YOUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE: Think deeper and grow exponentially.

What follows are some resources that have helped me appreciate the scope of the complexity and movement of the Catholic Church growing not only forward horizontally but deeper vertically. In my most recent Lectio Divina (Philippians 2:5), I reflected on my Lay Cistercian vocation to die to myself each day and consciously convert my life to a more profound level of existence as a human being. When I think of the opportunities for individual Catholics to grow deeper into a more structured and challenging life of prayer and penance, lay institutes and movements that, in some cases, have been around for centuries, come to mind. Rather than just outlining what I consider crucial Lay Movements, I will list them with the understanding that I only touch the surface of what is out there. I offer only the ones that I use, not all resources available.

https://gracefulcatholic.com/daily-catholic-prayer-routine/ Use this site as an overview to organize your spiritual disciplines or practices.

CARMELITE RULE OF LIFE FOR THE LAITY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGlD5VTdJc8

FRANCISCAN SECULAR ORDER https://www.franciscansusa.org/secular-franciscan-order/#:~:text=Secular%20Franciscans%2C%20as%20the%20name,a%20period%20of%20initial%20formation.

DOMINICAN LAITY —https://domlife.org/dominican-family/associates/

LAY CISTERCIANS — http://www.trappist.net; https://laycistercians.com/

CATHOLIC GATHERING COMMUNITY- Like the saying, „Who is my neighbor? The person in front of me?“ When it comes to parish communities, „Which parish is the best? Is it the one you are in now?“ I offer you what I find most inspiring in the South Florida Ave Maria Community. Judge for yourself. https://www.avemariaparish.org/

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