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online spiritual formation opportunities

Pray As You Go – A ministry of the Jesuit Media Initiative, this site provides a daily “Pray-as-you Go” session. It is styled on Lectio Divina. You can pray directly from your computer or you can download the prayer to an MP3 player. Takes about 7-8 min. (or the entire week)
http://www.pray-as-you-go.org

The Charter for Compassion — An interfaith call for universal compassion. Listen to a wide variety of people discuss the need for faith-filled people to practice compassion.
http://charterforcompassion.org

Contemplative Outreach — A spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel.
http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org

Harcourt Religion

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM at the Center for Action and Contemplation.   Currently – Fr. Richard’s “Journey into Lent”  and you can also hear Fr. Richard’s preaching on the Sunday readings at     http://www.cacradicalgrace.org

Fr. Ron Rolheiser – A website for Ron Rolheiser who is a noted spiritual writer and retreat presenter. There are articles and other resources here:  http://www.ronrolheiser.com

Saint of the Day (Text or Audio)

Spirituality & Practice — A Web site where you can find online retreats and e-courses in the area of spirituality.

Scott Stroupe, who resides in the Erie diocese,  reflects on the Sunday readings. There is an opportunity, if you desire, to join a discussion on the reading with the host – as  well as other useful information on Catholic  Scripture reading. http://thesundaybible.com

United States Catholic Conference of Bishops — www.usccb.org