Lectio Divina - Praying the Bible

Lectio Divina is an ancient tradition in which the faithful respond to the word of God with openness to His personal message to us. Latin for “Divine Reading,” this form of prayer includes the following:

• Reading the Word of God - Reading Sacred Scripture
• Meditating on God's Word - Listening to God's Message to you
• Praying - Speaking to God at a personal level
• Contemplating - Being in silence with God
• Acting -  Spiritual growth

For more information on the steps of Lectio Divina, click here.

Click on any of the below links to take you to prayer resources.

• Magnificat
• Word on Fire
• Traditional Catholic Prayers (Loyola Press)
• Ignatian Spirituality
• Sacred Space
• Prayers and Devotions (USCCB)

Click on any of the below links to take you to guides on praying the rosary.

• Prayers of the Rosary
• How to Pray the Rosary
• Step by Step Instructions

• ​Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life (English)
• Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life (Spanish)

• Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary (English)
• Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary (Spanish)

Even if one cannot sacramentally receive the Eucharist, everyone should be aware of the practice of making a spiritual communion. The following a daily prayer for Spiritual Communion:

O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there and

unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be separated from you.

Amen.

For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.

Click on any of the below links to take you to online retreats.

• A Retreat for Everyday Life
• 3 Minute Retreat

​O Father, you desire all of us to be happy. Stir up the grace of a religious vocation in the hearts of many men and women. Grant to them the willingness and generosity to give of themselves, their lives, their time and their talents to the service of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord and Savior, and to His Holy Church. May more men and women go forth as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters to bring the truths of our Catholic faith to all others so that soon they, too, may know You better and love You more... and serving You, be truly happy. Amen.

Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

Padre, tú llamas a cada uno de nosotros por nombre y nos pides que te sigamos. Bendice a tu Iglesia y danos dedicados y generosos líderes de nuestras familias y amigos quienes puedan servir a tu pueblo como religiosas, sacerdotes, diáconos y ministros laicos. Inspíranos mientras crecemos en tu amor y abre nuestros corazones para oír tu llamada. Te lo pedimos en nombre de Cristo. Amén.

Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.

(Resources ​In English)

Click on any of the below links to take you to family resources.

• Alive in Christ/OSV Family
• Bayard Faith Resources
• Catholic Mom - Sunday Gospel Activities
• Catholic Icing - How to Live the Liturgical Year
• Catholic Culture - Feasts for July
• Catholic Kids Homily
• Franciscan Media - Faith and Family
• Growing Up Catholic
• Loyola Press - Family Resources
• Loyola Press - Sunday Connection
• Meet a Saint Quiz
• National Catholic Partnership on Disability
• RCL Benziger - The Order of Mass
• Sadlier-Family Summer Kit
• Strong Catholic Family Faith
• The Pastoral Center - Family Catechesis
• Teaching Catholic Kids
• Twenty Third Publications - Summer Activities for Children

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(Recursos en Español)

Haga clic en cualquiera de los enlaces a continuación para acceder a los recursos familiares.

• Alianza Nacional Católica sobre la discapacidad 
• Creciendo en la Fe
• CRS lidera el Camino
• De Familia dos puntos
• Loyola - Familia
• RCL Benziger
• Sadlier - Oraciones para la familia en tiempos difícilies
• Sadlier - Recursos Catequetico

Father Mark's Recommendations on Four Excellent Websites to Understand Catholic Teachings:

For general information about Catholic faith (provides a free powerhouse of articles, audio, and video on various topics of the Faith).

http://catholic.com/

For scientific information that supports our beliefs.

Website for Fr. Robert Spitzer, former president of Gonzaga University

https://www.magiscenter.com/

For support for people who experience same-sex attraction.

https://couragerc.org/

For information about gender issues.

St. Paul Center – Male and Female 

https://stpaulcenter.com/maleandfemale

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The Understanding the Scriptures Podcast provides a 100% free Bible study that takes you through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. You can listen on your smartphone while driving!

Featuring the acclaimed work of Bishop Robert Barron, WordonFire.org is an excellent source of online videos, study programs, DVDs, books, lectures, CDs, and articles.

The Knights of Columbus provide a free study course at CatholicHomeStudy.org, which is mailed directly to you, at no cost! The study consists of 9 books (and workbooks) that highlight the major tenets of the Catholic Faith. Topics such as the Mass, Mary, the Bible and Prayer are explained in an easy and relatable style that appeals to people of all ages. Throughout your reading, you will have online support and tutors to answer all your questions and concerns.