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Saint Paul the Apostle

​
Conversion of St. Paul
How Did Paul Get His Name?
Life of St. Paul
​Paul the Convert
Saint Paul the Apostle
Timeline of Paul's Ministry

 

Become a Catholic

Welcome to the Catholic Church
Becoming a Catholic
Beginning Catholic? The Beginner's Guide
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catholic Facts and General Knowledge
​Catholics Come Home
​The Coming Home Network
​Common Catholic Questions & Answers

​Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) [USCCB]
​So You're Thinking of Converting to
​     Catholicism?
A Strong Start to the Faith: RCIA Stages
Why I'm Catholic
Why Conversion to Catholicism Is Logical
​Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

 

Grow in Faith

Aim Higher Than Purgatory
Catholic Information Network
Catholic Morality: Life in Christ
Catholic Spiritual Direction
Catholics Come Home

Dynamic Catholic: Be Bold. Be Catholic.
Opus Dei: Work of God
Stay Catholic
Teachings of the Catholic Church (EWTN)
Why Do Catholics Do That?
Your Church Needs You! 6 Ways You Can Get
    More Involved in Your Church Today

 

Defend the Faith - Catholic Apologetics

Are Catholics Christian?
Ask a Catholic
Bible Christian Society  [free apologetics 
     resources for Catholics]
Catholic Answers: To Explain and Defend
   the Faith

Scriptural Reference Guide
Starting Out as a Catholic Apologist 
The Ultimate Apologist's Reading List
What Catholics Believe About John 6
Why Do Catholics Keep Christ on the Cross?
Why Catholics Practice Fasting and Abstinence

 

Jesus Christ

The Divinity of Jesus Christ
The Eucharist and Christ's Real Presence
Jesus Christ [Catholic Online]
Jesus Christ [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Jesus Christ, Son of God
What Is the Church of Jesus Christ?
The 4 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Earth 
     [video]

 

Mary, the Blessed Virgin

The Blessed Virgin Mary [Catholic
     Encyclopedia]
The Blessed Virgin Mary [Catholic Bible 101]
​For Beauty and Prayer: Plant a Mary Garden
How Mary Leads Us to Jesus
The Immaculate Conception: 8  Things to
     Know and Share​

​​Mary, Mother of God
Mary Undoer of Knots
​Month of Mary - May Devotions
Understanding Catholic Devotion to Mary
Visit Our Lady of Lourdes in Ohio
Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary?
See also Prayers & Devotions section for links to the Rosary.

 

Pope Francis & the Vatican

The Holy See
The Papal Archives
The Vatican
Vatican City State
Vatican News
Pope Francis
​Pope Francis on Instagram

Pope Francis on Twitter
​​Pope Francis' Top 10 List for Happiness​
Fr. Barron Gives a Perfect Explanation of
   Papal Infallibility
Rich Symbolism in Pope Francis' Coat of Arms [video]
Selected Quotes of Pope Francis by Subject

 

The Bible

The 100 Crucial Bible Passages to Know
Agape Catholic Bible Study
Bible Gateway [select version at top of page]
Bible Translations Guide
Bible Versions and Commentaries
Bible Courses - Online Bible Study [free]
Catholic Bible 101

The Didache Bible
​How to Choose a Catholic Study Bible
Online Bible Study Courses [free]
Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Should Catholics Go to Non-Denominational
     Bible Studies?
Timeline of How the Bible Came to Us
What's with These "Extra" Books in the Bible?

 

Church History

America's Catholic Colony
Early Church Fathers
Fathers of the Church [Catholic Encyclopedia]
History of St. Paul the Apostle Parish

Popes of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholicism
The 21 Ecumenical Councils
Timeline of Christian History

 

Liturgy & Worship

2020 Liturgical Calendar  [USCCB]
2020 Holy Days of Obligation  [list]
​6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Mass
Explanation of the Mass
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Holy Days of Obligation [USCCB] (about)

Celebrate the Feasts (eBook)
I Went to Mass Every Day for a Week & It Changed My Life
Liturgical Colors
Questions About the Scriptures Used During Mass [USCCB]
What Does the Word Liturgy Mean?

 

Prayers & Devotions

5 Ways to Pray the Rosary More
10 Really Short Prayers to Say Thru the Day
A Year of Prayer: 365 Rosaries
​Blessed Is She [daily devotions]
Common Catholic Prayers
The Divine Office
Does Your Mind Wander When You Pray?
​Elvis Presley Sings the "Hail Mary"
The Examen
Four Reasons to Pray the Stations of the
    Cross Daily
The Great Story of the "Sign of the Cross"
The Holy Rosary
How Do You Prepare to Pray?

How to Recite the Holy Rosary
How to Recite the Holy Rosary [Spanish]
Litany of Humility [YouTube Video]
Liturgy of the Hours [USCCB]
Mary Undoer of Knots
Novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Novenas Explained [Catholic Online Video]
Our Catholic Prayers
​The Power of Novenas
​Pray More Novenas
Prayers [USCCB]
The Secret to Finding Time for Prayer in a Busy World
Stations of the Cross
Three Methods of Prayer That Will Change Your Life
Worship and Devotion in Daily Life

 

The Sacraments

Catholic Sacraments: Vehicles of Grace
The Seven Sacraments - YouTube Video

Baptism
Baptism [USCCB]
The Graces of Baptism
How Should I Select Godparents for My Child

​Infant Baptism
The Necessity of Baptism [What the Early Church Believed]
The Role of Godparents
What Happens at Baptism?

Reconciliation
7-Step Survival Guide for Returning to
​     Confession
Contemplating Confession
God's Gift of Forgiveness
Going Back to Confession
A Guide for Confession
​How to Go to Confession When You 
​     Haven't Gone in Years

Let the Children Come: The Sacrament of
     Reconciliation and Children
​My Side of the Confessional: What Is It Like for a Priest?
Penance [USCCB]
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Explained - YouTube Video
Why Do We Go to Confession?
10 Tips for Making a Good Confession
​10 Tips for a Better Confession​

Eucharist
Early Church Fathers Speak About the
     Eucharist
Eucharist [USCCB]
First Eucharist
​

​Guidelines for the Reception of Communion [USCCB]
A Prayer for You and Your Child Celebrating
     First Eucharist
Who May Receive Communion -- and Why

Confirmation
Confirmation [USCCB]
Decision Point: Preparation for
​     Confirmation
The History and Development of the
     Sacrament of Confirmation

The Holy Spirit
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Why Do Catholics Choose Confirmation Saints?

Matrimony
Catholic Marriage: A Union Sealed by the
     Sacrament of Matrimony
Matrimony [USCCB]
The Sacrament of Matrimony

The Sacramental Nature of Matrimony
Ten Things Every Catholic Should Know About
    Marriage
44 Sins Against the Sacrament of Marriage
Can I Get Married in the Catholic Church?

Holy Orders
Bishop, Priest, and Deacon
Catholic Deacon
The Diaconate [USCCB]
Discerning Religious Life
Holy Orders [USCCB]
Ministry Potential Discerner

The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Signs of a Vocation
What Is Life Like in the Seminary? [video]
​Related Links:
How to Become a Catholic Nun
Nuns [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick [USCCB
​The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Why Do We Anoint the Sick?

 

Miscellaneous

Catholic Blog Directory
​The Catholic Foodie:
​     Where Food Meets Faith!

Catholic Links - Pilgrimages
​Mass Times for Traveling Catholics