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Church Documents & Scholarly Resources: Church History, Papal Issues, Bioethics & Life Issues, Health Care Reform, Catechism/Canon Law/Encyclopedia & Dictionaries | Bible Study/Catechetics-New Evangelization/Education | Prayer, Lectio Divina, Inspiration, Saints, Marian, Seasonal & Holiday | Church News | Ministry Resources| Catholic Social Teaching | Faithful Citizenship/Political Responsibility | Family & Marriage, Youth/Teens, Young Adults, Men's Ministry, Internet Accountability & Parental Control, Priests/Clergy, Permanent Diaconate | Spiritual Direction | Ecumenism/Interreligious Dialogue | Faith@Work | Liturgy & Music, Liturgical Resources | Sermon Resources, Scripture Reflections | Sermon Illustrations/Stories | Franciscan Resources | Vocations, Religious Orders & Lay Apostolates | Parishes & Dioceses | Pilgrimages & Retreats | Religious Art | Catholic Internet Resources & Blogs | Church & Religious Goods & Books | Journals & E-Zines | Christian websites
- 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."
- Traditional Franciscan Calendar (scroll down for each month).
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
- 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
- The Church Fathers: Apostolic Fathers, ante-Nicene Church Fathers, and post-Nicene Church Fathers. Click on Topics in left column.
- 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: New Advent
- Fathers of the Church (CatholicCulture): A complete set of documents from the Fathers of the Church: saintly writers of the early centuries whom the Church recognizes as her special witnesses of the faith.
- Germain Grisez - "The Way of the Lord Jesus": Three volume masterpiece of the prominent Catholic moral theologian
- Guide to Early Church Documents
- The Father William Most Collection: an internationally-acclaimed theologian and Scripture scholar. Browse the complete works. View the complete list of titles of more than 230 theological works and select any work for reading or download.
- Roman Catholic Religion Resource: Franciscan, Carmelite, Catholic Classics & General.
- "Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church" by International Theological Commission: Explores the relationship between the sense of the faithful and the guidance of the teaching Magisterium.…"is a vital resource for the new evangelization."
- The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas. Second and Revised Edition, 1920. NewAdvent.org
- International Theological Commission: Includes Published Documents and Pontifical Speeches.
- 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 (Spring Hill College): 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.
- Vatican - CDF Guidelines on Sexual Abuse Allegations. Procedures of the CDF on sexual abuse allegations towards minors.
Church History: Index
- American Catholic History Classroom: curriculum supplement on specific topics from American Catholic history
- Church History - Resources for Catholic Educators
- Franciscan Archive: resources on St. Francis & Franciscanism
- 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)
- Orthodox Monasteries & Monasticism
- Church History Study Helps: designed for ministerial theology students but also an invaluable resource for the lay person.
Papal Issues: Index
- List of Popes - Catholic Encyclopedia
- Papal Encyclicals: and other official documents of the Catholic Church
- Pontificate of Francis
- Pope Francis: Selected Quotes by Subject (USCCB). Compilation of quotes & excerpts from speeches, messages, homilies, & audiences.
- "A Big Heart Open to God: The exclusive interview with Pope Francis" by Antonio Spadaro, S.J. – La Civiltŕ Cattolica – September 30, 2013.
- 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.
- "What I would have said at the Consistory": An interview with Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 30 Days, Issue no. 11 - 2007.
- The Aparecida Document: Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean at Aparecida.
- Pope Francis' Daily Mass Homilies - News.va: (L'Osservatore Romano and Vatican Radio)
- "Do We Want to Become Holy? Yes or No?", virtual 36-page booklet includes some of the most striking of Pope Francis' messages since he became the Successor of St. Peter last March 13. Each of the quotes is linked to the full text of the address from which it comes. The accompanying photos show the Holy Father living out the words he's expressed, giving glimpses of his joy, recollection, seriousness and humor.
Pontificate of Benedict XVI
- Links to Angelus/Regina Coeli messages, Apostolic Exhortations, Apostolic Letters, Encyclicals, Homilies, speeches, Motu Proprio
- Encyclicals of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Deus caritas est (December 25, 2005) | Spe salvi (November 30, 2007) | Caritas in veritate (June 29, 2009)
- Benedict XVI Everyday: Selected quotes of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI offered daily for prayer and reflection.
- EWTN: His Life-His Words: Election of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – The Vatican
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States of America (April 15-21, 2008) – EWTN
- Apostolic Visit of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to the United States - April 15–20, 2008 (USCCB)
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Prayer at Ground Zero, New York - Sunday, 20 April 2008
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's 47th World Communications Day Message (Sunday, 12 May 2013): "Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization."
St. John Paul II:
- The John Paul II Foundation: collection & preservation of documents& propagation of the teachings of St. John Paul II.
- Encyclicals of St. John Paul II with Study Guides
- St. John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World: promotes a deeper understanding of the thought of St. John Paul II
- Resources on John Paul II: Documents by, and Articles on the work of, BlessedJohn Paul II
- "Theology of the Body" - St. John Paul II: on-line resource
- Vatican: Joannes Paulus II — 1978 - 2005 "Be Not Afraid"
- Pontificate of St. John Paul II: His life, his writings
- CNS Special: St. John Paul II
- USCCB: The Life and Ministry of St. John Paul II.
- St. 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 - 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 Emeritus Benedict XVI's decision to resign.
Bioethics & Life Issues: Index
- The Anscombe Bioethics Centre: a Roman Catholic academic institute that engages with the moral questions arising in clinical practice and biomedical research.
- October: Respect Life Month. Oct. 5th, Respect Life Sunday. Includes Statement & Resources, Pamphlets, Posters & Bulletin Inserts.
- Catholic Church's Position on Stem Cell Research (USCCB): Church Documents and Teachings, Facts Sheets, Articles & Publications.
- 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).
- Bioethics News (LifeNews.com). Get the latest news in bioethics from LifeNews.
- 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.
Catholic Church Teaching on Animal Experimentation: The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 2417 – 2418. 2417… Medical and scientific experimentation on animals is a morally acceptable practice if it remains within reasonable limits and contributes to caring for or saving human lives.
- Arnewood School's Religious Studies Online: The traditional Christian views on the status of animals is that humans are 'made in God's image', very different from other animals. We're special, and we have been given 'dominion' over nature.…However, many Christians disagree.…
- Cruelty Towards Animals (CatholicCulture).
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 John Paul II Medical Research Institute (JP2MRI): focuses on the most ethical and cost-effective way of conducting medical research to help develop therapies and cures for a variety of diseases. 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 Q/A on Stem Cell Research: Statement by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. 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 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. The Stem for Life Foundation (SFLF): A non-partisan, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization devoted to raising public awareness of adult stem cell therapies and supporting adult stem cell research, development, and storage. Types of Stem Cells (International Society for Stem Cell Research): Adult Stem Cells or Tissue-specific Stem Cells | Fetal Stem Cells | Cord Blood Stem Cells | Embryonic Stem Cells | Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS cells) On Vaccines Made From Cells of Aborted Fetuses: "It is a Grave Responsibility to Use Alternative Vaccines". (7/26/2005) 5th Edition of Ethical and Religious Directives: USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly A Brief Ethical Primer on Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments in the Catholic Tradition - Diocese of St. Cloud 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. Directives for Catholics Concerning Artificially Administered Nutrition and Hydration (CatholicCulture) Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted.
- Ethical Principles on Caring for Those in a Vegetative State (ZENIT): Are Food and Water Extraordinary Measures?
- Nutrition and Hydration: Moral Considerations. A Statement of The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania (Revised 1999)
- "Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life" by Fr. Jose I. Lavastida (CatholicCulture).
Economic Considerations in the Removal of Life Support: "Is it ever legitimate to remove or withhold life-sustaining procedures from a patient in order to save excessive expenses to persons other than that patient (e.g., the patient's family, the community)?" Bioethics question answered by Christian Brugger, fellow of the Culture of Life Foundation. EWTN: End-of-Life Decisions 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: Should a Catholic have a "Living Will"? by Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. Catholic News Agency (CNA).
- Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney: Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
- Living Wills and Health Care Proxies (Family Life/Respect Life Office - Archdiocese of New York)
- Catholic Living Will: Google search links
- Patients Rights Council: Information on Advance Directives, Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Protective Medical Decisions Document (PMDD).
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
Catechism, Canon Law, Encyclopedia & Dictionaries: Index
Bible Study: Index
General Directory For Catechesis - August 11, 1997 (Vatican - Congregation for the Clergy)
The Baltimore Catechism (Revised Edition 1941)
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 (2nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican): includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
- U.S. Catholic Catechism For Adults – online version (Catecismo Católico de los Estados Unidos para los Adultos): Following the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the USCCA walks the reader through the Creed, the sacraments, moral life in Christ and the prayers of the Church. Each chapter contains a story about a saint, blessed, or holy man or woman, a brief overview of the topic, reflection questions and a prayer. Also, included in the appendices are a glossary of Catholic terms and traditional Catholic prayers.
The Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition)
- Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (full text)
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.
- Modern Catholic Dictionary: Fr. John Hardon's modern dictionary of Catholic terms, both common and obscure.
- Latin-English Dictionary & Grammar Aid: University of Notre Dame
- Latin links: resources for learning Latin
- Jewish Encyclopedia: complete 12-volume (1905 edition)
- "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church": Synod of Bishops - XII Ordinary General Assembly (Oct. 5-26, 2008).
- Theology Today: Chapter 1 Listening to the Word of God (Vatican – International Theological Commission)
- 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.
- Biblia Clerus: Reading the Word of God with the Church. Sacred Scripture, in light of Sacred Tradition & teachings of Magisterium
- Blue Letter Bible: provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God's Word through our free online reference library.
- Catholic Church Documents related to Biblical Studies compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
- Catholic Bible Search Engine (Catholic.net): to "help the faithful in their Biblical studies and to facilitate Scripture sharing."
Electronic New Testament Educational Resources compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. Bible Gateway: personal connection to read, research, and reference Scripture on your desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone. The New Testament Gateway: directory of internet resources on the New Testament. 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 Study Tools: Online Study Bible, Commentaries, Concordances, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Lexicons. 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.
- Biblia Sacra Vulgata (Latin Vulgate)
Orthodox Bible Study Links 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 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.
- The New Evangelization (USCCB): Calls each of us to deepen our faith, believe in the Gospel message and go forth to proclaim the Gospel.…Scroll down for Pastoral Plans, and additional resources.
- Mass for the New Evangelization (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments)
- "Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization." USCCB's Committee on Evangelization & Catechesis. Download PDF.
- Intellectual Tasks of the New Evangelization (USCCB)
"A Pastoral Letter on the New Evangelization" by By the Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington. General Directory for Catechesis (Congregation for the Clergy): Reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction. Catechetical Sunday Materials Online (USCCB): September 15, 2013. Theme is "Open the Door of Faith." Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) seeks to foster the full implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation Catechism Of The Catholic Church: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes 589 questions and answers on the Catholic faith.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Ed. English Tran.), 1997
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (CatholicCulture.org): drill down into various sections
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 Catherine of Siena Institute: equipping parishes for the evangelization & formation of lay Catholics for the sake of their mission in the world. 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
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry (full text, PDF). ChristLife: An apostolate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore supported by Archbishop Lori in response to the Church's call to a new evangelization. "The Essential Elements of Evangelization Today": the Episcopal Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).…for "all Catholics who desire to understand better and respond more zealously to their call to evangelize the modern world." "Evangelization - Grace and Vocation": Bishop Serratelli (Diocese of Paterson), Pastoral Letter 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
- GoodConfession.com: an outreach of CatholicsComeHome.org. Easy-to-use resources to help you learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, understand how to go to Confession, and, most importantly, learn how practically to live out the priest's words in the confessional to "go and sin no more."
- Guide for Examination of Conscience: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
- "How to Defeat Sin" by Fr. Robert Barron – Lent Reflections, Day 30. "At the heart of St. Ignatius' 'Spiritual Exercises' is what he calls the agere contra principle – to 'act against' those things that trouble us.…In Ignatius' view, sin is like a bent stick that we need to bend back in the other direction – that's the agere contra principle."
- 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. 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
- "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized" (International Theological Commission – 2007).
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. 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.
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. Sacramental Catechesis: An Online Resource for Dioceses and Eparchies. The USCCB's Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis has published a 38-page document on Catechesis on the Sacraments. 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.
Video Catechism for Teens: The Diocese of Wheeling - Charleston.…with the intent of communicating the faith to a teenage audience. The Virtual Learning Community formation (VLCFF) - UDayton: adult religious education and faith formation via the internet. WingClips: Inspirational Movie Clips for Teaching & Sermon Illustrations. Search by Movie Title, Scripture, Category or Theme. Education: Index
- 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.
- Catholic Resources on Ecumenism
- The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Higher Education (CACHE), a division of The Cardinal Newman Society
- College of Athanasius: on-line, distance-education, "Orthodox Catholic teaching for Orthodox Catholics".
- 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
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): Excellence In Catholic Education & Catechesis
- Resources for Catholic Educators: Religious education lesson plans, saints, angels, church documents, sacraments, liturgy, science & faith.
- 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
- "Teaching the Ethics of Communications in a Catholic University": Msgr. Paul Tighe, at Minuto de Dios University, Columbia, Oct. 8, 2009.
Prayer, Inspiration, Saints, Marian, Seasonal & Holiday: Index
- Practicing Prayer – Daily Disconnect (Order of Carmelite): St. Teresa of Ávila, prayer is actually just a simple conversation.
- Contemplative Outreach Newsletter Archive: to foster the process of transformation in Christ through the practice of Centering Prayer.
- USCCB Resources For Lent: begins on Ash Wednesday.
- 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)
- Stations of the Cross - EWTN: on-line Stations of the Cross.
- Way of the Cross Meditations (The Vatican): Meditations prepared by various St. 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)
- Catholic Prayers: abundance of prayers, blessings, consecrations, etc.
- Classic Texts of Catholic Spirituality (Catholic Treasury)
- Catholic Treasury: Catholic belief, prayers and spiritual teaching
- Creighton University: Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer
- 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."
- Daily Mass Readings: from U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference (USCCB)
- Daily Mass Readings: EWTN
- 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.
- IgnatianSpirituality.com: a way to pray, an approach to making decisions, a point of view about God, and a practical guide to everyday life.
- The Ignatian Way: a series of online presentations that introduce the main ideas of Ignatian spirituality. Each one is an 8-15 minute presentation.
- The Spiritual Exercises: a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius Loyola.
- 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
- What is the Lectio Divina?: Carmelite Spiritual Directory Project
- "Lectio Divina" with Scripture meditations, Sunday and daily, of the liturgical year, Cycles A-B-C
- Lectio Divina: Spiritual Reflection Project for Discalced Carmelite Nuns
- Lectio Divina: information on the practice of sacred reading as a way of prayer
- Lectio Divina: Reading material that can be used fruitfully in the practice of lectio as a way of private prayer.
- The Process of Lectio Divina: Sisters of St. Clare
- 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.
- Liturgy of the Hours: eBreviary PDF formats that print as booklets, display on PCs & mobile devices
- Liturgy of the Hours (Ecumenical): committed to the increased use of the Liturgy of the Hours. Liturgy of the Hours resources.
- The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute (University of Dayton): an international center of study and research on Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ. The Marian Library holds the world's largest collection of printed materials on the Blessed Virgin.
- Memorial Prayer Cards: Includes Irish Blessings & Spanish collection of Memorial Prayers.
- National Day of Prayer
- Norms Regarding the Manner of Proceeding in the Discernment of Presumed Apparitions or Revelations, 1978. Republished by CDF.
- Paths of the Spirit: The Vatican
- Prayers for College Stusdents: Rider University Catholic Campus Ministry
- Praying Each Day: De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain.
- The Rosary: (Catholic Culture) Includes How to Pray the Rosary | The History of the Rosary | The Luminous Mysteries).
- How To Pray The Rosary (USCCB): The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer.
- The Holy Rosary: How to pray the Rosary, Rosary Mysteries, Rosary Prayers.
- The Rosary Foundation: Includes: History of the Rosary, How to Pray the Rosary, Rosary Q&A, Rosary Resources.
- Rosary Army: evangelizing the faith through the Rosary prayer. Online instructions on how to make & pray the rosary.
- Rosary Online: Praying the Rosary Online. Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay
- The Rosary & the Franciscan Crown: National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- The Anglican Rosary
- Sacred Heart of Jesus: scroll to § 166-73 for biblical foundations & historical development of devotion to Most Sacred Heart.
- Sacred Space: Pray with scripture chosen every day and on-screen guidance
- 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
- 3-Minute Retreats (Loyola Press): Take a short prayer break…Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage.
- Busted Halo: For spiritual seekers in their 20s & 30s trying to find deeper meaning in their lives.
- Christophers News Notes: "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness"
- "Three Minutes a Day" – The Christophers: daily reflections of hope and inspiration.
- De Sales Spirituality Service: 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.
- FaithND: Join the Notre Dame family for reflection, learning, & prayer on the daily Gospel Reading & Daily Reflection.
- Faith & Values - Hallmark Channel: quality programming that inspires, informs & entertains.
- Free Catholic Books: A Treasure Trove of Free Catholic Books.
- Growing Each Day: The archive of essays of wisdom by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.
- 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 ŕ Kempis.
- Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions providing daily spiritual reflections.
- Magnificat: (subscription) daily Mass and spiritual readings, and prayers.
- Messenger of Joy: Fr. John Catoir's articles, columns & joy-filled inspiration
- 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 News: "dedicated to reveal the latest evidence, news and discoveries on the Shroud of Turin."
- 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.
- Word Among Us: A Catholic Devotional Magazine based on the Daily Mass Readings
- Words of Inspiration - Powered by God: Calming words of inspiration & encouragement for a fresh perspective on life & renewed hope.
Saints: Index
- Apostles, Major Saints and Feast Days (The Liturgy Archive): Listed my month and alphabetically.
- 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 - Saint of the Day: 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.
- Traditional Franciscan Calendar (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.
- 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
- St. Frances Xavier (Mother) Cabrini's Life Story
- Carmelite Saints: contains selected writings from
- 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 Joseph: two-fold role as foster father of Jesus and spouse of Mary was the most sublime mission ever entrusted to a man.
- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14): information about the Lily of the Mohawks;s Patron of the environment and ecology.
- 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)
- 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.
- St. Francis de Sales and Salesian Spirituality: Online collection to many of important and/or contemporary studies in Salesian Spirituality.
- 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
- St. Patrick & Celtic Spirituality: American Catholic feature.
- St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries (scroll down page)
- Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy
- St. Therese of Lisieux: Society of the Little Flower.
Marian: Index
- The Assumption of Our Lady by Rev. James M. Keane, O.S.M. - Aug. 15th
- 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)
- "Mary of Nazareth" Project: International Marian Center presents a wealth of Christian Marian traditions.
- Mother of All Peoples: Weekly Marian Magazine
- December 12: Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe (USCCB)
Seasonal & Holidays: Index
- Advent – Christmas Seasons: Directory on Popular Piety & Liturgy - Cong. for Divine Worship & Discipline of Sacraments
- Advent Calendar: December 1–24 (USCCB)
- Advent Calendar – EWTN: Origins of Advent/Christmas devotions, prayers and meditations.
- Advent - Christmas Resources (CatholicOnline): Prayers, family traditions, stories, articles and more.
- Advent & Christmas Inspiration: poems, quotations, readings & sermon illustrations
- 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
- Las Posadas: A wonderful Mexican Christmas tradition symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
- 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 Short Stories, Articles and Resources: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
- Crčches International: nativity sets from around the world.
- 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
- Liturgical Material for St. Nicholas.
- Lenten Links and Resources: Ask.com and Google
- USCCB Resources For Lent: begins on Ash Wednesday.
- Ash Wednesday (CatholicCulture): includes the rules for fasting and abstinence.
- Lent 2013 - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: compilation of Holy Father's teachings & resources for celebrating the liturgical season.
- Lenten Message 2014 - Pope Francis'
- 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)
- Lent – Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith & Ethics (Baylor University). Includes Study Guides & Lesson Plans.
- Fast - Pray - Give: Busted Halo's Lenten plan
- Operation Rice Bowl (CRS): Pray, Fast, Learn and Give with Operation Rice Bowl. NEW: CRS Rice Bowl app.
- Season of Lent: ecumenically broad and historically deep.
- Way of the Cross Meditations (The Vatican): Meditations prepared by various St. John Paul II, Cardinal Ratzinger and others.
- 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 Raď (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
- Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy – Holy Week (scroll to para. 138ff).
- Eighteen 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)
- 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: National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.
- Divine Mercy Sunday (EWTN)
- Thanksgiving Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
- 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".
- Vatican Information Service (VIS): News in Spanish, English, French & Italian. Also access to the Vatican's Twitter & YouTube portal.
- The Vatican on YouTube: Channel offers news coverage of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI & of relevant Vatican events.
- Vatican Radio: The Voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the World.
- Your Good News Source: multimedia information service sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
- 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: Catholic Church Teachings, Bible, Catechism, Prayers, Saints, Vatican, Catholic News, Life Issues
- 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: Catholic News & Information Center to help all people deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.
- CatholicTube.com: sBroadcasting Christ and His Church to the World.
- Catholic World News (CatholicCulture.org)
- 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
- EWTN - Global Catholic Network
- Florida Catholic: official newspaper for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, & Orlando, Palm Beach & Venice
- Homiletic & Pastoral Review Online: "Built on the solid foundation of the Catholic Church, ... timeless truths of faith that never change."
- 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
- 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' Religion Stylebook: an easy-to-use authoritative guide created for religion journalists.
- Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI - Column Archive, member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
- 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.
- The Tablet: The Church in the World
- The Catholic New World: official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB
- 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. Robert Barron comments
- Word on Fire YouTube Channel: Fr. Robert Barron Commentaries
Ministry Resources: Index
- "In 12 Days" - Inspired by a Miracle. Blueprint for helping others through grief and mourning at any time of year…
- Acedia – Christian Reflection: The Center for Christian Ethics, Baylor University. Acedia Five Study Guides.
- 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: 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.
- 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.
- Catholic Church's Teaching on Suicide and Helpful Resources for coping with the anguish over a loved one's sorrowful decision.
- Catholics Come Home: a welcoming ministry for anyone who has left the Catholic Church, for whatever reasons.
- 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.
- Creighton University Campus Ministry
- Creighton University Online Ministries: Daily Reflections, Online Retreat, Stations of the Cross
- Faith and Reason (Franciscan University of Steubenville): Deepening your knowledge of the Catholic faith and your understanding of the world in which we live.
- Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges and Bitterness - Katherine Piderman, Ph.D., staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic
- "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
- The Penance Project, Inc.: a free android app and a penance kit available to promote the Sacrament of Penance through evangelization.
- Penance Project App for Android: to help users prepare for the Sacrament of Penance and recite common prayers.
- "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
- In Character - A Journal of Everyday Virtues (John Templeton Foundation)
- Interfaith Calendar: Primary sacred times for world religions.
- 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)
- Mission Capaodanno - Catholics 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
- National Silent No More Awareness Campaign: to make the public aware of the devastation abortion.
- 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.
- St. 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 Resources – 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 Resource Publications, Inc.: Resources for Ministry, Worship & Education Respect Life Month - October (USCCB): Respect Life Sunday. Includes |Pamphlets & Bulletin Inserts, Posters & Flyers. Social Media Guidelines: (USCCB). Use of social media to encourage respect, dialogue, and honest relationships… U.S. Catholic Mission Association VIRTUS® Online - The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. 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: Liturgy Office of England and Wales
Year of Faith: Oct. 11, 2012 - Nov. 24, 2013 (Vatican): 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- Pope Emeritus 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: 2012 - 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).
- Year of Faith - Questions and Answers (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.
Catholic Year of Faith -- 2012 -2013 (Maryvale Institute)
- Catholic Year of Faith 101 - Maryvale's Q & A about the Catholic Year of Faith
- Catholic Year of Faith Catechesis: Key texts on catechesis for the Catholic Year of Faith
- Catholic Year of Faith Apologetics: Key texts on apologetics for the Catholic Year of Faith
Catholic Social Teaching: Index
- 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.
- Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges And Directions – Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops.
- 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.
- 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) What is Social Justice in Catholic Social Doctrine? - Part 1: From Taparelli to John XXIII by Jeff J. Ziegler (3-part essay). 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
- Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection (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," African American Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Evangelization – 1984.
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 Catholic Environmentalism, Principles of - Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)Faithful Citizenship - Political Responsibility: Index
- 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.
- Faithful Citizenship (USCCB): Forming Consciences for a Call to Political Responsibility.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Promoting Justice in Public Policy – Kansas Catholic Conference
- 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."
- 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": 50th 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).
Family & Marriage Resources: Index
- Synod of Bishops on the Family and Evangelization – Oct. 5 to 19, 2014: provides a brief overview of the Synod of Bishops and the two upcoming Synods of Bishops on the family and evangelization. It is meant to aid the Catholic faithful in preparing for these important events in the life of the Church.
- The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization, Instrumentum Laboris, Synod of Bishops, III Extraordinary General Assembly. Vatican City, 2014.
- Synod of Bishops on the Family and Evangelization: A special section from Catholic News Service.
- Voice of the Family: An initiative of Catholic laity formed in support of the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Synod 2014.
- Pontifical Council for the Family: Vatican Documents and Addresses concerning the Family.
- Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage - Pontifical Council for the Family (1996)
- Encyclical on Christian Marriage (Encyclical, Casti Connubii). Pope Pius XI (December 31, 1930).
- "Love and Life in the Divine Plan": U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Marriage, 2009 (USCCB)
- About Catholic Marriage (USCCB): What the Catholic Church believes about marriage & major church documents on marriage-related topics.
- For Your Marriage (USCCB). Vocation of marriage. Includes: Dating & Engaged, Marriage Resources, About Catholic Marriage.
- "Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding," USCCB). The video includes a brief overview of the sacrament of marriage and an explanation of the three forms of the Rite of Marriage. It answers basic questions such as when and where Catholic weddings can be held and how non-Catholic clergy can participate in the ceremony.
- 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
- Marriage in the United States Is Threatened and Undermined - Archbishop John Myers. ZENIT Interview: Sept. 25, 2012.
- Proposals for the Pastoral Care of the Divorced and Remarried: A Theological Assessment. Dominican theologians extended theological analysis of recent proposals regarding the pastoral care of divorced and remarried persons. English edition PDF.
- Center for Cultural & Pastoral Research (John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family).
- Christian Resources for Preventing Divorce: Christian resources to healed troubled marriages.
- God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: a marriage preparation supplement based on St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
- "A Catholic Physician Talks to Engaged Couples": marriage-preparation by William White, MD
- Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
- Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World (Familiaris Consortio). St. John Paul II (November 22, 1981).
- American Family Association: traditional family values, focusing on the influence of media on society.
- Catholic Mom: 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
- Pastoral Letter "The Language of Love" by Most Reverend James D. Conley, STL, Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska, March 25, 2014. On the sacrificial nature of love and on the destructive nature of contraception.
- Family and Media: Center of Study for the Relationship Between the Family & Mass-Media. Educational resources for marriage & family.
- Family Research Council: to advance faith, family and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian world view.
- Family Resources for the Year of Faith (USCCB): Nurturing faith in the family through prayer, sacraments and catechesis
- 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)
- Home Faith: 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…
- "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" (USCCB): To support parents awaiting the precious gift of the child in the womb. Other Blessings: Blessing of a Monument to the Unborn and Order for the Blessing of Parents Before Childbirth, Rite of Blessing for a Child in the Womb: English & Spanish text (PDF).
- 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
- "Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed" by Thomas Umstattd Jr. "Each year I waited for courtship to start working and for my homeschool friends to start getting married. It never happened. Most of them are still single. Some have grown bitter and jaded. Then couples who did get married through courtship started getting divorced. I'm talking the kind of couples who first kissed at their wedding were filing for divorce."
- 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: 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.
- Video Catechism for Teens: The Diocese of Wheeling - Charleston.…with the intent of communicating the faith to a teenage audience.
- Wingclips – Movie clips that illustrate and inspire: Search by Movie Title, Scripture, Category, of Theme.
Men's Ministry: Index
- The Family Life Center: Defending the faith, family life, & fatherhood throughout the world…in response to Pope John Paul II's exhortation that the future of the world & the Church passes through the family. The Family Life Center seeks to renew society by renewing strong, moral families.
- Christian Fatherhood (FamilyLifeCenter.net): resources to help dads be the best husbands and fathers they can be.
- "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.
- 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!
"Restoring the Fullness of Fatherhood" by Donald Demarco. The following 10 paradoxes illustrate the dynamic quality of fatherhood. ThoseCatholicMen: designed to embolden, enlighten, and engage Catholic men for the renewal of masculine character and spirituality. The Virtue-Driven Life by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. The four cardinal moral virtues: prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude. What the Catechism Says About Pornography
Internet Accountability & Parental Control: Index
- Faith and Safety: Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith. Collaboration between The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Simple, straightforward advice and tools on how to navigate this digital world with your family.
- Pornography Help Resources – Office of Marriage & Family Life, Archdiocese of Denver
- "Bought with a Price" Pastoral Letter: "Every Man's Duty to Protect Himself and His Family from a Pornographic Culture" (March 19, 2014) by Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington, VA. Bishop Loverde said, "In my fifty years as a priest, I have seen the evil of pornography spread like a plague throughout our culture. As part of my responsibility to lead all the people in the Diocese of Arlington to the vision of God, I find it necessary now to address the tremendous moral, social, and spiritual dangers of pornography." Read online or download PDF.
- "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart" - Pastoral Letter on Pornography: Bishop Robert Finn (Kansas City–St. Joseph). Print-ready format for download or hand-out.
- Pastoral letter "Internet Safety" (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference), 2008.
- 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 Church, The Path of Recovery, Resources for Overcoming Pornography Addiction.
- Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family & Community - Marriage and Religion Research Institute. Download the full report.
- Internet Pornography - most damaging to marriages, families and children (Institute for Marital Healing)
- Pornography – attacking marriages, families, and communities (Family Research Council)
- Pornographic Culture Library (Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University).
- RECLAiM Sexual Health offers an anonymous, science-based, Catholic online program, and provides resources for those who desire to reclaim God's plan for their lives, and the lives of loved ones impacted by pornography or other unhealthy sexual behaviors.
- Porn-free.org: helps people discover the truth about pornography and "sexual" addictions.
- 5 Tips for Creating a Cybersafe Home (InternetSafety.com)
- Cyber Safety – An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet (InformED). Covers Cyber Bullying, Identity Theft, Plagiarism, Computer Viruses, and General Internet Safety.
- Cyber Safety: Top 10 Tips for Youth
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. Internet Safety for Kids: 17 Cyber Safety Experts Share Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online. OnGuardOnline.gov: Practical tips from the federal government (FTC, Justice Dept., Homeland Security, IRS, US Postal Inspection Service, Commerce Dept., SEC, FDIC, NCIS) and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
- Protect Kids Online: Parents can help reduce kids risks of socializing online by talking to them about making safe, responsible decisions.
Safety Tips for Parents (LearntheNet.com): Protect children from online exploitation. 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. 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. CYBERsitter: 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 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
- "Your Vocation is Not About You" by Benjamin Mann - July 3, 2014. "The purpose of life is the unitive devotional service of God, which includes the love of our neighbor (in whom God dwells). This is the real purpose of any vocation."
- Priestly Formation: A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops
- Congregation for the Clergy: The Holy See
- Religiosorum Institutio: Instruction on Careful Selection & Training of Candidates for the States Of Perfection & Sacred Orders - Sacred Congregation For Religious (Feb. 2, 1961)
- Guide to the Training of Future Priests Concerning the Instruments of Social Communication: Congregation for Catholic Education, 1986 (Vatican).
- "Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com)
- "The Formation of Priests: Knowledge and Sanctity" by Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., Ph.D., Diocese of Youngstown, OH, Homiletic & Pastoral Review, September 26, 2013.
- Healing from Cybersex: A Guide for Confessors & Spiritual Directors. Free archived webinar by Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. president of Saint Luke Institute.
- Online Resources for Ministerial Formation for Priests, Deacons, and Lay Ecclesial Ministers compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
- Opus Bono Sacerdotii: a Catholic charity finding solutions for the proper care & treatment of priests who are experiencing difficulties.
- Justice for Priests and Deacons: referral program for priests & deacons about their rights under Canon Law & to process appeals.
- The Priest, Minister of Divine Mercy - The Ministry of Penance and Reconciliation with a View to Christian Holiness – PDF
- "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.
- Year for Priests (2009–2010). Messages from Pope Emeritus 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.
Permanent Diaconate: Index
Spiritual Direction Resources: Index
- Brief History of the Diaconate: The Atheneum of Ohio, Mount St. Mary's Seminary
- The Permanent Diaconate: Identity, Functions, & Prospects. Congregation of the Clergy
- General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church (Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem) - Pope Paul VI.
- Basic Norms For Formation Of Permanent Deacons: Congregation For Catholic Education - Congregation For The Clergy
- Permanent Deacon Program: St. Meinrad's School of Theology
- Catholic Church Diaconate (USCCB): the first of three ranks in ordained ministry.
- The Deacon at Mass: Committee on the Divine Worship – USCCB
- International Diaconate Center: A movement for the renewal of the permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church.
- Office of the Permanent Diaconate - Diocese of Lexington, KY
- Office of Diaconate - Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
- Discerning God's Will, Hearing God's Voice Within?
- "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.
- "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
Prayer and Discernment Resources (USCCB). Featuring "What is Prayer?" and "The Art and Practice of Lectio Divina." Catholic Spiritual Direction: The spiritual direction process & expectations. Finding, selecting, & initiating spiritual direction. "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. 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
- 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.
- 2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) - January 18-25 under the banner of the theme: "Has Christ Divided Us?" (cf. 1Cor. 1:13).
- Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (2014): Jointly prepared and published by The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and The Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches.
- Resources for The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Jan. 18-25 - 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.
- Resources on Islamic-Catholic Relations: USCCB Department of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Faith-Work: Index
- The High Calling of Our Daily Work connects people with the faith that sustains all aspects and activities of daily life.
- Princeton University Faith & Work Initiative: to generate intellectual frameworks and practical resources for the issues and opportunities surrounding faith and work.
- Shrinking the Camel - Confessions of Faith from the Corner Office: For Christians With Ambition, Bradley J. Moore
Liturgy & Music Resources: Index
- Directory on Popular Piety & Liturgy: Principles & Guidelines. Congregation for Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments
- The Liturgical Year and Popular Piety - Congregation for Divine Worship.
- Daily Mass Readings: from U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference (USCCB)
- Daily Mass Readings: EWTN
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary: scripture readings from Latin & English editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's - Instruction Universae Ecclesia on application of the Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum" (May 13, 2011).
- The Theology of the Liturgical Year (CatholicCulture) by Rev. John H. Miller, C.S.C., S.T.D.
- Theology of the Mass: A Seven-Week Online Series by Father Tom Margevicius
- Adoremus: Society for the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy
- Vatican II on the Liturgy - Introduction: commentary by Dr. Jeff Mirus (CatholicCulture.org)
- 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.
- Notre Dame Center for Liturgy (NDCL): Dedicated to Liturgical Research and Pastoral Liturgy.
- Committee on Divine Worship: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Scroll down for online newsletter archive.
- 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.
- Liturgical Resources for Prayer During a Crisis (USCCB): Excerpts from the Book of Blessings.
- Commentary on the Proper Prayers of Advent from the Roman Missal (USCCB)
- Bereavement, Funerals & Cremation (USCCB): Prayers and resources to strengthen our faith and hope; to comfort those who mourn. Includes Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth.
- Roman Catholic Funeral Readings: pre-selected Biblical passages which are appropriate for the occasion of a Catholic funeral Mass.
- The Deacon at Mass: Committee on the Liturgy - USCCB
- General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition – Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
- General Instruction of The Roman Missal, Third Edition (USCCB) Proper adaptations for USA confirmed July 24, 2010.
- Resources & Training for Homiletics: The USCCB offers these resources for the renewal of preaching in our country, including "Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily" (PDF).
- Promoting Authentic Eucharistic Adoration - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
- Respect Life Sunday (USCCB). Theme: "I came so that all might have life and have it to the full" (cf. John 10:10).
- Liturgical Planning: CanticaNOVA's free liturgical planning pages (readings, themes); suggestions for music & hymns.
- Liturgical & Prayer Resources: Church of England & Wales
- The Liturgy Archive: attempts to gather into one place various liturgies, prayers, sermons, and anything else that a Christian may find useful for prayer, contemplation and edification.
- 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.
- The Mystery of Music – Part I (an extended introduction to the topic): Thomas Van's essay on the spiritual value of music. The Mystery of Music, Part II (covering The Essence of Music; Music and the Soul; The Mystery of Music, Part III (covering Music and Relation; Music Transcendent; Music and Unity; Music and Grace.
- SanctaMissa.org: tutorial for priests and altar servers learning to celebrate the Tridentine Latin Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal.
- 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
- Adoremus: Church Documents relevant to the liturgy
- 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, 3rd Edition – Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
- General Instruction of The Roman Missal, Third Edition (USCCB) Proper adaptations for USA confirmed July 24, 2010.
- 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)
- 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.
- Historical Insights & Changes in the New Translation of the Roman Missal: Father John Baldovin, SJ, Boston College's School of Theology & Ministry.
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 Byzantine Chant
- Easter Exsultet: The Proclamation of Easter in English, using music from the new Roman Missal.
- Learn, teach and implement new Mass settings (Oregon Catholic Press).
- 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
- Net Hymnal: 10,00 Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations.
- Learn Byzantine Chant
- Songs of Praise: a unique source of original songs and plays for your church.
- Christmas Carols: Lyrics and origins of the most popular Christmas carols.
- Christmas Music & Christian Songs
- 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.
- 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.
- ICHTHYS Designs: Vestments & altar appointments, custom designed - a unique approach since 1989 by Lynn Ronkainen.
- Liturgical Publications, Inc: Resources for church bulletins, web services, online donations, and more.
- Rohn Design Group: Liturgical designers, artists and artisans. A family-owned and operated business.
Sermon Resources, Saint of the Day, Scripture Reflections Index
- Resources & Training for Homiletics: The USCCB offers these resources for the renewal of preaching in our country,
- "Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily" (PDF).
- "Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly" – USCCB: Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations (PDF).
- Homilies, Written or Not: July 01, 2014 (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC, "…homilies should always be well prepared,…Homilies should always be preached from the heart, but not necessarily preached by heart. A read homily may also be from the heart."
- "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 > Month Calendar
- Catholic Online: Patron Saints, Feast Days & Angels
- Franciscan Saints and Blesseds Calendar: Combined calendars of the OFMs, Poor Clares, Third Order Regular & Secular Orders.
- Traditional Franciscan Calendar (scroll down for each month).
- Roman Catholic Saints and Heroes:
- 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
- Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations: Meditations for the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Parables of Jesus.
- Daily and Sunday Biblical Homilies on the Liturgical Year in English and Spanish by Fr. Steven Scherer. Previous Homilies.
- FaithND: Join the Notre Dame family for reflection, learning, & prayer on the daily Gospel Reading & Daily Reflection.
- Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Year of Faith: A Lectionary-based resource for homilists and the lay faithful. Review readings for each Sunday & Holy Day during Year of Faith.
- Roman Catholic Homilies (Catholic Doors Ministry): Hundreds of Roman Catholic Homilies for Sundays and Holy Days
- Sermons that Work – Episcopal Digital Network: Includes archive of sermons for Years A, B, and C, plus Bible Study guides and Bulletin Inserts.
- Connections: This Sunday's Gospel. Exegetical notes and homily themes to get you started this weekend.
- Biblical Reflections for Sunday's Readings: by Fr. Thomas Rosica (Salt and Light Catholic Television Network)
- 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: small-group bible study on the Sunday Mass readings
- Pastoral Preaching: Sponsored by the Athenaeum of Ohio
- Proclaiming Faith (CyberFaith): Reflections and discussion questions on the readings for each Sunday and holy day liturgy.
- Sundays Salesian (Oblates of St. Francis de Sales): offers a Salesian perspective on the Sunday Readings.
- The Word Proclaimed Institute: Fr. Francis Martin's 4-part weekly reflection & commentary on the readings, psalm & Sunday Gospel.
- Advent and Christmas Inspiration: poems, quotations, readings and sermon illustrations
- Advent Calendar: December 2–24 - USCCB.
- Advent Calendar – EWTN. Origins of Advent/Christmas devotions, prayers and meditations.
- Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Christmas: Short Stories and Articles.
- Audio Sancto: Sermons in plain English on Catholic dogma, doctrine, and devotion.
- Catholic Homilies -- Homilías Católicas: English and Spanish
- Christian Sermons, Holidays, & Articles Archive: Joyful Heart Ministries
- Fr. Andrew Greeley Homilies
- Fr. Munachi's Sunday Sermons: African Christian Inspiration
- Planning Ahead: Readings and Funeral Poems. Here are the most loved poems, prose, religious texts, thoughts and readings for funerals.
- Irish Blessings, Prayers, Proverbs, Toasts and Poems
- Homiletic & Pastoral Review: online essays and homilies on the truths and the beauty of Jesus Christ and his one, true Church.
- Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Thanksgiving: Short Stories and Articles
- Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy
- Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries - Easter: Short Stories and Articles
- Lectionary Sermons - Lectionary.org. based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
- 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
- The Text This Week: Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Sermon Illustrations & Stories: Index
- Christian Stories and Poems
- Illustration Exchange: Quality Sermon Illustrations
- More Illustrations: Over 20,000 illustrations, anecdotes, stories, and quotations on more than 2,000 topics…
- Preacher's Illustration Service (Voicings Publ.): Sermon Illustrations of the month
- Sermon Illustrations from e-sermons.com
- Sermon Illustrations By Topic: free sermon illustrations to find stories, jokes, quotations, and more to enhance your sermon.
- Sermon Illustrations - CrossWalk: Covering thousands of topics. Find illustrations by topic or a Bible reference.
- Sermon Illustrations: Topic Search
- After Hours Inspirational Stories
- 10,000 Sermon Illustrations: Bible Studies Foundation
- Jewish Stories: More than 500 Jewish stories from the sages, the chassidic masters, and contemporary Jewish storytellers
- Story Tour Blog: The teachings, thoughts and stories of a Maggid – Storytelling Rabbi
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 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.
- St. Clare of Assisi - Matriarcha Seraphica: Sources for St. Clare, Writings, Biographies and more.
- St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 (CatholicCulture.org)
- Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: Leadership training & resources to Franciscans with respect to the pastoral mission of the Church….
- 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.
- Francis - Model of Authentic Church Reform: Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM, Cap
- The Franciscan Experience: Living the Gospel through the Centuries
- Franciscan Studies Corner (Franciscan Friars Minor - Malta): Franciscan theology, spirituality, history and culture.
- Franciscans International: Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations
- Franciscans, Third Order Regular - Rule & Life: click on Documents of the Order to download in MS Word format – TOR Rule, TOR Constitutions, TOR General Statutes.
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–Rome slide show: Franciscan Friars, TOR Pilgrimage – 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 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. California Missions Resource Center: a comprehensive and unique resource for historical information on the 21 California Missions.
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. - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province
- "Hold Nothing Back" – vocations video from The Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Loretto, Pa.
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 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.
- 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
Vocations, Religious Orders & Lay Apostolates: Index
- National Vocation Awareness Week – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
- Vocations Resources – USCCB: Featuring resources to promote vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life that are currently being used by archdioceses and dioceses.
The Year of Consecrated Life: from First Sunday of Advent, weekend of November 29, 2014, through Tuesday, February 2, 2016, World Day of Consecrated Life.
- Year of Consecrated Life for Men Religious in the United States.
- Calendar for the Year of Consecrated Life: Vatican Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
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. Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM): Serves the leadership of the Catholic orders and congregations of the more than 17,000 vowed religious priests and brothers of the United States, ten percent of whom are foreign missionaries. 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 Congregation for the Clergy: The Holy See Formation of Novices and Seminarians: Nine Signs of Steady Growth" - Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (CatholicCulture.com) Franciscans, Third Order Regular of Saint Francis of Assisi (International Headquarters, Rome Italy). Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. – Immaculate Conception Province Franciscan Friars, T.O.R. – Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province
- "Hold Nothing Back" – vocations video from The Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Loretto, Pa.
Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, T.O.R.: Diocese of Steubenville, OH. 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
Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR) FAMVIN - International Vincentian Family Mission Capodanno: to "spiritually edify" military families, while also promoting vocations to Archdiocese for the Military Services. Nashville Dominicans: Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation Hermitary: resources and reflections on hermits and solitude. 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
- Archdiocese of Boston, MA
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH
- Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
- Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS
- Archdiocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
- Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada
- Archdiocese of Washington, DC
- Catholic Diocese of Columbus, OH
- Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA
- Catholic Diocese of Steubenville, OH
- Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV
- Catholic Church in England & Wales
Pilgrimages & Retreats: Index
- Franciscan University Pilgrimages: travel to destinations to strengthen your faith, encourage your spirit, & renew your soul.
- Steubenville Conferences – Franciscan University of Steubenville, Youth – Adult & Young Adult Conferences.
- Find the Divine: Directory of Retreats, Spiritual Retreat Centers, Religious Retreat Centers
- Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem - 360 View: Drag mouse up or down to see different views of the picture.
- St. Francis Pilgrimages: Catholic pilgrimages in the Franciscan Tradition
- Monastery Stays: Accommodation booking service for lodging in authentic monasteries and convents in Italy.
- Pilgrimages & Spiritual Journeys - 206 Tours
- San Pedro Spiritual Development Center (Winter Park, FL) offers guided, private, and sponsored retreats.
- Vatican 360 Virtual Tours: including St. Peter's Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, St. Mary Major, Redemptoris Mater Chapel, Vatican Necropolis, Sistine Chapel, and Pauline Chapel.
Religious Art: Index
- The Foundation for Sacred Arts: founded to stimulate a vibrant renewal in the patronage and production of Christian sacred arts.
- "Art is Servant" – The Art of David Myers: A passion for religious, specifically Catholic-Christian works of art.
- Gustave Doré Bible Gallery
- Orthodox Ministry: Digital Icon Gallery
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 Canada Directory: Apologetics, Consecrated Life, Prayer, World Youth Day 2002
- Catholic.net - access Catholic Church Teaching, Bible, Catechism, Prayers, Catholic News, Life Issues.
- Catholic Charities USA: provides vital social services to people in need.
- CatholiCity: New Media for New Evangelization
- Catholic Colleges and Universities in the United States (USCCB): Degree-granting institutions of Catholic higher education in the United States.
- 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 Information Network: Spirituality, Liturgy & Devotions, Vatican, NFP, Documents
- Catholic Internet Resources: Extensive Directory of Links & Resources
- CatholicLinks.com: Doctrine, Liturgy, Sacraments, Devotions, Apostolates, & more
- Catholic-Pages.com - Daily Spiritual & Mass Readings, Rosary, Church World News
- Catholic Resources for Bible, Liturgy, Art, and Theology: Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
- Christus Rex: Catholic links & Resources
- CyberFaith: Catholic resources for people of faith
- Everything Catholic: Faith, Education, Shrines, Organizations, Resources
- Good News Ministries: A New Evangelization for a New Millennium
- Hierarchy of the Catholic Church: Current and historical information about its bishops and dioceses.
- Knights of Columbus: promoting Catholic faith & life
- MISNA: Missionary International Service News Agency
- New Advent: Catholic Reference Works, Resources & News
- Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
- RCNet: Catholic Network to Strengthen the Catholic Community on the Internet
- The Reid Group: organizational/leadership development for faith-based, non-profit groups.
- 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…
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Vatican City State: Webcams, General Info, History, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Vatican Gardens, & Photo Galleries.
Catholic Blogs: Index
Catholic: Under the Hood. Catholic history & theology from a Franciscan perspective, including podcasts by Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR
The SaintCast: to help others learn of the lives of these holy men and women, who have lived lives of heroic virtue. Whispers in the Loggia: Rocco Palmo's 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 Gifts: Catholic art, posters, Vatican Library prints; Crosses
- ACTA Publishing: variety of books & audio/video resources to live out the Christian/Catholic faith in daily life.
- 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.
- Ave Maria Rosaries: wide selection of Catholic rosaries and other devotional items
- Boutique Baptism – #1 Source for Baptismal Outfits: 100% focus on christening and baptism gowns, dresses, and baptism outfits for boys.
- 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 Publishing Corp.: quality Catholic resources – including Bibles, Missals & Liturgical Books
- Catholic Collectibles: Creed rosaries, patron saint medals, religious art, jewelry
- Catholic Free Shipping: 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.
- The Catholic Store: Catholic Source for Religious Goods
- Catholic Supply of St. Louis: Liturgical Books, Altar/Sacramental/Communion Supplies, Sanctuary Appointments, Vestments/Clergy Apparel.
- 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.
- 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
- Gaspard: Liturgical vestments, albs, cassocks, clergy shirts, choir robes, metal-ware, church supplies. Made in USA.
- Holy Family Catholic Gifts: Rosary Beads, Miraculous Medals, Holy Water Bottles and Catholic Gifts.
- IHS Press: dedicated to publishing the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
- LifeWork Press: promotes discovery of God's call to a personal vocation & mission
- Liguori Publications: Redemptorists' publications of parish resources, faith formation and evangelization, and renewal programs.
- Meyer • Vogelpohl Church Goods: leader in quality church goods, vestments, religious art
- Monastery Greetings: hundreds of religious and spiritual gifts from Abbeys, Convents, Monasteries, and 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
- Nazareth-Souvenir: original Christian Holy Land Gifts Crafts and Souvenirs
- Papal Blessed Rosaries: handmade Italian rosaries blessed after purchase at Pope Francis' general audience.
- Paulist Press: Catholic book publishing house.
- Pinecombe Studios: Catholic sacramental greeting cards, prints and stationery products.
- Planet Icthus Christian Gifts: 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
- 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
- Catholic Digest: Faith and Family Living
- Columbia - Online Edition: Knights of Columbus magazine
- CRISIS Magazine: Catholic wisdom & tradition in dialogue with contemporary politics & culture
- First Things: Journal of Religion & Public Life
- Guideposts: Source of Hope, Inspiration, Faith & Positive Thinking
- HeartLight: Positive resources for daily Christian living.
- Inside The Vatican: News and analysis on the Church and the world.
- 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.
- Sojourners Magazine: Biblical call to social justice in faith, culture and politics
- American Catholic Historical Society
Christian sites: Index
- Disaster Aid & Relief Organizations: Catholic, Christian, Orthodox, religious & secular
- 123 Christian - The Premier Christian Business Directory
- Adherents.com: National & World Religion Statistics - Church Statistics - World Religions.
- Association of Religion Data Archive: to democratize access to the best data on religion, church membership & religious groups.
- Answering Islam: A Christian-Muslim Dialog and Apologetic
- Bible Gateway: personal connection to read, research, and reference Scripture on your desktop, laptop, tablet, smart phone.
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
- Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: Christian Doctrine
- Christianity.com: theological articles, video, & audio focused on the life of Jesus Christ, Bible Study, the Christian church, and Christian living for families.
- ChristianGlobe: News resources related to living a Christian life.
- Christian Resource Institute/The Voice: Biblical and Theological Resources for Growing Christians.
- Christianity Today magazine
- Church on the Web: International Christian Directory.
- Crosswalk.com: The intersection of faith and life
- Focus on the Family: Dr. James Dobson - Helping families thrive.
- 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
- International Biblical Online Leadership Training (IBOLT): online theological training.
- Max Lucado Teaching Ministry
- National Bible Association: Encouraging Everyone to Read the Bible
- National Council of Churches: called by Christ to visible unity & sent forth in the Spirit to promote God's justice, peace, & the healing of the world.
- Rev. Ken Collins: Bible, Lectionary, Worship, Discipleship – ecumenically broad & historically deep.
- Sonday Inc: rebroadcasts audio/video sermons from around the world for no cost to pastors, ministers, missionaries.