Spiritual and Educational Resources
“We share in Jesus’ mission of bringing more abundant life to God’s people, especially to those who are poor, by announcing the liberating message of the gospel and by the witness of our lives.”
📖 Bible/Scripture
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Bible Gateway
Uses New International Version of the Bible, but you can choose the translation you want from huge list. Subscribe to receive daily verse by email. Able to search by passage, keyword, or topic.
⛪️ Catholic Church/Cleveland Diocese
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Church in the 21st Century (C21)
https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html
C21 at Boston College is a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States using podcasts, Zoom gathering, small group Zoom conversations, videos and resources.
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Diocese of Cleveland OH
https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/young-adult-ministry
This site provides spiritual development opportunities for young adults diocesan wide through retreats and conferences. It also provides opportunities for young adults to dialogue with the church and with other young adults.
Daily Prayer
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Give Us This Day
Monthly booklet subscription with readings, reflections, daily prayers similar to the Liturgy of the Hours but shorter, daily profiles of significant people, both Saints and other great people. For a fee, you can subscribe for print or digital editions.
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Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions
Free. Readings of the day with reflections. Opportunity to respond to the readings which are posted. Also has a bookstore.
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Magnificat
Written in multiple languages, this website offers daily personal and liturgical prayers, bookstore, prayer intentions, Gospel of the day, parish resources, kids’ resources. Subscription for under $50/year as of May 2024.
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Sacred Space – Your daily prayer online
Jesuit, readings and reflections of the day plus more. Simple to navigate.
Gratitude
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Welcome to Grateful Living
Founded by Br. David Steindl-Rast to emphasize the lifegiving power of gratitude as an antidote to global power systems. Videos, programs, gatherings, subscriptions with optional costs involved.
📱 Phone App for Comp Resources
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Laudate
https://catholicapps.com/laudate/
A popular and comprehensive free Catholic App. Daily readings, Saint of the Day, Liturgy of the Hours, daily prayers, Order of the Mass, calendar, rosary ad chaplet, confessions, stations of the cross, catechism Bible resources, Vatican documents.
Sisters of the Humility of Mary
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Humility of Mary Housing
This ministry aims to promote and strengthen the self-sufficiency of individuals and families, especially the poor, though advocacy, supportive services and quality housing.
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Magnificat High School
Founded by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Magnificat High School educates and inspires young women with a diversity of backgrounds, interests and aspirations to become lifelong learners and faith-filled leaders.
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Saint Martin de Porres High School
https://www.saintmartincleveland.org
Inspired by the Gospel, Saint Martin de Porres High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school that combines innovative academics with a unique work program preparing students of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. It is a member of The Cristo Rey Network and is co-endorsed with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits.)
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Sisters of the Humility of Mary
https://www.humilityofmary.org
The main website for the Sisters who are located in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania, near Youngstown, Ohio. Our sponsored ministries and a co-endorsed ministry are listed below.
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Villa Maria Apartments
https://www.villaapartments.org
Villa Maria Apartments is an independent living, carefree lifestyle community situated on the campus of Villa Maria Community Center. It is only 20 minutes from Hermitage, Sharon, New Castle, PA and Youngstown, OH.
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Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center (VMESC)
VMESC is located on the grounds of Villa Maria Community Center, home of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.
Our program offerings include retreats and other spiritual growth opportunities for adults and youth. We are also delighted to provide space and hospitality to hosted groups for meetings, conferences, and other events. The woodlands, meadows, pond, outdoor shrines, nature walkways, herb garden, working farm, and the lived faith of the resident sisters provide a setting where the whole person, body-mind-spirit, can be nourished.
Social Justice
Spirituality
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Centering Space
https://centeringspace.org
14812 Lake Ave/ Lakewood, OH 44107/ 216-228-7451
Centering Space is a place where people can come and listen to their heart and hear the voice of God. We welcome individuals and groups to take advantage of our warm, casual, inclusive atmosphere. You are invited to come find your own center, open to your own spirit and connect with others to renew, refresh and refocus your heart.†
Ignatian Spirituality
https://www.IgnatianSpirituality.com
Stories, videos, retreats, blog post, definitions of Ignatian spirituality, and terms. Great questions leading to important points of Ignatian spirituality. Interesting and easy format.
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Jesuit Retreat Center
www.jesuitreteatcenter.org/
5629 State Road/ Parma, Ohio 44134/440-884-9300
The Jesuit Retreat Center is open to people of all faiths, generations, and background. It offers and hosts retreats and programs for an evening, a day, weekend, 8 days and 30 days. People come from Northeast Ohio, across the USA and around the world.
🇻🇦 Vatican/Pope/Bishops
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APP – Vatican News
Contains all the latest updates on Pope Francis, the Holy See and the Church in the World.
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Catholic teaching and news, Daily prayer in text, video and podcast. Pope’s monthly intention with video with Pope speaking and translation provided. Catholic church explanation of various topics in text and video.