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• 2nd Fortnight for Freedom (USCCB) – June 21 - July 4: to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad.

Church Documents & Scholarly Resources:

• "Abuse of Minors. The Church's Response" - Vatican Resources on pertinent documents of Church's response to sexual abuse crisis.
• Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
• Biblical Theology Index: OT & NT resources on the Web
• Codex Sinaiticus - Oldest New Testament Bible. Online high resolution images of the Gospel of Mark, and notes on the work.
• Christian Classics Ethereal Library
• Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: Major documents of the CDF available in eight languages…
• The Internet Classics Archive: Bringing the wisdom of the classics to the Internet since 1994.
• The Committee on Doctrine (USCCB): established in conformity with the Holy See to address doctrinal matters. Scroll down for publications.
• Duke Divinity School Library: Internet Resources
• Chronological List of Early Christian Writings (Paulist Press): Includes online texts for writings of the New Testament, Apocrypha…
  • Early Church Fathers
  • Early Church Fathers: The Ante-Nicene Fathers | Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers Series 1 | Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers Series 2.
• Fathers of the Church (CatholicCulture.org): Browse alphabetically by author or browse chronologically.
• Fathers of the Church: New Advent
• Germain Grisez - "The Way of the Lord Jesus": Three volume masterpiece of the prominent Catholic moral theologian
• Guide to Early Church Documents
• Humbul Humanities Hub: Religion & Theology
• Internet Theology Libraries
• Readings in Faith & Science: Institute for Theological Encounter with Science & Technology
• Roman Catholic Religion Resource
• The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture
• The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas. Second and Revised Edition, 1920. NewAdvent.org
• Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria (International Theological Commission): Chapter 1: Listening to the Word of God; Chapter 2: Abiding in the Communion of the Church; Chapter 3: Giving an Account of the Truth of God.
• Theology Library: Sections include: Church, Revelation, Liturgy, Peace & Justice, Theology, Morality, Spirituality, Evangelization.
• Vatican II Council Documents: Vatican Archives
  • Vatican II Council – The 16 Documents in English and Latin (EWTN Library).
  • "Summary & Guide to Documents of Second Vatican Council" by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D. written between February & October 2010.
  • Vatican II – Summary and Reflection of Vatican II Documents by Michelle Willis © 2008 Ocean East Publishing.
• Vatican Resource Archive: includes The NAB, Catechism & Compendium, Code of Canon Law, II Vatican Council Documents.

Church History:               Index

• American Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
• Our Sunday Visitor - "Heritage" series: articles focusing on American presidents and Catholicism.
• Church History - Resources for Catholic Educators
• Franciscan Archive: resources on St. Francis & Franciscanism
• Catalogue of Seraphicum Library (Italian) - St. Bonaventure Pontifical Theological Faculty - Christology & Franciscan spirituality.
• Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Church Councils, Church Fathers, Medieval Thought, Medieval Spiritual Thought
• Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
  • Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies Encyclopedia: A Topical Index
  • Online Textbooks - Full-Length Texts for Classroom Use: online texts that have been written by experienced medievalists
• Medieval Institute Library - Hesburgh Libraries (University of Notre Dame)
• Medieval Monasticism: Desert Fathers, Eastern, Irish, Benedictine, Cistercians & Trappists
• Orthodox Monasteries & Monasticism
• Theology Website: designed for ministerial theology students but also an invaluable resource for the lay person. Church History Study Helps.

Papal Issues:               Index

• List of Popes - Catholic Encyclopedia
• Papal Encyclicals: Papal & other official documents of the Catholic Church
• Pontificate of Francis
  • Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio): An in-depth analysis written originally for "L´espresso" no. 49, November 28 - December 5, 2002, before the previous conclave.
• Pontificate of  Benedict XVI
  • Links to Angelus/Regina Coeli messages, Apostolic Exhortations, Apostolic Letters, Encyclicals, Homilies, speeches, Motu Proprio
  • Caritas in Veritate - Pope Benedict XVI's Encyclical (June 29, 2009). "On Integral Human Development In Charity and Truth."
  • Benedict Everyday: Selected quotes of Pope Benedict XVI offered daily for prayer and reflection.
  • EWTN: His Life-His Words: Election of Pope Benedict XVI
  • Encyclicals of Pope Benedict XVI (MP3 audio download)
  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – The Vatican
  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – EWTN
  • Apostolic Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States - April 15–20, 2008 (USCCB)
  • Teaching Resource Guides for Teachers, Catechists and Youth Ministers. Catechetical Materials  K-12 and RCIA
  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero, New York - Sunday, 20 April 2008
  • Pope Benedict XVI’s 47^th World Communications Day Message (Sunday, 12 May 2013): "Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization."
• Pope John Paul II:
  • The John Paul II Foundation: collection & preservation of documents& propagation of the teachings of Pope John Paul II.
  • Encyclicals of Pope John Paul II with Study Guides
  • Pope John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World: promotes a deeper understanding of the thought of Pope John Paul II
  • Resources on John Paul II: Documents by, and Articles on the work of, Pope John Paul II
  • "Theology of the Body" - Pope John Paul II: on-line resource
  • Vatican: Joannes Paulus II — 1978 - 2005 "Be Not Afraid"
  • Pontificate of Pope John Paul II: His life, his writings
  • CNS Special: Pope John Paul II
  • USCCB: Pope John Paul II
  • Pope John Paul II: Life and Vision
  • Pope John Paul II: A Lifetime of Service
     
• College of Cardinals - pictures & bios
• The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church: Current and historical information about its bishops and dioceses (not officially approved).
• St Peter's Basilica: Providing information on St. Peter's Basilica and Square in the Vatican City.
  • St. Peter's  - 360 Virtual tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.
  • Sistine Chapel - 360 Virtual tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.
  • St. John Lateran, Roma - 360 Virtual Tour: select image, hold down left mouse button; slowly move cursor , zoom in/out.
  • St. Paul's Outside the Walls - 360 Virtual Tour: stunning, floor-to-ceiling detail. A joint project of Villanova University & the Vatican.

Papal Interregnum Resources:

• Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis: Vacancy of Apostolic See & Election of Roman Pontiff
  • Apostolica Sedes Vacans – Empty Apostolic See (Vatican): Congregations of College of Cardinals during the Interregnum.
  • The Vacancy of the Holy See (Papal Interregnum): EWTN
  • "Conclave: Step by Step Through the Papal Interregnum" (Catholic Truth Society) - 36-page booklet by Monsignor Charles Burns.
  • Liturgical Notes and Resource Materials For Use upon the Resignation of the Pope (USCCB)
  • Q&A on Papal Transition, Conclave & Election of New Pope – America magazine by Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
• Resources On The Papacy (Archdiocese of Washington):  catechetical materials & resources on Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign.

Bioethics & Life Issues:               Index

• Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage (USCCB) – Jan. 19-27, 2013. Includes Blessings of pro-life pilgrims & Eucharistic Holy Hour.
• Respect Life Month – October 7, 2012 (USCCB). Theme: "Faith opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty."
• Catholic Church’s Position on Stem Cell Research (USCCB): Church Documents and Teachings, Facts Sheets, Articles & Publications.
• Catholic Principles and Guidelines for Clinical Research: common clinical research issues from a Roman Catholic perspective.
• Dignitas Personae: Instruction from Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on ethical issues arising from biomedical research.
• "Being Human in an Age of Unbelief" by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. (CatholicCulture.org).
• The Bioethics Research Library - Georgetown University: ethical issues related to biotechnology, biomedical research
& healthcare
• Bioethics Syllabus Exchange Database - Bioethics Research Library. A clearinghouse for syllabi to promote the study of bioethics
• NOVA - Life's Greatest Miracle: Tracks the human development from embryo to newborn.
• Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
• The Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty (USCCB
  • Capital Punishment–Death Penalty (CatholicCulture): Catechism of the Catholic Church and "culture of life."
  • Catechism #2267: On the Death Penalty
  • The Legitimacy of Capital Punishment by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
• Culture of Life Foundation: to deepen public understanding of bioethics, marriage and family, human dignity and human solidarity.
  • Stem Cells For Dummies (Culture of Life Foundation): E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., Senior Fellow in Ethics.
• Human Embryology and Church Teachings (CatholicCulture.org): Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.
• Human Life International: to promote & defend the sanctity of life according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Pro-Life Library on Compact Disc: Contains thousands of documents, all hypertexted for easy browsing ($24.95).
• May Researchers Use "Biological Material" Unjustly Obtained? Considerations of "Grave Reasons" and Exceptions by William E. May
• National Catholic Bioethics Center: Devoted to defending sanctity of life
  • Ethics of Stem Cell Research: Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., National Catholic Bioethics Center
• Nuffield Council on Bioethics: examines ethical issues raised by new developments in biology and medicine.
• "On Basic Care for Patients in the ‘Vegetative’ State" Cardinal Justin Rigali (CatholicCulture)
• Pontifical Academy for Life: defense and promotion of the value of human life and the dignity of the person.
• Pontifical Academy of Science: Comprises six major areas: Fundamental science; Science and technology of global problems; Science for the problems of the developing world; Scientific policy; Bioethics; Epistemology.
• Pro-Life Activities Resource Page: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• The Quandary of Catholic Pharmacists: Is It Moral to Sell Contraceptives, Abortifacients? by William E. May, Senior Fellow at Culture of Life.
• Research Institute for the Humanities: Christian resources for research and study
• The Second Look Project (USCCB): Reconsider the scope of abortion law in the U.S.
• The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics: "dedicated to interdisciplinary research and education in biomedical ethics…"
• Stem Cell Information - Archdiocese of Detroit: Advocacy & Programming, Statements, News & Articles.
• Stem Cell Research: Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
• Stem Cell Research (Learn.Genetics): An introduction to stem cells, the building blocks of the body. Issues in stem cell research?
• The Susan B. Anthony List: dedicated to advancing, mobilizing, and representing pro-life women in the political process.
• On Vaccines Made From Cells of Aborted Fetuses - "It is a Grave Responsibility to Use Alternative Vaccines". (7/26/2005)
• Catholic Perspective on End of Life Care (Diocese of Sioux Falls): "Going Home to the Father"
• 5th Edition of Ethical and Religious Directives - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
• Catholics and "Do-Not-Resuscitate" (DNR) Orders: The Moral Principles Behind Its Ethical Use. William May - Culture of Life Foundation.
• Catholic Advanced Healthcare Directives (Diocese of Portland): Create a Living Will/Advanced Directives consistent with Church teachings.
• Catholic Teachings on End of Life Issues (Family Life/Respect Life Office - Archdiocese of New York)
• A Brief Ethical Primer on Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments in the Catholic Tradition - Diocese of St. Cloud
• EWTN: End-of-Life Decisions
• Father Tad Pacholzcyk on the Latest Bioethical Issues: Texas Catholic interview
• Directives for Catholics Concerning Artificially Administered Nutrition and Hydration (Diocese of Phoenix)
  • Ethical Principles on Caring for Those in a Vegetative State (ZENIT): Are Food and Water Extraordinary Measures?
  • Nutrition and Hydration: Moral Considerations
  • "Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life" by Fr. Jose I. Lavastida (CatholicCulture).
• To Live Each Day with Dignity (USCCB): A Statement on Physician-Assisted Suicide. Full statement, including resources list.
• "Vital Organ Transplantation – Not Truly Dead" on brain death and organ donations by Paul Byrne, MD & Fr. Damien Fehlner
• Catholic Living Will: Florida Catholic Conference & Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
  • Living Wills and Health Care Proxies (Family Life/Respect Life Office - Archdiocese of New York)
  • Catholic Living Will: Google search links

Health Care Reform:               Index

• USCCB Position on Health Care Reform: "truly universal health policy with respect for human life and dignity."
  • USCCB - "Setting the Record Straight": Bishops' Position on Health Care Reform (May 21, 2010).
• Catholic Medical Association – Open Letter to Catholic Organizations on Health Care Reform.
• Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): a faith-based leader in global healthcare.
• In Defense of Religious Liberty – Franciscan University of Steubenville. The assault on religious liberty represented by the HHS Mandate
• "Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care Reform": Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann & Bishop Robert W. Finn
• Religious Freedom Homily: On February 5, 2012 Father Sammie Maletta delivered a Homily at St. John the Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana. This homily addressed how President Obama is threatening our Religious Freedom and declaring war with the Catholic Church.

Catechism, Canon Law, Encyclopedia & Dictionaries:               Index

• General Directory For Catechesis - August 11, 1997 (Vatican - Congregation for the Clergy)
• The Baltimore Catechism
• Vatican Resource Library: includes The Bible, Catechism with Compendium, Code of Canon Law, II Vatican Council Documents.
• Catechism of the Catholic Church (CatholicCulture.org): drill down into various sections
• Catechism of the Catholic Church (2^nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
  • Index Analyticus–Catechism of the Catholic Church (1997 English Tran.)
• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
• The Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition)
• CatholicReference.net: Modern Catholic Dictionary (Fr. John A. Hardon). Type entry in Search box, or select a letter from alphabetical list.
• New Catholic Dictionary Online: published in 1910, the dictionary is full of explanations of Catholic terms.
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
• Canon Law Society of America
• Code of Canon Law (1983)
  • Code of Canon Law–Statistics: Overview | By frequency | By first letter | By last letter | By length.
  • CanonLaw.info: Created by Dr. Edward Peters, an American lay canon lawyer, as a resource center on Catholic Canon Law.
• "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized" (International Theological Commission – 2007).
• Vatican - CDF Guidelines on Sexual Abuse Allegations. Procedures of the CDF on sexual abuse allegations towards minors.
• Latin-English Dictionary & Grammar Aid: University of Notre Dame
• Latin links: resources for learning Latin
• Jewish Encyclopedia: complete 12-volume (1905 edition)

Bible Study:                    Index

• Tips for Fruitful Reading of Scripture.
• The Bible at Core of Catholic Beliefs (USCCB): Understanding the Bible - Study Materials.
  • New American Bible (NAB) online - USCCB. Complete Old and New Testaments for online reading.
  • USCCB Policy for Permission to Use Lectionary for Mass and New American Bible.
• BibleReader 4: Reading & studying the Bible on iPhone, & iPad. Available for download: NAB, NIV, NRSV, NASB.
• Biblia Clerus: Reading the Word of God with the Church. Sacred Scripture, in light of Sacred Tradition & teachings of Magisterium
• Catholic Church Documents related to Biblical Studies
• Catholic Bible Search Engine (Catholic.net): to "help the faithful in their Biblical studies and to facilitate Scripture sharing."
• Electronic New Testament Educational Resources
• Catholic Scripture Study
• All-in-One Biblical Resources
• Biblica: Pontifical Biblical Institute (partial edition)
• Bible Gateway
• The New Testament Gateway: directory of internet resources on the New Testament.
• BibleKeeper.com: free online Bible study resource, Bibles in 28 different languages
• Bibles for the World: online Bible Study in 29 translations
• The Bible on One Page: New American Standard (NAS).
• Biblical Studies Foundation: Home of NET Bible
• Bible Studies on the Web
• Bible Study Tools - CrossWalk: Online Study Bible, Commentaries, Concordances, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Lexicons.
• The Bible Tutor
• Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations: Meditations for the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Parables of Jesus.
• Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible (English): St Jerome translated original Greek & Hebrew texts into Latin.
  •  The Biblia Sacra Vulgata (Latin Vulgate)
• Jubilee Apostolic Church Bible Study: 13 mini Bible lessons that can be taken by email.
• Network of Biblical Storytellers: telling the sacred stories of the biblical tradition.
• Orthodox Bible Study Links
• Research Institute for the Humanities: Biblical resources for research and study
• Scripture Catholic: OT & NT Scripture that give evidence for teachings of Catholic Church
• St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: Institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition
• StudyLight: sure help resources for detailed study of the Bible
• "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church": Synod of Bishops - XII Ordinary General Assembly (Oct. 5-26, 2008).
• World Wide Study Bible

Catechetics & New Evangelization:                    Index

• "The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith" (Vatican): Synod of Bishops – XIII Ordinary General Assembly: Instrumentum Laboris.
• Synod of Bishops Bulletins – Index issues and language editions.
• "Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization." USCCB's Committee on Evangelization & Catechesis. Download PDF.
• Intellectual Tasks of the New Evangelization (USCCB)
• General Directory for Catechesis (Congregation for the Clergy): Reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction.
• 2011 Catechetical Sunday Materials Online (USCCB): September 18. Theme is "Do This in Memory of Me."
• Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) seeks to foster the full implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation
  • RCIA Blog: devoted to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; thoroughly faithful to the teachings of the Church.
• Office for the Catechism: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church (2^nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church (CatholicCulture.org): drill down into various sections
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church Internet Study Group
• Catechetics Online: Religious Education in the Catholic Church. Includes Resources for Catechetics, Apologetics, Spirituality.
  • The Catechism in Examples: compendium of Catholic teaching told by stories, both fictional & stories from the saints.
• Catholic Answers: Apologetics & Evangelization
• CatholicReference.net: Modern Catholic Dictionary (Fr. John A. Hardon). Type entry in Search box, or select a letter from alphabetical list.
• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
• EVdictionary (Evangelization Dictionary Online) presents terms related to Evangelization. Bilingual dictionary - English & Chinese.
  • The Ministry of Evangelization - A Life-Changing Ministry
• Guide to the Sacrament of Penance: Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops
  • Guide for Examination of Conscience: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
  • Confession: A Roman Catholic App for iPhone™, iPad, and iPod touch®. Aid for Catholics to prayerfully prepare for Rite of Penance.
  • The Penance Project, Inc.: a free android app and a penance kit available to promote the Sacrament of Penance through evangelization.
• Glossary of Church Terms (USCCB): a brief glossary of terms often used in the Catholic Church to familiarize journalists.
• The Holy Grail: Fact or Fiction? Is the legendary cup in the Cathedral of Valencia?
  • The Grail of the Last Supper: History, Description, Photo Gallery
• Instruction on Infant Baptism: Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1980
  • Sacraments of Christian Initiation – Sacrament of Baptism (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
  • Baptism in the Catholic Church: Resources for Catholic Educators
• Irreconcilability between Christian faith and Freemasonry: (Vatican) - Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Fr. William Saunders (EWTN)
• What the Church Teaches: Catholic Church teachings on troubling & complex events & topics.
• Jesus Decoded - USCCB (CCC): accurate information on Jesus, Catholic teaching, & topics explored in The Da Vinci Code.
• Peter Kreeft: Featured Writings on Relating to God, Arguments for God's Existence, Heaven and Hell, and Autobiographical.
  • Peter Kreeft: More Featured Writings on Relating to God, Pillars of Unbelief, Culture, Interviews, Christianity, & Other Religions.
• St. Augustine - "On Lying": Considers in detail both the definition of lying and the arguments that lying is always wrong.
  • "Is It Ever Right to Lie?" by Jeff Mirus.
• The Virtual Learning Community formation (VLCFF) -  UDayton: adult religious education and faith formation via the internet.

Education:                    Index

• American Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
• Catholic Distance University, The: Life Long Learning in Faith through Distance Education
• Catholic Educator's Resource Center
• CatholicHistory: Catholics & Catholic Church in history of the United States of America.
• Catholic Religious Education Webzine
• Catholic Resources on Ecumenism
• Catholic Theology & Philosophy Resources: Fr. Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
• The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Higher Education (CACHE), a division of The Cardinal Newman Society
• College of Athanasius: on-line, distance-education, Catholic course work.
• EWTN- Teachings of the Catholic Church in an easy-to-use format
• Satellite Theological Education Program (STEP) at the University of Notre Dame
• Finding God in CyberSpace: Guide to Religious Studies Resources on the Internet
• Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
• Internet Padre: Roman Catholic Resources on the Web. Also, Student Resources, useful to home-schooling families.
• National Catholic Educational Association: Excellence In Catholic Education & Catechesis
• Resources for Catholic Educators
• Roman Catholic Church Colleges & Schools - American School Search. Lists all 270 colleges in the USA
• Spirit of the Season: for teachers, catechists involved in worship with children
• The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture
• "Teaching the Ethics of Communications in a Catholic University": Msgr. Paul Tighe, at Minuto de Dios University, Columbia, Oct. 8, 2009.
• What You Need to Know (CatholicCulture): articles & essays on areas of Catholic faith, traditions & teachings.

Faithful Citizenship - Political Responsibility:               Index

• Faithful Citizenship (USCCB): Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility.
  •  The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
• As Election Day Approaches "10 Things to Consider": Sr. Mary Ann Walsh
• The Catholic Association (TCA): a faithful Catholic voice in the public square and the public arena.
• CatholicVote.org: Patriotic Americans who believe our nation’s founding principles are good and true, and worth fighting for.
• Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (C-Fam): monitors & affects social policy debate at the U.N. & other international institutions.
• Faith and Reason – Franciscan University: Church and Culture - Politics and Philosophy - Morality and the Marketplace.
• "Great Expectations: Responsible, Competent, Catholic Leaders." This "generation's challenge to greatness as Catholic leaders."
• "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation": Pope Benedict's 2010 World Day of Peace Message. USCCB resources and materials.
• Kansas Catholic Conference Election 2012 Information. Important principles Catholics should consider during election year.
  • Statement #1: General Principles for Catholic Voters
  • Statement #2: Religious Freedom, Conscience and the Sanctity of Human Life
  • Statement #3: Marriage, Family and the Election
  • Statement #4: The Economy and the Election
• The Manhattan Declaration: Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians united to defend the sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife, and the rights of conscience and religious liberty.
• Participation of Catholics in Political Life: Vatican to Catholic politicians and all lay members of the faithful called to participate in the political life of democratic societies.
• Political Responsibility Center: Priests for Life Voters’ Guide & a comparison of Democratic & Republican party platforms.
• Politics 101: Principles First (Catholic Culture): Seven key Catholic social principles in making decisions affecting the larger social order.
• Religious Liberty: Our First, Most Cherished Liberty (USSCB). Resources concerning the foundational teachings "on the right of the person and of communities to social and civil freedom in matters religious."
  • Background Reading on Religious Liberty in America (CatholicVoices USA)
  • First American Freedom (USCCB): "Religious freedom is our first American freedom."
  • 2nd Fortnight for Freedom (USCCB) – June 21 - July 4: to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad.
  • Conscience Protection Resources (USCCB): Want to know why the bishops are fighting the HHS insurance mandate?
  • Religious Liberty - Our Most Cherished Freedom (EWTN)
• "A Simple Guide to Faith, Culture and Public Life" (Dr. Jeff Mirus): the role of religion in the formation of culture.
• "We Hold These Truths: Catholic Reflections on the American Proposition": 50^th Anniversary of Father John Courtney Murray, SJ
• Pastoral Letters: Our Moral Responsibility as Catholic Citizens. Bishop Robert W. Finn, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
  • Can a Catholic Vote in Support of Abortion? Bishop Robert W. Finn, Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, MO
  • Joint Statement Forming Consciences: Bishop Kevin Farrell, Bishop of Dallas & Bishop Kevin Vann, Bishop of Fort Worth
  • "Renewing Our Public Life": Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap. Denver Rotary Club (October 10, 2002).

Prayer, Inspiration, Saints, Marian, Seasonal & Holiday:               Index

Prayer:

• Prayer and Discernment Resources (USCCB). Featuring "What is Prayer?" and "The Art and Practice of Lectio Divina."
• Practicing Prayer – Daily Disconnect (Order of Carmelite): St. Teresa of Ávila, prayer is actually just a simple conversation.
• Lenten Calendar - EWTN: daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
  • USCCB Multimedia Online Resources For Lent: begins on Ash Wednesday.
  • The Lenten Workshop - CatholicCulture: Lenten prayers hymns, Lenten activities, Stations of the Cross, Holy Week.
  • Reflections for Lent: Different reflection & scripture reading through Lent.
  • Lenten Radio Retreat–Year-A (USCCB). Listen to inspiring messages for Sunday Lenten reflection.
  • Lenten Radio Retreat–Year-B (USCCB). Listen to inspiring messages for Sunday Lenten reflection.
  • Lenten Radio Retreat–Year-C (USCCB). Listen to inspiring messages for Sunday Lenten reflection.
  • Lent: Call to Conversion. Readings and reflections for season of Lent. (AmericanCatholic.org)
  • Way of the Cross Meditations (The Vatican): Meditations prepared by various Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Ratzinger and others.
• "Armed With The Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel" (Knights of Columbus)
  • Prayers for those who serve in the Military (USCCB). Prayers to bless the members of the armed forces.
• Basic Catholic Prayers: EWTN - prayers, novenas & litanies
• The Basics of Deep Prayer: an online book that outlines meditation fundamentals that are rooted in Catholic mysticism.
• The Five First Principles of Prayer: Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
  • The Ecclesial Context of Personal Prayer: Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
• Benedictions and Prayers - Jeff’s Blog
• Catholic Prayers - abundance of prayers, blessings, consecrations, etc.
• Classic Texts of Catholic Spirituality & Prayer
• Creighton University: Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer
• Catholic Passion Outreach: resources, study guide & Small Group Handbook & Leader’s Manual.
• Christian Prayer Request Board and online prayer support group
• Contemplative Outreach & Centering Prayer: for a deeper relationship with God
• Crossing the Meditation Divide: almost certainly a significant stage in spiritual growth
• Daily with DeSales: An online retreat based on the book Every Day with St. Francis de Sales
• The Chapel: reflecting on meditation based on Scripture from today's Mass
• Daily Gospel: daily Gospel in your email
• Daily Mass Readings: EWTN
  • Daily Mass readings as downloadable podcasts from U.S. Bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
• Experience a 34 Week Online Retreat for Everyday Life: A Ministry of the Collaborative Ministry Office at Creighton University
• "Gazing on the Beauty of the Lord" - Rev. Thomas Dubay. A brief examination of prayer explaining meditation and contemplation.
• Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude.
• Ancient Art of Lectio Divina: Accepting the Embrace of God
  • Classical Monastic Practice of Lectio Divina by Fr. Thomas Keating.
  • How to Practice Lectio Divina: step-by-step guide to praying the Scriptures
  • "Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
  • Lectio Divina - Sacred Reading (Theory): union of mind & heart with God through Sacred Scriptures.
  • Lectio Divina - Sacred Reading (Practice)
  • Lectio Divina: a way of prayer
  • Lectio Divina and Historical Critical Method - A Dialogue: Christopher Hayden
  • Lectio Divina and the Practice of Teresian Prayer
  • Lectio Divina: Spiritual Reflection Project for Discalced Carmelite Nuns
  • Lectio Divina: suggested material of sacred reading as a way of prayer.
  • The Process of Lectio Divina: Sisters of St. Clare
  • What is the Lectio Divina?: Carmelite Spiritual Directory Project
  • Lectio Divina: Lectionary Reflections & Resources (Anglican)
• Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Feast Day, 2nd Friday after Pentecost
• Litany of Humility: Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val
• Liturgy of the Hours - Universalis: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, Mass Readings
  • DivineOffice.org: Liturgy of the Hours dedicated to participate in the public prayer of the Christian community.
  • The Divine Office App for iPhone, iPad & Android:
  • Liturgy of the Hours: PDF formats that print as booklets, display on PCs & mobile devices
  • Liturgy of the Hours: Office of Readings, Morning, Evening & Night Prayer
  • Liturgy of the Hours (Ecumenical): committed to the increased use of the Liturgy of the Hours. Liturgy of the Hours resources.
• Moments With God: multi-media devotional site
• National Day of Prayer
• Paths of the Spirit
• Prayers for College Students - Rider University Catholic Campus Ministry
• Prayers for Memorial Prayer Cards: Includes Irish Blessings & Spanish collection of Memorial Prayers.
• Praying Each Day: De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain.
• Resurrection Resources: daily reflections from the Sisters of the Resurrection
• Rosary Army: evangelizing the faith through the Rosary prayer. Online instructions on how to make & pray the rosary.
  • The Rosary (Catholic Culture): Includes How to Pray the Rosary | The History of the Rosary | The Luminous Mysteries).
  • The Rosary Foundation: Includes: History of the Rosary, How to Pray the Rosary, Rosary Q&A, Rosary Resources.
  • Rosary Online: by Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay
  • The Franciscan Crown Rosary: the Seraphic Rosary--"crown of the seven joys"
  • Virtual Rosary: download for Windows95,98,NT,ME,2000 - Mac OS - Palm OS
  • How to Pray the Rosary: New Advent
  • How to Pray Your Rosary: step-by-step instructions with proper prayers
  • The Holy Rosary: How to pray the Rosary, Rosary Mysteries, Rosary Prayers.
  • The Anglican Rosary
• Sacred Heart of Jesus: scroll to § 166-73 for biblical foundations & historical development of devotion to Most Sacred Heart.
• Sacred Space: on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day
• Stations of the Cross - EWTN: on-line Stations of the Cross.
• Taizé: Prayer and Song
• Treasury of Latin Prayers: collection of Latin prayers & hymns with English translations
• Virtual Candle Page: Know someone in need of prayers today? Click to light a Virtual Candle.
  
  Inspiration:               Index
   
• Busted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
• De Sales Spirituality Center: practical path to holiness drawing upon St. Francis de Sales & St. Jane de Chantal.
• Ethics of the Fathers: Timeless wisdom from the Jewish sages of old.
• Faith & Values.TV - Hallmark Channel: quality programming that inspires, informs & entertains.
  • Sowing Seeds: Inspirational Stories of Faith.
  • America at Worship: Excellent preaching, inspirational music & insightful reflections.
  • True North: An in-depth look at today's issues.
  • World of Faith & Values
• Find the Divine: through Spiritual & Religious Retreat Experience
• Free Catholic Books: A Treasure Trove of Free Catholic Books.
• Life in Focus: Focus on the moment and trust in God’s love. Includes the Wheel of Life with steps on how to "Focus" on all aspects of life.
• Henri Nouwen Society: to foster the spirituality of solitude, community and compassion embodied in his life and teachings.
• "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis.
• Life4Seekers: The joy of living, a sense of purpose & new direction in life
• Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
• Messenger of Joy: Fr. John Catoir's articles, columns & joy-filled inspiration
• Newman Reader - John Henry Cardinal Newman: His works, guides to his works, bio info, cause for sainthood & controversies
  • "Meditations and Devotions" by John Henry Cardinal Newman
  • The National Institute for Newman Studies: information to enhance the reach of John Henry Newman's life, thought, & spirituality.
• Practice God’s Presence - Simply Living God’s Will and Way: Devoted to methods of 17th century Carmelite, Brother Lawrence.
• Purpose Driven Life: to support you to live a purpose-driven life (free Daily Devotional).
  • Purpose Driven Life Devotional Archives
• Saints’ Books: Writings from recognized saints from the Catholic Church, and from Blessed, Venerable and respected men and women recognized for their holiness and by the spiritual benefits of their writings and speech. Also contains Saint’s Quotes and Saints’ Prayers.
• Shroud of Turin: accurate data from scholarly research
  • Shroud of Turin: "dedicated to reveal the latest evidence, news and discoveries on the Shroud of Turin."
• Spiritbreak (FaithStreams.com): Reflections in 3 categories—Insights, Uplifting Moments and Spiritual Parenting
• Spirituality for Today: dedicated to a variety of current themes and questions concerning the Christian faith in this postmodern age.
• Thomas Merton Center for Catholic Spiritual Development: Develop a spirituality based on Christ's message of love, compassion & forgiveness.
• Words of Inspiration - Powered by God: Calming words of inspiration & encouragement for a fresh perspective on life & renewed hope.

Saints:               Index

• Butler's Lives of the Saints and Other Holy People (EWTN). Can be searched alphabetically or by calendar date.
  • The Oxford Dictionary of Saints – Oxford University Press. The lives of saints, from the famous to the obscure.
• "The Golden Legend (Aurea Legenda)" – Medieval Sourcebook. Compiled by Jacobus de Voragine, 1275; trans. William Caxton, 1483.
• New Advent–Saints: click on letter of alphabet at top of page & scroll down
• CatholicCulture: click on Liturgical Year > Calendar > Date
• Catholic Online: Patron Saints, Feast Days & Angels
• Calendar of Franciscan Saints and Blesseds: Combined calendars of the OFMs, Poor Clares, Third Order Regular & Secular Orders.   
• Roman Catholic Saints by Name
  • Roman Catholic Saints' Feast Days Calendar
• Saints.SQPN.com: information on topics with patron saints, and profiles of those saints.
  • Calendar of Saints: listing by month/day
• Christian Saints Notes - Olga's Gallery
• Find Your Saint (Good News Ministries): Comprehensive list of Saints' names, meanings, Feast Days, & information about their lives.   
• "The Golden Legend" or Lives of the Saints compiled by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa, 1275.
• Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Documents, articles, prayers & hymns - Aug. 15^th
• St. Albert the Great - November 15 - Internet Links
• Augustine of Hippo: His life & works, texts & translations & research essays
• St. Frances Xavier (Mother) Cabrini’s Life Story
• Carmelite Saints: contains selected writings from
  • St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila), St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux), &  St. Edith Stein (Theresa Benedicta of the Cross)
• The Franciscan Archive: Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism. Click on "Saints" for a list of Franciscan Saints & Blesseds
  • The Words of Admonition - St. Francis of Assisi: Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM
  • The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi - edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM: The Franciscan Archive
  • St. Francis of Assisi - Patriarcha Seraphicus: Franciscan Sources, Writings, Biographies and more.
  • "The Life of St. Francis" – "The Golden Legend (Aurea Legenda)"
  • St. Francis of Assisi - Oct. 4 (CatholicCulture): Resource library for prayers, documents and articles.
  • St. Francis of Assisi: Patron saint of ecology & animals.
  • St. Francis of Assisi: National Shrine of St. Francis
  • St. Clare of Assisi - Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
  • St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
• Saint Joseph’s site:  two-fold role as foster father of Jesus and spouse of Mary  was the most sublime mission ever entrusted to a man.
• Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: information about the Lily of the Mohawks
• Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center: Official site  to promote & support authentic knowledge & devotion to Mother Teresa.
  • Quotes Mother Teresa Did Not Say or Write…Check out quotes falsely attributed to Mother Teresa.
  • Mother Teresa of Calcutta - EWTN: Her Beatification, The Early Years, A Vocation of Service, Her Words, Reflections.
  • Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Official Site of the Cause of Canonization
  • Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Vatican)
  • Mother Teresa of Calcutta  (Catholic Online)
  • Tribute to Mother Teresa of Calcutta (AmericanCatholic)
• Newman Reader: The life and writings of Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman
• St. Nicholas Center: To educate people of faith, and the wider public, about the true St. Nicholas
• Padre Pio Devotions: testimonials & spiritual maxims
• The Confession of St. Patrick
  • St. Patrick & Celtic Spirituality: American Catholic feature.
  • St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries (scroll down page)
• Salesian Spirituality: index to writings concerned with St. Francis de Sales and papal documents devoted to him9 scroll down).
• St. Therese of Lisieux: Society of the Little Flower
   
• Image Gallery of the Saints
• Franciscan Cards: award-winning religious E-cards--Franciscan themes, saints, feasts, seasonal
• The World of Orthodox Art, Tradition and History: Bulgarian and Orthodox Icons
  
  Marian:               Index
   
• Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Documents, articles, prayers & hymns - Aug. 15^th
• Divine Mercy - Free Smartphone App: Marian Fathers of Immaculate Conception - official promoters of Sr. Faustina’s Divine Mercy.
• The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute (University of Dayton)
• The "Mary of Nazareth" Project: International Marian Center presents a wealth of Christian Marian traditions.
• Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of God - Marian Novenas, Prayers, Links
• May, Month of Mary (CatholicCulture.org): Act of Consecration, Devotionals, Mysteries of the Rosary, documents and articles.
• Mother of All Peoples: Weekly Marian Magazine

Seasonal & Holidays:               Index

• Advent–Christmas Seasons: Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy--Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of  Sacraments
• Advent Calendar – A journey towards hope (Holy Family Hospital Foundation)
• Advent Calendar: December 2–24 (USCCB)
• Advent Calendar 2012 – EWTN. Origins of Advent/Christmas devotions, prayers and meditations.
• The Advent Workshop (Catholic Culture): Season of Advent, Jesse Tree, O Antiphons, Prayers & Hymns, Activities & Customs.
• Advent - Christmas Resources (CatholicOnline): Prayers, family traditions, stories, articles and more.
• Advent and Christmas Inspiration: poems, quotations, readings and sermon illustrations
• Explore the Christmas Season (CatholicCulture): 12 Days of Christmas | Prayers, Blessings & Hymns | Activities & Customs.
• What Are the 'O Antiphons'?: Fr. William Saunders (Arlington Catholic Herald)
• "Reasons for Hope: Meditations for the Advent Season" by Bishop Robert J. Baker
• Franciscan Advent and Christmas: Montage of Franciscan photos from Assisi and Greccio
• The Season of Advent - Anticipation and Hope
• Celebrating Advent–Christmas: Advent traditions and customs
• Christmas Calendar: December 25–January 13 (USCCB)
• Origins of Christmas: New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
• Christmas Articles and Resources: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
• Crèches International: nativity sets from around the world.
• The St. Nicholas Center: to educate people of faith, and the wider public, about the true St. Nicholas.
   
• Lenten Links and Resources: Ask.com and Google
• Resources for Lent (USCCB):  Check out More Resources for Lent in the right hand column.
• Ash Wednesday (CatholicCulture): includes the rules for fasting and abstinence.
• Lenten Season (USCCB): Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Includes Lenten resources for families and parishes.
• Lent 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI: compilation of Holy Father's teachings & resources for celebrating the liturgical season.
• Lenten Calendar - EWTN: daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
• Lent: Call to Conversion. Readings and reflections for season of Lent. (AmericanCatholic.org)
• Lent – Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith & Ethics (Baylor University). Includes Study Guides & Lesson Plans.
• The Lenten Workshop - CatholicCulture: Information about Lent, Lenten activities, Stations of the Cross, Holy Week.
• Fast - Pray - Give: Busted Halo's Lenten plan
• Operation Rice Bowl (CRS): Pray, Fast, Learn and Give with Operation Rice Bowl.
• Season of Lent: ecumenically broad and historically deep.
  
  Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum
• Holy Week 2013 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
  • Way of the Cross 2013 - prepared by Lebanese youth under the direction of Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï (text only MS Word).
• Holy Week 2010 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
  • Way of the Cross 2010 - Good Friday Meditations and Prayers by Cardinal Camillo Ruini
• Holy Week 2009 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
• Holy Week: Easter Triduum - Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday's Passion of the Lord, Holy Saturday, & its summit in the Easter Vigil.
• Questions on the Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
• Way of the Cross Meditations: Vatican archive of Good Friday Meditations and prayers.

• Easter Links and Resources:

• Resources for Lent & Easter (USCCB Committee on Divine Worship): Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy – Easter.
• Easter Workshop (Catholic Culture): Easter overview, prayers & hymns, activities & customs, Divine Mercy Sunday.
• Easter in CyberSpace–A Christian Perspective: Includes 'Easter History,' 'Lent & Holy Week,' 'Drama & Poetry,' 'Images & Graphics'
• Easter Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
• Divine Mercy Sunday (EWTN)
• Divine Mercy Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter: Internet resources and links.
   
• Thanksgiving Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
• Festivals & Seasons of the Church Year: BBC-Religion & Ethics
• Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.

Church News:                    Index

• Pontifical Council for Social Communications: Vatican web site for "all those who work in journalism, radio, television, films and the whole system of informatics, who listen honestly to the voice of their conscience and sincerely aspire to further the progress of their art."
• ZENIT News Agency -The World Seen from Rome
• "news.va" - Vatican Multimedia Portal: consult principal news items printed or transmitted by Vatican media outlets".
• The Vatican/YouTube: Channel offers news coverage of  Pope Benedict XVI & of relevant Vatican events.
• Vatican Radio: The Voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the World.
• Vatican Information Service (VIS): News in Spanish, English, French & Italian. Also access to the Vatican's Twitter & YouTube portal.
• Your Good News Source: multimedia information service sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
• Inter Mirifica.net - Catholic Mass Media Directory: online database of Catholic media around the world.
• America: Catholic weekly magazine. Analysis & opinions on issues facing the church & the world.
• AsiaNews: in-depth analyses about the politics, economics, cultures, & religions of Asia
• Catholic.net: access Catholic magazines & newspapers, Church documents
• Catholic Messages USA: Messages from Mother of God, Spiritual & Political Commentaries
• CathNewsUSA, a service of Paulist Press: Bringing you the best of Catholic media in the USA.
• Catholic News Agency (CNA): provides up-to-the-minute news affecting the Catholic Church, the Holy Father and Holy See.
• Catholic News Service: Communication Department - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
• Catholic Online News Updates
• CatholicTube.com - Broadcasting Christ and His Church to the World.
• Catholic World News
• Catholic World Report: an online news magazine that tells the story from an orthodox Catholic perspective.
• Chiesa.com News Links: Newspapers, radio, and TV from all over the world
• Crux News: Chronicling the Cultural Wars & Clash of Civilizations
• EWTN - Global Catholic Network
• Franciscan Radio: an electronic ministry of St Anthony Messenger Press. Features: Sunday Soundbites | Saint of the Day.
• H2onews.org: a Catholic news service that creates and distributes multimedia news, every day, in nine languages.
• International Fides Service: sponsored by the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the Faith
• Get Religion: blog that analyses media coverage of religion, on the premise that the secular media does not 'get religion'.
• The Leaven: newspaper of Archdiocese of Kansas City
• LifeNews: reporting news that affects the pro-life community.
• LifeSiteNews: dedicated to issues of culture, life, & family.
• MyCatholic.com: the first Catholic portal that let's you customize your content.
• National Catholic Register: On-line Web Edition
• National Catholic Reporter: online web edition
• National Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCC
• Pewsitter - Voice of the Catholic Lay Faithful
• The Pittsburgh Catholic: official newspaper of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
• ReligionLink: resource for journalists when they encounter religion in stories in areas of public life.
• Religion Newswriters Association: Helping journalists cover religion with balance, accuracy and insight.
  • Religion Newswriters’ Religion Stylebook: an easy-to-use authoritative guide created for religion journalists.
• SIGNIS - World Catholic Assoc. for Communication: brings together radio, television, cinema, video, Internet, new media technology
• Social Media: "As Great a Challenge as the Reformation" (USCCB). Bishop Ronald Herzog of Alexandria.
• Spirit Daily: Daily spiritual news from around the world
• The Tablet: The Church in the World
• The Catholic New World: official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• The Florida Catholic
• USCCB: Q/A Regarding the Canonical Process for the Resolution of Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests and Deacons
• Word On Fire - Father Robert Barron Catholic Evangelist
  • Effective Evangelization - Fr. Barron comments
  • Word on Fire YouTube Channel

Ministry Resources:                    Index

• "In 12 Days" - Inspired by a Miracle. Blueprint for helping others through grief and mourning at any time of year…
• Athletics & Sports - Ethics and Virtue: collection of resources for coaches, athletes, and team chaplains.
• "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart" - Pastoral Letter on Pornography: Bishop Robert Finn (Kansas City–St. Joseph)
• Birthright International: helping women with pregnancy dilemmas (1-800-550-4900).
• Busted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
• Cardinal Newman Society: dedicated to renewal of Catholic identity at Catholic colleges & universities in USA.
• CASE: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation in England and Wales
• Catherine Of Siena Institute: equipping parishes
• Catholic Agency to Support Evangelization (CASE): resources & information about faith-sharing
• The Catholic Association (TCA): a faithful Catholic voice in the public square and the public arena.
• Catholic Charities USA: provides vital social services to people in need.
• Catholics Come Home: a welcoming ministry for anyone who has left the Catholic Church, for whatever reasons.
  • Questions About Catholic Teachings and Practices | Overview of Basic Catholic Teachings | Catholic Resources to Guide You.
• Catholic Leadership Institute: mission is to build Catholic leaders for today and tomorrow.
  • National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association: Advocates full integration of young adults into the life of Catholic community
• Catholic Link: multimedia resources useful for ministry & evangelization, proclaim the gospel with "creativity & ingenuity."
• Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): a faith-based leader in global healthcare.
• Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS): organization of 200 domestic & international volunteer & lay mission programs.
• Catholic News Agency - Resources: Topics cover include Abortion - Bible - Catechism - Church Fathers - Life & Family - Virtue...
• Catholic Therapists: Professionals who integrate the truths of the faith in the therapeutic process.
• Chiesa: Directory of links to Churches &  religions, from the Vatican to Mount Athos, from the Bible to the Koran.
• Center for Christian Ethics – Baylor University: Helping to think with a Christian mind about the ethical issues in our society.
  • Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith and Ethics. Quarterly published by The Center of Christian Ethics.
• Church Health Reader: innovative resources on health, wellness and healing for lay leaders and clergy.
• Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry (full text, PDF).
• Creighton University Campus Ministry
  • Creighton University Online Ministries: Daily Reflections, Online Retreat, Stations of the Cross
• The Christian Defense: a discussion board and forum about Christianity
• ChristLife: Evangelization, Renewal & Christian Unity, Alpha for Catholics
• Christian Resources for Preventing Divorce: Christian resources to healed troubled marriages.
• Communication: An Essential Dimension of the Church - Bishop Joseph A. Galante, Pontifical Council for Social Communications
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
• Dumb Ox Productions: dedicated to bringing the message of Christ & His Church to young people.
• "Evangelization—Grace and Vocation": Bishop Serratelli (Diocese of Paterson), Pastoral Letter
• Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges and Bitterness -  Katherine Piderman, Ph.D., staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic
  • International Forgiveness Institute: helping people gain knowledge about forgiveness for personal, group, & societal renewal.
  • "Forgiveness: the Keystone of Human Values"  - Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH.
• Guide to the Sacrament of Penance: Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops
  • Guide for Examination of Conscience: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
  • Confession: A Roman Catholic App for iPhone™, iPad, and iPod touch®. Aid for Catholics to prayerfully prepare for Rite of Penance.
  • The Penance Project, Inc.: a free android app and a penance kit available to promote the Sacrament of Penance through evangelization.
• The Final-Age: Portal for ideas on contemporary ways of seeking God, esp. New Age.
• "Healing a Broken World" – Jesuits Special Report on Ecology. "…to create a new world based on a just relationship with creation."
• Human Life International: to promote & defend the sanctity of life according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Pro-Life Library on Compact Disc ($24.95): Contains thousands of documents, all hypertexted for easy browsing.
• In Character - A Journal of Everyday Virtues  (John Templeton Foundation)
• Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.
• Leadership and Team-Based Ministry: New Life Ministries - online resources and publications.
• Life Athletes: athletes committed to living lives of virtue, abstinence, & respect for life.
• Military Ordinariate (Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA) provides Catholic pastoral & spiritual services for military personnel.
  • "Armed With The Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel" (Knights of Columbus)
  • Catholics in the Military
  • CatholicMil.com | Resources for Catholics in the Military: books, videos & resources of special interest to those who serve in the military.
  • Prayers for those who serve in the Military (USCCB). Prayers to bless the members of the armed forces.
• Mission to Seafarers - Prayers and Worship Resources
  • Blessing of the Fleet
• National Silent No More Awareness Campaign: to make the public aware of the devastation abortion.
• NextWave Faithful: Family Life Center Int'l outreach to encourage and equip the next generation to answer the call of Christ.
• Norms Regarding the Manner of Proceeding in the Discernment of Presumed Apparitions or Revelations, 1978. Republished by CDF.
• Online Sympathy & Condolence Resources: Examples to help you write your condolences in cards or letters of sympathy.
  • ObituariesHelp.org: Resources for obituaries, words of condolences sympathy, planning funeral, eulogy samples and genealogy search.
• Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care
• Pontifical Council for the Laity (Vatican): contribution the lay faithful make to the life and mission of the Church.
  • Blessed John Paul II Speaks to Athletes: Homilies, Messages and Speeches on Sport
  • "Sporting Activity in the Thought of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI" by Bishop Josef Clemens
  • Church and Sport - Pontifical Council for the Laity
  • Sport: School of Virtue - A Field of Christian Mission
  • Center for Christian Ethics - Sports Library (Baylor University)
  • Sports Chaplain Program – The Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development – Neumann University
• Rachel's Vineyard: renew, rebuild & redeem hearts broken by abortion.
• Renewal Ministries: Catholic Renewal & Evangelization
• Resources for Christian Living: Resources for RCIA, Parish, Children & Catechetics
• Resource Publications, Inc. - Resources for Ministry, Worship & Education
• Resources for the Year of St. Paul: June 2008 – June 2009 in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the apostle’s birth.
  • Bishop Michael Saltarelli of Wilmington: Pastoral Letter Celebrating the Year of Saint Paul
  • Life of St. Paul (New Advent): Apostle to the Gentiles
  • Papal Basilica - Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls
  • Year of St. Paul (Catholic Culture): Includes Documents | Prayers | Bible Resources | Pictures | Websites
  • Year of St. Paul (OSV)
  • Year of St. Paul News (St. Anthony Messenger)
  • Year of St Paul: Liturgy Office of England and Wales
  • Jubilee Year of St. Paul: CASE: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelization
  • The Year of St. Paul: Catholic Information Service (KofC)
• Respect Life Month - October 2012 (USCCB): October 7, Respect Life Sunday. Includes |Pamphlets & Bulletin Inserts, Posters & Flyers.
  • USCCB 2012 Statement for Respect Life Month - "Faith opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty."
  • 2012 Respect Life Month (October) Liturgy Guide
• Shineout - New Evangelization Through Music
• St. Lawrence Catholic Resources: Liturgy, Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Diaconate, Bible
• U.S. Catholic Mission Association
• VIRTUS® Online - The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc
• World Congress of Catholic Television Stations - October Oct. 10-12, 2006: Pontifical Council for Social Communications
   
• Year of Faith: Oct. 11, 2012 - Nov. 24, 2013 (Vatican): Beginning October 11, 2012, 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and ends on November 24, 2013, feast of Christ the King.
  • Pope Benedict XVI: Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei "For the Indiction of the Year of Faith"
  • Note with pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith: Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF).
• Year of Faith: Oct. 11, 2012 - Nov. 24, 2013 (USCCB). "An opportunity for Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him." Right column includes Resources for all Catholics, Dioceses & Parishes | Year of Faith Prayers | Important Documents
  • "10 Ways Catholics Can Live The Year Of Faith" Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, WI, Chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis (USCCB).
  • Sacramental Catechesis: An Online Resource for Dioceses and Eparchies.  In preparation for the Year of Faith, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis has published a 38-page document on Catechesis on the Sacraments.
  • Rediscovering the Faith (USCCB). Resources to help you rediscover the faith and answer questions about the Church and Church teachings. Includes Prayer in the Life of the Church, The Sacraments, Church Teaching.
  • Year of Faith - Questions and Answers (USCCB)
  • Family Resources for the Year of Faith (USCCB)
• Year of Faith Programs (Diocese of Harrisburg, PA). Includes Parish Goals and Resources, Liturgy, Music and Prayer Resources, and Faith Topics.
• Year of Faith (Archdiocese of Milwaukee): This sacred time will provide Catholics locally and throughout the world a precious opportunity to celebrate, deepen and share the spiritual richness of their Catholic faith.
• Year of Faith - 2012 (Maryvale Institute)
  • Year of Faith 101 - Maryvale's Q & A about the Year of Faith
  • Catechesis for the Year of Faith: Key texts on catechesis for the Year of Faith
  • Apologetics for the Year of Faith: Key texts on apologetics for the Year of Faith
  • Year of Faith Library
• Year of Faith Resources (Diocese of Austin, TX): scroll down the page
• Vatican II Council Documents: Vatican Archives
  • Vatican II Council – The 16 Documents in English and Latin (EWTN Library).
  • "Summary & Guide to Documents of Second Vatican Council" by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D. written between February & October 2010.
  • Vatican II – Summary and Reflection of Vatican II Documents by Michelle Willis © 2008 Ocean East Publishing.

Catholic Social Teaching:                    Index

• Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
  • Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
• Social Doctrine of the Church: Cardinal Van Thuân Int’l Observatory to promote social doctrine of the Church.
• Catholic Teaching on Economic Life: (USCCB). Statements on economic life from U.S. bishops, Pope Benedict XVI & the Holy See.
• Social Doctrine of the Church: Cardinal Van Thuân Int’l Observatory has been instituted to promote the social doctrine of the Church.
• "Catholic Social Doctrine and Human Rights" - The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. XV Plenary Session - 1-5 May 2009.
• Church and Racism, The: Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace
• The Catholic Labor Network: Church's teachings on labor issues, & economic justice. Excellent source of Catholic Social Teachings.
  • Catholic Employer Project - Catholic Labor Relations Report. Catholic Social Teachings, Encyclicals & Articles which concern Labor Issues.
• Catholic Social Justice - Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
  • Catholic Social Teachings - Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
• Education for Justice: resources to promote Catholic Social Teachings
• Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility (USCCB)
• Franciscan Action Network (FAN) - Transforming the World in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
• Immigration: Catholic Thought on Social Issues - Catholic Culture
• Justice and Peace Resources:  Theology Library
• Labor Day Statement - September 3, 2012 (USCCB): Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life.
• Laborem Exercens: to All Men and Women of Good Will on Human Work by Pope John Paul II, September 14, 1981.
• Our Catholic Faith in Action (USCCB): How are you sharing Catholic social teaching on your campus? Note: menu items in left column.
• Pastoral Letter on Racism, 1979: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers: Social Justice - Transformation - Reconciliation
• Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politics
• Catholic Environmentalism, Principles of - Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
  • Catholic Conservation Center: ecology, environmental stewardship in light of Scripture & Catholic Tradition.
  • The Catholic Climate Covenant: encourages Catholic community to live out faith by caring for God’s creation
  • Catholic teaching on climate change includes, Vatican Messages | Bishops Statements | International Catholic Voices.

Family & Marriage Resources:                    Index

• Pontifical Council for the Family: Documents and Addresses concerning the Family.
  • Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage - Pontifical Council for the Family (1996)
  • Encyclical on Christian Marriage (Casti Connubii). Pope Pius XI (December 31, 1930).
• About Catholic Marriage (USCCB): What the Catholic Church believes about marriage & major church documents on marriage-related topics.
• "Love and Life in the Divine Plan": U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Marriage, 2009 (USCCB)
  • For Your Marriage (USCCB). Vocation of marriage. Includes: Dating & Engaged, Marriage Resources, About Catholic Marriage.
  • Married Love and the Gift of Life (USCCB)
  • National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage (USCCB): the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society.
• "When Two Become One: A Pastoral Teaching on the Definition, Purpose and Sanctity of Marriage." A Pastoral Letter by Archbishop John J. Myers, Newark, New Jersey.
  • Executive Summary of Archbishop Myers’ Pastoral Letter on Marriage
  • ZENIT Interview: ROME, SEPT. 25, 2012 (Zenit.org)
• Center for Cultural & Pastoral Research (John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family).
• God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: a marriage preparation supplement based on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
• "A Catholic Physician Talks to Engaged Couples": marriage-preparation by William White, MD
• Marriage: Faith and Values
• Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
• Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World (Familiaris Consortio). Pope John Paul II (November 22, 1981).
• 5^th World Meeting of Families: What the Magisterium of the Church teaches about human sexuality, love, marriage and the family.
• American Family Association: traditional family values, focusing on the influence of  media on society.
• CatholicMom.com: we celebrate all things Faith, Family, and Fun from a Catholic perspective.
• Catholic Parents OnLine (CPO) - a network of faithful parents committed to address issues that undermine our Catholic Faith and Morals.
• Character Education: Parents guide to character building for teenagers and young adults.
• Contraception: Why It's Wrong by Dr. Jeff Mirus - Catholic Culture
• Family and Media: Center of Study for the Relationship Between the Family & Mass-Media. Educational resources for marriage & family.
• Fathers for Good - Knights of Columbus. Includes sections on Common Challenges of Fatherhood & A Father’s Spirituality, & more.
• "Forgiveness: Part of Healing" by Elaine Walton ("Marriage and Families," April 2001)
• Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
• Institute for Marital Healing: to strengthen Catholic marriages and families by educating spouses, marital therapists and clergy…
• Institute for Marital Healing: educating Catholic marriages & families about common causes of conflicts in marital self-giving.
• Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb (USCCB). English and Spanish text for use in United States
• Theology of the Body Institute: Christopher West on the divine meaning of the human body and human sexuality.

Youth, Teens, Young Adults:                    Index

• The Cardinal Virtues: A Course of Addresses to Young Men by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (University of Notre Dame).
• Christian Teens: ministry resources at about.com
• COMPASS...uniting Catholic students across the country
• Examination of Conscience – for Teenagers by Deacon Douglas McManaman
• DisciplesNow: youth-focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community.
• Fathers for Good - an Initiative for Men by the Knights of Columbus. Includes Real Fathers | Challenges | Father’s Spirituality…
• Magnanimity - In Search of the Lost Virtue: "a reaching out of the soul to great things…"
• Prudence - Mother of All Virtues: Internet research on the Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance.
• Busted Halo.com: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
• "Schooling the Young into Goodness:" Moral education should provide the young with an understanding of life worthy of themselves.
• True Love Waits: supports teenagers & college students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage.
• WYDChallenge.com: forum for World Youth Day pilgrims to stay connected by way of service projects.

Men's Ministry:                    Index

• Dads.org: online resources for Christian Fatherhood. St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers
  • What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
• "A Father's Pledge" by J.L Edwards (Happy Father's Day).
• "Advice for Fathers" by James B. Stenson. Happy Father’s Day! Excerpt from Father, the Family Protector
• The National Fellowship of Catholic Men: resources for training and formation for men’s ministry and evangelization.
• The Cardinal Virtues: A Course of Addresses to Young Men by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (University of Notre Dame).
• Catholic News Agency - Resources - Virtues: Includes The Nature of Virtue, Cardinal Virtues of Prudence/Smart Living | Individual Justice/Obligations to God and Neighbor | Social Justice/Obligations to Societies | Fortitude/Determination to Become Happy | Temperance/Avoiding Ruin and Theological Virtues of Faith/God's Truth in Our Souls | Hope/Striving for Heaven | Charity/Loving as God Loves.
• "Virtue and The Art of Living" by Dr. Edward P. Sri. A 10-part series of essays on virtue and the art of living.
• "Restoring the Fullness of Fatherhood" by Donald Demarco. The following 10 paradoxes illustrate the dynamic quality of fatherhood.
  • Aiming High: How to Grow in Virtue
  • The Art of Living: The First Step of Prudence
  • The Art of Living: Agony, Anxiety, and Decisiveness
  • The Art of Living: Patience and Perseverance
  • Called to Greatness: The Virtue of Magnanimity
  • Vainglory: Seeking the Praise of Men
  • Temperance and the Art of Eating
  • Anger and Virtue.
  • Don't Impose Your Morality on Me!
• The Virtue-Driven Life by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. The four cardinal moral virtues: prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude.

Internet Accountability & Parental Control:                    Index

• Integrity Restored: a site for those struggling with pornography use. Designed to help men, their wives and their families break free from the bonds of porn. Sections include: Pornography and the Catholic, The Path of Recovery, Resources for Overcoming Pornography Addiction.
• Pastoral Letter on the Dignity of the Human Person and the Dangers of Pornography: "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart." Bishop Robert W. Finn, Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Print-ready format for download or hand-out.
• Pastoral Letter: "Bought With a Price – Pornography and the Attack on the Living Temple of God." Bishop Paul S. Loverde, Catholic Diocese of Arlington
• "We Need to Stop Pornography, Now." Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Denver, Denver Catholic Register, Archbishop’s Column, 3/21/2007
• Pastoral letter "Internet Safety" (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference), 2008.
• Internet Pornography - most damaging to marriages, families and children (Institute for Marital Healing)
• What the Catechism Says About Pornography (Dads.org)
• Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family & Community - Family Research Council (FRC).  Download the full report.
• Pornographic Culture Library (Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University).
• Resources in Combating Pornography (Dads.org)
• Resources for the Pure Life (Catholic Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph)
• Social Media Guidelines: (USCCB). Use of social media to encourage respect, dialogue, and honest relationships…



• 5 Tips for Creating a Cybersafe Home (InternetSafety.com)
• Safety Tips for Parents (LeanrtheNet.com): Protect children from online exploitation.
• FilterReview.com: designed to help you find the Internet safety solution that will best suit your needs!
• Porn-free.org: helps people discover the truth about pornography and "sexual" addictions.
• Freedomeveryday.org: sponsored by L.I.F.E. Ministries (Living in Freedom Everyday).
• Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe): tools for  parents & educators to teach children the safe use of technology & the Internet.
• Stay Safe Online: by National Cyber Security Alliance to educate & empower a digital society to use the Internet safely & securely.
  
  
• TotalNetGuard by American Family Online. Multiple filtering options to protect your family from the dark side of the Internet.
• Cyber Sentinel 3.0 Family Edition: Real-time monitoring of Internet, E-mail and attachments. Unlimited home computer license
  • CSWEB™:  Filters out sexually explicit and pornographic content, monitor online activity, developed with Cyber Crime law enforcement.
• K9 Web Protection - Blue Coat®: free Internet filtering and control solution for the home.
• Google's SafeSearch: blocks web pages containing explicit sexual content from appearing in search results.
• Covenant Eyes: Standard for Internet integrity with accountability through monitoring. Safeguard  the dangers & risks of Internet porn.
• X3Watch: accountability software program helping with online integrity. Free version for Windows and Mac.
• Safe Eyes™: developed by InternetSafety.com provides online protection for PCs and Macs in homes, businesses and schools.
• Bsafe Online (American Family Association): Ultimate Online Family Protection. Filters unwanted online adult content, monitors chat rooms.
• CYBERsitter 9.0: a full-featured content management product that keeps kids safe.  5-time winner of PC Magazines Editors Choice award.
• Net Nanny: powerful parental control solution that helps parents protect their children and monitor their Internet use.
• CyberPatrol Internet Security Software - Protecting an Online Generation
• Netmop: Total Family Protection: total solution for web, chat, email, news, keywords in search engines, and file sharing.
• 4Safe - Family Safe Internet. Blocking pornography and adult sexual content
• WebWatcher Computer Monitoring Software keeps kids safe online.
• True Vine Online: Family friendly web site filtering and blocking. Protecting Christian families since 1999.
• WiredSafety.org: Information and education on Internet safety & cyberabuse, cyberstalking, child safety, MySpace & cyberbullying.

Priests and Clergy:                    Index

• Priestly Formation: A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 2001
  • Program of Priestly Formation, 5th Edition - USCCB
• Congregation for the Clergy: The Holy See
• "Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com)
• The Vatican: Year for Priests (2009–2010). Messages from Pope Benedict XVI
  • The Year for Priests (Annus Sacerdotalis) Congregation for the Clergy: Teachings of the Fathers of the Church, Magisterium.
  • "The Year of the Priest" (CatholicCulture): Includes Overview, Priest Saints, Prayers, Websites, Documents, and Books.
• Justice for Priests and Deacons: referral program for  priests & deacons about their rights under Canon Law & to process appeals.
• Opus Bono Sacerdotii: a Catholic charity finding solutions for the proper care & treatment of priests who are experiencing difficulties.
• The Priest, Minister of Divine Mercy - The Ministry of Penance and Reconciliation with a View to Christian Holiness – PDF
• Religiosorum Institutio: Instruction on Careful Selection & Training of Candidates for the States Of Perfection & Sacred Orders - Sacred Congregation For Religious (Feb. 2, 1961)
• "The Seal of the Confessional" Fr. William Saunders (CERC). "The standard of secrecy protecting a confession outweighs any form of professional confidentiality or secrecy."
• Spiritual Formation of the Priest - 12 Conferences by Rev. Raphael Simon, OCSO, MD, St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, MA.

Permanent Diaconate:                    Index

• Brief History of the Diaconate
• The Permanent Diaconate: Identity, Functions, & Prospects
• General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church - Pope Paul VI
• Basic Norms For Formation Of Permanent Deacons: Congregation For Catholic Education - Congregation For The Clergy
• Catholic Church Diaconate (USCCB): the first of three ranks in ordained ministry.
• Deacon’s Place: to discuss the experience of being a deacon & the vocation of ordained ministry.
• The Deacon at Mass: Committee on the Divine Worship – USCCB
• Revised Roman Missal Liturgy Guides - The Deacon at Mass: Roman Missal, 3rd Ed. (USCCB)
• International Diaconate Center
• National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education
• Office of Diaconate - Diocese of Columbus, OH
• Office of Diaconate - Diocese of Lexington, KY
• Office of Diaconate - Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
• Permanent Deaconate Vocations - Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
• Permanent Deacon Program: St. Meinrad's School of Theology

Spiritual Direction Resources:                    Index

• Catholic Spiritual Direction: The spiritual direction process & expectations. Finding, selecting, & initiating spiritual direction.
• The John Paul II Center for Lifelong Faith and Ministry Formation (Archdiocese of Milwaukee)
• "Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com)
• Spiritual Direction Guide: The John Paul II Center for Lifelong Faith and Ministry Formation – Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
  • "What Are the Key Characteristics of Good Spiritual Direction?" Father John Bartunek, LC.
  • Preparing for Spiritual Direction: Father John Bartunek, LC.
• Spiritual Direction: Questions and Answers (PDF)
• Scrupulous Anonymous (Liguori Publications): Ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity. Newsletter Archives.
  • Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous (Revised): Rev. Thomas M. Santa, C.SS.R.
  • Understanding and Conquering Scrupulosity - Catholic Spiritual Direction

Ecumenism - Interreligious Dialogue:                    Index

• Resources for The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Jan. 18-25, 2013.
• Observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011. Seeking fulfillment of the prayer of Jesus, the Son of God, that they all may be one.
• Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
• Ecumenical & InterReligious Affairs: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
• "Meeting God in Friend and Stranger" (Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales): teaching document on interreligious dialogue.
• Pastoral Letter on Evangelization, 1984: Black Bishops of the United States
• Resources on Islamic-Catholic Relations: USCCB Department of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

Faith-Work:                    Index

• Avodah Institute: Integrating Faith and Work
• The High Calling of Our Daily Work connects people with the faith that sustains all aspects and activities of daily life.
• Marketplace Network: challenges and equips Christians to integrate faith work.
• Shrinking the Camel - Confessions of Faith from the Corner Office: For Christians With Ambition,  Bradley J. Moore
• Workplace Wisdom Interactive: Bringing the Wisdom of God into the Workplace!

Liturgy & Music Resources:                    Index

• Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy–Principles and Guidelines.
  • The Liturgical Year and Popular Piety.
• Pope Benedict XVI's - Instruction Universae Ecclesia on application of the Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum" (May 13, 2011).
• Theology of the Mass: A Seven-Week Florida Catholic Online Series by Father Tom Margevicius
• Adoremus: Society for the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy
• Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin &  English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
• Vatican II on the Liturgy - Introduction: commentary by Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
  • Vatican II on the Liturgy - Overview & General Norms
  • Vatican II on the Liturgy - Particular Norms & the Eucharist
  • Vatican II on the Liturgy - Related Concerns
  • Liturgy - Church Documents: Roman Catholic. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL)
• CatholicCulture - The Liturgical Year: Overview of the liturgical year--season, saints, holidays
• Catholic Liturgical Library: historical & current information about liturgies of the Latin (Roman) rite of the Catholic Church.
• Catholic Resources for Bible, Liturgy, and More: materials, related to biblical & liturgical studies, for teachers, students, pastors.
• Church Documents - Liturgy: Roman Catholic. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL)
  • Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL): Dedicated to Liturgical Research and Pastoral Liturgy.
• Committee on Divine Worship: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
  • Committee on Divine Worship - Documents (USCCB): check left column for resources.
  • Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter (USCCB): scroll down for archived newsletters as downloadable PDFs.
  • USCCB Policy for Permission to Use Lectionary for Mass and New American Bible.
• Daily Mass readings as downloadable podcasts from U.S. Bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
• The Deacon at Mass: Committee on the Liturgy - USCCB
• Directory on Popular Piety & Liturgy: Principles & Guidelines. Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments
• General Instruction of The Roman Missal, Third Edition (USCCB) Proper adaptations for USA confirmed July 24, 2010.
• General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition – Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
• Liturgical Resources for Prayer During a Crisis (USCCB): Excerpts from the Book of Blessings.
• Liturgical Resources (USCCB): NB: "Items of Interest" in right margin.
  • Commentary on the Proper Prayers of Advent from the Roman Missal (USCCB)
• Index of Liturgy Readings
• Promoting Authentic Eucharistic Adoration - Pope Benedict XVI
• Renewing the Celebration of the Eucharist: Considerations in Light of the Revised GIRM
• Respect Life Sunday – October 2, 2011 (USCCB). Theme: "I came so that all might have life and have it to the full" (cf. John 10:10).
• Learn Byzantine Chant
• Liturgical Planning: basic liturgical information (readings, themes); suggestions for music & hymns
• Liturgical & Prayer Resources: Church of England & Wales
• Liturgical Scriptural Readings for Funerals
• Liturgical Bible Readings: Catholic Community Forum
• Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
• Mass Times: A Ministry to traveling Catholics to find a nearby church with a schedule of religious services in the USA & International.
  • Catholic Mass Times Church Directory for the iPhone (UPDATED), and is  free.
• PaxBooks - authorized Internet distributor for Vatican Publishing House
• Roman Catholic Funeral Readings.  pre-selected Biblical passages which are appropriate for the occasion of a Catholic funeral Mass.
• SanctaMissa.org: tutorial for priests and altar servers learning to celebrate the Tridentine Latin Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal.
• The Theology of the Liturgical Year (CatholicCulture) by Rev. John H. Miller, C.S.C., S.T.D.
• Low-gluten altar hosts: Congregation of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Altar Breads Dept, 31970 State Highway P, Clyde, Missouri 64432 (Phone:1-800-223-2772).

The Roman Missal - 3rd Edition (resources for implementation):                    Index

• What Is The Roman Missal? (Liturgy Training Publ.): History of Roman Missal, Glossary, Preparation for the revised changes, & Revisions.
• General Instruction of The Roman Missal, Third Edition (USCCB) Proper adaptations for USA confirmed July 24, 2010.
• General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition – Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
• Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
• The Roman Missal - 3rd Edition (Committee on Divine Worship - USCCB). Educates about Mass changes coming with the new Roman missal.
  • Implementation of The Roman Missal - 3rd Edition: A Gateway to Mystery. Reflection by Bishop Arthur Serratelli.
  • The Theological Vision of Sacrosanctum Concilium and the Roman Missal.
  • The Order of Mass - The Roman Missal, 3rd Edition: Excerpts from English translation of The Roman Missal. © 2010 ICEL. .
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Roman Missal - 3rd Edition (USCCB)
  • FAQ - "And with Your Spirit": Why has the response et cum spiritu tuo been translated as and with your spirit?
  • FAQ - "consubstantial with the Father": Why has "one in being with the Father" been changed to "consubstantial with the Father?"
  • Changes in the Parts of the Priest in the Order of Mass in the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
  • Changes in the People's Parts in the Order of Mass in the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
  • Roman Missal Formational Materials (USCCB - Committee on Divine Worship) Materials for catechesis and preparation.
  • Revised Roman Missal Liturgy Guides - The Priest at Mass: Roman Missal, 3rd Ed. (USCCB)
  • Revised Roman Missal Liturgy Guides - The Deacon at Mass: Roman Missal, 3rd Ed. (USCCB)
  • Revised Roman Missal Liturgy Guides - The Lector at Mass: Roman Missal, 3rd Ed. (USCCB)
  • Revised Roman Missal Liturgy Guides - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass: Roman Missal, 3rd Ed. (USCCB)
• Roman Missal Video and Multimedia Resources (Archdiocese of Atlanta): Links to many video resources, as well as catechetical packages. They cover all audiences, from teens to theologians.
• From Sacramentary to Roman Missal, Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3: Bishop Blase Cupich's (Spokane) 3 part video of the impending arrival of the new translation of the Roman Missal to the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
• Implementation of the Revised Roman Missal (Notre Dame Center for Liturgy): Includes video and PDFs of presentations by Msgr. Bruce Harbert, Fr. Jan Michael Joncas, Fr. Douglas Martis, Msgr. James Moroney, Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB, Fr. Paul Turner, Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, C.PP.S.
• Historical Insights & Changes in the New Translation of the Roman Missal: Father John Baldovin, SJ, Boston College’s School of Theology & Ministry.
• New Roman Missal e-Learning Workshop (Archdiocese of Washington): learn more about the new translations and changes.
• Today's Liturgy: Looking Ahead to the New Roman Missal. Catechetical support that address the new translation.
• Roman Missal Formation Materials: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC).
• The Roman Missal Blog (Our Sunday Visitor)
• Theology 101 - Faith Magazine (Diocese of Lansing): Rita Chiron's recent articles on implementation of The Roman Missal, 3^rd Edition.
• New Roman Missal Sign Language Interpreter Training: online video training to interpret the new translation of the Roman Missal.
• Chants of the Roman Missal (Nat'l Assoc. of Pastoral Musicians): Learn and/or teach music found in The Roman Missal - 3rd Ed. (2010).
  • Easter Exsultet: The Proclamation of Easter in English, using music from the new Roman Missal.
  • Easter Exsultet (Diocese of Newark): John Miller, Director of Music at the Cathedral Basilica, plus PDF
• Learn, teach and implement the new Order of Mass (Oregon Catholic Press): New Mass settings.

Music:                    Index

• Chants of the Roman Missal (Nat'l Assoc. of Pastoral Musicians): Learn and/or teach music found in The Roman Missal - 3rd Ed. (2010).
• Learn, teach and implement the new Order of Mass (Oregon Catholic Press): New Mass settings.
• Musica Sacra: website of the Church Music Association of America. Offers huge range of classical church music resources of all genres.
• CanticaNOVA Publications: Traditional music for the Contemporary Church
• Cyber Hymnal: 4,800 Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations.
• Learn Byzantine Chant
• Shineout - New Evangelization Through Music
• Songs of Praise: a unique source of original songs and plays for your church.
• An Online Christmas Songbook: hymns & carols to play & sing.
• Christmas Carols: Lyrics and origins of the most popular Christmas carols.
• Christmas Music Resource
• Songs of Praise: Christmas music

Liturgical Resources:                    Index

• "Art is Servant" – The Art of David Myers: A passion for religious, specifically Catholic-Christian works of art.
• Century Art Glass Co.: Highest spiritual, artistic & craftsmanship in stained glass arts.
• High Cross Monument Co. Celtic Memorial Crosses & Markers reflecting Irish & Celtic heritage.
• The House of Hansen (Chicago, IL): custom clerical garments, church supplies, & religious articles.
• ICHTHYSdesigns: Vestments & altar appointments, custom designed - a unique approach since 1989 by Lynn Ronkainen.
• Liturgical Publications, Inc: Resources for bulletins
• Mueller Kaiser Plating Co.: Restoration & refinishing of Sacred Vessels & religious metalware.
• Rohn Design Group: Liturgical designers, artists and artisans. A family-owned and operated business.

Sermon Resources, Scripture Reflections                    Index

• "Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly" – USCCB: Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations (PDF).
• "Proclaim a Message of Hope: A Homiletics Practicum." © April 2010, Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
• The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin &  English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
• Butler's Lives of the Saints and Other Holy People (EWTN). Can be searched alphabetically or by calendar date.
• The Oxford Dictionary of Saints – Oxford University Press. The lives of saints, from the famous to the obscure.
• "The Golden Legend (Aurea Legenda)" – Medieval Sourcebook. Compiled by Jacobus de Voragine, 1275; Trans. William Caxton, 1483.
•  CatholicCulture: click on Liturgical Year > Calendar > Date
•  Catholic Online: Patron Saints, Feast Days & Angels
• Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations: Meditations for the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Parables of Jesus.
• Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Year of Faith: Review readings for each Sunday & Holy Day during Year of Faith.
• Franciscan Saints and Blesseds Calendar: Combined calendars of the OFMs, Poor Clares, Third Order Regular & Secular Orders.
• Roman Catholic Homilies: Catholic Doors Ministry
• Roman Catholic Saints' Feast Days Calendar
• Saints.SQPN.com: information on topics with patron saints, and profiles of those saints.
  • Calendar of Saints: listing by month/day
•  Connections: This Sunday's Gospel. Exegetical notes and homily themes to get you started this weekend.
• Holy Day Homilies
• The Center for Liturgy - St. Louis University: pray, peruse & understand the readings of the coming Sunday’s Mass.
• Creighton University Reflections on Sunday & Daily Mass Readings
• Emmaus Journey: Reflecting on Sunday's Reading
• Fr. Francis Martin Ministries: 4-part weekly reflection & commentary on the readings, psalm & Sunday Gospel.
• "Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
• Advent and Christmas Inspiration: poems, quotations, readings and sermon illustrations
• Advent Calendar – A journey towards hope (Holy Family Hospital Foundation)
• Advent Calendar: December 2–24 (USCCB)
• Advent Calendar 2012 – EWTN. Origins of Advent/Christmas devotions, prayers and meditations.
• 12 Days of Christmas: from Christmas until beginning of Epiphany. Click on numbers on Christmas tree.
• Easter Sermons: St. John Chrysostom, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, John Paul II, Patriarch of Constantinople, Martin Luther
• Divine Mercy Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter: Internet resources and links.
• Academy of Homiletics: preaching links
• Audio Sancto: Sermons in plain English on Catholic dogma, doctrine, and devotion.
• Bible Studies based on Liturgical Calendar
• Catholic Coalition on Preaching
• Catholic Sunday Homilies: Catholic Doors Ministry
• Catholic Homilies and Sermons: Sunday & Daily; Scripture Studies, Catholic newspapers
• Catholic Homilies -- Homilías Católicas: English and Spanish
• The Center for Liturgy - St. Louis University: pray, peruse & understand the readings of the coming Sunday’s Mass.
• Creighton University Reflections on Sunday & Daily Mass Readings
• Christian Sermons, Holidays, & Articles Archive: Joyful Heart Ministries
• Fr. Andrew Greeley Homilies
• Fr. Munachi’s Sunday Sermons: African Christian Inspiration
• Funeral Poems and Poems for the Eulogy
• Homiletic & Pastoral Review: online essays and homilies on the truths and the beauty of Jesus Christ and his one, true Church.
• Homily Resources - St. Michael’s College (VT)
• Homilies & Selected Sermons
• Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Thanksgiving: Short Stories and Articles
  • Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Christmas: Short Stories and Articles:
  • Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy
  • Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Easter: Short Stories and Articles
• Krysallis: Free English & Spanish homilies for upcoming Sunday!
• Lectionary Sermons - Lectionary.org. One of the truly great collections of lectionary-based sermons on the web.
• More Homiletics Links
• Pastoral Preaching: Sponsored by the Athenaeum of Ohio
• Preacher's Illustration Service: Sermon Illustrations of the month
• Preaching the Lectionary: Roland McGregor page
• Preaching Magazine: Sample Sermons
• Preaching Resources on the Internet: Dominican Preaching Conference
• Preaching the Truth of Christ: Correlates Catechism with Lectionary Readings - Cycle B: Lenten and Easter
• Pulpit Helps: For Preaching and Living God's Truth
• Resurrection Resources: daily reflections from the Sisters of the Resurrection
• Sacred Space: on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day
• September 11, 2001: Preaching, Prayer and Liturgical Responses
• Sermon Search: a database containing over 14,000 sermons. A valuable research tool to stimulate new ideas.
• Sermons - Lectionary Resources
• Servicios Koinonia: Sunday commentaries in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
• Sundays Salesian offers a Salesian perspective on the Sunday Readings.
• The Text This Week: Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
• Word of God: to help you prepare for Sunday's readings.

Sermon Illustrations & Stories:                    Index

• Christian Stories and Poems
• Illustration Exchange: Quality Sermon Illustrations
• MoreIllustrations.com: Over 20,000 illustrations, anecdotes, stories, jokes, sayings, maxims, and quotations…
• Sermon Illustrations from e-sermons.com
• StoryBin: an Internet Collection of Positive Thinking. Features a Quotation Database to find just the right saying.
• Sermon Illustrations- CrossWalk: Covering thousands of topics. Find illustrations by topic or a Bible reference.
• Sermon Illustrations: Topic Search
• Story Tour Blog: The teachings, thoughts and stories of a Maggid – Storytelling Rabbi
• After Hours Inspirational Stories
• 10,000 Illustrations: Bible Studies Foundation
• Jewish Stories: More than 500 Jewish stories from the sages, the chassidic masters, and contemporary Jewish storytellers

Franciscan Resources:                    Index

• Calendar of Franciscan Saints and Blesseds: Combined calendars of the OFMs, Poor Clares, Third Order Regular & Secular Orders.
• The Franciscan Archive: Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism. Click on "Saints" for a list of Franciscan Saints & Blesseds
  • The Words of Admonition - St. Francis of Assisi: Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM
  • The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi - edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM: The Franciscan Archive
  • St. Francis of Assisi - Patriarcha Seraphicus: Franciscan Sources, Writings, Biographies and more.
  • "The Life of St. Francis" – "The Golden Legend (Aurea Legenda)"
  • St. Francis of Assisi - Oct. 4 (CatholicCulture): Resource library for prayers, documents and articles.
  • St. Francis of Assisi: Patron saint of ecology & animals.
  • St. Francis of Assisi: National Shrine of St. Francis
    • Virtual Candle Page: Know someone in need of prayers today? Click to light a Virtual Candle.
  • St. Clare of Assisi - Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
  • St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
• "Francis - Model of Authentic Church Reform": Archbishop Charles Chaput - Franciscan University of Steubenville, April 2, 2003.
• The Franciscan Experience
• Franciscan Radio: an electronic ministry of St Anthony Messenger Press. Features: Sunday Soundbites | Saint of the Day.
• Franciscan Spirituality Index
• Franciscan Studies Corner (Franciscan Friars Minor - Malta): Franciscan theology, spirituality, history and culture.
• Franciscan Wikipedia: information about Sts. Francis & Clare of Assisi & an overview of the Franciscan Family. Directory of all pages.
• Franciscans International: Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations
• Rule and Life: Third Order Regular of Saint Francis – TOR
• Franciscan Action Network (FAN) - Transforming the World in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
• Franciscan Advent and Christmas: Montage of Franciscan photos from Assisi and Greccio.



• Assisi Online: General information, Transport to & from, Lodgings, Art & Religion, Museums & Galleries, Where to Eat, Tourist attractions
• Places to Visit in Assisi: Here’s a check list of favorite attractions when visiting Assisi, Italy – Basilica di San Francesco, San Damiano, St. Mary of the Angels, The Porziuncula, the Carceri, Santa Chiara, Sanctuary of RivoTorto, San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova, Santa Maria sopra Minerva (aka Roman Temple of Minerva), and more.
• The Basilica of St Francis and the Sacro Convento (Assisi Online)
• Virtual Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi: Explore Upper Church of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi ($49.95).
• Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi: History | Upper Basilica | Lower Basilica | Crypt | Friary of St. Francis | References | Gallery
• The Sanctuary of La Verna: Holy mountain of St. Francis of Assisi and where St. Francis received the Stigmata in 1224.
• Franciscan Renewal Center: Casa de Paz y Bien
• Franciscan California Missions: history of each California mission, photographs, Mission music.
• California Missions: religious outposts created by the Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order.



• Franciscans, Third Order Regular of Saint Francis of Assisi (International Headquarters, Rome Italy). Includes Origins of the Third Order, Documents of the Order, Basilica of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, The Order on YouTube.
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Immaculate Conception Province
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Sacred Heart Province
• Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.
• Poor Clares, Galway, Ireland



• General Constitutions of Secular Franciscan Order - SFO
• National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order - USA
• Secular Franciscan Order: Five Franciscan Martyrs Region (Florida, South Georgia, and Lower Alabama).



• The Confraternity of Penitents: Brothers & Sisters of Penance live St. Francis of Assisi’s 1221 Rule of Life in their own homes.
• The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion: (an Anglican Religious Order)
  • The Daily Offices as Prayed by the Brothers and Sisters
• Little Brothers of Francis (Anglican): a Franciscan religious order in the contemplative tradition.
• Order of Ecumenical Franciscans: interfaith Christians with a devotion to Sts. Francis & Clare and their interpretation of the Gospel.

Franciscan Art & Images:                    Index

• Franciscan e-Cards: award-winning religious E-cards--Franciscan themes, saints, feasts, seasonal
• St. Francis in Art
• Images of St. Francis
• St. Francis - Ecole Initiative Index of Images (scroll down to St. Francis)
• Franciscan Web Clipart
• Giotto frescoes
• Basilica of St. Francis: Frescoes of Giotto in the upper basilica
• Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Giotto
• Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Cimabue

Vocations, Religious Orders & Lay Apostolates:                    Index

• National Vocation Awareness Week – January 13-19, 2013
  • Vocations Resources – USCCB: Featuring resources to promote vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life that are currently being used by archdioceses and dioceses.
• The Service of Authority and Obedience: Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life & Societies of Apostolic Life
• Paths of Love - Catholic Vocation Discernment: Includes books, articles, & documents on the vocations of marriage, religious & the priesthood.
• Promoting Vocations: Comprehensive Catholic Vocation Resource.
• Totally Catholic Links - Vocations
• National Religious Vocation Conference
• Religious Formation Conference
• Religious Orders: a comprehensive & ecumenical list of male and female religious orders, congregations & communities.



• Priestly Formation: A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 2001
  • Program of Priestly Formation, 5th Edition - USCCB
• Congregation for the Clergy: The Holy See
• "Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com)
  


• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - International Headquarters, Rome
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Immaculate Conception Province
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Sacred Heart Province
• Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.
• Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan, OFM)
• Benedictines International: Order of Saint Benedict
• Order of Carmelites: The Index of Carmelite Information on the Web
• Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
• Carmelite Nuns - Eldridge Iowa
• CatholicMil.org: to "spiritually edify" military families, while also promoting vocations to Archdiocese for the Military Services.
• Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM)
• Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR)
• FAMVIN - International Vincentian Family
• Jesuits–California Province of Society of Jesus.
• Nashville Dominicans: Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation
• Sisters of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ
• Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude.
• U.S. Association of Consecrated Virgins



• The Confraternity of Penitents: Brothers & Sisters of Penance live according to St. Francis of Assisi’s 1221 Rule of Life in their own homes.
• Family Missions Company: lay apostolate called to missionary evangelism
• United States Conference of Secular Institutes
• Taizé: an international, ecumenical community founded by Brother Roger

Parishes & Dioceses:                    Index

• St. Charles Borromeo - Picayune, MS
• St. Irene Roman Catholic Church - Carlisle, MA
• St John Bosco Catholic Church - Woodstock, VA
• St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Community - Clifton, NJ



• Archdiocese of Boston, MA
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH
• Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
• Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS
• Archdiocese of Kansas City, MO
• Archdiocese of Washington, DC
• Catholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
• Catholic Diocese of Paterson, NJ
• Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA
• Catholic Diocese of Steubenville, OH
• Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
• Catholic Diocese of Venice, FL
• Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV



• St Peter's Basilica: Providing information on St. Peter's Basilica and Square in the Vatican City.
• 360 Virtual Tour of St. John Lateran, Roma: Instructions: Select image, hold down eft mouse button, move cursor around, zoom in/out.
• Catholic Church in England & Wales
• Catholic Dioceses of Ireland
• Ireland's Early Christian Heritage: Clonmacnoise, Clonfert, St. Brendan's Voyage

Pilgrimages & Retreats:                    Index

• Franciscan University Pilgrimages: travel to destinations to strengthen your faith, encourage your spirit, & renew your soul.
• Franciscan University of Steubenville - Summer Conferences
• Franciscan Pilgrim Programs: cross-cultural journeying together in the spirit of Francis & Clare.
• Assisi–Rome slide show: Franciscan Friars, TOR Pilgrimage – May, 2007.
• Franciscan Renewal Center: Casa de Paz y Bien
• Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem - 360 View: Drag mouse up or down to see different views of the picture.
• St. Francis Pilgrimages: beautiful itineraries in Italy where St. Francis of Assisi lived.
• Journeys of the Spirit: Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi to evangelize through pastoral tourism and the ministry of pilgrimage.
• Monastery Stays: Places to stay in Italy operated by religious organizations with a long history of hospitality.
• Pilgrimages & Spiritual Journeys
• Retreats International: US & Canada listing of Retreat Centers
• San Pedro Spiritual Development Center (Winter Park, FL) offers guided, private, and sponsored retreats.

Religious Art:                    Index

• The Foundation for Sacred Arts: to encourage and inspire the production and promotion of sacred arts for the glory of God.
• "Art is Servant" – The Art of David Myers: A passion for religious, specifically Catholic-Christian works of art.
• Biblical and Religious Art and Music
• Can Stock Photo: professional royalty free stock photography at prices you can afford. A large collection of religious images.
• Christian Symbols: drawn by Rudolf Koch (1876-1934)
• Foto Search Stock Photography: search engine for stock photo images, digital illustrations & artwork– Bible | Catholic | Christian.
• Gustave Doré Bible Gallery
• Orthodox Ministry: Digital Icon Gallery
• Index of Catholic Pictures
• Image Gallery of the Saints
• Christian Graphics Gallery - CrossDaily.com
• Jesus Christ in Art & Images
• The World of Orthodox Art, Tradition and History: Bulgarian and Orthodox Icons

Catholic Internet Resources & Blogs:                    Index

• American Catholic: Resources for Your Spirit & St. Anthony Messenger
• Beliefnet's Catholic Online Community
• Caritas International: comprises 162 Catholic relief, development & social service organizations
• Catholic Almanac online–OSV: information about Catholicism in the world today.
• Catholic Canada Directory: Apologetics, Consecrated Life, Prayer, World Youth Day 2002
• Catholic.net - News, Spiritual Living, Catholic Education
• CatholicCareers: employment opportunities at Catholic institutions, businesses & ministries.
• Catholic Charities USA: provides vital social services to people in need.
• CatholiCity: New Media for New Evangelization
• Catholic Colleges & Universities:
• Catholic Community: World-Wide Catholic Search Engine
• CatholicCulture.org: incorporates the Catholic World News service; a new and enlarged commentary section.
• Catholic Doors Ministry: Evangelizing on the internet
• Catholic Exchange: Good News of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church to the world.
• Catholic Community Forum: Resources, Saints, Reflections
• Catholic First - Information Center
• Catholic Greetings: Free E-mail Catholic Christian Greeting Cards.
• Catholic Information Network: Spirituality, Liturgy & Devotions, Vatican, NFP, Documents
• Catholic Internet Resources: Extensive Directory of Links & Resources
• Catholic Internet Yellow Pages: Link Heaven
• Catholics on the Internet: Catholic Resources
• Catholic Jobs Online: Free job searches for Catholics seeking employment.
• CatholicLinks.com: Doctrine, Liturgy, Sacraments, Devotions, Apostolates, & more
• Catholic Messages USA - Resources/News/Directory
• Catholic Online: Center for Exchange of Information for Catholics & All People of God
• Catholic-Pages.com - Daily Spiritual & Mass Readings, Rosary, Church World News
• Catholic Resources on the Internet by Fr. Felix Just, SJ
• Catholic Spot
• Catholic Topical Index
• CatholicWeb.com - Catholic Forums, Q & A, Prayer Intentions
• Christus Rex: Catholic links & Resources
• College of Athanasius: on-line, distance-education, Catholic course work.
• CyberFaith: Catholic resources for people of faith
• DCL Online: a bi-weekly newsletter for Catholic professionals.
• Digital @ Leadership Network: about how to use technology for ministry.
• ChurchCrunch.com: Exploring the intersection of technology and the church.
• Esglesia.org: Internet search engine of Catholic sites (RIIAL)
• E3mil.com - Catholic Portal Providing Education and Information
• Everything Catholic: Faith, Education, Shrines, Organizations, Resources
• G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture
• Good News Ministries: A New Evangelization for a New Millennium
• Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
• Internet Padre: Roman Catholic Resources on the Web. Also, Student Resources, useful to home-schooling families.
• Knights of Columbus: promoting Catholic faith & life
• Legal Resource Center for Religious
• LifeLine News: Examine all teaching in the light of God's Word
• MISNA: Missionary Service News Agency
• New Advent: Catholic Reference Works, Resources & News
• Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
• Prayer Warriors of the Holy Souls: pray, offer Masses, & do works of mercy for the intentions of the holy souls
• ProLifeSearch.com: "Web's First Pro-Life Search Engine."
• RCNet: Catholic Network to Strengthen the Catholic Community on the Internet
• RealCatholicTV.com: catechesis and evangelization about the truth of the Christian faith.
• Reasons for Hope
• The Reid Group: organizational/leadership development for faith-based, non-profit groups.
• Roman Catholic Resources: Graduate Theological Union
• Salt & Light Catholic Media Foundation: 100% Catholic content through a diverse range of multi-media tools
• Social Media Guidelines - (USCCB): Use of social media to encourage respect, dialogue, and honest relationships…
• Totally Catholic Link Directory - Your Source for Catholic Links
• University of Notre Dame Archives
• Vatican City State: Webcams, General Info, History, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Vatican Gardens, & Photo Galleries.
• Worship & Sing: praise and contemplate our great God with Chuck Stevens.

Catholic Blogs:                    Index

• Catholic: Under the Hood. Catholic history & theology from a Franciscan perspective, including podcasts by Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR
• The SaintCast: information about saints honored by the Catholic Church
• Whispers in the Loggia: outstanding blog covering the Catholic Church

Church & Religious Goods & Books:                    Index

• Nelson Fine Art & Gifts: Committed to providing the best Catholic products on the market-period.
  • Catholic to the Max by Nelson's Woodcraft: Catholic art, posters, Vatican Library prints; Crosses
• ACTA Publishing: materials to live out the Christian faith in daily life.
• A-M Religious Gifts: church supplies, religious goods, medals, crosses & crucifixes, rosaries, clergy accessories, vestments, etc.
• AmenTees: Christian T-shirts and clothing
• Apostle.com: Exquisite Catholic gifts, Saint medals, Rosaries, Religious jewelry. Made in the USA, guaranteed for life! Free shipping.
• Aquinas and More Catholic Goods: Catholic Bibles & books, jewelry/gifts/rosaries, art & statues, Christian apparel, church supplies.
  • Catholic Church Supply: Liturgical Books, Altar/Sacramental/Communion Supplies, Sanctuary Appointments, Vestments/Clergy Apparel.
• Ave Maria Rosaries: wide selection of Catholic rosaries and other devotional items
• CardsDirect - Religious Christmas Cards: Internet's best selection of premium quality Religious Christmas Cards.
• Cards for Causes: 20% of every card purchase is donated to the nonprofit cause of the customer's choice.
• Catholic Book Publishers Association
• Catholic Book Publishing Corp.: quality Catholic resources - including Bibles, Missals & Liturgical Books
• Catholic Books and Gifts: Catholic Books in English & Spanish, Rosaries, Medals, Crucifixes. Free Shipping on orders of $20.00 or more.
• The Catholic Company: Resources to better understand the Roman Catholic Church.
• Catholic Family Education: Catholic materials to families for a lifetime of learning!
• The Catholic Store - Catholic Source for Religious Goods
• Catholic Supply - St. Louis
• Christianbook.com - Christian books, music, and more for less!
• Christian Books Bibles: Christian resources from leading publishers such as Zondervan, Tyndale, Navpress, Thomas Nelson, Baker House, CSS.
• CM Almy: church supplies, Catholic vestments, clergy apparel & liturgical supplies since 1892.
• Crosscards: unique messages of God's love, inspiration, encouragement and fun!
  • Crosscards Wallpapers: free inspirational themes.
• Crown of Thorns: Unique Christian products from the Holy Land
• Daughters of St. Paul - Pauline Books & Media
• Direct from Lourdes: Rosary Beads, Lourdes Holy Water Bottles, Miraculous Medals, Statues and other Catholic Gifts.
• Forest of Peace Books: Suppliers for the Spiritual Pilgrim
• God4Me Christian Books: Offers a variety of Christian Books, Music, Bibles at wholesale prices.
• Halo Greetings and Stationery: Christian/Catholic greeting cards for every occasion.
• IHS Press: Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
• In His Image: Jesus cross necklaces, pendants, jewelry
• LifeWork Press: promotes discovery of God’s call to a personal vocation & mission
• Liguori Publications
• Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPI)
• Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, Inc.
• Made by Religious: products from monasteries, religious communities
• Mary's Prayers: Catholic Devotions, Rosary beads, Christian Jewelry
• Meyer • Vogelpohl Church Goods: leader in quality church goods, vestments, religious art
• Monastery Greetings - only products from monasteries, religious communities & hermitages
• Mosack's Church Goods and Religious Gifts: Free shipping on any order of $100 or more.
• Mother Mary's Gemstone Rosaries: Handcrafted Gemstone Rosaries, Rosary Necklaces, Rosary Bracelets
• My Religious Goods: distinctive Holy Land Christian gifts & Christmas ornaments & olive wood religious items
• Nazareth-Souvenir: original Christian Holy Land Gifts Crafts and Souvenirs
• OliveTreeOnline: Catholic Books and Christian Gifts
• Papal Blessed Rosaries: handmade Italian rosaries blessed after purchase at Pope Benedict XVI’s morning audience.
• Paulist Press: Catholic book publishing house.
• PaxBooks - authorized Internet distributor for Vatican Publishing House
• Pinecombe Studios: Catholic sacramental greeting cards, prints and stationery products.
• Planet Icthus: Christian gifts, jewelry, crosses, rings, and more.
• Real Life Rosary - Hand-Made Corded Knot Rosaries: Traditional 5 decade rosary, Wedding "Lasso" Rosary, and more.
• St. Jude Church Goods - world's most complete religious and church goods store
• Thomas More Publishing
• Traditional Catholic Collectibles: Creed rosaries, patron saint medals, religious art, jewelry
• Treasured Cross: Christian Jewelry, Christian Gifts, Inspirational Jewelry and Christian Apparel
  • Christian wall art and Christian home decor.
• Via Rosa - Beads of Inspiration: Creation of unique rosaries & prayer chaplet

Journals & E-Zines:                    Index

• American Catholic: Resources for Your Spirit
• Catholic.net: access Catholic magazines & newspapers, Church documents
• Catholic Digest: Heaven's Transit Map
• Christophers News Notes
• Columbia: Knights of Columbus on-line magazine
• CRISIS Magazine: Catholic wisdom & tradition in dialogue with contemporary politics & culture
• First Things: Journal of Religion & Public Life
• Guideposts: Source of Inspiration & Positive Thinking
• HeartLight: Resources to Live Victoriously for Jesus in Today's World
• Inside The Vatican: most well-informed & comprehensive monthly magazine
• Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions providing daily spiritual reflections.
• Origins Online: Catholic News Service Documentary Service
• Review for Religious Digital Archive hosted by the Pius XII Library at Saint Louis University.
• Religion & Ethics Newsweekly - PBS: insightful coverage & analysis behind the news in the world of religion & ethics.
• Second Spring:  A Journal of Faith & Culture
• Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politics
• Three Minutes A Day: The Christophers daily inspiration
• U.S. Catholic Historical Society
• Word Among Us: Catholic Devotional

Christian sites:                    Index

• Disaster Aid & Relief Organizations: Catholic, Christian, Orthodox, religious & secular
• 123 Christian - The Premier Christian Business Directory
• All-Things-Christian.com: Books, Gifts, Music, Bibles, Children’s Christian Books, Contemporary Christian Music Lyrics and more.
• Answering Islam: A Christian-Muslim Dialog and Apologetic
• American Religion Data Archive: data on church membership & religious groups
• Best of the Christian Web
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
• Christian Businesses Mall: designed to assist Christians in locating products & services
• Christianity.com: network of ministries, churches & organizations
• ChristianGlobe
• Christian Interactive Network - Global Village
• Christian Resource Institute/The Voice: Biblical and Theological Resources for Growing Christians
• Christian Youth Mentoring - Long Island: Responsible evangelism of at risk youth for the development of the whole person.
• Christianity Today magazine
• Church on the Web: Christian portal & International Directory
• CrossDaily: fellowship, inspiration, bible search, devotions
• Crosswalk.com: The intersection of faith and life
• Church Leader Internet Portal - Zondervan
• FaithStreams Network: Faith & Values Media - to promote the vitality of spiritual experiences & faith in everyday life.
  • FaithStreams Network - Topics: Faith-Based resources
• Focus on the Family: Dr. James Dobson
• GodTube.com: video-driven social network designed to share the message and love of Christ.
• GoodSearch: (powered by Yahoo) to help fund any of 1000s of charities or schools
• Gospel Communications: Online Christian Resources
• He First Loved Us! A Special Place for Kids, Parents, Educators & Ministers
• Hour of Power: Crystal Cathedral Ministries
• International Biblical Online Leadership Training (IBOLT): online theological training.
• Ken Collins: Bible, Lectionary, Worship, Discipleship–ecumenically broad & historically deep.
• Leadership U: multi-disciplinary vehicle to help reach professors, students with the best in Christian thought.
• Max Lucado Teaching Ministry
• National Bible Association: Encouraging Everyone to Read the Bible
• National Council of Churches
• Sonday Inc: rebroadcasts audio/video sermons from around the world for no cost to pastors, ministers, missionaries.
• Warriors of Christ: Prayer Ministry, Daily Devotions, Christian Web Designers
• Adherents.com - Religion Statistics
• Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: Christian Doctrine