"Prayer is, for me, an outburst from the heart; it is a simple glance darted upwards to Heaven; it is a cry of gratitude and of love in the midst of trial as in the midst of joy! In a word, it is something exalted, supernatural, which dilates the soul and unites it to God. Sometimes when I find myself, spiritually, in dryness so great that I cannot produce a single good thought, I recite very slowly a Pater or an Ave Maria; these prayers alone console me, they suffice, they nourish my soul."
St. Therese, Story of A Soul, Chapter X
Use any of the following resources to enhance your daily prayer walk with Christ.
Set aside 3 minutes each day in prayer with Loyola Press in their 3-Minute Retreat.
Bishop Robert Barron is the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, founder of Word on Fire, and host of CATHOLICISM series. Continue your discipleship journey by reading his daily reflections here in his Word On Fire Blog.
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Pope Francis Daily Meditations
Meditate with Pope Francis on your discipleship journey.
Prepare for upcoming Saints and Feast Days with this Loyola Press resource.
Resources
Pre-K & Elementary
Checkout Brother Francis on Formed.org!
Coloring Prayer Booklet (credit: https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/07/free-ebook-for-you-print-cut-pray.htm l)
Make a Paper Chain Rosary
Middle School
Ask the Bible Geek by Mark Hart on Formed.org!
Catholic Answers: an enormous online resource, with a search function to help you find straightforward articles about any faith issue you can imagine!
Fr. Josh Johnson videos with easy tips on getting started with new types of prayer
Stay close to God with inspirational praise & worship artists like Matt Maher and Audrey Assad.
High School
Bring your questions to the Why Believe series on Formed.org! (check out Volume 1 and Volume 2)
Psalm 127 by Aly Aleigha
Guided Daily Examen - so peaceful!
Sunday Sunday Sunday podcast by Mark Hart (a reflection on the weekly Mass readings)
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World: A weekly podcast that looks at mysteries both natural and supernatural (everything ranging from UFO encounters to ghosts to the Dallas Airport conspiracy) from a Catholic perspective
Ready Reasons: 3-minute videos with accessible, powerful answers to common questions about the Catholic faith
Adult
Listen to Saint John Paul the Great by Jason Evert
The Daily Disconnect Podcast (Perfect for personal meditation)
Pints with Aquinas (For all of the Aquinas fans out there!)
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal: videos on strengthening your prayer and spiritual life.
The Word on Fire Show: A weekly podcast where Bishop Robert Barron comments on current events, American culture, and the Church’s history
Stay connected to the prayer of the entire Church with the Liturgy of the Hours, including daily Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer.
This is a great prayer together with the entire family!
You can also download the Liturgy of the Hours onto your phone with the Divine Office app.
Parent Specific
Try Pass it On on Formed.org!
Tips on 10 ways to get started doing meditative prayer with your kids
Printable Lectio Divina guide for families
Free Catholic Apps
Divine Office app, to pray the Liturgy of the Hours
Pray: The Catholic Novena App: gives you the text of several Catholic novenas, and helps you keep on track with calendars and reminders
Reimagining the Examen: offers a series of unique ways to pray the daily Examen
Laudate: a huge resource, including tons of prayers, mass readings, devotions, and more
Relevant Radio: listen to hours of Catholic content!