OCIA 20260806-1
Franciscan Spirituality and Part 4 Why We’re Catholic
Date Presented: August 6, 2026
Presented by: Fr. Chris Rener
Slide Deck: 8_6_2026 Franciscan Spirituality & WWC Pt. 4
Handouts:
OCIA 20260716-1
Carmelite Spirituality & Part 3 of Why We’re Catholic
Date Presented: 7/16/2026
Presented by: Jon Fries
Slide Deck: 07162026 Carmelite Spirituality & PART 3 WWC
Handouts:
Other Resources:
- The Rule of Saint Albert
- History of the Carmelite Order
- Helpful “About” Info on the Carmelites
- Pere Marie-Eugene. I want to see God: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 1997
- The Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux
- Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avilla
- The Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kemps
- The Way of Perfection by Saint Teresa of Avilla
- Giant Library of Resources for Carmelites and Carmelite Spirituality
OCIA 20260625-1
Benedictine Spirituality & Part 2 of Why We’re Catholic
Date Presented: June 25, 2026
Presented by: Debbie Nowak
06252026 Benedictine Spirituality, PT2WWC
Handouts:
Other Resources:
- Text of the Rule of Saint Benedict
- Benson, Robert. A Good Neighbor: Benedict’s Guide to Community. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2011.
- Lectio Divina Prayer Card
- Leading with Humility as taught by the Rule of Saint Benedict
- Benedictine Prayer
- A Day in the Life of a Benedictine Monk
- Why Benedictine life?
- A look into the Monastery of Saint Benedict of Nursia
- Overview of Benedictine Spirituality PDF
- Why a Rule of Life is Important and How to Make One
OCIA 20260611
Ignatian Spirituality & Part 1 of Why We’re Catholic
Date Presented: 6/11/2026
Presented by: Dcn. Joe Nowak, Beth Fries
Slide Deck: 06112026 Ignatian Spirituality, PT1WWC
Other Resources:
- Anchor Presentation on Spiritual Warfare
- The Interior Castle, St. Teresa of Avila
- The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke
- Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke
- A Practical Method For Spiritual Warfare, by Matt Fradd (Article)
- Spiritual Warfare: What Every Catholic Should Know (Video)
OCIA 20260514-1
Catholic Social Teaching
Date Presented: 5/14/2026
Presented by: Katie Cassady
Other Resources:
OCIA 20260423-1
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
Date Presented: April 23, 2026
Presented by: Ben Colwell
Slide Deck: 04232026 Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
Catholic Artists to Check out:
- Mattie Karr – https://sacredworldwideart.com/mattie-karr/
- Leanne Bowen – https://leannebowen.com
- January Jane – https://www.januaryjaneshop.com
- Elizabeth Zelasko – https://elizabethzelasko.com
- Pacifica Design – https://www.etsy.com/shop/PacificaDesign
- Light Bearer Designs – https://www.etsy.com/shop/LightBearerDesigns
- Monastery Icons – https://www.monasteryicons.com
- Amy Hese –https://amyheyse.com/
- Paper Monastery –https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperMonastery
- West Coast Catholic – https://westcoastcatholic.co
- House of Joppa – https://www.houseofjoppa.com
- The Retro – https://theretro.net
- This Little Fiat – https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisLittleFiat
- Gratia Design Co – https://gratiadesignco.com
- Wood On Fire Catholic Art – https://www.instagram.com/woodonfire_catholic/
- Brie Schulze – https://brieschulze.com
- Living Heart Co – https://www.thelivingheartco.com
- Sacred Art Designs US –https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredArtDesignsUS
- Nichole Lanthier – https://linktr.ee/nicholelanthier
OCIA 20260409-1
Prayer- A Living Conversation with God
Date Presented: 04/09/2026
Presented by: Beth Fries
Slide Deck: 04092026_ Prayer, A living conversation with God
Handout: Class 02 04092026 Prayer
Other Resources:
- Guided Prayer, meditations, homilies, and more: Hallow App
- Ascension Presents- Rosary In a Year
- Pray More Novenas
- When & Where to go to Mass- even on vacation: MassTimes.org
- Latin Masses in the Archdiocese of Denver
