We have gathered a number of links to sites that we think will inform, inspire and, hopefully, enrich your spiritual life.
Miscellaneous
(sites that don't fit well into any of the other categories)
Generations of Faith
Diocese of Cleveland
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
daily readings, the catechism, New American Bible, statements issued by the Bishops, directory of Bishops and Dioceses
The Vatican homepage
Vatican museums, the Roman Curia, papal documents and speeches.
Catholic Conference of Ohio
ChurchBulletin.com moderated Catholic chat; Ask Father; voice Scriptural Rosary; links to multimedia events
Catholic Greetings
Mass Times A nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics that provides information on the location of nearby churches and the times of Masses, adoration, confession and devotions on weekends, weekdays and holy days. The languages of the services and information on wheelchair access are also included.
Reference
Catechism of the Catholic Church complete, searchable online version
Catholic encyclopedia 1913 edition of the Catholic encyclopedia. Although some of the material is out of date, other articles are still useful.
Baltimore Catechism
Scripture
Bible Study Tools on crosswalk.com searchable online Bibles as well as commentaries and study resources
Mass readings
full text of Mass readings for the current month and daily readings formatted for PDAs
The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University
reflections, prayers and background information about the Sunday readings
The text this week
lectionary-based resources for scripture study, reflection and liturgy
Prayer
learning to pray, collections of catholic prayers
Awaken to prayer_ how to pray as a Catholic links to methods of prayer and texts on prayer from the East Lewis County Catholic Community in Washington State
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray learning to pray; the gift of prayer; daily prayers; sign of the cross; Our Father; the rosary, by Victor Hoagland, CP.
prayerful sites
Sacred Space - the prayer site run by the Irish Jesuits
Caritas- the virtual house of prayer
morning and evening prayer for each day from the Sisters of Charity of Halifax
specific types of prayer
The Stations of the Cross Origins of the stations, how to pray the stations and links to more information
Liturgy of the Hours offers daily printouts of morning, evening and night prayer in booklet format for use in groups or standard format for PDAs. Registration is required to view the prayers.
Virtual Rosary free multimedia program for Windows, Mac and Palm lets you pray the rosary at your computer
The rosary interactive online guide to praying the rosary
leads you step by step through the prayers
Journaling
How to develop a spiritual journal
Writing The Journey_ Online Journal Writing Workshop
Labyrinth
Online Finger Meditation Tool
Nearby labyrinths
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Retreats
in Cleveland
St. Joseph Christian Life Center
Ursuline Sophia Center
Jesuit Retreat House
St. Joseph Wellnes Center
a little farther away
Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA.
Abbey of the Genesee Trappist Monastery in Piffard, NY
The Abbey of Gethsemani Trappist Monastery near Bardstown, Kentucky (and home of Thomas Merton)
online
Online Retreat in Everyday Life
Creighton University
St. Michael the Archangel Virtual Retreat House An introduction to making a retreat, reflections on prayer, morning and evening prayers for each day and links to online prayer resources
Shrines
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Internet Directories
Catholicism at about.com articles and information about all aspects of the Catholic faith.
Theology Library at Spring Hill College links to resources on church, revelation, liturgy, justice, theology, morality, spirituality, evangelization and religion
Alapadre topical index
alphabetical index based on keywords
Catholic belief- links and resources
from the East Lewis Catholic Community (awaken to prayer is part of this site)
Catholic community
Catholic Internet Yellow Pages
Catholic Web Directory
CatholicNet
New Advent
Theological resources on the web
Web resources from St Thomas library
News
Catholic News Service
Catholic publications
Catholic Universe Bulletin Cleveland's Catholic newspaper
National Catholic Reporter independent, Catholic newsweekly
U.S. Catholic a monthly forum for lay Catholics, covering issues of concern to Catholics in their everyday lives
America magazine the national Catholic weekly magazine for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking
Commonweal a review of religion, politics and culture, edited by Catholic lay people since 1924
The Tablet
international Catholic weekly newspaper
Salt of the Earth the online resource for social justice
Life After Sunday
Catholic culture for families, schools and parishes
Other spiritual resources
Beliefnet articles, discussion groups, inspiration, meditations, prayer circles, quizzes
Online Spirituality Resources (lots of links to check out!) Links page from Creighton Univ. collaborative Ministry
Bread on the Water "web pages to feed the web surfer's spirit" Home to the Virtual Retreat House of St. Michael the Archangel and Lord, Teach us to Pray
Faithlinks articles on marriage, family life, healing and recovery from The Living Church Foundation
The Cross
- Discovery of the Cross of Christ
one version of the story that is told in our stained glass windows
- Symbolism of the cross
descriptions of different kinds of crosses from Symbolism in Christian Art and Architecture. (Click on "C" under the alphabetical listing, then scroll down to the link to "cross")
Vocations
ChurchVocations.com Cleveland Diocesan Vocation office
A Full Life information for men considering the priesthood from Borromeo and St. Mary's seminaries
Diaconate offiice– Diocese of Cleveland
St. Mary Seminary
Vision 2002 the annual religious vocation discernment guide from the National Religious Vocation Conference.
United States Association of Consecrated Virgins
