Live at FUS – Archive of Daily Masses and Holy Hours from Franciscan University of Steubenville (Franciscan University YouTube Channel).

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• Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism (Pontifical Council on Christian Unity)
• "The Bishop and Christian Unity: an Ecumenical Vademecum": Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, December 04, 2020.
•  Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25 (USCCB): Link contains resources for celebrating the Week for Christian Unity.
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity — Background (CatholicCulture): In 1908, Rev. Paul Wattson, then an Anglican religious in Graymoor, New York, began a Church Unity Octave with the support of Anglican and Catholic prelates, including Cardinal William O’Connell of Boston. The octave began on January 18, then the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter in Rome, and concluded on January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
• Observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Seeking fulfillment of the prayer of Jesus, the Son of God, that they all may be one.
• Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
  • Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Daily Biblical Reflections (Click on box).
• 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.
• Resources on Islamic-Catholic Relations: USCCB Department of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
• Vatican Council and Papal Statements on Islam (USCCB)
• World Religions and Spirituality Project (WRSP): The mission of the WRSP is to provide objective, reliable and comprehensive information about the world’s diverse array of religious and spiritual groups. The central feature of the WRSP website is, therefore, profiles of contemporary religious and spiritual movements, established world religions, and historical religious and spiritual movements.

• Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s address to the Catholic High School Teachers Convocation - "Knowledge, Virtue, and Holiness," February 6, 2015. "Catholic schools exist to help young people attain holiness in their lives, that is, to become saints."
• American Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
• Catholic Distance University: Life Long Learning in Faith through Distance Education
• Catholic Educator's Resource Center
• Catholic History: Catholics & Catholic Church in history of the United States of America.
• The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Higher Education (CACHE), a division of The Cardinal Newman Society
• EWTN - Teachings of the Catholic Church in an easy-to-use format
• Satellite Theological Education Program (STEP) at the University of Notre Dame
• Homefaith.com: Teach your children the faith & answers to your child's faith questions
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): Excellence In Catholic Education & Catechesis
• Spirit of the Season: for teachers, catechists involved in worship with children
• "Teaching the Ethics of Communications in a Catholic University": Msgr. Paul Tighe, at Minuto de Dios University, Columbia, Oct. 8, 2009.

• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
• The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (Vatican): Aims to promote the study and progress of the social sciences, primarily economics, sociology, law and political science, thus offering the Church those elements which she can use in the development of her social doctrine, and reflecting on the application of that doctrine in contemporary society.
  • Publications of The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Most of the Academy's publications can be downloaded in PDF format
• Catholic Social Teaching – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Includes documents, resources, tools and teachings.
  • "Care for God’s Creation" – CST 101: the first of a seven-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, designed to be an introduction to this body of thought with notable Catholics reflecting on each of the teachings.…The video series is co-sponsored by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). All videos will be posted on CRS’ YouTube channel.
  • Catholic Social Teaching on Labor: A Primer. Selected Quotations from Catholic Social Thought on the Rights and Responsibilities of Workers and Labor Unions.
  • Primer on Poverty, an Option for the Poor, and the Common Good. Catholic Social Teaching on Poverty, an Option for the Poor, and the Common Good.
  • Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges And Directions – Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops.
  • Social Encyclical Primer (USCCB): The history of Catholic social teaching, specifically as it has been expressed through papal encyclicals.
• Papal Encyclicals & Vatican Council on Catholic Social Teachings:
  • Rerum Novarum: on Capital and Labor  - Pope Leo XIII (1891)
  • Quadragesimo Anno: On Reconstruction of the Social Order - Pope Pius XI (1931)
  • Populorum Progressio (On the Development of Peoples) - Pope Paul VI (1967)
  • Sollicitudo Rei Socialis: for the Twentieth Anniversary of Populorum Progressio - St. John Paul II (1987)
  • Centesimus Annus: on the Hundreth Anniversary of Rerum Novarum - St. John Paul II (1991)
    • "The Enduring Importance of Centesimus Annus" by George Weigel, First Things, Jun 22, 2011
  • Caritas in Veritate: on Integral Human Development In Charity and Truth - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (2009)
  • Ethics in Advertising: Pontifical Council for Social Communications (1997)
  • Ethics in Communications: Pontifical Council for Social Communications (2000)
  • Ethics in Internet: Pontifical Council for Social Communications (2002)
  • Fratelli Tutti: “On the Fraternity and Social Friendship” – Pope Francis (October 3, 2020).
    • Summary: Fratelli Tutti: “On Human Fraternity and Social Friendship” – Pope Francis (October 04, 2020).
• What is Social Justice in Catholic Social Doctrine? - Part 1: From Taparelli to John XXIII by Jeff J. Ziegler (3-part essay).
  • What is Social Justice in Catholic Social Doctrine? - Part 2: The teachings of Vatican II, Paul VI, John Paul II, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
  • What is Social Justice in Catholic Social Doctrine? - Part 3: From John Paul II to Benedict XVI.
• Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
  • "Brothers And Sisters To Us," U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism – 1979.
  • "What We Have Seen and Heard" - Pastoral Letter on Evangelization, 1984: Black Bishops of the United States
  • Church and Racism – Toward a More Fraternal Society: Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace
  • Church and Racism – An Introductory Update: Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
• Teaching Peace To College Students (USCCB): practical suggestions to assist you in developing ideas for engaging college-aged students in non-violence activities.
• Catholic Framework for Economic Life: (USCCB). Statements on economic life from U.S. bishops, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI & the Holy See.
• 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.
• Education for Justice: resources to promote Catholic Social Teachings
• Franciscan Action Network (FAN) - Transforming the World in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
• "The Free and Virtuous Society" by George Weigel, Ethics & Public Policy Center
• Immigration - What You Need to Know: Catholic Thought on Social Issues - Catholic Culture
• Laborem Exercens: to All Men and Women of Good Will on Human Work by St. John Paul II, September 14, 1981.
• USCCB Labor Day Statement 2013: Committee on Domestic Justice & Human Development, September 2, 2013. Scroll down for more Catholic Social Teaching resources. Click for PDF version.
  • Labor Day Statement - September 3, 2012 (USCCB): Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life.
• USCCB: Statement On The 50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington For Jobs And Freedom – August 28, 2013.
  • Cultural Diversity resources.
  • What We Have Seen and Heard: A 1984 Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United States
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute: Social Justice - Transformation - Reconciliation.
• Sojourners Magazine - Faith in Action for Social Justice: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politics
• Encyclical Laudato Si' – Pope Francis: On the Care of Our Common Home. Focused on the idea of 'integral ecology', connecting care of the natural world with justice for the poorest and most vulnerable people. Encyclical - download PDF.
  • Laudato Si': a Press Guide to the New Encyclical. A useful guide for an initial reading of the Encyclical. It will help you to grasp the overall development and identify the basic themes.
  • Laudato Si’: on the Care of Our Common Home (Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace). Marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s eco-encyclical on the environment…dedicated to Laudato Si' and efforts around the world to put its teaching into practice.
  • Business Insights from Laudato Si' by Dr. Carolyn Woo, CEO and President, Catholic Relief Services and former dean, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame. "Business must focus on the creative elements of technology, but always linked to humility and service."
  • "Pope Francis, the Encyclical Laudato Si, Ethics, and Existential Risk" by Brian Patrick Green, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. The encyclical, on the environment and humanity's relationship with the natural world, is worth exploring for those interested in global catastrophic and existential risks (GCE-risks) because the particular environmental problems the Pope discusses are placed in the general context of the many GCE-risks that humanity faces.
  • Catholic Church Teaching on Environmental Stewardship – Find resources on the topic and read what the U.S. bishops and previous popes have written about our environment (Environment/Environmental Justice Program – USCCB). Contains resources for Liturgy, Preaching, for Taking Action, and Environmental Quotes.
  • Catholic Climate Covenant: Addresses the growing ecological awareness and the need to implement Catholic social teaching on ecology within the US Church…helps US Catholics respond to the Church's call to care for creation and care for the poor. We are grounded in the Church's deep history of teaching on creation, ecology, and the poor.
  • Catholic teachings on climate change includes, Papal Teachings | US Bishops Statements | Church Fathers & Mothers.
  • Catholicism and the Challenge of Ecology: experts reflect on the history and significance of the church's role in promoting the stewardship of creation.
  • Catholic Environmentalism, Principles of - Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture)

• Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: The Catholic bishops of the United States (USCCB) offer "our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy."
  • Formando la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles - índice
• Connecting Faith & Politics (Minnesota Catholic Conference): To help Catholics prepare to vote, Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) has created a collection of resources, including specific information on Catholic social teaching, faithful citizenship, human dignity, and guidelines for parish and Church organizations.
  • Guided by Human Dignity: Voting with a Catholic Conscience
    • On Human Dignity: Minnesota Catholic Conference's Summary of the Declaration of Dignitas Infinita
  • Catholic Social Teaching
  • Faithful Citizenship: What Are My Voting Responsibilities as a Catholic?
  • Voting with a Catholic Conscience (The Catholic Spirit), August 19, 2024, Minnesota Catholic Conference. "We as Catholics are called to do vote with a focus on the dignity of the human person, recognizing that every person is made in the image and likeness of God. This fundamental belief is central to how we engage in public life, including how we vote.
  • Letter of Saint John Paul II: To All the Heads of State and Government of the World and Decalogue of Assisi for Peace, Vatican, 24 February 2002.
• USCCB: Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics. "We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity [more fully] to participate in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts. Every act of responsible citizenship is an exercise of significant individual power."
• Civilize It: a Polarized Church.A divided nation. Pope Francis calls for "a better kind of politics." How will you respond?"
• Faithful Citizenship Friday: Political Participation as Moral Obligation
• USCCB: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship — Table of Contents
  • Part I: U.S. Bishops’ Reflection on Catholic Teaching and Political Life.
  • Part II: Applying Catholic Teaching to Major Issues: A Summary of Policy Positions of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Part III: Goals for Political Life. Challenges for Citizens, Candidates, and Public Officials
• Major Catholic Statements on Public Moral Issues: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
• Notes and References: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
• Part I of II: Our Call as Catholic Citizens – Summary of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
• Part II of II: Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles – Summary of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
• “Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You”: A Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life by the Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco.
  • Faith, Abortion, and Voting (Catholic Answers): by Trent Horn. In this series leading up to Election Day, we will explain why abortion is the most serious and urgent social issue of our time and what this means for Catholic voters. Part 1: "The Preeminent Issue of Our Time". The Church — and common moral sense — says that one social issue rightly deserves political consideration before and above all others.
    • Faith, Abortion, and Voting, Part 2: by Trent Horn. "Five Rules for Catholic Politicians". The preeminence of abortion as a social issue places grave obligations on Catholic politicians — and on voters to evaluate them.
    • Faith, Abortion, and Voting, Part 3: by Trent Horn. "Three Rules for Catholic Voters". Our bishops say that abortion is the preeminent social issue. What does that mean for us on Election Day?
    • Faith, Abortion, and Voting, Part 4: by Trent Horn. "Can Catholics Vote for Pro-Choicers?" Our vote is a form of cooperation in our leaders' governing decisions. Here's how we navigate this moral duty.
    • Faith, Abortion, and Voting, Part 5: by Trent Horn."What About the ‘Root Causes’ of Abortion?" Is it plausible that candidates who support legal abortion are actually more "pro-life" because they favor welfare programs that reduce abortions?
• As Election Day Approaches "10 Things to Consider": Sr. Mary Ann Walsh
• A Catholic 4th of July!: Where did the American idea of religious liberty come from? Catholic Vote TV.
• The Catholic Association (TCA): a faithful Catholic voice in the public square and the public arena.
• Catholic Conscience and Public Policy: Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
• 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.
• ‘God Bless America’ — Popes speak to the United States (CNA): Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis each made apostolic visitations to the United States during the course of their pontificates.
• "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation": Pope Emeritus Benedict's 2010 World Day of Peace Message. USCCB resources and materials.
• 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.
• General Principles for Catholic Voters: a series of reflections for voters offered by the leaders of the four dioceses in Kansas.
• Religious Liberty: Our First, Most Cherished Liberty (USSCB). Resources concerning the foundational teachings ot;on the right of the person and of communities to social and civil freedom in matters religious."
  • "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty,” A Statement on Religious Liberty by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty.
  • Fortnight for Freedom (USCCB): 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
• "Why I Am A Catholic" by G.K. Chesterton. The difficulty of explaining "why I am a Catholic" is that there are ten thousand reasons all amounting to one reason: that Catholicism is true.
• Pastoral Letters: Our Moral Responsibility as Catholic Citizens. Bishop Robert W. Finn, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
  • "Renewing Our Public Life": Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap. Denver Rotary Club (October 10, 2002).
  • "Being Catholic Today": Pastoral Letter, May 24, 2015, by Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, DC. A Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of Washington and All Who Read this Letter on "why it is so crucial that we reassert and strengthen our Catholic identity, and that our freedom to do so be respected in society and in law."
• "Great Expectations: Responsible, Competent, Catholic Leaders." © Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, Jan. 2009 rev. Oct. 2022. This generation's challenge to greatness — to have great expectations as responsible, competent, Catholic leaders.

• Saint Paul VI, Apostolicam Actuositatem, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, November 18, 1965.
• Saint Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Nuntiandi, December 8, 1975.
• U.S. Bishops’ Committee on the Laity, "Called and Gifted: The American Catholic Laity, Reflections of the American Bishops Commemorating the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Issuance of the ‘Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity’", November 13, 1980.
• Saint John Paul II, Apostolic Journey To the United States of America and Canada, September 18, 1987.
• Saint John Paul II, Christifideles Laici: On the Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful and in the World. Lay Members of Christ’s Faithful People, December 30, 1988.
• National Conference of Catholic Bishops, "Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium", A Statement of the on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity and the Fifteenth Anniversary of Called and Gifted, November 1995.
• Saint John Paul II, "Ecclesia In America", Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, "On the Encounter with the Living Jesus Christ: The Way to Conversion, Communion and Solidarity In America," January 22,1999.
• Saint John Paul II, 17th World Youth Day, Toronto, Downsview Park, Saturday, July 27, 2002.
• Saint Benedict XVI, "Address to the Bishops of Rwanda", May 21, 2005.
• Saint Benedict XVI, "Address to the bishops of Portugal", (May 13, 2010).
• Saint Benedict XVI, "Laity Truly ‘Co-Responsible’ for the Being and Activity of the Church", August, 10 2012.
• Pope Francis: "Indispensable Role of the Lay Faithful in the Public Life", 04/26/2016.
• David G Bonagura, Jr., "Being Catholic in the Workplace", The Catholic Thing, January 12, 2022.
• Fr. Ray’s ‘Other’ Corner, "John Paul II: ‘Man Cannot Fully Find Himself, Except Through A Sincere Gift of Himself,’" November 12, 2006.
• Fr. Derek Sakowski, "The Law of Gift", SpiritualDirection.com, November 13, 2022.
• St. Josemaría Escrivá,"Discover the Divine", Conversations w/ Monsignor Escriva de Balaguer, #114, Online Source for the Works of Josemaría Escrivá,
• "Why its Important to Find Your Mission in Life", Philip Kosloski | 01/15/25 | Aleteia. "Each person is called to their own particular mission, where they can use their unique gifts and talents for the greater glory of God."

• 800th Franciscan Centenary: The Franciscan centenary is a journey that we have decided to begin in order for the entire Franciscan family throughout the world to celebrate together the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' Easter and the culminating events of the last years of his life. Said Centenary has been divided into 4 Centenaries, respectively spread over 4 years where it will be possible to reflect and contemplate the Rule and Christmas in Greccio (1223-2023), the gift of the Stigmata (1224-2024), the Canticle of the Creatures (1225- 2025), the Easter of Francis of Assisi (1226-2026).
• Calendar of Franciscan Saints and Blesseds: Combined calendars of the OFMs, Poor Clares, Third Order Regular & Secular Orders.
• "Call and Response in St. Ignatius and St. Francis: Franciscan Influence on Spiritual Exercises." Brian Purfield compares the spiritual experiences of the founder of the Society of Jesus with those of Francis of Assisi. What similarities are there to be found between the Spiritual Exercises and Bonaventure’s recollection of the life of St. Francis? 31st July 2009 | Thinking Faith.
• St. Francis’ Prayer of Discernment: An Introduction. One of St. Francis of Assisi’s most well-known prayers is his "Prayer to Discern God’s Will Said Before the Crucifix." Father Jonathan St. André, TOR, Vice President of Franciscan Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville, explains how this prayer can help us discern God’s will in our lives. Exploring this prayer with him is Father Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, a member of Holy Spirit Friary at Franciscan University, a motivational speaker on "the power of story," and author of the "Sower’s Seed" series from Paulist Press for preachers, teachers, and public speakers. Download MP3.
• The Franciscan Archive: Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism. Click on "Saints" for a list of Franciscan Saints & Blesseds:
  • Historical Documents of the Franciscan Orders: These include any document regarding any of the Orders founded by St. Francis and any person’s or affairs related. These are provided both for the purposes of historical studies into the life of St. Francis and the Friars Minor as well as the utility of Franciscans and Poor Clares the world over.
  • Introduction on the Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi
  • "Letter to the Faithful" of Saint Francis of Assisi
• "The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi: Translated from the Critical Latin Edition", edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM.
• “The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi” tr. by Father Pascal Robinson. This short anthology of the writings of St. Francis includes a wide sampling of his writings.
• The Words of Sacred Admonition by St. Francis of Assisi. Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, O.F.M. "Of all the writings of St. Francis, The Admonitions contain the most stirring and enduring words of his legacy and are a monument to his profound wisdom of spiritual realization."
• 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. Clare of Assisi - Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
• St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
• Saint Elizabeth of Hungary: "The princess who was kicked out of her castle for serving the poor." Cecilia Pinicola Aleteia | May 10, 2018.
• The Legend of Ss Cosmas and Damian (New Liturgical Movement): Saints Cosmas and Damian are said to have been brothers from Arabia and physicians…They practiced medicine without taking any fee for their services…
• Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: Writings of Francis & Clare. The foundational documents of the Franciscan Tradition, including biographies, letters and other important sources. Free registration.
  • Custodians of the Tradition: Reclaiming the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.
  • Francis and Clare of Assisi: Early Documents. Research tool of the foundational documents of the Franciscan tradition.…Texts are also searchable: readers can pursue any idea and/or theme as they are represented by specific words or phrases.…all quotations and allusions to Scripture are hyperlinked – which means the reader can see the larger context of the sacred page for each of these citations.
  • Franciscan Tradition: Establish by the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition (CFIT) "to promote a contemporary retrieval of the distinctive theological and spiritual vision that animates the Franciscan movement."
• Franciscan Spirituality (Irish Franciscans OFM): Includes Prayers of St. Francis, Writings of St. Francis, Writings of St. Clare, Franciscan Saints & Blessed, "Spirit & Life Reflections".
  • San Damiano Cross: Telling the History of Christ’s Passion. The San Damiano cross is the large Romanesque rood cross that hung in the abandoned chapel near Assisi. While still in his early 20’s and seeking his place in the world, Francis of Assisi was praying before this cross when he heard the voice of God commanding him to “rebuild my church.”…All Franciscans cherish this cross as the symbol of their mission from God to commit their lives and resources to renew and rebuild the Church through the power of Christ.
  • The Symbolism of the Iconic San Damiano Cross: Aleteia | March 6, 2019. Source: "The San Damiano Cross" by Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR.
• "What is Franciscan Spirituality?" Brother Chris Garcia. St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church.…While much has been written on the Poverello, there are still many lessons that can be learned from him. His life and teachings help us strive for holiness.
• St. Bonaventure’s Itinerarium as a Bridge from Francis to the Franciscans. Evan Pederick tssf, July 2021.…“Bonaventure provides a vital bridge between the early Franciscan radical performative reenactment of the Sermon on the Mount and a lived spirituality accessible to generations of non-itinerant and lay tertiaries.”
• Bl. John Duns Scotus
  • Incarnation in Franciscan Spirituality: Duns Scotus and the Meaning of Love by Seamus Mulholland OFM.
  • Above All, the Glory of Christ: John Duns Scotus on the Incarnation by Brother Columba SSF.
  • The Absolute Primacy of Christ: Bl. John Duns Scotus on the Incarnation by
  Fr. Maximilian M. Dean, F.I., July, 2012. Overview of the Scotistic thesis on the primacy of Christ.
• Francis - Model of Authentic Church Reform: Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM, Cap
• Franciscan Studies Corner (Franciscan Friars Minor - Malta): Franciscan theology, spirituality, history and culture.
• Franciscans International: Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations
• 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
• 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.
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province
(Loretto, PA)
• Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. - Immaculate Conception Province
• Franciscan Friars, TOR Pilgrimage: Assisi & Rome - May 2007
• 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)
• Basilica of Saint Francis of 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.
• California Missions Resource Center: a comprehensive and unique resource for historical information on the 21 California Missions.
• Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen, Hankinson, USA
• Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.: Diocese of Steubenville, OH.
• Poor Clares: Galway, Ireland
   
• Rule and the General Constitutions of the Secular Franciscan Order
• National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order - USA
   
• 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.

• Franciscan e-Cards: award-winning religious e-cards – Franciscan themes, saints, feasts, seasonal.
• Giotto frescoes: click on folders ending with "/" > click on sub folder "/" > click on jpg file to view image.
• Basilica of St. Francis: Frescoes of Giotto in the upper basilica. Click on a number to view image > click Detail for larger image.
• Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Giotto
• Frescoes in Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi by Cimabue

• Saint of the Day (Catholic Culture)
• Apostles, Major Saints and Feast Days (The Liturgy Archive): Listed my month and alphabetically.
• 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.
• 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.
• Saint's Name Generator: Use this simple tool to choose a saint at random for a cause or time period, or simply to get to know new saints.
• Seasons and Feast Days: EWTN has created online resources that answer questions about the feasts and seasons of the Church, each including a special eBook that you can download for free.
• "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 - Saint of the Day: click on Liturgical Year > Calendar > Date
• Catholic Online Saints: Patron Saints, Feast Days & Angels
• Calendar of Franciscan Saints and Blesseds: (scroll down for each month).
• Roman Catholic Saints and Heroes: "In reading the lives of the saints, we see that the saints each reflect, in a unique way, a special facet or virtue of God Himself. Learning about Catholic saints and their lives can inspire us to reach the summit of perfection that God wills for each of us."
• Roman Catholic Saints by Name: AmericanCatholic.org
  • Roman Catholic Saints' Feast Days Calendar: AmericanCatholic.org
• Saints & Angels (Catholic Online): browse by alphabet, by month, patron saints.
• Saint of the Day | Catholic Online
• Saints (Saints.SQPN.com): information on topics with patron saints, and profiles of those saints.
  • Calendar of Saints: listing by month/day
• Christian Saints Index - Olga's Gallery
• Find Your Saint (Good News Ministries): Comprehensive list of Saints' names, meanings, Feast Days, & information about their lives.   
• Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15): Documents, articles, prayers & hymns.
• St. Albert the Great: November 15
• Augustine of Hippo: His life & works, texts & translations & research essays
• 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 Writings of St. Francis of Assisi: Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM
  • St. Francis of Assisi - Patriarcha Seraphicus: Franciscan Sources, Writings, Biographies and more.
  • The Rule and Admonitions of St. Francis of Assisi
  • "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.
  • 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 Elizabeth of Hungary: "The princess who was kicked out of her castle for serving the poor." Cecilia Pinicola Aleteia | May 10, 2018.
  • The Legend of Ss Cosmas and Damian (New Liturgical Movement): Saints Cosmas and Damian are said to have been brothers from Arabia and physicians…They practiced medicine without taking any fee for their services…
• St. Francis de Sales — What is Salesian Spirituality?: St. Francis de Sales Association
  • Salesian Spirituality: The North American Salesian Network
• St. Frances Xavier (Mother) Cabrini’s Life Story
• Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14): information about the Lily of the Mohawks;s Patron of the environment and ecology.
• Writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei: Reflections on Christian life and a search tool for quick access to writings.
• Year of St. Joseph Resoures: In Honor of the 150th Anniversary of St. Joseph’s Proclamation as Patron of the Universal Church — December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021
  • Apostolic Exhortation Redemptoris Custos, Pope John Paul II: On the Person and Mission of Saint Joseph In the Life of Christ and of the Church, August 15, 1989
  • Apostolic Letter Patris Corde, Pope Francis: On the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph As Patron of the Universal Church.
  • Why Do We Celebrate a Solemnity of St. Joseph? (EWTN)
  • OSV’s Resources for Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph and the Environment in Which He Lived. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 1. Saint Joseph and the Environment in Which He Lived. General Audience | Wednesday, 17 November 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph in Salvation History. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 2. Saint Joseph in Salvation History. General Audience | Wednesday, 24 November 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph: Just Man and Husband of Mary. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 3. Saint Joseph: Just Man and Husband of Mary. General Audience | Wednesday, 1 December 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, Man of Silence. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 4. General Audience | Wednesday, 15 December 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, Persecuted and Courageous Migrant. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 5. Saint Joseph, Persecuted and Courageous Migrant. General Audience | Wednesday, 29 December 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, Jesus’ Foster Father. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 6. Saint Joseph, Jesus’ foster father. General Audience | Wednesday, 5 January 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph the Carpenter. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 7. Saint Joseph the Carpenter. General Audience | Wednesday, 12 January 2022.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, Father in Tenderness. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 8. Saint Joseph, Father in Tenderness. General Audience | Wednesday, 19 January 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, a Man Who “Dreams”. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 9. Saint Joseph, a man who “dreams”. General Audience | Wednesday, 26 January 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph and the Communion of Saints. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 10. Saint Joseph and the Communion of Saints. General Audience | Wednesday, 2 February 2021.
  • Pope Francis: Saint Joseph, Patron of the Good Death. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 11. Saint Joseph, Patron of the Good Death. General Audience | Wednesday, 9 February 2022.
  • Pope Francis: St. Joseph — Patron of the Catholic Church. Conclude the Cycle of Catecheses on St. Joseph. General Audience | Wednesday, 16 February 2022.
• 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.
  • Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta: October 19, 2003 (Vatican)
  • Mother Teresa of Calcutta  (Catholic Online)
  • Tribute to Mother Teresa of Calcutta (AmericanCatholic)
• The National Institute for Newman Studies:
  • The National Institute for Newman Studies - Digital Collections: information to enhance the reach of John Henry Newman's life, thought, & spirituality.
  • 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
• St. Nicholas Center: To educate people of faith, and the wider public, about the true St. Nicholas.
  • St. Nicholas Study Guides: recover the joy and holiness of Advent & Christmas
• Padre Pio Devotions: testimonials & spiritual maxims
• The Confession of St. Patrick
  • A Complete Guide to Irish Blessings (Claddagh Designs): Irish blessings for weddings, travel, Breastplate of St. Patrick, homes, friendship, good luck and long life.
  • An Irish Blessing (Ireland Calling): Beautiful and inspirational Irish blessing set to stunning scenery in Ireland and haunting Celtic music by Arlene Faith.
  • Pray the Breastplate of St. Patrick Against Forces of the Dark Against Forces of the Dark. When the forces of darkness are putting out their stuff, this breastplate acts like "the full armor of God..."
  • St. Patrick & Celtic Spirituality: American Catholic feature.
  • St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries (scroll down page)
  • Celtic Spirituality - A Beginner's Guide
  • An Irish Journey Into Celtic Spirituality: American Catholic
  • Celtic Spirituality: Just what does it mean?
  • Celtic Christian Spirituality
  • Celtic Spirituality
• Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (of Lisieux) – "The Little Flower of Jesus". Story of St. Therese's Life, Words by St. Therese and FAQs

• Virtues for Life: Designed to inspire and coach you in the daily practice of virtues so that you can achieve your personal best and, consequently, lead a more extraordinary life."
  • Choose a Virtue in the New Year": Instead of taking the traditional route of making resolutions, how about selecting one word, a virtue? This virtue can support your vision for the year ahead and be a steady guide and inspiration for what's to come."
  • Virtues List: Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine destiny. The more we recognize the potential impact that practicing virtues can have on our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment.
• 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,
  • Theological Virtues of Faith/God's Truth in Our Souls | Hope/Striving for Heaven | Charity/Loving as God Loves.
  • Guzman_The Virtuous Man— The Catholic Gentleman
  • Guzman_Prudence: The Cardinal Virtues — The Catholic Gentleman
  • Guzman_Justice: The Cardinal Virtues — The Catholic Gentleman
  • Guzman_Fortitude: The Cardinal Virtues — The Catholic Gentleman
  • Guzman_Temperance: The Cardinal Virtues — The Catholic Gentleman
• Character Action Media: consists of video-based lessons of inspiring stories of individuals living out the personal and civic virtues in ways that are relevant to youth. Lessons help students understand the virtues, inspire them to live out the virtues, and present individual and group activities relevant to the focused virtues.
• Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith and Ethics (Baylor University): Helping to think with a Christian mind about the ethical issues in our society.
  • "Schooling the Young into Goodness" (Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University), © 2009, Darin H. Davis and Paul J. Wadell. Moral education should provide the young with an understanding of life worthy of themselves – a compelling account of goodness and how to achieve it. If we ask the young only to pursue their desires, should we be surprised if, instead of being uplifted by the freedom we hold out to them, they become bored and disenchanted?
• "The Content of Our Character: Ten Essential Virtues" by Tom Lickona adapted from Character Matters. What is the content of good character? How a school defines character – what it includes or omits in its target virtues – will shape the goals and activities of its character education initiative.
• Habits You Can Use To Be Successful (And Some To Avoid): One of the best ways to improve yourself is through good habits.…it really can make a difference in how successful you are at accomplishing your goals.
• “The Choice of Gratitude” Henri Nouwen (PDF)
• The Power of Choice #2 (PDF)
• "Power to Influence: Encouragement — the Key to Caring" by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR (PDF)
• What is Servant Leadership? (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership): The phrase "Servant Leadership" was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in "The Servant as Leader," first published in 1970.
  • "Servant Leadership" Ken Blanchard (PDF)

• "Virtue and The Art of Living" by Dr. Edward P. Sri. A 10-part series of essays on virtue and the art of living. Lay Witness is a publication of Catholic United for the Faith, Inc.
  • Aiming High: How to Grow in Virtue. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • The Art of Living: The First Step of Prudence. Dr. Edward P. Sri
    • Prudence - Mother of All Virtues (PDF): Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude & Temperance
  • The Art of Living: Agony, Anxiety, and Decisiveness. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • The Art of Living: Patience and Perseverance. Dr. Edward P. Sri
    • Diligence: the Virtue that Overcomes the Sin of Sloth
  • Called to Greatness: The Virtue of Magnanimity. Dr. Edward P. Sri
    • "Your Created Goodness: Developing and Improving a Positive Attitude and Healthy Self-Worth - A Concept for Spiritual Wellness." © October 2010. Fr. Brian Cavanaugh. TOR
    • "A Challenge to Greatness: Magnanimity ~ The Virtue of Excellence" © 2021 Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
    • "Magnanimity" Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI. What does it mean to be big-hearted, magnanimous? "…the Sermon on the Mount invites us to, a certain magnanimity, to have big enough hearts and minds that can rise above being slighted so as to be bigger than a given moment."
    • Magnanimity - In Search of the Lost Virtue (PDF): "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.
  • Vainglory: Seeking the Praise of Men. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • Temperance and the Art of Eating. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • Anger and Virtue. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • Whose Rights? The Paradox of Moral Relativism. Dr. Edward P. Sri
  • "Don't Impose Your Morality on Me! Dr. Edward P. Sri
• The Virtue of Prudence by Douglas McManaman
• The Virtue of Temperance by Doug McManaman
• The Virtue of Fortitude by Doug McManaman
• Fortitude: A Cardinal Virtue and a Gift of the Holy Spirit. Fortitude is the virtue that allows us to overcome fear and to remain steady in our will in the face of obstacles.
• Diligence: the Virtue that Overcomes the Sin of Sloth
• "The Virtue of Discernment" Confraternity of Penitents (PDF)
• "5 Keys to Cultivating Discernment Online," Daniel Esparza | 02/19/25 | Aleteia. "In a world saturated with digital noise, cultivating discernment online is more important than ever. With AI-generated content, misinformation, and social media algorithms shaping what we see, how can we navigate the internet wisely?"
• The Virtue-Driven Life by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. There are four cardinal moral virtues: prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude. They are called "cardinal" from the Latin word for "hinge," (cardo, cardinis) since the whole life of natural virtue pivots on these four key virtues. Think of these as "grooves" in your life that keep you headed toward your final destiny. Every particular virtue - patience, magnanimity, gratitude, trust - belongs to one of these grooves.
• Virtue of Sport - St. John Paul II (PDF) Catholic Register – Canada, 25 July 2012
• Virtuous Leadership: A 10-point summary of Alexandre Havard’s model. Havard states that "Leadership is intrinsically linked to virtue." This summary includes the virtues of magnanimity and humility, prudence (practical wisdom), courage, self-control and justice. "By practicing the virtues, leaders become mature in their judgments, emotions, and behavior."
• "False Humility Refuses to Accept the Gifts God Has Given Us", Philip Kosloski |01/24/25 | Aleteia. "We might think we are being humble by not using our God-given talents, choosing instead to hide ourselves under a bushel basket."
• "Why Is it Prideful to Do Nothing for God?", Philip Kosloski | 01/25/25 | Aleteia. "Sometimes we can prideful in thinking that God would never want to use a sinful vessel like ourselves to preach the Gospel to the world."

• "St. Francis’ Prayer to Discern God’s Will Before the Crucifix" by Fr. Jonathan St. Andre & Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
• The First Rule of Discernment is to recognize and obey what the Lord tells us to do through the Church. Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture, Dec 04, 2020.
  • The Second Rule of Discernment is that every gift we have is to be used for God's glory. Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture, Dec 0, 2020.
  • The Third Rule of Discernment is prayer. Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture, Jan 05, 2021.
• "Nine Secrets to Discovering Your Call" Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR
• Discernment by Peter Kreeft
• Discernment: Recognising God’s Voice by Brian Incigneri
• An Approach to Good Choices - Ignatian Spirituality. The Ignatian approach to good choices emphasizes freedom. Making a free decision means that we set aside our own preferences and preconceptions and strive to be free of social pressures and psychological strains. We carefully examine our motives and desires. This isn't easy. Much of the prayer and reflection in Ignatian decision making has to do with achieving the detachment necessary to choose freely.
• "An Ignatian Framework for Making a Decision" by Jim Manney. 11 Steps for Making a Decision Following the Ignatian Method.
• "How Ignatian Spirituality Gives Us a Way to Discern God’s Will" by David L. Fleming, SJ, from What Is Ignatian Spirituality?.
• "The Devil Comes Cloaked as an Angel of Light" by William A. Barry, SJ, from An Ignatian Spirituality Reader.
• "The Trap That Satan Sets Us When We Are Trying to Find God’s Will": Nicholas Senz | Sep 18, 2019 | Aleteia. "St. Francis de Sales has some strikingly simple advice: Be what we are…and do the best we can to honor Him."
• "Discernment in a Nutshell" by Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ, from Making Choices in Christ.
• Four Steps to Hearing Your Call by Sr. Anita Louise Lowe, O.S.B.
• Praying to Hear God by Fr. Moe Larochelle
• Seven Keys To Hearing God's Voice by Craig von Buseck
• How Can I Know If I Am Hearing God, Hearing Satan, or Hearing My Own Thoughts?
• Is God REALLY Speaking to You? 4 Questions to Help You Discern His Voice by Brian Moll
• 13 Effective Tips to Help You Stop Cursing: Whether we intend for it to happen at the time or not, some of us use those rude four-letter words a little too often. Soon, it becomes a habit. (I would add, prayerfully read James 3:1-12).
• "Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com)
• "Perfectionism Doesn’t Look Like We Think it Does": Most of us associate perfectionism with achievement, but they are not the same. Aleteia | Calah Alexander | Jul 20, 2017.
• The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media: "Social networks do best when they tap into one of the seven deadly sins. Facebook is ego. Zynga is sloth. LinkedIn is greed." ~ Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn (2011).
   
• Scrupulosity: The Occupational Hazard of the Catholic Moral Life. Scrupulosity is a corruption of freedom. The scrupulous person is anxious that he has committed a sin when in fact he has not or is convinced that his venial sins are mortal when they are not.
• OCD Scrupulosity: Spiritual Direction Through the Stages of Recovery
• The Perpetual Penitent: Identifying and Healing from Scrupulosity
• Healing the Scrupulous Mind (Catholic Strength)
• Scrupulous Anonymous (Liguori Publications): Ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity – a religious form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Scrupulous Anonymous Cover Articles archive
• A Spiritual Path - Scrupulous Anonymous: The words spirituality and religious are often used casually with little thought about what they mean.
• Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous (Revised): Rev. Thomas M. Santa, C.SS.R.
• Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous, Ver. 2
• Managing Scrupulosity – An Introduction — a pastoral service from Liguori Publications (A Roman Catholic Media Company)
  • Managing Scrupulosity – What is Scrupulosity
  • Managing Scrupulosity – For the Priest / Confessor
  • Managing Scrupulosity – FAQ’s
  • Managing Scrupulosity: Father Thomas M. Santa, C.Ss.R., "The management of scrupulosity is a life-long commitment to healing and integration. Unfortunately, there are no short cuts. There is no such thing as "one size fits all." That is the bad news, the difficult truth. The good news, the hopeful truth is that all is not lost. There is a path that can be navigated that will bring some relief and provide some sense of progress."
• “Spiritual Direction & Scrupulosity” by Fr. Thomas M. Santa, CssR, Scrupulous Anonymous, 02/01/2021
• Scrupulosity: The Ultimate Guide. Jaimie Eckert, "Scrupulosity is not a lack of faith, it's a mental health hijacking of your relationship with God." Includes: Blasphemous Thoughts: The Ultimate Guide, Scrupulosity Articles, Scrupulosity Videos.
• Unveiling Scrupulosity
• Understanding and Conquering Scrupulosity - Caritual Direco
   
• 10 Types of Negative Self-Talk (and How to Correct Them): Nick Wignall | July 27, 2018 | IN Guides. "A lot of mental and emotional suffering comes from the way we talk to ourselves in our own minds, what psychologists call negative self-talk.