Some interesting Websites:
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(It’s been some time since we’ve added some links that may be of help to our spiritual lives, and our sense of social justice. Here are some additions.
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/francis/us.asp is a link that lists places just about anywhere in the country where you can have your beloved pet blessed, not just on or near the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, but throughout 2007.
http://www.bridegroompress.com/sc is for anyone looking for an easily referenced index to the Scriptural underpinnings of Catholic dogmas and doctrines. The link emphasizes sources in Sacred Scripture that historically have been used to support church teaching, especially on the sacraments, saints, prayer and official church teachings.
http://vocation-network.org is a site about vocations and has a match service in which you provide certain information and are “matched” with potential communities that might be right for you, vocationally.
http://greatday.com has a host of daily motivations and links to presentations as a brief escape from everyday anxieties and busy-ness.
http://www.liturgicalenvirons.com is a refreshing site that investigates all that goes into the building of a new church, especially through the eyes of a skilled architect.
www.familylife has something for you to help and support strengthening of your family bonds. Whether you are married or single, with or without children, this site is loaded with articles and advice, as well as links and resources for every aspect of family life—including family life as a single person on a college or university campus.
www.volunteercentral.net is a great resource for those looking for just the right local (Baltimore) volunteer opportunity. Search by zip code, interest or organization to match your skills with a volunteer position. The site is sponsored by Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland, and seems to have something for everyone, especially if you are really interested in giving some of your time and talent to a few or many who need you.
www.isidorescorner.comcatholicpodcasts is one way of keeping up with the latest news and commentary. This site has a lengthy list of Catholic podcasts where visitors will find links to all kinds of casts featuring Catholic music, religious orders, the Eucharist, prolife and much more.
www.catholictv.org has been around some 50 years, providing Catholic programming and a complete schedule of 24 hour religious, inspirational and educational lineups. Check out this great resource for exclusive Catholic TV.
www.catholicwomen.com is a unique, special site for Catholic women, with a wealth of inspiring and interesting resources. The prayers, a Kitchen Catechism, the Eye on the Pope are a few of this sites more interesting and reflective pieces.
www.rachelsvineyard.org is another special site for those who are directly or helping others rebuilt, recover and renew form the trauma of abortion. Weekend retreats, reflective pieces and practical supports are part of this site.
www.savior.org is a most interesting site for Eucharistic Adoration via Web Cam. The broadcast is live from the Chapel of Divine Love in nearby Philadelphia. Included also are, on the drop down menu, novenas, litanies, liturgy of the hours and more, and, some nice reflections on some of the saints.
www.allformary.org is a very informational site on the Blessed Mother. Approved apparitions, dogmas of Mary, feast days, more saints and more reflections are all part of the site. Check out the free Rosary booklet.
http://davenation.com/madonnas is a virtual art gallery with beautiful images of the Madonna.
www.scborromeo.org/prayers.htm has a complete listing of prayers, from Catholic faith prayers to prayers for priests. This site may be of special interest if you are looking for something a little new and perhaps, different.
www.singlesoftheeucharist.org is a first: it’s for unmarried, young adults who live or want to live a chaste, prayerful life. There are articles on how to live a Eucharist-centered life, and the Adoration room has plenty of resources on Eucharistic adoration, including prayers, history and more.
www.justpeace.org has a nice assortment of information on Catholic social justice teachings, including some really surprising statistics, Scripture passages relating to service to the poor, even some nice prayers.
www.wau.org is the Word Among Us website and an excellent resource for prayer, meditation, daily readings and spiritual direction.
rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html is the ultimate compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, complete with an index.
www.usccb.org/laity/laysurvey/schools.shtml is a list of accredited Catholic long-distance learning programs prepared by the USCCB’s Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth.
www.usccb.org/movies/vaticanfilms.shtml is a list of the top 45 films chosen by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
www.myjewishlearning.com is a well organized site with rich resources about Jews and Judaism.
www.spirituality.org is a monthly, interactive magazine with articles that explore some very current issues in a very reflective way. Their archives go back to August, 1995, and there is an on-going saint-of-the-month feature.
www.cptryon.org/prayer/heal/index.html is a nice response to those who have been asking for some prayer resources during sickness. The site also includes reflections on suffering and some thoughts from a physician.
www.mdfca.org is also a response to those asking for resources pertinent to spirituality in athletics. This particular site has information about camps and special events in our own state. There is also a special section for coaches and other leaders. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a nationwide group that challenges Christians on all levels, from youth to professionals, and the goal is to invite Jesus Christ as an integral, active part of athletic competition.
www.brothersandsisters.org is an inspirational website that tells the story of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage, based in Eureka Springs, Ark. These men and women serve a beautiful, challenging ministry locally, regionally, nationally and internationally aimed at the poor and suffering. This gives an online glimpse of their hermitage(s) and their religious lives.
http://feastofsaints.com (some really nice reflective material here—check out the litanies and prayers of thanksgiving).
www.poshusa.org is an interesting website with prayers for departing troops, government leaders, families and soldiers themselves.
http://liturgy.slu.edu provides an opportunity to take Sunday Scripture to a deeper level and really explore it. It’s a worthwhile site to explore for Bible Study, but for personal study, prayer and reflection, too.
ABC’s of Faith: lots of good, formative information on both the essentials of our faith, some interesting histories and conversion stories at www.abcsoffaith.com.
Health? Evangelism? Apologetics? More? Check out this busy Catholic website: www.crosshome.com.
Feed the hungry? Helping the hungry could be a click away. Check out: www.thehungersite.com.
Need some good news in addition of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John? Something to balance NBC, ABC, CBS nightly news? Give a try at: www.positivepress.com.
Ever need some good stories, poetry, non-fiction that inspires? Check out www.wordswithoutborders.org. It offers some of the best literature of the world in translation, all around a particular theme. I have used this source in preaching.
The text of the Revised New American Bible with indexed concordance can be found at www.vatican.va/archive/ENGo839/_INDEX.HTM
Apologetics without apology? Here’s an interesting site that answers the question, What does the Catholic Church teach and why? Check it out @ www. catholicapologetics.org.
Catholic Radio for Young Adults: is a radio program for young Catholics and non-Catholics who are interested in exploring the excitement and challenges of being Catholic in today’s world. More info? www.usccb.org/ccc. To listen to Catholic radio online, visit www.relevantradio.com. (And, if you can, let me know what you think—Father Ryan, ).
Need a good Catholic library-- Try www.shc.edu/theolibrary.
How about some spiritual soul-searching? This is a nicely formatted prayer room and multi-source link for spiritual exercises: www.soulsearching.ie
The Legacy of Pope John Paul II: here’s a good resource for the life, times and ministry of our late Holy Father: www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii.
If you feel the need for some detailed information of the election of Popes, try www.popechart.com.
Interested in live broadcasts from the Vatican to keep you updated? Try tuning in through your computer to www. Vaticanradio.org/inglese/enindex.html.
It’s in the Bible: Visitors to http://www.scripturecatholic.com will find more than 2,000 citations from the Christian and Hebrew scriptures that explain and defend traditional Church teaching. The site also features 1st-8th century Church writings. Riveting!
Join over 40 million others as an Apostle of Prayer. More details at http://www.apostlesofprayer.org.
If you are interested in taking an in-depth look at Catholic traditions and teachings, there is a great site at http://www.catholictreasury.info.
There is an interesting website at www.persecutedchurch.org. and visitors will find a link to prayers and information on the International Day of Prayer for those who are persecuted for their faith.
Ever hear of Father Augustus Tolton? If his name doesn’t ring a bell, Father Tolton is the first African American priest in the United States. Some interesting information on him can be found at http://websites.quincy.edu/tolton.
