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Bible
Concordance
This web site (BibleGateway.com) has most of the current
complete on-line Bibles, including the Vulgate, and a Revised
Standard Version (but one that only includes the smaller canon
used by Protestants).
Use the search engine to locate Scripture passages.
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Articles
on Scripture and Tradition
Follow links to articles explaining the Church's teachings on
Scripture and Tradition. |
Home Bible Study
Kay Murdy from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers an online
introductory Bible Study course. |
Links - Bible Study
Helpful links for Bible Study students. |
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Basic Catholic Prayers
Prayers common to most Catholics worldwide. |
Awaken to
Prayer
Links to websites and online books on prayer. |
How
to Pray the Rosary
Description of the rosary and how to pray it. Translations
in several languages are available |
Centering
Prayer and Contemplation
A description of Centering Prayer - what it is and is not,
essays, etc. |
Practical
Spirituality for Everyday Christians - How to Pray
Brief essays on finding intimacy with God, prayer as relationship,
to whom do we pray, using ritual in everyday life and prayer in
times of crisis - from the Jesuits at Creighton University |
Stations
of the Cross
Photos and reflections on each of the fourteen stations. |
Explanation
of the Divine Office (Liturgy of Hours)
A description of the Divine Office from the History
Department of Yale Universi |
Liturgy
of Hours (Divine Office) Online
Pray the three main prayers of the Divine Office each day with
Christians throughout the world - morning prayer (Lauds), evening
prayer (Vespers) and night prayer (Compline) |
Little
Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary -
Online
The Little Office had
its origins in the 8th century. By the 14th century it was
recited by all clergy in addition to the Liturgy of Hours (Divine
Office). The
Little Office is currently recited daily by Dominicans,
Carmelites, Augustinians, many Franciscan Tertiaries and by lay
persons throughout the world.
By clicking on this link you can pray the Little
Office online. |
Sacred
Space -
Guide to Daily Scripture Based Prayer from the Irish Jesuits
Spend 10 minutes each day in prayer. You will be guided as
you sit at your computer screen
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Online
34 Week Retreat
The Jesuits from Creighton University guide you through 34 weeks of retreat.
This structured program is for people who have families and work and
live in a very busy world. |
Lord,
Teach us to Pray
Links to prayer books and guidelines for prayer |
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The
Use of Statues, Pictures and Sacred Art
Why Catholics use statues and sacred art in their churches and
homes - history of the custom and its place in Scripture and
tradition |
Explanation
of Sacramentals
(Statues, Holy Water, Incense, etc.) and their Use in the Church
A listing of questions asked by parishioners from St. Charles
Borromeo Church in Picayune, MS - and the responses given to them.
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Sacred
Signs
Book written by theologian Romano Guardini is on-line.
In each chapter the author provides a reflection the spiritual
meaning of
a sacred sign or action – e.g., fire, light, the sign of the
cross, the chalice, paten, blessing, bells, etc.. |
Symbols
in Christian Art and Architecture
Explanation of importance of symbols. Extensive list of
Christian symbols and their meaning in Christian life. |
Holy
Water
Incense
Church Bells
Vestments
Holy Oils
Candles
History, symbolism and use of each sacramental listed above |
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sin, etc.) and articles dealing with birth/death issues, business ethics,
medical ethics, sexual and social morality, etc. |
Current
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homosexuality, the media, marriage and the family, medical ethics,
multiculutralism, parenting, persecution of Christians, population
control, sexuality and social justice |
Articles
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Links to articles on issues such as abortion, capital punishment,
euthanasia, assisted suicide, etc. |
Stem Cell Research and the Catholic Church
Contrary to what many believe, the Catholic Church encourages most
stem cell research. It is only opposed to that which involves
the killing of a child, embryonic research. Read about the
different types of stem cell research being done and the Church's
views. |
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