do to break the cycle.
July 16 · 17 min
I Changed How I Receive. Here's Why.
Most Catholics have never been taught the real history behind how we receive communion, or that the "old-fashioned" option is actually still the universal norm. I'm sharing what changed for me, the Eucharistic fast most people don't know existed and being honest about the part of this I haven't fully done yet either. 🕊️ Subscribe for more AfterMass #catholic #eucharist #holycommunion #reversion
July 15 · 10 min
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16, 2026
"Whosoever dies wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." That's what Mary said to St. Simon Stock in 1251. This Thursday, July 16th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the day the Church commemorates that apparition. In this video I explain what the Brown Scapular actually is, what Mary promised, and why wearing it isn't as simple as just putting it on. Enrollment, the conditions the Church asks for, and why this devotion has been carried by saints and popes for centuries. #BrownScapular #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #CatholicTikTok #Catholic
July 14 · 13 min
The 10 Virtues of Mary That Terrify the Devil (St. Louis de Montfort)
St. Louis de Montfort identified 10 evangelical virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, virtues so powerful that living them out is described as spiritual warfare against the devil himself. In this video, we walk through all 10: profound humility, lively faith, blind obedience, continual prayer, constant self-denial, surpassing purity, ardent charity, heroic patience, angelic sweetness, and divine wisdom. #CatholicFaith #BlessedVirginMary #LouisDeMontfort #SpiritualWarfare #TrueDevotion
July 13 · 22 min
The Sin I Struggle With Most as a Catholic
I used to think this was too small to confess. I was wrong. This isn't about explosive anger, no yelling, no scenes. This is about the sharp comment, the edge in your tone, the words you'd never write down and show someone. Scripture calls it out directly in James 3. St. Francis de Sales built his entire pastoral counsel around it. St. John Chrysostom said it's worse when it's aimed at the people who trust us most. And St. Ignatius of Loyola's Examen shows exactly where it starts.. long before the word ever leaves your mouth. If you've ever felt in control on the outside while something sharp was building underneath, this one's for you. Daily Examen: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/ 📖 Scripture: James 3✝️ Saints referenced: St. Francis de Sales, St. John Chrysostom, St. Ignatius of Loyola #catholic #catholicchurch #examinationofconscience #confession
July 10 · 15 min
What Vatican II Actually Said (And Why Catholics Still Argue About It)
Vatican II is probably the most debated event in modern Catholic history. Some Catholics blame it for everything. Others defend every change that followed it. But very few people have actually read the documents themselves. In this video, we walk through: • Why Vatican II was called• What the Council actually taught• The four constitutions every Catholic should know• What changed after the Council... and what didn't• Why Pope Benedict XVI said Vatican II was being misunderstood• Why Catholics are still debating it more than 60 years later Whether you've been confused by conversations about the Traditional Latin Mass, the Novus Ordo, ecumenism, or religious liberty, my hope is that this gives you a grounded starting point based on the Council itself. The documents are public. Read them. Then decide for yourself. You can find them here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm If this video helped you better understand the Catholic faith, consider subscribing for more videos like this.
July 9 · 12 min
The Vision That Explains What Happens After Your Last Breath (St. Faustina's Vision)
St. Faustina Kowalska was given a vision of standing before the judgment seat of God, seeing her own soul completely exposed the way God sees it. In this video, we walk through what she saw about the moment of death, the 3 calls Jesus makes to every soul before it dies, and why the Vatican actually banned her writings for almost twenty years before canonizing her. This isn't about fear for its own sake. It's about understanding particular judgment, final judgment and why God's mercy is more patient than we deserve, but not infinite in the way we assume. If you've ever wondered what actually happens the moment you die, what particular judgment means, or why the Church teaches what she does about judgment and mercy, this video breaks it down clearly, using St. Faustina's own Diary and the Church's actual teaching. 🕊️ Subscribe for more videos on Catholic saints, mystics and the truths the Church doesn't shy away from. 📖 Referenced: Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, Catechism of the Catholic Church #StFaustina #DivineMercy #CatholicTikTok #Purgatory #ParticularJudgment #CatholicFaith #Catholicism #AfterMassWithAna
July 8 · 15 min
Why the Trad Wife Movement Doesn't Actually Feel "Traditional" Or Christian
Trad wife content is everywhere right now - Savanna Faith Stone, Ballerina Farm, Nara Smith, Estee Williams - and people are picking a side and telling us to pick a side but I'm not picking a side. I think the real problem isn't the lifestyle, it's the posture. In this video I break down what's actually going on with the loudest voices in this movement, why some of their "hot takes" are more calculated than they look, and why I think the goal was never trad wife or feminist.. it's becoming a godly woman, and that's a completely different question. #tradwife #catholic #christianwomen

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