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- Debates and Apologetics
- Link to “The Best in Catholic Podcasting”
Apps
- Laudate
- Magnificat
- Magnificat (iTunes App Store) – Subscription required
- iConfess
- Bible downloads for PDAs
TV – Orange County CA
- EWTN – Eternal Word Television Network – Watch live now
- Cox Communications – CH 151
- Time Warner Cable – CH 167
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- Dish Network – CH 261
- Roku – Channel Store – How To add channel
Radio – Orange County CA
- EWTN
- Sirius 130
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- The Catholic Channel
- Sirius 129
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E-News
- VIS – Vatican Information Service – webpage
- Servant525@aol.com Daily meditations on the day’s Gospel reading by e-mail
- ZENIT (“The world seen from Rome”) – free subscription webpage
Papal Encyclicals and Other Church Documents
- Vatican II Documents
- Die Verbum
- Lumen Gentium
- Sacrosanctum Concilium
- Gaudium et Spes
- All Papal documents
- Ecclesia de Eucharistia (Church of the Eucharist) ~ Pope John Paul II
- Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life) ~ Pope Paul VI
- All Papal encyclicals
- Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) ~ Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic Newspapers/Magazines
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Catholic Websites
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- Diocese of Orange
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Catholic Music
Catholic Websites
- Vatican Web Site
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Daily Mass Readings
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- Diocese of Orange
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Catholic CDs/DVDs
- ***Catholicism – Fr. Robert Baron
- St. Joseph Communications
- Lighthouse Catholic Media
- Rosary on CD from the Mary Foundation
- Lighthouse CD of the Month Club
- Daily scripture and reflections
Catholic Conferences
- Catholic Family Conference (Via Catholic Resource Center)
- Catholic Family Conference (Via Saint Joesph Conferences )
- SCRC – Southern California Renewal Communities (charismatic)
- Medjugorje Peace Conference
Catholic Retreat Centers
- Heart of Jesus Retreat Center Santa Ana
- Sacred Heart Family Retreat Camp Big Bear
- Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Sierra Madre
- Mission San Luis Rey Oceanside
- Prince of Peace Abbey Oceanside
- Santiago Retreat Center Silverado Canyon
Catholic Bookstores
- Saint Michael’s Books & Gifts 23016 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. H, Laguna Hills, CA (949) 215-3373
- Catholic Books & Gifts 18921 Magnolia St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 963-7955
- JMJ Bookstore, 310 E Orangethorpe Ave Ste A Placentia, CA 92870 (949) 812-1799
- St Paul’s Catholic Gifts and Books 1131 W. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805 (714)603-7017
Catholic Libraries
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- Orange Diocese Library Center Closed while relocating
- Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange 480 S. Batavia Street | Orange, CA 92868 | 714-633-8121
WorldCat – find any book in various library systems
Recommended Catholic Books
- The Holy Bible – With the deuterocanonical books
- The New American Bible (NAB)
- Revised Standard Version (RSV)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- ***Word on Fire ~ Fr. Robert Baron
- Conversations with Christ ~ Peter Thomas Rohrbach
- Way to Inner peace ~ Fulton J. Sheen
- On the Way to Jesus Christ ~ Joseph Ratzinger
- Hail Holy Queen ~ Scott Hahn
- Abandonment to Divine Providence ~ Jeanne Pierre de Caussade
- Deep Conversion deep Prayer ~ Thomas Dubay
- Imitation of Christ ~ Thomas Kempis
- Spiritual Consolation: An Ignatian Guide for Greater Discernment ~ Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
- Seven Secrets of the Eucharist ~ Vinney Flynn
- Dream of the Great Ship – Saint John Bosco ~ Tim Bartel
- Saint Joseph Medium Size Bible-NABRE – Confraternity of Christian DoctrineThe Catholic Study Bible – Donald Senior; John Collins; Mary Ann Getty
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults – Libreria Editrice Vaticana – USCCBCatechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition – U.S. Catholic Church
- Vatican Council II: Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations: The Basic Sixteen Documents – Austin P. Flannery (Editor)New Collegeville Bible Commentary: One Volume Hardcover Edition – Durken OSB, Daniel Understanding the New Testament and Its Message: An Introduction – Branick, Vincent P.
- Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church – Brandon Vogt
- The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (Tan Classics) – Lisieux, Thérèse
- Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism – Fr Donald Calloway
- Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism – Hahn, Kimberly – Hahn, Scott
- The Imitation of Christ: A New Revised Translation with Annotations – Kempis, Thomas A Confessions – Saint Augustine
- Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul – Maria Faustina Kowalska
- Joshua: A Parable for Today – Joseph F. Girzone
- Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World – Nouwen, Henri J. M.
- The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic – Matthew Kelly
- Theology for Beginners – Sheed, Frank – Sheed, F. J.
- 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Consecration to Divine Mercy – Michael E. Gaitley
- 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In Preparation for Marian Consecration – Michael E. Gaitley
- A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture – Hahn, Scott
- Believing in Jesus: A Popular Overview of the Catholic Faith – Foley O.F.M., Leonard
- Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on “Romanism” by “Bible Christians” – Keating – Karl
- Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat- Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius – Michael E. Gaitley
- Conversation With Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer – Rohrbach, Peter Thomas
- Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God – Hahn, Scott
- He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith – Ciszek S.J., Walter J. – Flaherty S.J., Daniel L
- His Way: An Everyday Plan for Following Jesus – David Knight
- Introduction to the Devout Life – De Sales, Saint FrancisJesus of Nazareth : From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration (Volume 1) – Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus
- Jesus of Nazareth: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection (Volume 2) – Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus
- Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives (Volume 3) – Pope Benedict XVI
- Joshua and the Children – Fr Donald Calloway
- No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy, 10th Anniversary Edition – Girzone, Joseph F.
- Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion and Purpose – Matthew KellyRediscover Jesus: An Invitation – Matthew Kelly
- Resisting Happiness – Matthew Kelly
- St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary: New, Day-by-Day, Easier-to-Read Translation – de Montfort, St. Louis
- Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion – Boyle, Gregory
- The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality – Rolheiser, Ronald
- The Return of the Prodigal Son – Nouwen, Henri J. M.
- The Seven Storey Mountain – Merton, Thomas
- The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience – Watkins, Christine
- To Know Christ Jesus – Sheed, Frank
- When Bad Things Happen To Good People: God Explains Life’s Mysteries, Problems and Wisdom – Lee, Merton
- 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos – Peterson, Jordan B.
- 7 Secrets of Confession – Flynn, Vinny
- A Brief Life of Christ – Sheen, Fulton J.
- A Call to Joy: Living in the Presence of God – Matthew Kelly
- A Concise History of the Catholic Church (Revised Edition) – Bokenkotter, Thomas
- A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance and Healing – Kathleen Beckman
- A Minute in the Church – Gus Lloyd
- A Minute in the Church Volume 2 – Gus Lloyd
- A Minute in the Church, Life in Christ: One Minute Explanations of Catholic Practices and Devotions – Gus Lloyd
- A Minute In The Church: The Mass – Gus Lloyd
- A New Beginning – The Compelling True Story of One Man’s Journey Against Overwhelming Odds – Alfred Langer – with Gene Church
- A Portrait of Jesus – Girzone, Joseph F.
- A Reason to Live! A Reason to Die!: A New Look at Faith in God – Powell, John
- A Simple Path – Mother Teresa
- A Song For Nagasaki – Paul Glynn
- Abandonment to Divine Providence ~ Jean-Pierre de Caussade
- An Introduction to the Faith of Catholics ~ Chilson, Richard
- An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) ~ Brown, Raymond E.
- Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines ~ Tim Staples
- Benedictus : Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI ~ Cameron, Peter John
- Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life ~ Martin, James
- Biblical Roots of the Mass ~ Tom Nash
- Biblical Women in Crisis: Portraits of Faith and Trust (Keys to the Bible) ~ Jeanne Kun
- Blue Collar Apologetics: How to Explain and Defend Catholic Teaching Using Common Sense, Simple Logic, and the Bible ~ John Martignoni
- Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith ~ Nouwen, Henri J. M.
- Catherine of Siena ~ Undset, Sigrid
- Catholic Customs & Traditions: A Popular Guide ~ Dues – Greg
- Catholic Dictionary: An Abridged and Updated Edition of Modern Catholic Dictionary ~ Hardon, John
- Catholic Encyclopedia ~ Broderick, Robert
- Catholicism in the Third Millennium ~ Rausch SJ, Thomas P.
- Catholicism Today, Third Edition: A Survey of Catholic Belief and Practice ~ Kohmescher SM, Matthew F.
- Catholicism: 2 volume set ~ McBrien, Richard P
- Catholics on the Internet ~ Raymond, Brother John
- Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon ~ Donald H. Calloway
- Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt: A Novel ~ Rice, Anne
- Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana: A novel ~ Rice, Anne
- Church History: Twenty Centuries of Catholic Christianity ~ Dwyer, John C
- City of God (Penguin Classics) ~ Augustine of Hippo
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church ~ catholic church
- Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor: How I Discovered the Hidden Treasures of the Catholic Church ~ Allen Hunt
- Conversations with Mother Teresa: A Personal Portrait of the Saint, Her Mission, and Her Great Love for God ~ Allegri, Renzo
- Crossing the Threshold of Hope ~ Pope John Paul II
- Daily Companion for Men ~ Wright, Allan F
- Daily We Touch Him ~ Pennington, Basil M.
- Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer ~ Thomas Dubay
- Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering ~ Gregory, David
- Disappointment with God Three Questions No One Asks About ~ Philip Yancey
- Do Something Beautiful for God: The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa 365 Daily Reflections ~ Mother Teresa – Matthew Kelly
- Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to Sacraments in the Catholic Church ~ Martos, Joseph
- Dream of the Great Ship – Interpretations of Saint John Bosco’s Dream of the Two Columns ~ Bartel, Tim R.
- Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life ~ Rohr, Richard
- Forgotten Among the Lilies: Learning to Love Beyond Our Fears ~ Rolheiser, Ronald
- From Age to Age: How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist (Revised and Expanded Edition) ~ Foley Capuchin, Edward
- From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) ~ Hemesath, Sr. Caroline
- Fully human, fully alive: A new life through a new vision ~ Powell, John – Powell S.J., John
- Fundamentals of Christianity ~ Rev. Frank S. Salmani
- G-Dog and the Homeboys: Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles ~ Fremon, Celeste
- Get Us Out of Here ~ Nicky Eltz
- God and the World: A Conversation With Peter Seewald ~ Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus; Seewald, Peter
- God Calling (Inspirational Library) ~ A. J. Russell (editor)
- God Came Near ~ Lucado, Max
- Happiness is an Inside Job ~ RCL Benziger (John Powell)
- He Touched Me My Pilgrimage of Prayer ~ Powell, J.
- Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World ~ Lowney, Mr. Chris
- Hinds’ Feet on High Places: An Engaging Visual Journey (Visual Journey Series) ~ Hurnard, Hannah
- Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others ~ Taylor, Barbara Brown
- Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life ~ Matthew Kelly
- How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of Beauty and Truth in Counter-Reformation Art ~ Elizabeth Lev
- How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization ~ Thomas E. Woods
- I Heard God Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life’s Essential Daily Habit ~ Matthew Kelly
- In the Eye of the Storm ~ Lucado, Max
- Interior Castle (Dover Thrift Editions: Religion) ~ St. Teresa of Avila
- Interior Freedom Study Guide ~ Jacques Phillipe
- Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer ~ Dan Burke
Recommended Catholic Authors
- Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger)
- John Paul II
- Robert Baron
- Thomas Dubay
- Peter Kreeft
- Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.
- Fulton J. Sheen
- George Weigel
- Scott Hahn
- Patrick Madrid
- Paul Thigpen
- Tim Staples
- St. Teresa of Avila
- St. John of the cross
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
- St. Augustine
- Blessed Mother Theresa