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Daily Reflections & Bible Studies

Daily Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray
Ponder the Word of God with Dr. Tim Gray in a short three-to-five minute video. Dr. Gray comments on the daily readings, drawing out their more profound significance. You can receive these reflections daily via email.

Lectio Bible Studies
Are you looking to go even deeper into the Sacred Page? If so, FORMED's Lectio Bible Studies have you covered. Throughout multiple 40-minute sessions, world-renowned theologians and professors unravel the mystery and meaning of God's Word. These Bible studies cover topics such as the Eucharist, Mary, salvation, prayer, the Gospel of Mark, and much more. Spend this summer immersed in the Bible!

New on FORMED

The Victory of Joan of Arc
The Victory of Joan of Arc is a new audio drama from the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, which brought you The Trials of Saint Patrick, Ode to Saint Cecilia, The Legends of Robin Hood, and Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi. In this new audio drama, you'll here the true story of how St. Joan of Arc rose from an obscure peasant village to serve God and her country in the most surprising and miraculous ways.

Seven Deadly Sins
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the seven deadly sins in this new FORMED Now series. In this discussion, they consider the nature of sin, the reality of demons, and how to live a life of virtue.

Slaves and Kings: The Story of St. Anthony Mary Claret
Set in Spain in the 1800s, this dramatic feature film tells the compelling story of St. Anthony Mary Claret, an archbishop, writer, publisher, social reformer, missionary, and confessor to the queen of Spain. Claret, one of Spain's most famous preachers, founded the religious congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, known as the Claretians.

Liturgical Calendar

July is full of great witnesses for you to emulate. Study their lives and grow in devotion to them.

July 3: St. Thomas the Apostle
Examine the biblical depictions of the life of St. Thomas the Apostle with Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan in this episode of Catholic Saints, which explores the saint's life, leadership, and personality of St. Thomas the Apostle.

July 22: St. Mary Magdalene
Taylor Kemp sits down with Dr. Ben Akers to discuss the life of St. Mary Magdalene. They dive into who she was, why she is a saint, and explore her heroic life.

July 31: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of the real man behind the legend. Through the miraculous and dramatic events of his life, St. Ignatius becomes aware of God's saving hand and commits everything to him. Enter into his story today!

Devotional Content

The Year of Faith Rosary
Use FORMED to aid your spiritual life. Among many other Rosaries on FORMED, The Year of Faith Rosary provides meditations to aid you in your faith journey. This Rosary highlights the life of Our Blessed Mother, the ideal example of faith of all Christians. Pray this Rosary daily to grow in your faith and confidence in God's love for you.

Source: INFORMED, July 2023 by Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press