Catholic Resources

Catholic Resources

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Prayer Resources

An Act of Spiritual Communion

Daily Readings

Essential Catholic Prayers

Lectio Divina

The Rosary

Stations of the Cross

Hallow Prayer App (Use code mdppa for 20% off premium content!)

 

Websites

USCCB: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Catholic Answers

The Vatican

EWTN

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Formed (Free to our parishioners; click “Sign Up” and “Sign Up as a Parishioner,” then find MDP)

 

Catholic Publishers

Ascension Press

Ave Maria Press

Dynamic Catholic

Ignatius Press

Loyola Press

Our Sunday Visitor

Sophia Institute Press

TAN Books

 

Books

Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be by Father Larry Richards

Beautiful Hope by Matthew Kelly

Becoming Women of the Word by Sarah Christmyer

The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity by Matthew Kelly

Breakthrough: A Journey from Desperation to Hope by Father Rob Galea

Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation by Father Josh Johnson

Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody by Allen R. Hunt

Girl, Arise!  A Catholic Feminist’s Invitation to Live Boldly, Love Your Faith, and Change the World by Claire Swinarski

Go Bravely: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be by Emily Wilson Hussem

Love Unveiled: The Catholic Faith Explained by Dr. Edward Sri

Loved As I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus by Sister Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T.

My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith by Jeff Cavins

Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will by Jackie and Bobby Angel in Collaboration with Father Mike Schmitz

Rome Sweet Rome by Scott and Kimberly Hahn

Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly

Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly

Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly

Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher West

Why I Am Catholic (And You Should Be Too) by Brandon Vogt

 

Consecrations

33 Days to Greater Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Consecration to the Father through Jesus based on the Gospel of John by Father Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.

33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Consecration to Divine Mercy by Father Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.

33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration by Father Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.

Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Father Donald Calloway

 

Podcasts (Most of these podcasts can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.)

Abiding Together: A weekly podcast hosted by Michelle Benzinger, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Heather Khym, providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for people who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.

All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri 

Among the Lilies: A podcast by Cameron Fradd, wife of Matt Fradd, on Catholic topics that relate to women

Ask Christopher WestChristopher West of the Theology of the Body Institute and his wife Wendy answer questions related to TOB and Catholicism.

Ask Father Josh: Father Josh Johnson answers listener questions.

Ave Explorers: Everyday faith for everyday people.

The Beach Catholic Podcast: Father Brian Barr of Long Island’s weekly homilies.

The Bible in a Year: Go through the entire Bible in a year with Father Mike Schmitz.

Blessed is She: Audio from talks and conversations from the Blessed is She founders.

Catholic Stuff You Should Know: Catholic priests discuss theological topics.

The Catholic Creatives Podcast: Interviews with different Catholic innovators.

The Catholic Feminist: A place for Jesus-loving women who want to be inspired, involved, and intentional.

The Culture Project Podcast: Missionaries of The Culture Project discuss issues relevant to modern Catholic teens/young adults.

The Daughters’ Project: Podcast by the Daughters of St. Paul

Do Something BeautifulCatholic speaker Leah Darrow interviews different people who are “doing something beautiful for God.”

The Gathering PlaceA podcast by Blessed is She for Catholic women.

The Gloria Purvis Podcast: Radio personality and Catholic commentator Gloria Purvis has a podcast with America media.

Godsplaining: Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.

In the Thicket: A podcast about suffering and hope.

The Jeff Cavins Show: Jeff Cavins offers practical tips for living out your faith.

Jesuitical: Young adults who work for America Magazine interview global leaders about issues relevant to young Catholics.

Let Love: A Podcast with the Sisters of Life

Letters to Women

The Poco A Poco PodcastA podcast by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

The Road to Emmaus with Scott HahnScott Hahn shares some of his popular talks.

A Shower of Roses: An explanation of the upcoming Sunday’s Mass readings.

UMD Newman Catholic Center: Father Mike Schmitz’s Sunday homilies preached at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Catholic Newman Center

What God is Not: A Byzantine Catholic priest and sister discuss Theology.

Word on Fire Show: Bishop Robert Barron’s podcast.

 

YouTube Channels

Ascension Presents: Several different Catholic speakers on various topics

Bishop Robert Barron/Word on Fire: Bishop Robert Barron speaks on various moral, social, and apologetical topics

Emily Wilson: Speaks on topics relevant to young Catholic women

Matt Fradd: Apologetics based on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas

 

Children’s Formation

Adam and Eve Computer Game

Bible Stories

Coloring Pages

Praise & Worship Dance Videos

Sacrament Matching Game

Worksheets

 

Have a suggestion of a resource that should be added to this list?  Call the office and ask for Jenna or email jmcandrew@mdpparish.com.