Help With Your New Year's Resolutions
Here are some resources to help you keep those spiritual New Year’s resolution you may have made, courtesy of the Parish…
Ascension
We believe that the “secret” to an encounter with God really isn’t so secret … it can all be found in the promise made by Jesus himself:
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them —Matthew 18:20
When you run an Ascension program, you are acting on your trust in that promise. You are meeting in a group in the name of Jesus, in the name of understanding his Word, trusting—as we do—in the power of God’s promise that he will truly be present in your midst.
Whether you’re just starting out on your faith journey or well along the road, we have something for you because we have been there, too. Ready to get started?
Ascension Presents
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw
Ascension Presents seeks to present the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith through media, and to answer the longings of the human heart with the transformative power of the Gospel. Strengthen your faith, get answers to tough questions, and discover truth with our fun, informative, and relatable Catholic videos.
Augustine Institute
https://www.augustineinstitute.org/
We believe the New Evangelization requires Catholics to reclaim a faithful orthodoxy while being witnesses to the living Gospel in our post-Christian culture. Evangelization is as much a skilled practice as it is a mission. Our faculty is unique in its blend of advanced theological degrees and pastoral experience on the front lines of the New Evangelization.
Well-formed disciples make Catholicism compelling and relevant. Leaders for the New Evangelization must be personally discipled by those who are passionate for Christ. We equip lay leaders with the training and parish programming they need to bring the faith alive.
Dynamic Catholic
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/
So, how can we serve you? Are you looking for something specific? Do you have the sense that something is missing in your life, but you don’t know what it is? Are you ready to grow spiritually? Are you hungry to learn more? Or maybe, you are just trying to make sense of life. This is a place where you can come to find life-changing resources. Wherever you are in your journey, we want to meet you right there and walk with you, step by step, helping you to discover God and become the-best-version-of-yourself.
FORMED
FORMED provides 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.
FORMED is your single source for Bible studies, sacramental prep materials, documentaries, and more. Leading Catholic experts help parishioners grow in their faith and lead them closer to Christ through the Sacraments and the Gospel.
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is an institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition. The Center serves clergy and laity, students and scholars, with research and study tools. We want to raise up a new generation of priests who are fluent in the Bible and lay people who are biblically literate. For us, this means more than helping people to know their way around the Bible. It means equipping them to enter into the heart of the living Word of God and to be transformed and renewed by this encounter.
Word on Fire Digital
Get access to all of Bishop Robert Barron’s programs and additional content like the Catholicism series and the Pivotal Players series. Dive deeper into the faith through topical programs such as The Mystery of God, The Sacraments and The Mass.
Word on Fire Institute
The Word on Fire Institute is an easy-to-use digital platform offering members specialized training, community discussions, live presentations, and more.
Now, you can take courses in theology, philosophy, evangelization, and culture from Bishop Robert Barron and the Word on Fire Institute Fellows on any of your devices forming a community of evangelists who share the same mission and desire to proclaim Christ to the culture using beauty, goodness, and truth.
If you have any questions about these resources, or any other resources you have identified, please do not hesitate to contact either Janice or me at the parish office. We will be happy to help in any way that we can.
We wish you a new year filled with peace and joy!
Stay well, by God’s grace,
Mario