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Catholic Encyclopedia: Joel
This site offers an in-depth look at the Prophet Joel according to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Church Fathers: St. Jerome and St. Augustine
A lecture on the fathers of the Catholic church; St Jerome and St Augustine.
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Cardinal Bernardin: In Memoriam
A transcript of a newscast after Cardinal Bernardin's death. Includes facts about him and responses to his life from many prominent Catholics. Click over to the interview with him by Clarence Page.
Curated OER
Catholic Online: St. John Joseph of the Cross
This site covers St. John Josephof the Cross in detail according to the Catholic Church.
Other
Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: Missionary Tour in the Chickasaw Nation [Pdf]
A primary source account by a Catholic priest who visited and worked with the different Native American groups in the Indian Territory in 1885. He spent some time with the Chickasaw tribe.
Other
Catechism: The Pope
This site contains the American Translation of the Roman Catholic Catechism. It contains the exact phrase which explains the Official Church's beliefs in the Pope.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Augsburg Confession
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia entry on the Augsburg Confession, the primary confession of faith of the Lutheran Church and one of the most important documents of the Lutheran reformation.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptism
Extremely thorough site exploring the history and rituals of baptism in the Christian Church. Content includes a focus on what the Church says about baptism, what it means to be baptized, the various forms of baptism, where and when...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church
Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: El Greco
This site contains a brief, but fairly detailed summary on the life of El Greco. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Sacraments
This site gives a description of the seven Sacraments (or Mysteries) of the Orthodox Church: The Eucharist, Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of Corpus Christi
Explanation of the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Ascension
A history of the Feast of the Ascension in Catholic tradition. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
A history and theology of the Catholic Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Peter Damian
Largely biographical summary of St. Peter Damian's life. Focuses on his early life and introduction into the monastic vocation, and then on his busy service to Rome on numerous teaching and counseling missions. Please note that The...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Basilica
This encyclopedia article explores the term "Basilica," in both the architectural and the canonical sense. Also provides several links sprinkled into the text, where you'll find more information on a particular word. Please note that...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...