RESOURCES
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Parish Subscription to FORMED
Holy Spirit Parish has purchased a FORMED subscription for all parishioners! FORMED is used by
thousands of parishes around the country as both a catechetical and evangelical resource. FORMED describes itself as a provider of "the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families, and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children's programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs, and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device." For more information about FORMED, visit Formed.org
All Holy Spirit parishioners are encouraged to take advantage of the FORMED subscription and may sign up as follows:
1. Visit FORMED.org
2. Click Sign Up
3. Select "Sign Up As A Parishioner"
4. Find Holy Spirit Parish by parish name, address, or zip code
5. Enter your email - and you're in!Thank You!
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There are so many very useful internet sites with information that can assist you in preparing for Mass, learning more about our Faith, or simply keeping updated on current events in the church. Here are a few possibilities:
Our Church
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) http://www.usccb.org
- Catholic News Service https://www.catholicnews.com
Daily Readings
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USCCB Daily Scripture - click on calendar for current date http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050619.cfm
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USCCB audio of daily readings, a very helpful site for Lectors when preparing to proclaim the Word, especially when the readings contain unfamiliar Hebrew names and locations! http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm
Reflections on Scripture Readings
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USCCB video reflections of daily readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/
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The Sunday Website from St. Louis University http://liturgy.slu.edu
Podcasts
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List of podcasts https://breadboxmedia.com
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Podcasts from Fr. Dwight Longenecker https://dwightlongenecker.com/podcasts/(Go to the lower part of the page)
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Word on Fire with Bishop Barron https://wordonfireshow.com
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Discerning Hearts https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/
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Fr. Mike Schmitz https://bulldogcatholic.org/homilies-archive/
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Daily Examen with Fr. James Martin https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/02/13/introducing-our-new-examen-podcast-father-james-martin
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Compilation of Catholic podcasts to explore https://epicpew.com/catholic-podcasts-listening/
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Pray as You Go https://pray-as-you-go.org
General To Read or Watch
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Ignatian Spirituality https://www.ignatianspirituality.com
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Catholic Mom https://catholicmom.com
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Resources for Catholic Educators and Homeschooling Parents http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com
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Justice for Immigrants https://justiceforimmigrants.org
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Integrated Catholic Life http://www.integratedcatholiclife.org
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America Magazine blog https://www.americamagazine.org/section/blogs
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Crux https://cruxnow.com
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EWTN News http://www.ewtnnews.com
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Community in Mission Blog of Archdiocese of Washington http://blog.adw.org