Catholic Resources to Help Grow in Knowledge and Love of Christ

Formed

We are excited to share that St. John the Evangelist is a partner in an exciting 24/7 online web-based digital formation outlet called FORMED.

  • Access the truth, beauty, and meaning of the Catholic faith anytime, anywhere… with FORMED.

  • Use it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

  • Informative and inspiring teaching from renowned speakers like Scott Hahn, Edward Sri, Fr. Robert Barron, Tim Gray, Chris Stefanick, Teresa Tomeo… and many more.

 How To Register

  • Go to stjohnsp.formed.org

  • Create a personal account with your name & email

  • Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Understand Your Catholic Faith with The Catechism in a Year Podcast!

By listening to this podcast, we will:

  • Read the entire Catechism in 365 days

  • Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter

  • Transform our relationship with the Church that Christ founded

Each of the daily episodes will be about 15-20 minutes long, making it easy to listen for your own personal listening, with your family, or with a small group.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to finally understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life!

Please click this link to learn more and join us on this journey through the Catechism: www.ascensionpress.com/pages/ciy-registration-parish

Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz

If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you.

Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting Jan. 1, but you can join in anytime and start with Day 1.

Each 20-25 minute episode includes:

  • Two to three scripture readings

  • A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz

  • Guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.

Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline®  learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins.

Tune in here and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word.

Our Clergy’s Recommended Reads

As Heard on Our Livestream…

Fire Within by Thomas Dubay (From Fr. Erik Arnold’s Homily on Jan. 12, 2022)

Spiritual Friendship by Aelred of Rievaulx (From Sem. John Bilenki’s Reflection on Jan. 20, 2022)

Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (From Fr. Evan Ponton’s Homily on Jan. 24, 2022)

Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis (From Fr. Evan Ponton’s Homily on March 14, 2022)

Christ Unfurled by David Meconi (From Fr. Evan Ponton’s Homily on March 20, 2022)

Unless You Become Like This Child by Hans Urs Von Balthasar (From Fr. Erik Arnold’s Beatitudes Bible Study on April 24, 2022)

The Friendship of Christ by Robert Hugh Benson (From Sem. John Bilenki’s Reflection on May 14, 2022)

Love Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma (From Fr. Jeremy Smith’s Homily on July 18, 2023)

Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by Gerald G. May (From Fr. Erik Arnold’s Homily on July 30, 2023)

 

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

— Romans 12:2

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