On-Line Resources
Our world has been changed immensely by the Internet. There are a host of websites offering vast amounts of material to support the spiritual journey. Here are some you may want to investigate.
Center for Action and Contemplation - offers many resources for the spiritual journey, including daily reflections by Richard Rohr (which you can have sent to you by e-mail each day).
Creighton Online Ministries – offers daily reflections, online retreats, material for daily prayer and numerous other resources.
Creo en Dios! – a blog written by Susan Stabile, a Catholic spiritual director and retreat director; daily spiritual reflections and occasional podcasts
Dignity USA: Breath of the Spirit – offers “spiritual and liturgical resource for our members and potential members. Nothing can replace your chapter or other faith community, but we hope you will find further support here for integrating your spirituality with your sexuality and all the strands of your life.”
Gratefulness.org – the site of the Network for Grateful Living. Contains some wonderful short prayer practices, talks and videos, and much more.
Ignatian Spirituality.com – “information on and experiences of Ignatian spirituality from Jesuit and Ignatian sources around the world.”
Intentional Disciples Blog – “A group blog devoted to the baptismal call, spirituality, gifts, vocations, ministry, work, history, theology, evangelization, formation, bad jokes, and pastoral support of lay Christians seeking to live their faith in the 21st century.”
Loyola 3-Minute Retreats – invites short “retreats” from your computer; daily suggestions for prayer
Merton Institute for Contemplative Living – offers weekly reflections and other resources.
Sacred Space – offers daily prayers and commentaries on the daily readings.
Silent Insight - offers daily reflections focused on living in the present and drawing closer to God on a moment to moment basis.
The Christian Left – “The Christian Left holds that social justice, renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publicly mandated prayer), are mandated by the Gospel.” The site has articles, book lists, videos and a discussion board.
Thin Places - an ecumenical newletter that focuses on the contemplative spiritual journey. It lists opportunities in the Twin Cities area for different experiences of contemplation, including Taize and retreats.
Word on Fire – sermons, commentary and other good material for personal reflection.
Creighton Online Ministries – offers daily reflections, online retreats, material for daily prayer and numerous other resources.
Creo en Dios! – a blog written by Susan Stabile, a Catholic spiritual director and retreat director; daily spiritual reflections and occasional podcasts
Dignity USA: Breath of the Spirit – offers “spiritual and liturgical resource for our members and potential members. Nothing can replace your chapter or other faith community, but we hope you will find further support here for integrating your spirituality with your sexuality and all the strands of your life.”
Gratefulness.org – the site of the Network for Grateful Living. Contains some wonderful short prayer practices, talks and videos, and much more.
Ignatian Spirituality.com – “information on and experiences of Ignatian spirituality from Jesuit and Ignatian sources around the world.”
Intentional Disciples Blog – “A group blog devoted to the baptismal call, spirituality, gifts, vocations, ministry, work, history, theology, evangelization, formation, bad jokes, and pastoral support of lay Christians seeking to live their faith in the 21st century.”
Loyola 3-Minute Retreats – invites short “retreats” from your computer; daily suggestions for prayer
Merton Institute for Contemplative Living – offers weekly reflections and other resources.
Sacred Space – offers daily prayers and commentaries on the daily readings.
Silent Insight - offers daily reflections focused on living in the present and drawing closer to God on a moment to moment basis.
The Christian Left – “The Christian Left holds that social justice, renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publicly mandated prayer), are mandated by the Gospel.” The site has articles, book lists, videos and a discussion board.
Thin Places - an ecumenical newletter that focuses on the contemplative spiritual journey. It lists opportunities in the Twin Cities area for different experiences of contemplation, including Taize and retreats.
Word on Fire – sermons, commentary and other good material for personal reflection.
Seasonal On-Line Resources
Suggestions for prayer and action during the Advent season
Suggestions for prayer and action during the Advent season
USCCB, Advent and Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI
Downloadable pdf with daily readings and short reflections -- 2014
Pax Christi, Advent 2010: Pray, Study, Act
Reflections and suggestions for action tied to the Sunday Advent readings
Loyola Press, Advent Retreat
Downloadable pdf of an Advent Retreat for Daily Life
Downloadable pdf with daily readings and short reflections -- 2014
Pax Christi, Advent 2010: Pray, Study, Act
Reflections and suggestions for action tied to the Sunday Advent readings
Loyola Press, Advent Retreat
Downloadable pdf of an Advent Retreat for Daily Life
Suggestions for prayer and action during the Lent season
Creighton On-Line Ministries, Praying Lent
Resources and daily reflections for the Lenten season
Worldwide Vincentian Family, Lent - Challenge to Think Differently
A collection of resources put together by famvin, the website of the Worldwide Vincentian Family
Loyola Press, Living Lent Daily
This site "features prayers, thoughts and more each day to inspire you throughout your Lenten journey."
Spirituality and Practice E-Courses, The Spirituality of the Gospels with Thomas Moore
This e-course consists of three elements: a daily e-mail, a weekly audio and two life teleconferences. There is a fee for the course.
Ignatian Spirituality.com, Lent Resources
A variety of prayer practices and other resources for Lenten practices.
USCCB, The Lenten Season
A variety of suggestions and resources to support one's Lenten practice.
Resources and daily reflections for the Lenten season
Worldwide Vincentian Family, Lent - Challenge to Think Differently
A collection of resources put together by famvin, the website of the Worldwide Vincentian Family
Loyola Press, Living Lent Daily
This site "features prayers, thoughts and more each day to inspire you throughout your Lenten journey."
Spirituality and Practice E-Courses, The Spirituality of the Gospels with Thomas Moore
This e-course consists of three elements: a daily e-mail, a weekly audio and two life teleconferences. There is a fee for the course.
Ignatian Spirituality.com, Lent Resources
A variety of prayer practices and other resources for Lenten practices.
USCCB, The Lenten Season
A variety of suggestions and resources to support one's Lenten practice.
