The following web sites are listed throughout “I Went on a Retreat 365 Days in a Row!”
This book will be published sometime in 2023. These sites are a wonderful opportunity for you, family, and friends to focus on what God is calling you to do with the time He has given you on Earth.
(Click on the name of each ministry to be taken to its website.)
• AgapeFarm.com – “At AGAPE FARM, we host a variety of large and small gatherings, offering many amenities and resources to fit a range of needs for small and large events and gatherings. Situated on 280 acres of pristine land in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania AGAPE FARM is owned and operated by Jesus Ministries, Inc. We proudly follow Christ-like principles to serve our valued Guests.”
• AidforFriends.org (CaringforFriends.org) – “Caring for Friends™, formerly known as Aid for Friends, is one of the largest food banks and most comprehensive senior meals delivery programs in the 5-county Greater Philadelphia region.”
• AHTN.org – “Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need (AHTN) is a Bucks County interfaith nonprofit that serves the homeless and those in need by providing year-long access to emergency shelter, food and other life-sustaining services with dignity and compassion.”
• AscensionPress.com – “Our Mission is to present the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith as the path to a fulfilled life and authentic happiness. We share valuable resources, create powerful media, and build communities to answer the longings of the human heart with the transformative power of the Gospel.”
• AugustineInstitute.org – “At the Augustine Institute, we joyfully embrace and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through graduate classes, video productions, short courses, study programs, books, talks, and multimedia resources to help men and women to understand the Catholic Faith – and to live and share that faith with those whom the culture has abandoned to despair.”
• BeHumankind.com – “By buying a refreshing, delicious beverage, you’re automatically helping end the world’s water crisis by donating funds directly to clean water projects. “
• BibleStudyTools.com – “BibleStudyTools.com is the largest free online Bible website for verse search and in-depth studies … Our most popular content, Bible verses by topic, provides Biblical encouragement and wisdom for all of lives situations and events. Search over 200 topical verses to meet your need, or sign up for our daily bible to receive a verse by email to start your day.”
• BucksCountyFoodRunners.org – “Bucks County Food Runners is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, volunteer organization established in 2015. We serve those classified as “food insecure” in Bucks County, PA by gleaning safe, fresh, edible food that would otherwise be discarded by restaurants and other food production establishments. We deliver it to shelters, soup kitchens, food pantries, and other agencies.”
• Catholic.com – “Catholic Answers is a media company dedicated to sharing what the Church really teaches, and we are the world’s largest source for reliable information about the Catholic Church’s doctrine, tradition and beliefs.”
• Catholic.org – “Only Catholic Online, located at www.catholic.org, gives the largest and broadest population of Catholics worldwide easy access to comprehensive, educational and timely information about Catholicism, and provides a range of easy methods to integrate their faith into their daily lives.”
• Catholic-Church.org – “Saint Ambrose Foundation is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers free web sites to official Catholic parish’s and organizations anywhere in the world.”
• CatholicCompany.com – “We are a leading online and catalog retailer of high quality Catholic books and gifts, and have been in business for more than 20 years, answering Pope St. John Paul II’s call for all Catholics to join in a New Evangelization … Launched the week after the horrific events of September 11th, 2001, The Catholic Company has been our response to the world’s pain, tragedy, isolation and emptiness. It was our belief then, and remains our belief now, that the answer to all of our world’s problems is a deeper relationship with Our Lord and specifically with His Catholic Church.”
• CatholicCulture.org – “The mission of CatholicCulture.org is to give faithful Catholics the information, encouragement, and perspective they need to become an active force for renewal in the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically Christian culture in a secular world.”
• CatholicNewsAgency.com – “Catholic News Agency provides reliable, free, up-to-the-minute news affecting the Universal Church, giving particular emphasis to the words of the Holy Father and happenings of the Holy See, to any person with access to the internet … Catholic News Agency was founded in 2004, in response to Pope St. John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization.” It is one of the fastest-growing Catholic news providers in the world.”
• Catholicism.org – “The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are a Congregation of religious brothers and sisters dedicated to a two-fold Crusade: the propagation and defense of Catholic dogma – especially extra ecclesiam nulla salus – and the conversion of America to the one, true Church. Besides the religious members, the Congregation has a Third Order comprised of mostly lay people living in the world. The religious members live in the priory and convent at Saint Benedict Center in Richmond, New Hampshire.”
• CatholicPhilly.com – “CatholicPhilly.com is the digital successor to The Catholic Standard and Times, official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which ceased publication in June 2012 … CatholicPhilly.com continues the mission of the former print publication, now in digital format only: to inform, educate and inspire Catholics of the Philadelphia Archdiocese through news and feature stories on the local, national and international level.”
• CBD.com – “Christianbook.com is the largest Christian catalog company in the world, sending out over 65 mailings of unique catalogs to millions of customers each year. Christianbook.com customers have access to the premier selection of Christian products available – over 300,000 books, Bibles, DVDs, CDs, gifts, toys, games, and more.”
• CharityWater.org – “charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries … Since charity: water was founded in 2006, we’ve been chasing one ambitious goal: ending the global water crisis.”
• ChristianCinema.com – “For twenty years, Christian Cinema, a Giving Company brand, has been on a mission to provide the widest variety of Christian films to families of faith … Today, Christian Cinema is the industry leader in Digital Transactional Video on Demand which enables consumers to buy and rent movies … You will find the selection and access to movies from Christian Cinema on digital to be ideal for you and your family at home or when you travel.”
• ChurchNativity.com – “We aim to be a church that people who don’t like church, like! Our strategy is to creatively reach out to disconnected Catholics in our North Baltimore community with a fresh and relevant presentation of the life-changing message of the Gospel to help them take their next steps on the path of discipleship to make them fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.”
• Compassion.com – “We are advocates for children, committed to Jesus Christ in all that we do. We are Christ-centered, church-based and child-focused. We are the world’s leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship.”
• CreationFest.com – “The Creation Foundation is a non-profit organization that works through music and education to bring glory to our Creator. We believe that lives are radically changed when the heart is quickened to a deeper relationship with our Savior. We are now preparing for opportunities to move the mission and vision of the Creation Foundation forward to the next generation.”
• DynamicCatholic.com – “Mission: To re-energize the Catholic Church in America by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. Vision: To be the innovative leader in the New Evangelization helping Catholics and their parishes become the-best-version-of-themselves.”
• DynamicCatholic.com/welcome – “Welcome is an overnight weekend experience for your parishioners given by men or women who have previously attended Welcome at your parish … Through fellowship, faith sharing, hospitality, music, individual and group activities, Mass, and more, participants have the opportunity to step back from the everyday to reflect on their lives and their spiritual journeys and build meaningful relationships with other men or women in the parish.”
• FH.org – “Food for the Hungry seeks to end ALL forms of human poverty by going to the hard places and walking with the world’s most vulnerable people … We’re moved and inspired by our Christian belief that every person has intrinsic value, and that it’s our responsibility to advocate for the poor and marginalized without regard to race, creed or nationality and without adverse distinction of any kind.”
• FORMED.org – “Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime. FORMED provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.”
• InterfaithFoodAlliance.com – “The Interfaith Food Alliance is 12 faith based communities joining together to fight hunger in the Morrisville (PA) School District by educating the community, advocating for those in need, and feeding hungry children and their families.”
• Karazim.com – “At Karazim, we’re all about serving God and serving people … At the heart of Karazim Ministries is the desire to have the average person live the Great Commission to serve God by serving others, also to create an environment where every individual’s gifts and abilities can be used for the glory of God.”
• KLove.com – “Our Mission – To create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.”
• KofC.org – “OUR FAITH – Our goal is to help men, their families and their parishes grow closer to Christ. Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic faith.”
• LighthouseCatholicMedia.org – “Our story is a simple one: God works powerfully through a sincere Yes! From a wooden box of cassette tapes in the back of one church as Lighthouse Catholic Media, to over 7,500+ parishes distributing our CDs, books, and other media with our kiosk – it has been an incredible journey! Having merged with the Augustine Institute in 2015, we are now able to reach more souls than ever to accomplish our mission.”
• MalvernRetreat.com – “Malvern Retreat House cares for the needs of all people. No matter where you may be in your spiritual journey, we encourage you to come as you are and see what our prayerful retreats and meditative grounds have to offer. Though we are a Catholic destination, if you need peace, healing and a space in which to be still, Malvern Retreat House invites you to journey onto our grounds – regardless of your religious background.”
• Persecution.com – “The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill His Great Commission – no matter the cost.”
• PlannedActsofKindness.com – “There are many people in this world who need our help. It may be people in our own family, our next-door neighbor, someone in a different town or state, or people from another country. No matter where we are in this world, there are people we can reach out to help them in different ways.”
• ProjectFiat.org – “FIAT was first the word of Mary: ‘Fiat, let God make it happen in me,’ let God’s will be done in sending the Son, Jesus. FIAT is the motto of Handmaids who through the focus of Ignatian spirituality, propose to ‘Seek and find God in all things.’ During Project FIAT International, participants leave the comfort, efficiency, and competitiveness of their culture, to enter to some extent into the values, experiences, and limiting circumstances with which billions of the world’s people live.”
• Pureflix.com – “Pure Flix is the worldwide leader in selecting and streaming faith and family-friendly media that changes lives, inspires hearts and lifts the spirits of members like you and those you love. OUR MISSION – To select God-honoring media that strengthens your faith and values, is wholesome, and suitable for the entire family and streamed seamlessly on any device.”
• RedeemedOnline.com – “Redeemed Online is a first of its kind Catholic social media consulting agency that works to provide free resources to help both individuals and churches use social media as effective tools.”
• RenewIntl.org – “The mission of RENEW International is to renew personal faith and parish life – unlocking the power of small groups by equipping laity and clergy to share their Catholic faith and live it every day.”
• Roman-Catholic-Saints.com – “Roman Catholic Saints! If you believe, like me, that the Roman Catholic Church established by Christ Himself is the most beautiful thing this side of heaven, then you also understand the importance of the lives of the saints … Learning about Catholic saints and their lives can inspire us to reach the summit of perfection that God wills for each of us.”
• RomeReports.com – “ROME REPORTS (RR) is a private and independent international TV news agency based in Rome, Italy, specializing in covering the Pope and the Vatican. With its ethnically diverse and talented team of journalists, producers, cameramen and editors, the agency instantly offers the latest news from Rome as well as a half-hour Weekly News Program. We also produce high quality documentaries.”
• SavetheStorks.com – “It all started in the Bronx, with one van that inspired some visionary questions: What if there was a way to reach abortion-vulnerable women right where they are, right where they live and work? What if there were people who loved these women enough to invest their time in providing the care and resources needed to truly give them the freedom to choose? That would revolutionize what it means to be pro-life. Here at Save the Storks, those are the “what ifs” that we want to make reality. Beginning in 2012, we have realized this mission by partnering with Pregnancy Resource Centers all across America, and our prayerful hope is that we’ve only just begun.”
• Star991.com – “At Star, we believe the message of your music is important. That’s why we play songs that mean something; that fuel your faith. Plus our personalities love Jesus and love you. It has always been the goal at Star to be more than just a spot on your radio dial… We will be a diverse community of Christ followers, making a difference in the world. And we believe that can make this metro area a better place to live, work, worship, and play.”
• SteubenvilleConferences.com – “Most people would say that their relationship with God is not where they would like it to be, but many also feel unsure of how to change it. The Steubenville Conferences offer five unique conference experiences to help people escape the spiritual desert and empower them to live every day as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.”
• StJohnPA.org – “St. John the Evangelist Parish is a Catholic community that ministers to the Church with faith, hope and love. We are gathered in communion and are sustained through the celebration of the Eucharist. We strive to provide unending spiritual support through our Ministries that give assistance in both the religious and social realms. We are alive in our faith through spiritually nurturing our youth, families, the elderly and singles, while giving hope to those outside our parish with financial, spiritual and material needs.”
• TheAbbeyFest.com – “AbbeyFest is the premier celebration of family, friends, and contemporary Catholic/Christian music in the greater Philadelphia area … The beautiful culmination of AbbeyFest is a large outdoor afternoon Mass and solemn evening candlelight Eucharistic procession, Adoration and Benediction … The AbbeyFest experience is designed to celebrate our Catholic faith through faith, music and the family.”
• TrentonSoupKitchen.org – “Our mission is to feed those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offer programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life. Serving nutritious meals, free of charge, no questions asked to anyone who comes seeking nourishment. Education, Job Training, Workforce Development empowering people to pursue their hopes and dreams. Providing case management, access to community resources and assistance to help neighbors in need.”
• 206Tours.com – “Grow your faith and deepen your relationship with God on a 206 Tours Pilgrimage! A leader in organizing transcendent pilgrimages since 1985, we arrange Mass daily, led by amazing Priests, with the Opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation. Included in every pilgrimage are first class accommodations, dedicated guides and attention is given to every aspect of your trip, so that your only responsibility is to enjoy and deepen your faith.”
• Unbound.org – “Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. We build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious and economic divides. We invite all people of goodwill to join us. Working side by side with people of diverse faith traditions in 19 countries, we bring people together to challenge poverty in new and innovative ways.”
• USCatholic.org – “U.S. Catholic puts faith in the context of everyday life, with a strong focus on social justice. For almost 90 years we have been a courageous, forward-thinking forum for discussion among a broad range of voices.”
• USCCB.org – “The Gospel of Christ and the teachings of his Church guide the work of the USCCB. The work of the Conference is rooted in three general mission goals and organized into three key areas of responsibility.
–To act collaboratively and consistently on vital issues confronting the Church and society
–To foster communion with the Church in other nations, within the Church universal, under the leadership of its supreme pastor, the Roman Pontiff
To offer appropriate assistance to each bishop in fulfilling his particular ministry in the local Church”
• Water.org – “We believe in water – Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective. We help people get access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing, such as small loans. We give our everything every day to empower people in need with these life-changing resources – giving women hope, children health and families a bright future.”