Young Adult Online Resources
The Office of Young Adult Engagement has gathered a list of online resources for your use. Below you will find resources about local and national prayer opportunities, mental and physical health, books to read, podcasts to listen to and so much more. These resources are specifically geared toward young adults to help them stay connected.
Apps
- Hallow App (Link)
Hallow is an app for young adults that has a variety of follow-along prayer types/sessions - Examen, Daily Gospel, Rosary, Night Prayer, Meditations, Challenges, etc.
Books to Read
- Behold the Pierced One, Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI – A meditative reflection on the heart of the Christian faith, the Cross of Christ
- (Poetry) Borrowed Light, Thomas H. Troeger – Beautiful Poetry based on the Life of Christ & the Paschal Mystrery
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life, Townsend & Cloud – How to stay mentally and emotionally healthy while still loving as Christ commanded us
- He Leadeth Me, Walter Ciszek – Learn how to pray, even while isolated, from Fr. Ciszek who spent 6 years in solitary confinement and 20 years in a Siberian prison camp.
- In the Name of Jesus, Henri Nouwen – Spiritual reflection on the 3 temptations of Christ and the Church
- Introduction to Christianity, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger – Great theological probing of the Creed and the essentials of the Catholic Christian faith and life
- Joan of Arc, Mark Twain – Mark Twain’s best work by his own admittance
- Life of the Beloved, Henri Nouwen – Beautiful synopsis of what it means to be loved by God in Christ, written for a non-believer
- Poustinia: Encouraging God in Silence, Solitude and Prayer, Catherine Doherty – The description of how to be a modern day hermit or contemplative while living in the world by the unparalleled Catherine Doherty
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace, Jacque Philippe – Spectacular elucidation of how to attain what everyone is seeking and most wants: peace
- The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius – A philosophical and theological treatise on why good people suffer, written by a Roman Consul on death row
- The Impact of God, Fr. Iain Matthew – Reflections on John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul
- The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen – A theological reflection on the parable turned Rembrandt painting, the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke
Catholic Websites
- Blessed Is She – A sisterhood of women who want to grow together in their faith. (Link)
- Catholic Information Center (located in DC) (Link)
- FemCatholic (Link)
- Formed: The Catholic Faith on Demand (Link)
- Grotto Network (Link)
- Magnificat (Link)
Podcasts
Mental health resources
- Catholic Psych Institute (Link)
- Grotto Network Health and Wellness (Link)
- Reform Wellness (Link)
- Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (Link)
- The Mindful Catholic (Book)
Physical health resources
- Christian Yoga with Caroline Williams (Link)