other web resources

Blessed Pope John Paul II called for all Christians to participate in the "New Evangelization," which stresses the use of new technology to share the Gospel in different ways. This includes mediums such as radio, television, websites as well as other various web mediums.

Below you will find some of the many resources one can find online that I have found helpful and informative, all the while staying faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is sometimes viewed as yet another thick, dry, intimidating, overwhelming religious tome that no one reads unless they have to. Fortunately, the Parish of St. Charles Borromeo, named after the publisher of the first official catechism, has done the leg work in making the modern Catechism accessible. Here, one can use a digital table of contents and index, as well as a search engine to find any word or phrase that occurs.

http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/a.html

While there are many sites devoted to defending the Catholic faith, this one deals entirely with the doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Provided is evidence for this belief from a variety of sources. It also provides resources so that one can cultivate one's devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament.

http://papalencyclicals.net/

Here are free papal encyclicals for online viewing or downloading. This site also gives many other writings from popes from 800 years ago to today. Finally, this site provides one with information about papal encyclicals as well as Church Councils dating back 1700 years.

http://www.salvationhistory.com/

Founded and managed by renowned theologian and speaker, Dr. Scott Hahn, this organization provides Catholics with bible study materials to help you better read and understand God's Word. Here, you can find information that all Catholics, all Christians, all people, in the world need.

http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/index.html

One of the most comprehensive and faithful Bible study websites available. It gives in-depth, concrete Bible study materials to be used personally and instructions for starting a small group Bible study. Along with commentary, it provides user with historical, social and geographical information to make study profitable. Includes excerpts from the Catechism, works by the Church Fathers, charts and maps illustrating concepts and points easily.

http://catholic.com

Catholic Answers is widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive and most viewed Catholic Apologetics organizations in the world. Providing content in a variety of mediums, literature, radio and television, one can receive Catholic truth in a clear, educated, yet understandable way. Equip yourself to defend, and better appreciate your faith.

http://www.relevantradio.com/

Here is the local source for your Catholic radio needs. Providing a wide variety of programs that are relevant to your Catholic life, this station is loyal to the Church and hopes to help all listeners grow in faith. Here you can also connect with local opportunities and hear about events to help in this manner as well.

http://www.wordonfire.org/#

Created by one of America's most popular priests and creator and host of the Catholicism series, Fr. Robert Barron, Word on Fire shares the many homilies, reflections and teaching videos that Fr. Barron has created to help us learn more and get energized about our faith.

http://www.strangenotions.com/

With contributions from today's most prominant Catholic writers and speakers and organized by topic, here one can find an incredible amount of resources to not only learn about the Catholic faith but may also be exposed to resources from the other side of the argument, particularly that of the atheistic persuasion, and discuss with those who agree and disagree with your stance.

http://www.catholiceducation.org/

One of the largest and best organized sources for articles relating to every aspect of Catholic life. This site is both a source of information, with headlining articles about current events relating to Catholicism as well as educational tracts, and inspirational, with faith-filled anecdotes and Scripture-rich homilies. Also provided is a free, weekly, email subscription that will send you updates with links to popular articles and news.

http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/

The Catholic Church's claim of succession, which states that the Church can trace its lineage back centuries over time, is its strongest regarding its authority and legitimacy. While this site cannot take one back to the time of the Apostles for every Bishop, it can trace any Bishop's lineage back 1,000 years. Here is the best place to find historical and geographical information about the universal Church .