Digital Resources for Post-Secondary Students
Please find below a list of podcasts, books, and websites that are available.
Podcasts suggested below are recommended for those 18 years and older.
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes.
The Poco a Poco Podcast (with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Priests of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal discuss authentic faith in today's world as they share stories and wisdom from years of prayer, community life, and work with the poor.
Abiding Together (with Sister Miriam, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym)
A place of connection, rest and encouragement for people who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way.
Ask Father Josh: Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast
Fr. Josh Johnson helps you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic faith doesn’t give you an easy, “fill-in-the blank” answer.
Catholic After Party
Based on post-church, snack time conversation held after mass at a university campus ministry, Fr. Raph helps guide listeners in understanding the questions we have about faith and life.
Restless Catholic Young Adults
Four zany Catholic young adults, seeking God in the midst of this crazy, mixed-up world.
Ave Explores
Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life.
Blessed is She
Blessed is She exists for any woman who wants to radically follow Jesus through a vibrantly Catholic life every single day.
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We also invite you to visit the Bishop Farrell Library & Archives for more resources!
**Youcat: Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, which is the official catechism for World Youth Day. Written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith.
What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore by Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani takes a look at some of Jesus’ most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we’re really hearing what Christ is saying.
Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers by Courtney Mares
How does a city boy who only lived to the age of fifteen "go viral" more than a decade after he died? Discover the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church.
St. Dymphna's Playbook: A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Tommy Tighe
Steps toward reaching and maintaining mental and emotional well-being, not only through self-care, healthy coping mechanisms, and professional intervention but also through prayer, scripture, and developing a relationship with the saints.
**21 Things you may not know about the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality by Bob Joseph
Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes. Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance - and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian.
**Generation Laudato Si by Rebecca Rathbone and Simon Appolloni
Written entirely by youth (aged 17 to 35) from 20 countries, this book comprises the thoughts, wisdom, dreams, and aspirations of a generation that wants to change how we run the economy, foster community, lead and govern, facilitate education, use and apply technology, and live among the rest of creation.
**Youcat: Youth Prayer book
The Youth Prayer Book provides an easy introduction to an active prayer life and a personal relationship with Jesus.
**Youcat Bible
The newest title in the internationally best-selling "YOUCAT" series for youth and young adults, this outstanding Bible features the creative elements of the best-selling YOUCAT youth catechism and the DOCAT social teaching handbook.
**Blessed Carlo Acutis: 5 Steps to Being a Saint by Mgr. Anthony Figueiredo
A beautiful new life of Carlo Acutis the IT enthusiast who died at just 15 years old but lived his life for Christ. The author introduces us to the five simple practices which helped to make Blessed Carlo Acutis the first Millennial Blessed.
My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer by Chika Anyanwu
Chika shares her journey of prayer the highs and lows, the joys and the challenges. Her story will inspire you to dive deeper into prayer, even when it s difficult, and give you hope, encouraging you to trust in the fact that you are not alone.
**Come Pray: A Teen Guide to Prayer
Are you unsure of what to do or say in prayer? Do you want to learn how to deepen your prayer? Come Pray: A Teen Guide to Prayer is a pocket-sized book packed with things to help break open the traditions and prayers of our Catholic Church.
**Come Walk: A Teen Guide to Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are a powerful invitation to follow Christ through His Passion and Death into Resurrection. Through simple explanations on how to pray this devotion and teen-friendly reflections on each Station, this small book can help lead both teens and adults closer to Christ and the salvation won for us on the Cross.
**Come Adore: A Teen Guide to Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is a beautiful encounter with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Sometimes we can dive into a time of prayerful silence with Christ, no problem. But if we are new in our faith or new at this spiritual practice, chances are good we won’t be able to dive into silence right away.
**In Pursuit: Confessions of a Gay Catholic Teenager by Alex James Santiago
Read about AJ's journey of faith as he realizes that God has been pursuing his heart, even in the midst of the everyday trials and triumphs of his life.
**Walking with Saint Joseph: 30 Days of Reflection and Prayers with Pope Francis by Deborah McCann
Offers 30 Days of Reflections and Prayers with Pope Francis.
Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?: Revised Edition by Matthew Pinto
The number one book for Catholic teens. It offers today’s young Catholics 200 clear and insightful answers to questions about the Catholic Faith.
**Bruised & Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Recent events have shown again how suicide touches all of us ― often when we least expect it. But how to unpack the grief that follows such a painful, and often stigmatized, death? Ron Rolheiser can help.
Rekindled: How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire by Mallory Smyth
Smyth’s raw, relatable account of her own disillusionment and departure is sure to resonate with anyone who has struggled to feel at home in the Church.
Breakthrough: A Journey from Desperation to Hope by Fr. Rob Galea
Galea takes you on his journey to seminary, the move from his home country of Malta to Australia, and the development of his ministry as a priest, speaker, singer/songwriter, and recording artist. Along the way, he’ll help you to see the life-changing journey of discipleship and how to find hope in your Catholic faith.
All I Am: A Catholic Devotional for Discovering Who You Are in God by Caroline Pignat
In All I Am, these core needs of belonging, identity, ability, purpose, and security are explored through God's traits in the Bible, showing readers 13 and up that the great I AM not only meets our needs because of all the amazing things he is, but how we also embody those traits because we are his children.
Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ's passion through the Eyes of Women by Kelly M. Wahlquist
Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost.
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage by Carey Wallace
From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories.
Catholic Answers
Search the world's largest database of answers about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith. Learn more about Catholicism through articles, books, videos and more.
Hamilton Vocations
Whether you are discerning a vocation to marriage, priesthood, permanent diaconate, consecrated virginity lived in the world, or consecrated life as a religious priest, brother or sister, the Vocations Office is here to support you.
Life Teen
Resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. Life Teen relies on the core values of Eucharistic Spirituality, love, joy, affirmation, authenticity, evangelization and primary vocation. The program focuses on truth, experience and acceptance.
Loyola Press Catholic Teen Resources
Loyola Press provides a number of brief articles that encompass topics such as the beatitudes, religious art and scripture background. These articles will help to bring the Good News of Jesus to Catholic teens.
Salt + Light Media
Salt + Light Media is an agile multimedia platform, accessible to Catholics from all backgrounds who seek truth, beauty, and goodness.
The Catholic Register
A broad spectrum of views from within the Catholic community, as well as views from those outside the faith which would, in the opinion of the editor, help Catholics better understand their world.
Ascension Press
Founded in 1998, for the past 25 years Ascension has helped nurture the faith of more than 10 million people in 8,000 parishes through books, Bibles, faith formation programs, chart-topping podcasts, and Ascension Presents—the largest Catholic YouTube channel in English.
America: The Jesuit Review
A forum for discussion of religion, society, politics and culture from a Catholic perspective. The Ignatian traditions of “finding God in all things” and the promotion of justice shape their commentary.
Catholic Central
“Catholic Central” offers entertaining and authoritative answers to your questions about Catholic thought, spirituality and practice.
Catholic Link
Catholic-Link.org seeks to evangelize through education and beauty by providing a vast online library of Catholic articles, images, quotes, and videos. The resources found on Catholic-Link are free to use, share, print, and distribute.
Real + True
The mission of Real+True is to unlock the beauty and truth of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a new generation and help men and women around the world to encounter the heart of the Catechism: Jesus Christ.
Catholic Christian Outreach
A university student movement dedicated to evangelization. Challenges young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world.
Development and Peace - Caritas Canada
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada, is a democratic movement for global solidarity rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
(CCCB) is the national assembly of the Bishops of Canada. It was founded in 1943 and officially recognized by the Holy See in 1948. Each conference has it own statutes, which the Holy See must approve, and functions as a juridical personality through the same lawfully established statutes.
Catholic Women's League
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
Knights of Columbus
More than 50,000 Knights in 500 councils are helping Catholic men and boys change society into a better place for their families to live freely, grow, and prosper – one volunteer at a time.
Catholic Missions in Canada
Catholic Missions In Canada is an incorporated Canadian registered charity who advance and sustain the Catholic faith in Canada from sea to sea to sea by the following: Prayer, Fundraising, Awareness, and Education.
Jesuits of Canada
The contemporary mission of the Society of Jesus is the service of faith and promotion of that justice of the Gospel that embodies God’s love and saving mercy.
NET Canada
Teams of young adults to share their faith in schools and churches so youth are transformed and re-engaged in their Catholic faith.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Founded in 1833, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international lay organization, united in the mission to serve persons in need. In Canada alone, the SSVP helps more than 350,000 people each year.
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