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Consider using one of these resources for your small group!

Advent

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Advent Web Formed.org Formed’s Advent Presentation for helping you to experience Advent with new insights. Click here to view on Formed. Use code 8KTWZM
Weekly  Bible readings and reflections Web Formed.org A Presentation of the upcoming week’s gospel. During Advent, these will be catered to the season. Click here to view on Formed. Use code 8KTWZM
The True Meaning of Christmas Web Formed.org Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s digitally-mastered presentation combines classic recordings of his timeless reflections on the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus, mixed with Gregorian chant and seasonal music. It is sure to become a family favorite! Click here to listen on Formed! Use code 8KTWZM

Apologetics

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
A Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court Book Martin de Porres Kenedy A novel in the land of tobacco farming, bluegrass music, and devout fundamentalist Christianity, a young man is compelled to explain and justify the Catholic faith. Study guide is available Click here to order on Amazon.
What Catholics Really Believe Book Karl Keating The popular apologist and best-selling author of Catholicism and Fundamentalism addresses fifty-two of the most common misconceptions about the Catholic Faith Click here to order on Amazon.
Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church Book H.W. Crockett III An accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church. Well organized and readable. Click here to order on Amazon.
Rome Sweet  Home Book Scott Hahn Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian minister, a brilliant Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic … until he reluctantly began to discover that his “enemy” had all the right answers. Click here to order on Amazon.

 

Bible

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Ignatius Study Bible (Matthew, Acts, Genesis, Romans, Revelation), Book/ Pamphlet Scott Hahn All of the New Testament and much of the Old Testament is available. Excellent study notes for a bible study/discussion. Pamphlets are available for individual books (like the Gospel of John). Click here to order on Amazon.
Little Rock Bible Study Book & DVD Little Rock Bible Staff A great resource to anybody wanting to enter deeply into the study of the Bible. Has been used in Bible study at St. Matthew for many years. Click here to order on Amazon.
Great Adventure Bible Timeline DVD & Book Jeff Cavins A profound and complete study of our salvation and the study set is most helpful. Click here to order on Amazon.
Weekly  Bible readings and reflections Web Formed.org A Presentation of the upcoming week’s gospel along with an explanation of the texts. It comes with study materials that can be down loaded from formed.org Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM.
The Turning Point Book Dynamic Catholic A study of the Gospel of John Click here to order at Dynamic Catholic.

Catholic Faith

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Catholicism DVD Bishop Barron Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures and learn what Catholics believe and why. A 10 Lesson Series. Workbooks are available additionally. $83 Click here to order on Amazon.

Divine Mercy

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Diary of St Faustina Kowalska (Divine Mercy) Book Maria Faustina Kowalska This bestselling book that began the Divine Mercy movement. This amazing narrrative will stir your heart and soul while it chronicles the experience of a simple Polish nun. Click here to order on Amazon.
Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told Web Fr. Michael Gaitley Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God’s love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance   of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Click here to view on FORMED.

Lent

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Lent Web Formed.org Formed’s Lenten Presentation for helping you to experience Lent with new insights.  https://formed.org/study/5a4e76eea98fed14003ca4b6 Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM
Weekly  Bible readings and reflections Web Formed.org A Presentation of the upcoming week’s gospel along with an explanation of the texts during Lent. It comes with study materials that can be down loaded from formed.org
The Doctor is in DVD & Book St. Matthew A video series produced with St. Matthew and other local pastors taking us through Lent focused on the readings for that week in Year B (2020, 2023, 2026 …) Contact Adult Faith Formation Director at St. Matthew

 

Marriage and Family

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Five Love Languages Book Gary Chapman A good book for couples to learn how to know the love language of their spouse. Don’t be listening in Spanish if your spouse is speaking in French. Click here to order on Amazon.
Beloved Web Formed.org A six part series on the sacrament of marriage Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM

Mary

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
33 Days to Morning Glory Book Fr. Michael Gaitley An extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed John Paul II. Click here to order on Amazon.

Mass and the Eucharist

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Book/DVD Edward Sri A journey through the Mass with the Biblical roots for each portion of the Mass Click here to order on Amazon.
The Mass DVD Bishop Barron The Mass explained so that we can have a connection to what is happening before our very eyes. $69 Click here to order on Amazon.
The Mystery of the Eucharist Web Formed.org A powerful look into the Eucharist and past incidents of the reverence that Catholics have always had for the Eucharist.   Four sessions Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM
Presence, the  Mystery of the Eucharist Web Formed.org A three part series that delves into the mysteries and actual experiences about the Eucharist. Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM

Prayer

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Finding God in all things Book William Barry Consoling the Heart of Jesus to promote devotion to the Merciful and Sacred Heart of Jesus Click here to order on Amazon.
Echo Web Bishop Donal Hying Two sessions on prayer Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM

Spirituality and Saints

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
You did it to me Book Fr. Michael Gaitley Consoling the Heart of Jesus to promote devotion to the Merciful and Sacred Heart of Jesus Click here to order on Amazon.
Twelve little ways to transform your heart Book Susan Muto Susan Muto explores twelve facets of St. Thérèse’s simple spiritual path as a way to personal holiness and the secret to being a powerful witness to Christ in the world today. Click here to order on Amazon.
Experiencing God: Three stages of God Book Thomas Green A guide to prayer that reminds readers that prayer life is, above all, a relationship with God and a deepening of our experience of God. Click here to order on Amazon.
Living Your Strengths Book Gallup Use what are your strengths and not focusing so much on your weaknesses. A survey determines what are your strengths. Learn how to use them. Needs a leader who are available at St. Matthew. Contact the St. Matthew Gift Shop.
Peter Web Formed.org A ten part series on how Peter with all of his human weaknesses became the rock on which Jesus’ church was built https://formed.org/study/54f4cf6665f211981622a77f  Use code 8KTWZM
Into Hi Likeness Book Dr. Edward Sri Learn what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ. Click here to order on Amazon

 

Learning about the Faith

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Symbolon Web Formed.org Many excellent presentation on our faith like Jesus, bible, Story of Salvation, Faith Journey, the Church, Divine Revelation, the Last Things, Mary & Saints, and the Holy Spirit Click here to view on FORMED.org. Use code 8KTWZM
Who am I to Judge? Web Edward Sri (formed.org) A very current topic. A ten part series about how we’re called to judge and how we’re not called to judge. Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM.
Echo Web Bishop Donal Hying Over 30 sessions on various aspects of our faith. Look here for almost anything. Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM.
Prove It (God & Jesus) Book Amy Welborn God stands ready to answer the really tough questions about God, the Catholic Church, other religions, evolution, good and evil Click here to order on Amazon.
The Wild Goose is Loose Web Fr. Dave Pivonka A 15 series presentation on how the Holy Spirit can influence every part of our spiritual life from the sacraments, Mary, evangelization and more. Click here to view on The Wild Goose website.
The Footprints of God Web Formed.org A ten part series about the significant players in salvation history including Abraham, Elijah & Elisha, Kings David & Solomon, Jesus, Mary, Peter, Paul, and the Apostolic Fathers Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM.

Sacraments

Title Media Author Description Where to obtain
Echo Web Bishop Donal Hying Nine sessions on the sacraments Click here to view on FORMED. Use code 8KTWZM.

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