Peter

THE DOCTORAL SOURCES/LINKS ARE LISTED AFTER THE INFORMATION ON ST PETER. INCLUDED HERE IS BRIEF INFORMATION ON OUR FIRST POPE. ONLY PAPAL AUTHORITY CAN PROCLAIM A DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.

THERE IS A COMPANION WEBSITE ON STS PETER AND PAUL LISTED THROUGH THE BELOW LINK.

HTTP://WWW.12APOSTLESOFTHECATHOLICCHURCH.COM

ST PETER, THE FISHERMAN, PICTURED HERE WITH HUGE KEYS, CROSS AND BIBLE, WAS SELECTED BY JESUS CHRIST AS THE FIRST APPOINTED LEADER OF THE CHURCH. HE RECEIVED THE FIRST COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH WITH FULL AUTHORITY FROM JESUS. PETER IS THE FIRST AND ORIGINAL SOURCE OF LEADERSHIP FOR THE CHURCH AND THAT IS WHY GENUINE CATHOLICS LOOK TO THE POPES FOR GUIDELINES AND DIRECTIONS.

PETER PROCLAIMED JESUS AS THE MESSIAH AND JESUS TOLD HIM HE WOULD BE THE 'ROCK' TO BUILD GOD'S CHURCH. JESUS ALSO TOLD PETER THAT NO MORTAL MAN TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS THE MESSIAH EXCEPT HIS HEAVENLY FATHER AND THAT HE WOULD GIVE HIM THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. THESE WORDS GAVE TO ST PETER AND HIS SUCCESSORS-TILL THE END OF TIME-AN EXTRAORDINARY MANDATE AND ECCLESIASTICAL POWER TO 'BIND AND LOOSE'. IT WAS PETER'S FAITH AND GIFT FROM GOD THAT ALLOWED HIM TO LIVE THIS TRUTH AND ALSO BE CRUCIFIED FOR IT. HE WAS BURIED ON THE VATICAN HILL IN ROME ABOUT THE YEAR 64 AD. ACCURATE RESEARCH MAINTAINS THAT PETER'S REMAINS ARE BURIED BENEATH ST PETER'S BASILICA.

THE VATICAN EMPIRE, VATICAN CITY AND THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AND THE PAPACY ARE FASCINATING, INTRIGUING AND INCREDIBLE STORIES THAT FILL VOLUMES. THERE HAVE BEEN ONLY TWO POPE DOCTORS:

ST GREGORY THE GREAT 9/3
ST LEO THE GREAT 11/10

BOTH POPE-DOCTORS LEADERHIP WERE EXEMPLARY. BOTH HAD A DEEP DEVOTION TO ST PETER AND THEY RECEIVED HEAVENLY ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THEIR LEADERSHIP AND THE CHURCH THROUGH ST PETER'S HOLY INTERCESSION.

SOME OF THE POPES DOWN THROUGH THE CENTURY HAVE NOT BEEN GOOD. IN FACT, A FEW HAVE BEEN NOTORIOUSLY BAD. HOWEVER, CHRIST STANDS BEHIND THE CHURCH AND ITS LEADERSHIP BECAUSE CHRIST KNEW THE WEAKNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ITS SINS AND CRIMES. NEVERTHELESS, HE SAID THAT PETER WOULD BE THE 'ROCK'(HIS OFFICE) AND GIVES US THE ASSURANCE AND CONFIDENCE THAT THE 'GATES OF HELL' WILL NEVER PREVAIL AGAINST THE CHURCH. HE HAVE GOD'S INVINCIBLE WORDS.

IT IS CONSOLING TO KNOW FOR US SINNERS THAT PETER MISUNDERTOOD JESUS' GIFT TO HIM. IT TOOK JESUS' ANGER TO CORRECT HIM WHEN NECESSARY AND HIS PRAYERS FOR PETER THAT HE WOULD NOT FAIL IN HIS MISSION AND MINISTRY. THE GOSPEL TELLS US THAT AT LEAST ONE TIME, JESUS CALLED PETER A 'SATAN' BECAUSE HE WAS NOT THINKING AS GOD BUT AS A HUMAN BEING. THIS TELLS US INDIRECTLY THAT HUMAN BEINGS HAVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT JESUS PROMISED TO GUIDE OUR THINKING AND REASONING PROCESS AND THAT IT'S VERY EASY TO BE MISLEAD ESPECIALLY WHEN WE MISUNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF THE SUFFERING MESSIAH'S MISSION FROM OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

PETER HAD TO LEARN MUCH ABOUT FORGIVENESS, WITHOUT ANY LIMITS, AND HUMILITY, AS ALL CHRISTIAN MUST, IF THEY ARE TO EXTEND THE CHURCH OF GOD AS PETER DID. THIS REQUIRES NOT MERE HUMAN KNOWLEDGE BUT GOD'S ETERNAL WISDOM FOUND IN GOD'S GRACES, GIFTS AND BEATITUDES.

WE LEARN FROM PETER'S EPISTLE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT THAT HUMAN BEINGS NEED TO BE SOBER AND VIGILANT BECAUSE IN ADDITION TO THE WEAKNESS OF HUMAN NATURE AND WORLDLY CONCERNS, WE HAVE AN OPPONENT, THE DEVIL, WHO ROAMS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO DEVOUR.
PETER'S WISE ADVICE FOR ALL WITH NO EXCEPTION IS TO BE THOUGHTFUL, CARING AND PRAYERFUL. THIS REQUIRES TO BE OBEDIENT, HUMBLE AND BE A SERVANT TOWARD HUMAN BEINGS AND THE CHURCH IF YOU VALUE YOUR SALVATION. IT HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR US BY THE SUFFERING SERVANT, JESUS CHRIST, THE REDEEMER AND SAVIOR OF THE HUMAN RACE BY HIS ACHIEVING HIS FATHER'S WILL, BUT IT REQUIRES OUR COOPERATION AND GOOD WILL.

FINALLY WE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT ALL HAVE A SACRED CALLING AND SPECIAL OFFICE AS PETER FOR SCRIPTURE INFORMS US THAT WE ARE A CHOSEN RACE, A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION.

IT IS NOBLE TO ANNOUNCE THE PRAISES OF HIM WHO CALLED YOU OUT OF DARKNESS INTO HIS WONDERFUL LIGHT IN OUR OWN INIMITABLE MANNER. ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

The limited list on these pages are, for the most part, the foundational source and inspiration for this website. It is therefore a heartfelt acknowledgement and thankfulness, albeit, brief. Other unlimited sources have been added within the content of each doctor and again at the end of each doctor's page. There are literally hundred of thousands of connections from the links on this website.


A 3 set VHS series entitled Doctors of the Church by Father Charles Connor through EWTN Global Catholic Network. In a 13-part series this Church Historian examines the spiritual legacy of all 33 Doctors of the Church. 800-854-6316.

Abandonment to Divine Providence, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Image Books, Doubleday, New York and other cities. Copyright 1975. Translated and Introduced by John Beevers.

All About the Angels, Fr. Paul O' Sullivan, O.P. (E.D.M.); Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1990. Rockford, Illinois 61105.

A Walk Through History with the Doctors of the Church, Sister Cecilia Bush, C.S.J. Information of this concise,literary miracle can be obtain from The Spiritual LIfe Center 7100 E. 45th St.North, Wichita, KS 67226 (316)744-0167 and SLC@spirituallifecenterwichita.org

Beacons Of Light, Louis Miller, CSSR. Liguori Publications. Liguori, MO. 1995.

Book of Saints, Rev L.G. Lovasik, SVD. Catholic Book Publishing Company, NY. 1979.

Benedictus (Day by Day with Pope Benedictus XVI), edited by Rev. Peter John Cameron, O.P., Copyright@Ignatius Press/ Magnificat SAS 2006.

Butler's Lives of the Saint, Edited by Michael Walsh and foreward by Cardinal Basil Hume, OSB., Harper & Row Publishers, San Francisco., CA. 1984.

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO. 1995.

Catholic Almanac, Our Sunday Visitor. Huntington, IN. 1998. (The most complete one volume source of facts and information on the Catholic Church).

Catholic Supernatural Reading List: Supernatural Reading List

Catholic Treasures Books: Catholic Books, Audios, Videos, Software, and more Catholic Treasures, 1823 Business Center Dr., Duarte, CA 91010; (800) 257-4893 (626) 359-4893 Fax: (626) 359-6933.

Catholic websites (Over 900)Catholic Web Sites

Chesterton's two books: Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man taken from the G.K. Chesterton website that list all his books.http://www.chesteron.org

Crossing the Threshold of Hope, Pope John Paul II. Alfred A. Knopf, NY. 1994.

Dictionary of Mary, Revised Edition, 1985, with complete references to The Catechism of the Catholic Church; Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.J.

This is a superb sourcebook about Mary written by foremost Marian scholars and defines Mary's place in the Church and in the life of Christians, her titles, her authenticated appearances, her shrines, her relationship to her Son Jesus as well as to the Father and to the Holy Spirit.

Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine, Our Sunday Visitor Inc., Huntington, IN. 1997.

Glimpses of the Devil: M. Scott Peck, MD; Free Press, A Division of Simon and Schuster, Inc, 2005.

Incorruptibles, Joan Carroll Cruz, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc. Rockford, IL. 1977. http://www.tanbooks.com/

Living the Little Way of Love, (with Therese of Lisieux) John Nelson, New City Press, 1999. http://www.newcitypress.com/

Love and Mercy Publications; P.O. Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443: Video and DVD's: A Plea to Humanity on the bleeding statue of Christ and on Catalina's stigmata experiences and messages.

Marian Prayers and Devotions, composed by Brother Daniel Korn, C.Ss.R., Liguori Publication, 2000; To order, call 1-800-325-9521; www.liguori.org.

Mary and the Fathers of the Church, Luigi Gambero, SM, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, CA. 1999.

Mary Magadalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich: copyright, 2005, TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., Rockford, Illinois, 61105.

Mary, Our Most Blessed Lady, Otto Hophan, O.F.M. Cap. trans, Berchmans Bittle, O.F.M. Cap; The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee. 1959.

Miraculous Images Of Our Lady-100 Famous Catholic Portaits And Statues By Joan Carroll Cruz http://www.tanbooks.com/framesets/titles.htm

Mysteries, Marvels, Miracles in the Lives of the Saints, Joan Carroll Cruz, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc. Rockford, IL. 1997.

Now, Rev. M. Rayond, O.C.S.O., The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee., 1961.

Passion for the Truth, Compassion for Humanity, Catherine of Siena. Selected spiritual writings edited, annotated and introduced by Mary O'Driscoll, O. P., New City Press, 202 Cardinal Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538, 7th Printing, new ed. August 2005., www.newcitypress.com

Prayers for all occasions with a Foreword by Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Bransfield. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.

www.nationalshrine.com

(A Dictionary of) Quotes from the Saints, Paul Thigpen, Servant Publications, 2001; PO Box 8617m Ann Arbor, Michigan 48017

Relics, Joan Carroll Cruz, Published by Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. Huntington, Indiana 46750, 1984.

Saint Joseph as seen by Mystics and Historians, Editor, Dr Rosalie A. Turton. Found at www.101foundation.com. Phone 908-689-8792. The 101 Foundaton, Inc. P.O.Box 151, Asbury NJ 08802-0151.

Saint Joseph and the Third Millennium, Edited, by Michael D. Griffin, O.C.D., Teresian Charism Press, Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Rd. Hebertus, WI 53033.

Saint Joseph - A Theological Introduction, by Michael D. Griffin, O.C.D.,Canada, 1996, (originally printed in 1972) Saint of the Day, Leonard Foley, OFM., Editor. St Anthony Messenger Press. Cincinnati, OH. 1990.

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, Patron of the Holy Souls, Michael Di Gregorio, OSA, Copyright 2004 by the Society of St. Paul. This can be purchased at www.albahouse.org website, or call 1-800 343 2522 (ALBA)and request current catalog.

St. Vincent Ferrer, Fr. Andrew Pradel, O.P., TAN Books and Publishers, Inc, P.O. Box 424; Rockford, Illinois 61105, 2000. At your Bookdealer or direct from the Publisher. Call Toll Free 1-800-437-5876.

Saintly Women of Modern Times and Saintly Men of Modern Times, Joan Carroll Cruz; Our Sunday Visitor; http:www.osv.com

Secular Saints, Joan Carroll Cruz. Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., Rockford, IL. 1989. http://www.tanbooks.com/

Sophia Institute Link

Spiritual Secrets of a Trappist Monk by Father M. Raymond, O.C.S.O. Sophia Institute Press-2002. If you really want to discover who you really are, read this book by a spiritual master.

Taming the Restless Heart, Gerarld Vann, O.P,. Copyright 1999, Sophia Institute Press. Box 5284, Manchester, NH 03108.

The 101 Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 151, Asbury, NJ 08802-0151, Phone 908-689-8792, Fax: 908-689-1957, email: 101@101foundation.com. Link and website follow: The 101 Foundation, Inc

The Apostles, Otto Hophan, OFM, Cap., Newman Press, Westminister, MD 1962.

The Catholic Book Publishing Corp. New Jersey. Quote from Pope John Paul II in St Joseph Pocket Prayer Book. Website link below.

Catholic Book Publishing

The Discovery of God, Henri de Luba, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.1966. ( Set of 8 books).

The Doctors of the Church:Thirty-Three Men and Women Who Shaped Christianity, Bernard McGinn. The Crossroad Publishing Company, 370 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017.

The Doctors of the Church by John F. Fink (see link below). This is a two set volume covering the two millenniums. An Introduction to the Church's Great Teachers

http://www.albahouse.org/doctors.htm

(The Basic Book of)The Eucharist, Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, Sophia Institute Press, Box 5284, Manachester, NH 03108. 1-800-888-9344.

The God of Jesus Christ (Meditations on the Triune God) by Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, New editon by Ignatius Press, San Franciso. USA., 2008.

The Golden Arrow: The autobiography and revelations of Sister Mary of St. Peter (1816-1848) on devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. 1954, TAN Books and Publishers, Inc. Rockford, Illinois 61105.

The Imitation of Mary, Thomas a` Kempis; Edition and Introduction by Romolo Sbrocchi; Copyright 2005: Catholic Book Publishing Corp. New Jersey.

The Little Blue, Black and White Book by Bishop Ken Untener, 2005. These spiritual gems, by this holy and wise, deceased Bishop, are for the different seasons of the Church. Diocese of Saginaw, 5800 Weiss, Saginaw, MI 48603;

Link and Website to the Diocese of Saginaw to order.


The Martyrs of Compiegne, (The Mantle of Elijah, As Prophets of the Modern Age), Terry Newkirk, OCDS; ICS Publications, Institution of Carmelite Studies, Washington, D.C. 1995;

The Mysteries in Your Life, Rev M. Raymond, O.C.S.O., The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee. 1965

The Power of the Blood of Christ, Rev. Andrew Murray, M.A., D.D., Whitaker House, 1030 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA. 15068

The Saints, Edited by John Coulson, A Concise Biographical Dictionary. Hawthorn Books Inc., 70 Fifth Ave. New York City, 1958.

The Sanctifier (see True Devotion to the Holy Spirit)

The Spiritual Doctrine of Saint Catherine of Genoa complied by Catherine's confessor, Don Cattaneo Marabotto and Spiritual Dialogue and Treatise on Purgatory. TAN Books and Publishers, Inc. Rockford, Illinois 61105, 1989.

The 33 Doctors of the Catholic Church, Fr. Christopher Rengers, OFM. Cap. TAN Books and Publishers. (Their books offer life-changing impact) Call toll free 1-800-437-5876 or see following link for details.

http://www.marianland.com/tan_new_2000_011.html

The Twenty Four Hours of thd Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Luisa Piccarreta, Servant of God,, Holy Face Association, P.O. Box 821, Champlain, N.Y. 12919-0821, USA., Holy Face Association

True Devotion to Holy Spirit (formerly called The Sanctifier) Luis M. Martinez, by Sophia Press: Recommended by Fr Benedict Groeschel and the late John Cardinal O'Connor Sophia Institute Press Purchase may be investigated by calling their toll free number at 1-800-888-9344.

True Life in God, 5 Volumes, Vassula, Trinitas, P.O. Box 475, Independence, Missouri, USA 64051; (816) 254-4489, Copyright 1992, Vassula Ryden.

Visits to the Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Alphonsus Liguori, Tan Books and Publishing, Inc. P.O.Box 424, Rockford, Illinois 61105. 2000, Phone:1-800-437 5876-Publisher.

Voices, Visions and Apparitions, Michael Freeze, S.F.O., Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., Huntington, Indiana 46750: Copyright 1993.

Who's Who & Where's Where in the Bible, for Kids. by Stephen M. Miller. Published by Barbour Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683.

When Jesus Sleeps, Luis M. Martinez, Sophia Institue Press, Box 5284, Manchester, NH. 03018. Phone 1-800-888-9344 http://www.sophiainstitute.com/

You, Rev, M. Raymond, O.C.S.O. The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, 1957.

Your Hour, Rev. M. Raymond, O.C.S.O., The Bruce Publishing Company, 1962.


America, http://www.americamagazine.org
Carmelite Digest, http://www.carmelitedigest.org
Catholic Digest, (Inspiring the life we lead) http://www.catholicdigest.org/
Catholic Twin Circle-Faith and Family, http://www.catholic.net/
Columbia, http://www.kofc.org/
Desert Call,Spiritual Life Institute.
Liguorian, http://www.liguori.org/
Magnificat, http://www.magnificat.net/ 1-800-853-6600
National Catholic Register, (800) 421-3230--http://www.natcath.org/
St Anthony Messenger-http://www.americancatholic.org/
Spiritual Life, http://www.spiritual-life.org/ http://www.icspublications.org/
Our Sunday Visitor, http://www.catholic.net/
Share the Word: http://www.sharetheword.net/stwpages/stwrates.html

The above books, magazines, quarterlies and periodicals are superb reading publications offering insights on the doctors of the Church. They are great gifts too enabling anyone to enjoy and enrich their faith through inspired readings.




THESE DOCTORAL SOURCE LINKS ARE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE MANY LINKS AFTER EACH DOCTOR ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PAGE. THESE LINKS ARE MORE GENERIC AND CONTAIN NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH INFORMATION WITHIN THOUSANDS OF LINKS. Please go to any of the 33 Doctors of the Church listed on the sidebar and go to the end of their profile for more resources.

I have relied extensively on the Magnificatmonthly publication containing numerous writings on all the doctors and lives of the saints. It is "a City of God" and I am greatly in debt to them:

magnificat.net

Secondly, I am greatly in debt and thankful to Terry H. Jones, author of the Patron Saints and Catholic Calendar that I used continuously that includes the the daily litugical prayers including the gospel. That information is below.

Patron Saints and Catholic Calendar>

url: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm

part of the Catholic Community Forum

site author: terry h jones

The author of the below websites is the same author who created both the Doctors of the Catholic Church and The 12 Apostles of the Catholic Church to whom I owe a tremendous debt

Glorious saints and inspiration from a glorious land:
      >http://www.ccbrundage.net/

The below website contains excellent resources and is faithful and obedient to the Holy Father and the Magisterium in every manner. The author was kind enough to point out some dangereous materials that I had on my site that were scandalous and should not have been there and I deleted them immediately. This superior and highly organized website (see Table of Content) is a most fascinating site with beautiful litany prayers, stations of the cross, and really too much to enumerate or list. Suffice it to say that what I found most exciting is the Our Lady's Warriors "Site Overview Page" and "Our Lady's Warrior's Link Page." This last section has at least 13 marvelous categories including: 1 Religious Index. (Papacy, Magisterium, Clergy, Missionaries)
2 Periodicals, Publishing and News.
3 Super Sites-Lots of everything.
4 Apologetics and Evangelization and Learning the Reasoning of the Catholic.
5 Pro Life.
6 Family.
7 Catholic Scripture, Dogma and Doctrine.
8 Prayer and Devotion.
9 Liturgy.
10 Online Stores.
11 Radio and TV Shows (on the internet).
12 Professional Canonical Services.
13 Dissident Organizations and Speakers and documents.

The final page and chart from of Our Lady's Warriors site relates to the Doctors of the Church.

Doctor's Chart

Our Lady Warrior's Main Page

http://www.cin.org/users/james/files/doctors_of_the_church.htm



ALMSGIVING SECTION

The doctors advocated, above all, prayer with charity and almsgiving. Prayer with love comes in all forms, fashion and fervor.

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Support the Poor, Inc., is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) tax exempt. Contributions are fully Tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitation Act are available from the office of the Secretary of State.

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I'm greatly indebted to the many thousands of links on this website. These sites will tremendously overwhelm you with their color, prayers, music and spirituality. The Internet, like the universe, is exploding and expanding exponentially and it would be impossible to list everyone because it doubles in size about every 40 days.

THE BELOW LINK IS THE OFFICE OF PAPAL LITURGICAL CELEBRATION: SAINTS AND BLESSED WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE IS A REMINDER THAT THE CHURCH IS EVER ANCIENT AND EVER NEW BOTH IN HER FOUNDATION AND IN HER SAINTS. THESE SAINTS AND BLESSED IN THE BELOW WEBSITE ARE OUR MODELS IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM:

http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/index_saints-blesseds_en.html

This immediate link is practically unlimited about the doctors, saints and much more. I have relied more on this site than perhaps any others. It contains Patron Saints and thousands of exciting facts. This site was created and maintained by Terry who works for a police department. It is incredible to me how one person can create so much and make it faith-filled and rich in Catholic tradition. Thanks Terry!

This info is taken from Terry H Jones' site. He's an adult convert to Christianity of the Roman Catholic variety (thanks to Bob, and to Sister Mary Leon, who has gone to meet the saints). I'm 46, married since forever, have kids from ages 17 to 24, and one toddling grandson. I work as a minor civil servant in western Kentucky USA.

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm

Catholic Kelly has a most marvelous and impressive site. Her materials and message are both creative and moving. This is her latest site that you will enjoy and find inspiration and holy love throughout.

http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=catholic_kelly

The below link urges us to pledge peace. It is provocative and peacemaking is its theme.
      http://www.pledgepeace.org/

Vatican Information Service is the official news agency of the Holy See and contains many additonal links:
      http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press

The Carmelites of Indianapolis publish this site where you can read a current news event and then pray about it:
      http://www.praythenews.com/

This new link is mentioned because it is an online treasury of spirituality; and a virtual library. Click on: http://www.catholic.org.uk/ This is a new UK Catholic super-site on the Internet, with the latest news; discussion groups via email on issues of life and faith.

Summaries and excellent resource:
      http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05075a.htm

If you are interested in exploring hundreds of other Catholic websites, click on the CatholiCity link below.

The below link has 744 sites.

      CatholiCity Frequent Flyer Award

TRACES:In This World. In all the World: Communion and Liberation Internalion Magazine:http://www.traces-cl.com

The Focolare Movement Magazine: http://www.newcitypress.com/livingcity.htm

A Catholic Monthly Magazine: http://www.comunitacenacolo.org

Catholic Search engines-PetersNet Catholic Information:
      http://www.petersnet.net/

The doctors were aware of people's situation:
       http://www.catholicnews.com/aboutcns.htm

Arcadia Films is a Roman Catholic production company, consecrated to Jesus through Mary and working under the patronage of St. Louis de Montfort.

http://www.arcadiafilms.com/home.html

Another beautiful catholic website:
      http://www.catolicos.org/

Totally Catholic Link Directory:
      http://www.tcld.net/

THE ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK - GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK

EWTN, Global Catholic Network

Apostleship of Prayer:
      www.cin.org/ap/

Welcome to our online video store. Welcome to focusvideos.com, our online video store.

http://www.focusvideos.com>

Here you can see our full catalog of videos from our Gabriel Award winning, nationally syndicated, Christian talk show, Focus. This provocative one hour show features Archbishop Philip Hannan and former ABC affiliate reporter, Mary Lou McCall with exciting, prominent, and often controversial guests every week.

Also, we have an extensive collection specials and interviews with guests ranging from priests to celebrities, featuring interesting topics such as life after death experiences, drugs, faith, and more. Be sure to bookmark this page and periodically check out our newest releases.

From West to East resources:

Byzantine Catholic Church in America:
       http://www.byzcath.org/

The Maronite Monks of Adoration is a community of Eucharistic Adoration. This particular Eastern rite group is the only one that never separated from Rome. Their saints include Sts Maron, Sharbel, Rafka and the 350 Maronite monks who suffered martyrdom in defense of the Council of Chalcedon statement declaring that Christ was true God and true Man.

The Maronites, an Eastern rite Catholic Church, profess the same Apostolic Faith, celebrate the same Mysteries (Sacraments) and are united with the chief Shepherd of the Church, the Pope, as all Roman Catholics throughout the world. They have their own distinct theology, spirituality, liturgy and code of canon law. To view their site and valuable information please click onto the below link.

http://www.maronitemonks.org

This link contains the history of the Russian Catholic Church, the Ecumenical Center and Chapels of Sts Peter and Paul from Finland and much more.
      http://stmichaelruscath.org/

The below link offers discounts and free bonus books for your paid ,low cost, SBA registration:
      http://www.spiritualbookassoc.org/

This links offer outstanding selections of books, videos, medals, statues and more...
      http://www.101foundation.com/catdtl.phtml?
      orderid=c4429277374813dc9340edf6006449f6&cat=BKS

      http://www.catholiccounterpoint.com/
      http://www.remnantnewspaper.com/

From EWTN
      http://www.ewtn.com/library/theology/doctors.htm

Comprehensive, breathtaking and beautiful links that are indescribable. Go to the link in the index to find The Patron Saints:
      http://www.catholicdoors.com/indexb.htm

http://www.animachristi.com/

Your faith, your life and your world in English and Spanish:
      
BR>http://www.catholicexchange.com/

A site that is rich, exciting and powerful.

Another superb site to promote unity, peace and love of God:
      

http://www.worldprayernet.org/

World Prayernet was created to be an ecumenical church campaign at the beginning of the Third Millennium to provide practical encouragement to Christian people in the area of their personal prayer life. The focus of World Prayernet is to help people to deepen their personal relationship with God through prayer.

The below link is a moving and humble International site to promote unity among all people and religions. It originated in Syria and is moving around the globe. It's about a married couple and two children who bring us a message from Jesus and Mary and offer their home as a place for prayer. It has a powerful message that one will not easily forget.

http://www.soufanieh.com/menuenglish.htm

Exciting reading material for every age, nationality and generation that will stimulate and transform you. Incredible list over over 100 authors and books on every imaginable worthwhile topic.From Sophia Institute (SM) and The Catholic Reader(TM), your one-stop source for resources to help bring about a renaissance in Catholic life and the revival of Western culture!
      Sophia Institute(SM):
      Box 5284 Manchester, NH 03108
      1-800-888-9344
      

http://www.catholicreader.com/

From an artist, webdesigner and devote Catholic who speaks about the doctors. Explore Rose's Art and Antiques Gallery http://hometown.aol.com/roses1arts"


Two websites that have attracted over 4,000 members each are St Raphel Net and Ave Maria Single Catholic On Line. These sites are for Catholics who are interested in meeting other catholics.

http://www.straphael.net

http://www.avemariascol.com

Catholic educational resources:

http://www.catholiceducation.org/

List of Publishers and over 100 sites:

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/augustine/other.html

Publisher links:

http://www.catholicnews.com/links.htm#District%20of%20Columbia

It's better to light one candle than curse the darkness:

http://www.christophers.org/

Database of Mass schedules from parishes:

http://www.masstimes.org/

Pope John Paul II Cultural Center:

http://www.jp2cc.org/

http://www.catholicbooksonline.com/
http://www.sheedandward.com/
http://www.mliles.com/melkite/
http://br.geocities.com/melquita/indexenglish.html
http://www.americancatholic.org/
http://www.christusrex.org/
http://www.cwnews.com/

The Catholic Goldmine established in 1995 has over 3000 links:

http://www.catholicgoldmine.com/

Catholic Internet Directory

http://catholic-church.org/cid/

The Doctors were great proponents for life in all its forms:

http://www.priestsforlife.org/

The Marian Movement of Priests

http://www.mmp-usa.net/

This site says it all in a snapshot of mother and child. Its message contains the entire story of faith and prayer in a picture. Of course, there is plenty of content in addition to the homepage. Its theme is profound and clear and for all mothers and children regardless of one's religion.

http://www.members.tripod.com/prayersbysusie/

http://www.hli.org/

The articles in the below link from "Abandonment to Divine Providence" to Andrea Bocelli's arias are the best selection anywhere, anytime. Truly, a lover's page with over 50 great books to ignite your heart and explode your mind with divine favors and infinite insights and delights.

10 doctors plus a feast of saints:

http://feastofsaints.com/links.htm

New Advent: partners with Single Catholic Online offers:

http://www.newadvent.org/

The Ecumenical Councils. Most doctors had a major role:

http://www.catholicism.org/pages/ecumenic.htm

Sketches of Church History:

http://www.christiansunite.com/resources/schindex.shtml

http://www.cathud.com/info/

http://www.catholic.org/services/siteshosted.shtml



Historical Documents-you must type into the link when it pens the words, Catholichistory:

http://home.att.net/~mensch-family/CatholicHistory-archives.htm

Doctors are great intercessors for the holy souls:
      http://www.holysouls.com/info/links.html

Unlimited and beautiful:
      http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~awsp/

Catholic Americana:
      http://www.nd.edu/~colldev/subjects/catholic/sites.htm

Some Fathers of the Church are Doctors:
      http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/society/A0818322.html
      http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/e/j/ejm1/index.html
      http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/
      http://www.easterbrooks.com/personal/calendar/rules.html

Glorious saints and inspiration from a glorious land:
      http://www.ccbrundage.net/saints
      http://www.byzantines.net/st-therese/
      http://www.ccbrundage.net/
      http://www.smc.qld.edu.au/chrchdoc.htm
      http://www.monksofadoration.org/saintgen.html
      http://users.erols.com/saintpat/ss/ss-index.htm

Please pray for Brother John for his great contribution:
      http://www.monksofadoration.org/directory.html

This intercessory link is posted following the doctors theme of praying for other's needs in the spirt of charity.
      http://www.centralmdcatholic.org/PrayerRequests/index.htm

Catholic Link named SPIRIT DAILY containing over 250 alphabetized links:
      http://www.spiritdaily.com/
      
http://www.everythingcatholic.com/800/

All the doctors are saints. The below link offers exciting information on these beautiful lovers of God who guide and inspire us:
      AllAboutSaints.com

The below site contains over 16,000 Catholic links of exciting information including the doctors.
      http://www.catholic-pages.com/

Two Catholic sites to win your heart and mind can be found on the below links at Ascension Press.

http://www.ascensionpress.com/

http://www.friendlydefenders.com/

Inspiring and interesting Patron Saint quiz including some of the doctors of the catholic church from Brother Frederick. Yearn to learn and test your knowledge about the incredible saints of God and the doctors:
      http://www.monksofadoration.org/patrons.html#St.%20Valentine

St. Joseph Communications is the largest international Catholic audio and video tape reproduction and distribution company in the country.
      http://www.saintjoe.com/contact.html

St Joseph's Covenant Keepers
http://www.dads.org/

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of holocaust history. Their site is http://www.ushmm.org

When you are in Washington DC and have the time, please stop in to see the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. You do not need a pass or reservation, you will be impressed and you will catch yourself thinking and praying with the 5-8 million Jews (of which 1 and 1/2 million were children)who were murdered. There is not an eerie feeling often associated with concentration camps. Rather, the mood is sober, reflective and not depressing.Kindly remember that Jesus Christ was a Jew who allowed Himself to be killed by the same hatred and ignorance that mass murdered God's sons, daughters and children.

This Catholic Ministry link relates to the two people who were with Jesus at the end of His life. Both stole heaven with their boldness and great love.

http://www.dis-mag.org/

Patron Saints Index


World Religion Sites


Gay and Lesbian Ministry: Mission statement: "God ...calls the church to minister to every man, woman and child with the pastoral solicitude of our compassionate Lord." (Vatican CDF Letter, 1986) http://stbernadette.org/gay-lesb.htm

The following link has about 6 doctors of the church and the site is very exciting with beautiful music and gorgeous pictures. The saints are my favorite and so much more. A must view-enjoy!!

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/2603/image.htm

http://www.catholic.net/

Renewal Ministry is a vital theme, activity and prayer that the Doctors of the Church espoused. St Peter Damian, the Renewal and Reform Doctor, has much to said and share about the importance of the need for daily conversion, allowing God's Spirit to guide and move us always and being sensitive to others. This requires a spiritual plan. The following Catholic link will greatly benefit us.

http://www.renewalministries.net/index.html

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration:Initiatives in South Africa.

This is a description of HOST and their link is below.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the uninterrupted (24 hours, 7 days a week) adoration of Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

“I hope that this form of Perpetual Adoration, with permanent exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, will continue into the future. Specifically, I hope that the fruit of this Congress results in the establishment of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes and Christian communities throughout the world.”
Homily of Pope John Paul II, 45th International Eucharistic Congress, Spain

http://www.connect.to/host

Learning to recite God's TEN COMMANDMENTS is a ministry that's rewarding financially, spiritually and educationally. This website offers a tremendous opportunity, idea and practice that motivates and encourages us to be good and holy. The below site will provide you to learn and know more about what the good God expects and demands from all. Please click on the below link for an exciting adventure and a journey that will reward you greatly.

http://www.tencommandmentsproject.org

>http://www.littlesouls.org

has many features that St Therese would wholehearted endorse. It contains beautiful information and stories that will both edify and surprise you with the concept and reality of what are little souls. This site is not only for the young but all Christians and contains sections that are powerful and moving about the passion of our Lord and Savior. It also contains much more that will delight and excite you.

The Cursillo Movement can assist each of us in developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be fully Catholic by being full Christian. The Cursillo Movement came to birth in the movements of renewal that preceded the Second Vatican Council and has been promoted by popes. For more information about reform and renewal, and the spirit of evangelization that the Cursillo Movement endorses, see the below links on Doctors, St Peter Damian and St Anthony of Padua:

http://www.doctorsofthecatholicchurch.com/PD.html

http://www.doctorsofthecatholicchurch.com/AP.html>

For more information on the Cursillo Movement contact the National Cursillo Center, P.O. Box 210226, Dallas, TX 75211--0226, Business telephone, (214) 339-6321, fax number:(214)339-6322.

The following link: www.crossroadsinitiative.com founded by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, offers catechetical and apologetics resources for RCIA, adult faith formation, and teens with a special emphasis on the Early Church Fathers, the sacrament of Confirmation, and the year of the Eucharist. The link is below:

www.crossroadsinitiative.com/index.html

In his brief, miraculous life, Mattie Stepanek inspired millions through his 5 books of Heartsongs poetry, his public appearances and his passionate witness to what stewardship really means in its most simple and radical form-a profound gratitude for every aspect of every day that God gives us and a ready willingness to use our gifts to help others. "Thank You, God." His link is below:

Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek

A site that offers unique Gregorian Chant CDs : Marian Hymns, Vespers, Matins, Benediction Hymns, Kyriale, Mass Propers, Divine Office, etc. They are beautiful, professionally edited, and not available elsewhere. Contains lyrics (and English translations) to many famous Chant pieces, free Chant downloads, and more content is being added on a daily basis! See link below:

www.chantCD.com

Catholic site:

http://www.apostleads.com
offers great advertising opportunities for Catholic business. If you'd like advertising information, please click on the above link. You may also contact: Mary Jo Sheehan, Apostle Advertising, 800-801-0893.

Baptism resources: Please visit the below site at:

123greeting.com/general/congratulations/baptism

The missiondoctors.org are a dedicated group of professionals who use their time, talent and money for the needy and infirm of the world. Please go to their site.

http://www.missiondoctors.org/

The Catholic Review, the Baltimore archdiocesan weekly newspaper had an article on February 21, 2008 on “Online videos seen as new way to spread the Gospel”

They mentioned: You-Tube, GodTube, and Catholic-Tube so that the gospel will be known and viewed

YouTube.com; GodTube.com; Catholic-Tube.com were the URLs.

A Cardinal and several catholic bishops have posted reflections on some of these sites.

Additional URLs cited in the article included: LoveToBeCatholic.com and SQPN.com.

Free Book about “The Passion”; you have seen the movie, now read what Jesus says about the meaning of His Passion as dictated to stigmatist, Catalina Rivas. This 48 page book has the “Imprimatur” and is recommended for meditation. Mrs. Rivas was featured in the recent FOX-TV special, “Signs from God”, that was broadcast worldwide. To receive this book, send your name and address with $2 for shipping and handling to Love and Mercy Publication, P.O. Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443. (This ad was listed in an archdiocese daily newspaper.)

The Augustinians of the Province of Villanova have been serving the United State’s East Coast Catholics since 1796. We have expanded our outreach through the on-line ministry of our new site…www.AugustinianPress.org. At the moment we offer hundreds of products such as Books, Artwork, Icons, Greeting Cards and Music CDs. In addition we provide online articles and links to daily mediations, spiritual formation, and Augustinian spirituality. And we hope to extend our service and offer even more Adult Spiritual Formation programs and materials in the next few months.



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The missiondoctors.org are a dedicated group of professionals who use their time, talent and money for the needy and infirm of the world. Please go to their site.

http://www.missiondoctors.org/

The Catholic Review, the Baltimore archdiocesan weekly newspaper had an article on February 21, 2008 on “Online videos seen as new way to spread the Gospel”

They mentioned: You-Tube, GodTube, and Catholic-Tube so that the gospel will be known and viewed

YouTube.com; GodTube.com; Catholic-Tube.com were the URLs.

A Cardinal and several catholic bishops have posted reflections on some of these sites.

Additional URLs cited in the article included: LoveToBeCatholic.com and SQPN.com.

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