Resources - Teresa Tomeo

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, yet I rejoice that You have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent, never to be passive, never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected, and our nation once again becomes a nation with liberty and justice not just for some, but for all, through Christ our Lord. Amen!

Pro-Life Scripture Quotes to Pray With & Share

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” — Genesis 1:27

“Did not he who made me in the belly make him? Did not the same One fashion us in the womb?” — Job 31:15

“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.” — Psalm 139:13-14

“Just as you do not know how the life breath enters the human frame in the mother’s womb, So you do not know the work of God, who is working in everything.” — Ecclesiastes 11:4-6

“Thus says the Lord, your redeemer, who formed you from the womb: ‘I am the Lord, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, I spread out the earth by myself.’” — Isaiah 44:24

“Then the Lord, your God, will generously increase your undertakings, the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your soil; for the Lord, your God, will again take delight in your prosperity, just as he took delight in your ancestors’.” — Deuteronomy 30:9

“Certainly sons are a gift from the Lord, Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one’s youth.” — Psalm 127:3-4

“Why should the wicked scorn God, say in their hearts, “God does not care”? But you do see; you take note of misery and sorrow; you take the matter in hand. To you the helpless can entrust their cause; you are the defender of orphans. You win justice for the orphaned and oppressed; no one on earth will cause terror again.” – Psalm 10:13-14, 18

“Open your mouth in behalf of the mute, and for the rights of the destitute.” – Proverbs 31:8

“’See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.’” — Matthew 18:10

Faith

Prayer

Catechism of the Catholic Church on Prayer (CCC 2558 – 2865)

Prayer Primer – Fr. Thomas Dubay

The Practice of the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

Hungry For God: Practical Help In Personal Prayer – Ralph Martin

The Fulfillment of All Desire – Dr. Ralph Martin

Conversation With Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer (Christian meditation) – Fr. Peter Thomas Rohrbach, OCD

Praying Scripture For A Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina – Tim Gray

How to Listen When God Is Speaking – Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ

Divine Mercy In My Soul – The Diary of St. Maria Faustina (The basis of the Divine Mercy Devotion) Paperback, Leather

Video: How to Pray Sweet & Simple – Chris Stefanick

How to Pray the Rosary

How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Pray More Novenas website

Daily Examen (A small daily practice to discover the Holy Spirit’s movements within you & your day)

Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer with Fr. Timothy Gallagher (Podcast – 8 episode series)

Morning Offering Prayer

Memorare

Novena to the Divine Child Jesus

Seven Last Words of Jesus

Litany of the Blood of Jesus

How to Pray the Stations Of The Cross

How to pray the Jesus Prayer

Adoration, The Most Perfect Prayer – Fr. Raoul Plus, S.J.

24-hour Perpetual Adoration on YouTube

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Novena to the Holy Spirit

Litany to The Holy Spirit

Prayers for the Dying Booklet, Apostolate For the Dying

Understanding The Mass

A Devotional Journey Into the Mass: How Mass Can Become a Time of Grace, Nourishment, and Devotion – Christopher Carstens

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Book): Understanding What We Say and Do In The Liturgy – Dr. Edward Sri

Bible Resources

The Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, also in Spanish

Popular Catholic Bible Studies – Ascension Press

Bible Studies – St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (Scott Hahn)

Catholic Scripture Study International – TAN Books

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Bible Studies

Bible Studies – FORMED

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Resources

Act of Contrition

How to Confess Like An Adult

Examination of Conscience – Fathers of Mercy (Formatted for Printing)

St. Joseph Resources

Consecration to St. Joseph – Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

Meet Your Spiritual Father – Mark Miravalle

St. Joseph and His World – Mike Aquilina

Virtue & Conquering Sin

Winning the Battle Against Sin: Hope-Filled Lessons from the Bible – Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ

The Seven Capital Virtues: Humility, Generosity, Chastity according to your state in life, Meekness, Temperance, Brotherly Love, Diligence

The Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and, Charity

The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Fortitude

The Corporal Works of Mercy: To feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit the imprisoned, shelter the homeless, visit the sick and bury the dead

The Spiritual Works of Mercy: To admonish the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries and pray for the living and the dead

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23): Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control and Chastity

The Radical Call of The Sermon on the Mount – Dr. Edward Sri

The Two Roadblocks On The Road To Holiness – Deacon Steven Greydanus

Websites

Catholic Answers

EWTN (Extensive Audio, Video & Document Libraries and App with Bible)

Unleash the Gospel – Archdiocese of Detroit

Catholic Spiritual Direction

Contemplative Homeschool

DiscerningHearts.com, Extensive catalog of 3000+ excellent free spiritual podcasts and videos by masters of the spiritual life, audio of classic Catholic books by saints, lectio divina podcasts, spiritual formation, Church history, scripture studies, and much more.

A Selection of Catholic Classic Spiritual Books

Introduction to the Devout Life – St. Francis de Sales

Divine Mercy in My Soul – Diary of St. Faustina (I highly recommend the beautiful compact size leather edition)

Interior Castle – St. Teresa of Avila

The Practice of the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower)

Imitation of Christ – Thomas à Kempis

The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena

Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism – Scott & Kimberly Hahn

More Catholic Spiritual Classic Books

From Teresa Tomeo

Listening For God: Discovering Incredible Ways God Speaks To Us

T’s Italy – Italy Saints & Faith

Eucharist Information

Books:

7 Secrets of the Eucharist, Vinny Flynn

The Eucharist: A Bible Study for Catholics, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ

Consuming the Word: The New Testament and The Eucharist in the Early Church, Scott Hahn

God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)

Websites

Fr. John Hardon, S.J. Archives, Eucharist at TheRealPresence.org

Articles

The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions & Answers, USCCB

The True Presence: Eucharistic Miracles Over the Centuries, National Catholic Register

What is the Holy Eucharist – EWTN

Daily Devotionals

Magnificat (available in multiple languages)

The Word Among Us (Also in Spanish)

One Bread, One Body

Apps

iBreviary (Multiple languages)

Catholic Pilgrimages

T’s Italy

Corporate Travel Service, Pilgrimages to various sites in Europe, the Holy Land, and the U.S.

Pilgrimages to EWTN & the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the Our Lady of the Angel Monastery

Faithful Catholic Retreats

Spiritual Exercises – Miles Christi

St. Joseph Retreat House, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Milton, Massachusetts

Marians of the Immaculate Conception Missions & Events (Marian Fathers & Official Divine Mercy Devotion Info)

Marian Servants of Divine Providence, Clearwater, Florida

Casa Maria Retreat House, Irondale, Alabama

Broom Tree Retreat Center, Irene, South Dakota

Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, Pennsylvania

Capuchin Retreat House, Macomb County, Michigan

St. Joseph’s Abbey (Trappist monastery), Spencer, Massachusetts

Spiritual Exercises Retreat Online, Fr. Ed Broom, OMV (Free in English & Spanish on YouTube)

Always used discretion when choosing a retreat, and research the facility and speaker to make sure they are teaching the truths of the faith.

Local and Regional Catholic Historical & Spiritual Sites

A Sampling of Catholic Shrines in the U.S.

Catholic Pilgrimage Sites by State

Ultimate List of Catholic Shrines in the U.S.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, Champion, WI (The site of the only approved Marian apparition in the United States.

Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama (Mother Angelica’s Shrine)

Basilica & National Shrine to Mary, Queen of the Universe, Orlando, FL

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, New York

A Sampling of Saint Shrines in America

Carmel Mission Basilica & Shrine of St. Junipero Serra, Carmel, California

Mother Cabrini Shrine, Golden, Colorado

St. Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine & Historic Site, Fonda, New York

Blessed Solanus Casey Center, Detroit, Michigan

National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, New Orleans, Louisiana

Marriage

Enrich, Strengthen, & Help For Troubled Marriages

The Alexander House – Hope & healing for marriage

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Virtual Catholic Marriage Summit – Access 60+ speaking couples who give wisdom and help for marriage

ForYourMarriage.org

Retrouvaille – Program to help couples heal & renew their marriage

CatholicCounselors.com

Fertility & Health

Introduction to Natural Family Planning – USCCB Website for Natural Family Planning (NFP)

FertilityCare.org – Women’s health, NFP, and help for reoccurring miscarriages and infertility

One More Soul – Includes an NFP-only doctor search

Books

Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage – Teresa Tomeo & Deacon Dominick Pastore

Love and Responsibility – Pope St. John Paul II

Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility – Dr. Edward Sri

Marriage is for Keeps: Foundations for Christian Marriage – John F. Kippley (For engaged couples)

Beloved & Blessed – Kimberly Hahn

Three to Get Married – Fulton Sheen

Habits for a Healthy Marriage: A Handbook for Catholic Couples – Dr. Rick Fitzgibbons, MD

Catholic Church Teachings On Marriage

Reading what the Church says on marriage has really changed many marriages and lives, and it can do the same for you!

Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage) – Pope Pius XI

Humanae Vitae (On the Regulation of Birth) – Pope Paul VI

Familiaris Consortio (The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World) – Pope St. John Paul II

Letter To Families – Pope St. John Paul II

Marriage: Love & Life in the Divine Plan – USCCB

Married Love & the Gift of Life – USCCB

Commentary

Teresa Tomeo, “Fact Check Friday” segments

Matthew Bunson, Author & EWTN News Senior Contributor

Edward Pentin, Rome Correspondent for the National Catholic Register

Msgr. Charles Pope, Priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

Patti Maguire Armstrong, Author, Speaker & Columnist at the National Catholic Register & OSV Newsweekly

Elizabeth Scalia, Benedictine Oblate and Author

Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Author, Speaker & Priest in the Diocese of Charleston, SC.

Al Kresta, Author, Speaker, President & CEO of Ave Maria Radio. Host of Kresta in the Afternoon

Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Resources for Catholic Families

Parent Resources

Resources for Parents of Children with Gender Identity Distress, American College of Pediatricians, Extensive list of resources for parents, and advice for choosing a therapist.

Websites

American College of Pediatricians

Scientific Journal Articles

Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria, Feb. 13, 2020: The Linacre Quarterly, official journal of The Catholic Medical Association, published article which finds ‘serious deficits’ in scientific evidence for medical management of gender dysphoria.

Videos

OSV Webcast from 2/19/20 with Teresa Tomeo, Bishop Thomas Paprocki & Dr. Michelle Cretella: Gender Dysphoria, Transgenderism, and the Catholic Church: Preaching the Truth with Love. 60 minutes

OSV Webcast from 4/26/17 with Teresa Tomeo & Dr. Rick Fitzgibbons: The Transgender Agenda: Speaking the Truth in Love, Part 1 — Fact vs. Fiction in the Transgender Agenda, 60 minutes

OSV Webcast from 6/28/17 with Teresa Tomeo & Dr. Michelle Cretella: The Transgender Agenda Part II: Speaking the Truth With Love, Questions & Answers, and The Response of the Faithful, 60 minutes

Dr. Michelle Cretella being interviewed by Tucker Carlson “Pediatrician: Transgender ideology causing child abuse,” Fox News on July 24, 2017. 4:43 minutes

Dr. Michelle Cretella Video: “I’m a Pediatrician and this is what I did when a little boy patient said he was a girl.” Transcription can be found here.

Audio

Gender Dysphoria and Psychological Conflicts, Catholic Connection Interview with Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, MD; February 20, 2020

The Effort to Force a 7-Year Old to Undergo Gender “Transition,” Catholic Connection, Dr. Michelle Cretella, MD, October 28, 2019

Transgender Crisis, Trans-Attraction, Trans-Surgery, Catholic Connection, Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, MD, July 3, 2017

How to Talk About Gender Confusion, Catholic Connection, Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, MD, April 26, 2017.

Commentary

I’m a Pediatrician. How Transgender Ideology Has Infiltrated My Field and Produced Large-Scale Child Abuse, Dr. Michelle Cretella, American College of Pediatricians

Catholic Aging and Caregiving

Books:

Embracing Dementia: A Call To Love by Ellen Marie Edmonds

Caring for the Dying With the Help of Your Catholic Faith – Elizabeth Scalia

A Catholic Guide to Caring For Your Aging Parent – Monica Dodd

Websites:

Eldercare – Catholic Health Association

YourAgingParent.com

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for an Elderly Catholic Loved One – Becky Roach, Catholic Link

Letter to the Elderly – Pope St. John Paul II

Also check your diocese and local branch of Catholic Charities.

Catholic Spiritual Resources and Prayers During The Coronavirus Outbreak

See Teresa Tomeo’s Coronavirus Page with more details on her new book Conquering Coronavirus: How Faith Can Put Your Fears To Rest, including information on how to order, the Facebook Group, Book Club, Online Talk Series and media appearances.

Expert Medical Resources

“COVID-19 Vaccine Process” – Doctor, Doctor Radio Show & Podcast #180 from the Catholic Medical Association. Guest: Vaccine Expert Dr. John Grabenstein. Discussion includes COVID-19 vaccine timeline, safety of COVID-19 and other vaccines, the different types of COVID-19 vaccine types in development, RNA questions, how vaccines are developed, etc. The conversation continues onto a Bonus Episode. Listen online, or on your favorite podcast app.

Doctors Say Evidence Shows It Is Safe To Go To Mass When Guidelines Are Followed, Catholic News Agency

Interview: “COVID-19 & the Sacraments: Spiritual Care in a Time of Pandemic” with Deacon Doctor Timothy Flanigan, Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Alpert Medical School of Brown University discussing the reopening of the Church and how it will be done, on EWTN Radio’s Catholic Connection (May 15, 2020). The segment begins at 26:20.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Catholic Medical Association Podcast “Doctor, Doctor,” with over 40 shows dedicated specifically to COVID-19. Listen online or with your preferred podcast player.

The single most important thing we can do is wash our hands properly and listen and follow World Health Organization and authority guidelines. Watch this video of proper hand-washing: WHO: How to handwash? With soap and water

When Someone in Your Household Has COVID-19: Many people with the disease can be cared for at home. These tips will help you do so safely., Consumer Reports

Helpful information from the United States government: Coronavirus.gov

US Department of Health & Human Services

Consult your State and County Health Department online for local information, and organizations that deal with your specific medical condition.

Prayers

How to Pray the Rosary, RosaryCenter.org

A Prayer for Protection In Time of Pandemic, Knights of Columbus

Novena to St. Joseph, Patron of the Church & Protector of Families

Prayers for the Dying Booklet, Apostolate For the Dying

Fatima & Faustina: Two Powerful Prayers of Reparation, John Nahrgang, Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

Prayers of Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus, Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Sacramento, CA.

Enrich Your Prayer Life With Prayers of Reparation, Fr. Ed Broom, OMV, Catholic Exchange

The Novena of Divine Mercy in Time of Pandemic, EWTN

Resources for the Coronavirus Crisis, US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Prayer for a Pandemic, Cameron Bellm, Sisters Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

Litany of Trust, Sisters of Life

Spiritual Resources (Links of Help & Hope)

Re-opening: COVID-19 & the Sacraments: Spiritual Care in a Time of Pandemic, The Thomistic Institute (Written for dioceses in the U.S. to guide their reopening safely)

EWTN Daily Mass: 8am, Noon, 7pm & Midnight ET and on YouTube.

EWTN Daily Spiritual Helps (Check Program Schedule) including Rosaries, Divine Mercy and St. Michael Chaplets, Pope Francis’ daily Private Mass, teaching videos, movies & much more. EWTN’s extensive online Catholicism Information. EWTN YouTube archive of many programs.

Daily Mass Readings at the USCCB

Help for those mourning a loved one, especially during this time of the coronavirus, Good Mourning Ministry

Online Perpetual Adoration

If You Can’t Receive Communion, Make a Spiritual Communion, Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register

Maybe It’s Time For Reconciliation, Kathryn Jean Lopez, Our Sunday Visitor

This Liturgy is Perfect for Quarantine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP; Aleteia (The Liturgy of the Hours).

Pray the Liturgy of the Hours the easy way with iBreviary (app or online, in multiple languages)

“My peace I give to you”: Gaining Peace of Heart in a Time of High Anxiety, Fr. Charles Fox, Catholic World Report

The Cleansing of our Fears – Daily Spiritual Counsel Through This Time of Pandemic – Msgr. John Esseff Podcast

Fatima’s Sister Lucia Explains Why The Daily Rosary Is A Must, Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

Lectio Divina, A Guide: What it is & How It Helps Prayer Life (Learn to Pray with the Scriptures). Dan Burke, SpiritualDirection.com

Have You Heard of St. Corona? She’s Patroness of Plagues & Pandemics – Here’s Her Story, ChurchPop

Catholic Spiritual Growth Moves Online: A look at the COVID-motivated boom in virtual ministry, Kathryn Elliott, National Catholic Register

Watch the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC) COVID-19 “Invitation to Sisterhood” interview with Teresa Tomeo on “Conquering Coronavirus: How Faith Can Put Your Fears To Rest”.

Catholics credit Blessed Solanus’ prayers with healing at Detroit hospital where he died, Joseph Serwach, Detroit Catholic

Priest Who Saved Notre Dame’s Holy Relics Offers Tips for Dealing With Pandemic, Solène Tadié, National Catholic Register

It’s the virus versus God: God will win, Tom Hoopes, Aleteia

Amid Coronavirus, Catholic Psychologists Provide a Frame for Suicide Prevention, Perry West, National Catholic Register

Surviving Coronavirus: It Takes a Catholic Community; While Daniel Burke was on life support, his wife, Stephanie, also stricken with COVID-19 and under house quarantine, gathered the troops, Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register

Hope: Archbishop Gregory Aymond blesses city of New Orleans from WWII-era open-air biplane, New Advent

China’s first saint was martyred on a cross in Wuhan, Courtney Mares, Catholic

Scott Hahn on Coronavirus and the Hour of Death, Scott Hahn, National Catholic Register

Coronavirus survivor who has lifelong lung condition credits prayer for miraculous recovery, Caleb Parke, Fox News

10 Spiritual Counsels in a Time of Coronavirus, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, National Catholic Register

4 Virtues Needed to Help Keep Your Eyes on Christ in This Crisis, Fr. Roger Landry, National Catholic Register

Palm Sunday Homily, Pope Francis

Love in the Time of Coronavirus, Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review

How the Pope Put ‘Truth On Display’ In An Empty St. Peter’s Square, Kathryn Jean Lopez, AngelusNews.com

20 Holy Hacks for Health and Holiness in the Pandemic, Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register

Here’s How You Can Get the Vatican’s New Coronavirus Indulgences, Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

No Confession? No Communion? No Grace? Fr. Chris Alar answers the most common question he’s received since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Divine Mercy Channel (Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception)

Now more than ever, healthcare professionals and patients need to hear the message of Divine Mercy. The Marian Fathers is releasing a free digital book “Nursing with the Hands of Jesus: A Guide to Nurses for Divine Mercy.”, Marians of the Immaculate Conception

Priest Calls for Spiritual Adoption of Victims Dying Alone from Coronavirus, Doug Mainwaring, LifeSiteNews.com

The Veil Removed: A Seven Minute Short Film Which Will Change The Way You See The Holy Mass, New Advent

Video: How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic? Fr. Mike Schmitz, Ascension Presents

With Courage and Conviction, Little Sisters of the Poor Face Coronavirus Threat (Profound advice on trusting God during difficult times), Mary Rose Short, National Catholic Register

Seal Doorposts With Divine Mercy: A Powerful Form of Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic, ChurchPop

How to Create a Sacred Space at Home For Prayer During Coronavirus Quarantine, ChurchPop

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Signs of Hope and New Fervor, Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register

Living As Children of Light During Dark Times, Fr. Charles Fox, Catholic World Report

Now is Our Time, Now is our Moment: Exercising the Diaconate in a Crisis: Helping Others See the Works of God, Teresa Tomeo, Deacon Digest

A Message Worth Repeating, Teresa Tomeo, Our Sunday Visitor

Vatican Grants Emergency Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Chaplet, DivineMercy.org

Live Eucharistic Adoration at the EWTN Chapel 9am-6pmET