reflection
The Eight Beatitudes
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02371a.htmThis Web page contains the article on the Beatitudes referenced in the Teacher’s Guide.
Sermon on the Mount - Scholarly Articles
https://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/jesus_sermon.phpThis page contains dozens of links to scholarly articles on the Sermon on the Mount, including two exclusively devoted to the Beatitudes.
Resources for the Pauline Year
https://www.smp.org/search/?s=resources&q=Paul&x=0&y=0An extensive collection of resources about Saint Paul for teens: articles, activities, maps, worksheets, links, and more.
Sacred Space - Internet Prayer Page
https://www.sacredspace.ie/An online prayer space sponsored by the Irish Jesuits. A Gospel meditation is offered each day, and on the feedback page, those who pray with the site are invited to respond. This feedback page offers some examples of what a person who prays regularly and who is in a relationship with Jesus might be like.
Commentary on John 1:1-34
http://www.crivoice.org/biblestudy/bbjohn2.htmlThis commentary on John 1:1-34, written by Roger Hahn, is an easy-to-read article interwoven with applications made to our own lives.
Living Out the Paschal Mystery
https://www.loyolapress.com/the-paschal-mystery-in-everyday-life.htmThis article serves as a reflection on how a person could live out the Paschal Mystery in his or her life. It provides a good reflection, plus questions for the reader to continue reflecting afterward.
Toby Mac Comments on “Made to Love”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN-gPWuaopsIn this YouTube video, Toby Mac, the singer-songwriter of “Made to Love,” comments on his inspiration for the song and provides personal insight into the meaning of the lyrics.
Pray as You Go.org
http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/This website is administered by the Jesuits in Britain. It has podcasts for each day which include music, questions for reflection, and insights related to the scripture reading of the day. Teachers can use these prayers at the beginning of class, and students may appreciate learning about this site for their personal use. (DH) “An Introduction to Taizé”
Catholic Understanding of Evangelization and Proselytizing
http://www.christlife.org/The ChristLife: Catholic Ministry for Evangelization is an apostolate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This site offers support and training in the ministry of evangelization. Short, invitational videos highlighting personal stories are appropriate for classroom use.
Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/settimana-di-preghiera-per-l-unita.htmlThe Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches for several years have been jointly releasing an annual resource promoting prayer for Christian unity.
