LINKS!
(Titles in blue
will link)
The Vatican:
Official website of the Holy See
- Vatican Radio
- L'Osservatore Romano, Newspaper regarding Vatican
- Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal: Official website of Our Lady of Fatima.
- Sanctuary of Lourdes, France: Official website of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas.
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
CATEGORIES
Daily Readings and Psalms from the New American Bible
Cyber Hymnals - Glory and Praise to God Almighty
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Thanks
to God
Praise and
glory, wisdom and thanksgiving and honour, power and might,
to our God, for ever and ever" (Rev 7:12).
BLESSED
SACRAMENT
("The Roman Catholic Church has consistently held fast to the belief in the
Real Presence. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
The mode of Christ's presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as "the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all sacraments tend." In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist "the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained." "This presence is called 'real' - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be 'real' too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present."
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church: paragraph 1374")
- JESUS CHRIST ... presented by EWTN. Excellent teaching resources.
- THE REAL PRESENCE ASSOCIATION
- APOSTLES OF THE REAL PRESENCE
- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: A great, short text page from the Medjugorje Web site explaining in detail in lay terms, and answering those questions we have in regards to the highest honor and devotion to Our Lord Jesus.
- The EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE OF SIENA.
- The EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE OF LANCIANO.
MARIAN
Early Church Fathers on our Blessed Mother - Ever Virgin
Links to Marian Art
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Resources | Shrines | Apparitions
- The Mary Page, University of Dayton: Maintained by The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton in Ohio. They are an international center of research and study on the role of Mary in Christian life.
- The Monfortian Religious Family: Founder Saint Louis Marie de Montfort. To view his writings on the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Rosary
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: A house of prayer, a shrine of hope, a home of warmth...."How I love, O Lord, the beauty of Your House!" (Psalm 26). These websites offers the history and prayers of Our Mother of Perpetual Help as well as other historical data.
- The Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
- National Shrine, Our Lady of the Snows: The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is owned and operated by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and is one of the largest outdoor Shrines in North America. 1 (618) 397-6700. Devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Snows dates back to 352 A.D. According to legend, on the hot, sultry night of August 4, in that year, Our Lady appeared to a childless, wealthy Roman couple and to Pope Liberius in a dream. She expressed a wish that a church be built in her honor in Rome. She told them that the site for the church would be covered with a blanket of snow. On the morning of August 5, when the citizens of Rome awoke, the Esquiline Hill was covered with snow, even though the weather was extremely warm. All Rome proclaimed the summer snow a miracle, and the couple accepted this as a sign that they were to use their wealth to help build the church. This Church is the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Miracle of Our Lady of the Snows is remembered in a double celebration at the Basilica. In fact, during the Mass, soft, white dalia petals are scattered around the church, while at night the outside of the church is covered in artificial snow in remembrance of the miraculous August snow-fall. The first chapel on the right of the basilica houses a painting by Paglia which depicts the double Appearance of the Virgin (see painting) to the Pope and Giovanni.
- Shrine of Our Lady Of Africa
- National Shrine of Our Lady, Walsingham. Norfolk, England. In 1061, Richeldis de Faverches is taken in spirit to Nazareth and asked by Our Lady to build a replica, in Norfolk, of the Holy House of the Annunciation.
MARIAN APPARITIONS.
For Church status of Marian apparitions, visit (last updated
1999) Apparitions.org
Our own webpages: 1. Fatima. 2.
Medjugorje.
- Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Medjugorje as Our Lady Queen of Peace. Visit the Medjugorje Official Website at http://www.medjugorje.hr (click)
- Our Lady of Lipa of the Philippines. The Church is still investigating. View these incredible photographs of the rose petals and the extraordinary imprint which can be easily seen.
- Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Egypt. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. August 2000: Our Lady Appears in Assiut, Upper Egypt The Apparitions of Virgin Mary at Zeitoun, Egypt Zeitoun and Papadouplo Web Gallery Online Book: When Millions Saw Mary - Zeitoun (1968-1971) by Francis Johnston. (Note: H.G. Anba Kyrillos William Metropolitan of the Coptic Catholic Congregation in Assiut mentions a report written in Spanish on 11/4/2000 by a Latin Catholic nun from Columbia (Sr. Daisy Martiin Puantas). She wrote: "For the glory of God I am recounting my experience during my visit to Assiut. I saw the luminous apparition rays over the Church of St. Mark. This occurred on 28 October 2000. We went near the church and I could see during that night the intermittent light as it covered the church towers and domes. The lights were coming from above and cannot be defined; they are heavenly lights of Divine nature, not human nature. I was very impressed by the faith of the crowds, their reactions, chants and hymns. It was as if they were the Apostles gathered around the Holy Virgin on Pentecost day. You could always see the joy and enthusiasm on their faces while they were witnessing these heavenly luminous rays. God is showing Himself to His people in a visible way like this Light, which symbolises His love to us.")
- Our Lady of LaSalette, France: The apparition of the suffering Virgin to two shepherd children, Melanie Calvat, 14 and Maximin Giraud, 11, on September 19, 1846.
- Our Lady of Knock, Ireland.. On the 21st of August 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. The apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. From this miraculous occurrence Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognised Marian Shrine. The personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the apparition, inspired an even greater devotion to the Shrine and endorsed the indelible seal of Vatican approval. Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the Shrine in June of 1993. One and a half million pilgrims visit the Shrine annually
- Our Lady of the Rosary of Saint Nicholas: Sixteen years ago, alleged apparitions and messages of Jesus and the Most Blessed Virgin Mary to Gladys Herminia Quirogi de Motta in Saint Nicholas, Argentina.
- Mary, Virgin and Mother Reconciler: Official website for apparitions in Betania. Here you will find up-to-date information for the apparitions of Our Lady Mary in "Finca Betania", Venezuela, under the title of "Mary, Virgin and Mother Reconciler of all People and Nations". Apparition officially approved by Bishop Pio Bello Ricardo on November 21, 1987.
- Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel International of Garabandal: On July 2, 1961, The Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Mount Carmel appeared to four girls in Garabandal, Spain. They were first visited by an angel in June; and over the course of the next twelve days he continued to appear to them . It was on the angel's last visit that he first spoke to the girls and announced that the Blessed Virgin Mary would appear to them as Our Lady of Mount Carmel the following day. And thus it was so. Update: Three of the four visionaries have married Americans and live in the United States. They lead exemplary Christian lives totally dedicated to their vocations as wives and mothers. Conchita has four children, Mari Loli, three, and Jacinta, one. Mari Cruz is also married, living in Spain and has four children. Note: The local bishop does not object to messages being promoted on the internet.
- Our Lady of Health. The Blessed Virgin appeared in the 16th century in India where many miracles took place at this site. A shrine was built and in 1962, the Holy Father, Pope John XXIII, raised the status to Basilica.
- Early Marian Apparitions. This link will lead one to a "brief overview of Mary's appearances throughout Christian history. It's meant to be representative of her apparitions and the events surrounding them but is not an all-inclusive listing"...
Angels Among Us: A delightful page from the Seven Dolors Web Site with wonderful words and prayers from St. John Vianney on the Holy Angels of God!
SAINTS/BLESSEDS/VENERABLES/CAUSES
SAINTS:
THE APOSTLES WEBSITE
|| ALL
SAINTS WEBSITE
Saint Joseph - A Compilation. Writings by the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, prayers, biography ... compiled by Petersnet.com
St. Joseph the Worker
(click for prayers and
links)
1.
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalski: Site
devoted to promoting and explaining the Divine Mercy devotion and information of now St.
Faustina Kowalska. It is available in 5 different languages, including Polish, German,
English, French, and English.
2. Faustinum: The Foundation of the Sanctuary of the Divine
Mercy
Web site located in Krakow, Poland. This is the the convent of the Congregation of the
Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Cracow-£agiewniki, which now houses with its famous,
grace-working image of Merciful Jesus and the relics of the Saint, Sr. Maria
Faustina Kowalska.
3. Virtual Shrine of the Divine Mercy:
The Virtual Shrine presents an overview of the history and theology of
devotions to the Divine Mercy.
4. The Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy is located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673 - 1716): Founder of three religious congregations and known for his writings on the Blessed Virgin Mary. His cause for becoming known as one of the Doctors of the Roman Catholic Church is currently being considered.
Saint Josephine Bakhita - Woman of Faith and Forgiveness: Visit and learn about this remarkable child, woman who was kidnapped and suffered incredibly and how Blessed Josephine was open to God to work through her in this life. "If I were to meet the slave-traders who kidnapped me and even those who tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands, for if that did not happen, I would not be a Christian and Religious today " Her canonization: October 1, 2000. Fact Sheet 1
1.
The Official
Site of Padre Pio da Pietrelcina
2. Padre Pio Foundation of America: Established in 1977 to promote
devotion to Padre Pio and to foster adult vocations to the priesthood. "I love
my Spiritual Children as much as my own soul and even more"...Blessed Padre Pio
(Beatified
May 1999)
3. Mother Angelica's (EWTN) website on Padre Pio.
4. The Flying Monk.
Blessed Gianna Beretta:
A wife, mother of three, a physician who gave her life for that of her child.
(click title)
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati:
God called him home at the age of 24;
read the story of this
remarkable and saintly young man! A blessed model for teenagers and
young adults ... (click
title)
Bl. Luigi Beltrame Quattrocchi and Bl. Maria Corsini:
A short biography of the first married couple beatified together, on 21
October 2001. (click title)
Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot: Foundress of the Universal Living Rosary.
Cause of Venerable Fr. Solanus Casey, Capuchin Franciscan. First American-born male declared venerable. He was a simple Capuchin priest who worked most of his life as a monastery doorkeeper; yet in his eighty-six years, this unassuming monk was a conduit of God's Loving mercy and healing. During his lifetime, Father Solanus Casey was often heralded as a 20th century saint and on July 11, 1995, Pope John Paul II declared him to be "venerable," the first official step toward sainthood. People flocked to him. Those looking for cures from cancer, heart disease, tuberculosis. Those seeking help for broken marriages, broken hearts, and broken lives. Those wanting to find spiritual health and renewal. To each person, Father Solanus brought an aura of God's goodness and grace." (Sunday Visitor)
MOTHER
TERESA: OFFICIAL WEBSITE (click titles)
1. A Tribute to Mother Teresa of
Calcutta: A "model of
compassion and love"; 1910-1997.
2. Mother Angelica's (EWTN) website on Mother Teresa:
3. Mother Theresa's Address at the National Prayer Breakfast
Bishop Fulton Sheen: For another comprehensive website on this remarkable Priest, please visit this website. It is updated regularly. 1. Biography.
Maria Stein Center - Shrine of the Holy Relics - by the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Maria Stein, Ohio. At the Center they have a relic chapel where over 1000 relics are on display. Among the many relics, they also have relics of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Little Audrey Marie Santo,
A Silent Soul - A
Medjugorje Mystery. Unexplicable phenomena, currently under investigation.
Last television documentary, 1999. 1. Diocesan statement on
Audrey Santo.
URL: http://www.medjugorjeusa.org/audrey.htm
CATHOLIC NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Please do not hesitate to
contact any one of these programs for further information. The more we are aware
that these Catholic, non-profit organizations offer, the more we can share and support
others who may need assistance. Telephone calls are kept confidential.
Just click any title to link to that organization.
Comunitą Cenącolo is a
world-wide
organization of more than 30 fraternities, founded in Italy in 1983 by a dynamic, vibrant,
and faith-filled sister named Elvira Petrozzi. Sr. Elvira felt that God was calling her to
serve the poor of the modern world: young men and women who may not be poor
monetarily, but who live in desperation and hopelessness.
Unable to find peace or joy in their lives, they seek to fill the emptiness with the
illusory pleasures of this world, only to find life more meaningless and themselves more
lonely. One of the communities in the United States is called Our Lady of Hope in
St. Augustine, Florida. For more information on this wonderful program for men and
women, over the age of 18, contact by telephone/fax at (904) 471-8453.
1. Cenacolo
Community of Medjugorje.
Priests for Life -
An officially
approved association of Catholic Clergy who give special emphasis to the pro-life
teachings of the Church. They offer ongoing assistance to the clergy in addressing the
topics of abortion and euthanasia, and training and resources to the entire pro-life
movement.
Human International Life -
To promote and defend the sanctity of Life and Family around the world according
to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church through prayer, service and
education.
Feminists for Life.
New Ad series that can be downloaded. A group of "pro-life
feminists" is shaking up college campuses. Feminists
for Life sponsors posters and ads that are placed in college newspapers and
on bulletin boards to challenge students to rethink their views about abortion.
The group also asks college and university administrators to provide students
with information about alternatives to abortion and about post-abortion trauma.
..."Abortion-rights activists promised us a world of equality,
reduced poverty," one ad reads. "A world where every child would be
wanted. Instead, child abuse has escalated, and rather than shared
responsibility for children, even more of the burden has shifted to women. No
law can make the wrong choice right." A photo in the ad pictures a group of
young women holding a poster that reads, "Question abortion."
..."If you would like to work on securing non-violent choices for women
or need information on pregnancy resources, please contact us," another ad
says. The ads attract
attention, according to the Washington, D.C.-based group, which describes
itself as pro-woman and pro-life.
..."College students are constantly told to challenge the status
quo," said Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life.
"Twenty-seven years after the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion has become the
status quo." (Crosswalk.com/Religion/10.30.00)
...
this process of healing from abortion isn't about
who you are and what you've done, it is about who He is and what
He has done. When I look back at where I have come from, the guilt, the shame,
the grief, it is with continual amazement and a deep joy and gratitude that I
live my life now. Instead of doubting His love and goodness towards me, I have
come to expect ...
(Taken from An Open Letter To Those who Mourn)
1. Sisters of Life.
A religious community, founded by the late
Cardinal O'Connor, dedicated to the sacredness of life.
Rachel's Vineyard - Hope for
those who have had abortions...as well as healing retreats for any man or woman who has
struggled with emotional and spiritual pain of abortion as well as for siblings and
grandparents who may need assistance.
Rachel's Vineyard - Description
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Schedule
Rachel's Project - Is an outreach of the Catholic Church, but it is open to anyone who is struggling after an abortion loss. It is able to help women and men; parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and others whose lives have been impacted by an abortion loss.
Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages. Retrouvaille is the name of a program designed to help heal and renew marriages. The word Retrouvaille, simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. Your calls are kept confidential. National information line: 1 (800) 470-2230. Local (Las Vegas): East: (702) 454-6634; West: (702) 615-4339
Courage - Support groups of men and women across the world committed to following the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and to being there for one another as they travel this road of struggling with homosexuality and are searching for answers. Visit their new site (12.22).
CATHOLIC RESOURCES (To link, click icon or blue titles)
ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK.
Founded by Mother
Angelica. One of the best Roman Catholic resources and a beautifully, illustrated website
in the world. Updated daily.
CATHOLIC QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. Ask the Catholic experts any question and they will answer as soon as they can. Check out the different categories and view the questions and responses for the past 30 days.
CATHOLICITY.
Another wonderful Catholic and Marian
resource. Be sure to keep your safety belt on as you "take off" from one web
page to another in this creative website.
ST. JOSEPH COMMUNICATIONS.
www.saintjoe.com
Verbo Dei Audio Apostolate: Verbo Dei Audio Apostolate is dedicated to spreading the Word of God in allegiance with the Magesterium of the Roman Catholic Church, whether by audio production or desktop publishing. Beautiful photographs of pilgrimage sites and great resources.
The Catholic Jukebox
- The most comprehensive list of Catholic
musicians on the web
EWTN AM/FM RADIO AFFILIATES AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.ewtn.com/wewn/amfm.htm
IMMACULATE HEART RADIO, NEVADA (Northern) -
In
construction
http://www.ihradio.org/ksmh
MOVIE REVIEWS/NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
This web site provides information on movies that have been evaluated by the U.S.
Catholic Conference's Office for Film and Broadcasting according to artistic merit and
moral suitability. The reviews include the USCC rating, the Motion Picture Association of
America rating, and a brief synopsis of the movie. The reviews can be heard by calling 1-800-311-4CCC. The movie
review line is updated each Friday and includes information about six theater releases and
a Family Video of the Week. www.nccbuscc.org/movies/index.htm
LOCAL
(Nevada)
DIOCESE OF LAS VEGAS
www.lasvegas-diocese.org
Missions of California. Take a pilgrimage along California's coast, visiting the Missions along the way. Very nicely done.
Holy Souls in Purgatory. Excellent resource.
The Cardinals. Who are these men? "In the beginning, they were the priests and deacons of Rome. Later, they were powerful medieval princes, owning castles and lands and ruling much of Europe. Today they are returning to the simplicity of an earlier age but they can still, sometimes, command the attention of the worlds leaders when they speak. "They" are the cardinals of the Catholic Church"
The Christian Catacombs of Rome: "This wonderful site is intended for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Christian Catacombs of Rome and of the Church history in its origins. The site provides extensive material, in separate sections, dealing with this fascinating and largely unknown topic."
The Shroud of Turin Website: For in-depth information and recent shroud and project updates. Also features an interactive webpage where one can examine the shroud. Excellent site.
The Seven Dolors Web Site: A beautifully illustrated collection of efficacious prayers, meditations and devotions for those needing Hope, Peace and Joy in their lives...Updated regularly-you'll want to bookmark this page!
(click image to link)
Mass Times/Travelers: By calling 1 (800) MASS TIMES -it will provide nationwide information of Catholic Church locations and Mass times, devotions, and confessions.
Personal Home Websites. Following are personal home pages that are innovative and will warm your hearts with the love and care that they are created for Our Lord and Blessed Mother. We believe that you will enjoy visiting these.
"EWTN presents the teachings of the Catholic Church
in an easy-to-use format. Catholic topics presented are structured in a
hierarchy of learning, from simple definitions and teachings to more detailed
and involved. To link, click image."
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Last Modified: 12 September 2005