Catholic Resources

The Catholic faith is a lifelong journey of prayer, learning, and conversion. Rooted in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Church gives us the sacraments and devotional practices that help us know and love Christ more deeply. The resources below are meant to help you take the next step, whether you are exploring Catholicism, returning to the faith, or seeking to grow more deeply in it.

Not sure where to begin?

• Read the daily readings (5 minutes a day)
• Listen to Bible in a Year (English or Español)
• Pray one decade of the Rosary

FORMED is a Catholic streaming service with movies, studies, audio talks, and kids shows. It offers movies, studies, talks, and shows for adults, teens, children, and families to deepen faith at every stage of life.

Our parish provides access at no cost for parishioners.

What is it like?
Think of it as “Catholic Netflix.” You can watch it on a phone, tablet, smart TV, or computer using the FORMED website or app.

Start here:
1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Enter our parish ZIP code (53590) and select Epiphany (Sun Prairie, WI)
3. Enter your name and email

Then explore:
→ Visit FORMED

One of the simplest ways to grow in faith is by praying each day and spending time with Scripture. Each day, the Church proclaims the Scriptures at Mass, and prays the Liturgy of the Hours throughout the day. These resources can help you make that part of your own life.

Go Deeper into Scripture

If you would like to walk through the entire Bible at a steady pace, these resources can help you grow in understanding and prayer. 

Bible in a Year - English (Ascension)


La Biblia en un Año – Español (Ascension)


Liturgy of the Hours

Also known as the Divine Office, the Liturgy of the Hours is the official daily prayer of the Church. It includes the Office of Readings and the major hours of Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Night. Through these psalms and readings, the Church sanctifies the different parts of the day and keeps Scripture at the center of Her life.

Throughout the world, priests, religious, and lay Catholics pray these hours each day. Because of this, at every hour of the day, someone somewhere is praying for the Church, Her members, and the world.

If you are new to the Liturgy of the Hours, Night Prayer, also known as Compline, is often the easiest place to begin. In its printed form, the Liturgy of the Hours is organized into multiple volumes, but online versions and apps make it simple to follow.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary)

Universalis home page

Rosary

The Rosary can seem complicated at first, but it is actually a simple way to draw closer to Mary, who always leads us to her Son, Jesus. Through its traditional prayers, we reflect on moments from their lives and see how God is at work. If you are new to the Rosary, start with one decade and take your time.

The Mysteries of the Rosary

Each set of mysteries invites us to reflect on select moments in the lives of Jesus and Mary, and on the saving work of God. The Joyful Mysteries reflect on the events surrounding Jesus’ birth and early life. The Sorrowful Mysteries focus on the final hours of His earthly life. The Glorious Mysteries meditate on the Resurrection and the events that followed.

Many Catholics follow a traditional weekly pattern, repeating the cycle throughout the week:

Monday – Joyful
Tuesday – Sorrowful
Wednesday – Glorious
Thursday – Joyful
Friday – Sorrowful
Saturday – Glorious

On Sundays, the mysteries often reflect the liturgical season:

Advent and Christmas – Joyful
Lent – Sorrowful
Easter and Ordinary Time – Glorious

In 2002, St. John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries to highlight key moments from Jesus’ public ministry and suggested praying them on Thursday. Since then, many Catholics have incorporated them into the weekly cycle, while others continue the traditional three-set pattern. You are free to pray any set of mysteries on any day.

The Rosary is a devotion. Devotions are traditional expressions of Catholic faith that developed over time to help us reflect on the life of Christ and the mysteries of our faith. They are not required, but many Catholics freely choose them as a meaningful part of their prayer life.

How to Pray the Rosary

Printable Rosary Guide (PDF) - Catholic Answers
How to Pray the Rosary - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Rosary in a Year Podcast - Ascension​
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