Substacks recommended by Missio Dei Catholic

Recommended by Missio Dei Catholic

Herbal Medicine

"Where is Paradise?" "Do Extraterrestrials, Dragons, and Giants exist?" "What is Beauty?" "Where was Atlantis located?" In the essays, reviews, and commentaries you can read here, you will find answers to such essential questions.

Science&Tears’s Substack

Science and Tears examines science fiction's emotional and philosophical dimensions, exploring the intersection of technology, humanity, and the fight against transhumanism through music and storytelling.

A Thomist

By Andrew McGovern

Dedicated to the Theological tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas. Exploring Thomas' Spiritual Theology and topics in Christology and Mariology.

Star-Spun

By Thérèse Judeana

Star-Spun is a library of Catholic fiction, artwork, and fashion. Explore the lands of Lharmeval, Silvaria, and wander into the galaxies; unravel eerie mysteries with vigilante Sirius in Deco NYC, or discover ghostly tales with Melody Holcomb!

Missionary of Beauty

By Cecilia Blackwell

Writing about the good life through a kaleidoscope lens of beauty, wonder, and the extraordinary grace of ordinary life.

Cecilia's Missionary of Beauty reminds you to take a moment in the busyness of every day life and realize that life is beautiful in those ordinary and simple moments. Subscriber today.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen

reclaiming the good, the beautiful, and the true

Anthony Esolen is one of the great Catholic scholars of our age. I am excited to be treated to his wit, humor, and insight regarding the celebration of Christian culture in word and song.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Incola ego sum in terra

By A Catholic Pilgrim

Catholic spirituality, medieval churches, the Rule of St Benedict and Latin.

Heavenly Chant

By Chantal LaFortune

Delving into the Church's treasury of Gregorian Chants and sacred hymns

Patrick Madrid

The sub stack is a little old place where we can get together

Patrick Madrid is a no brainer recommendation. Madrid's debate against James White in 1993 is the stuff of legend! Madrid's argument that every Catholic doctrine is materially in Sacred Scripture, a game changer. -Phillip Hadden Holy Apostles '21 MA in Theology.

- Missio Dei Catholic

A Homemaker's Manifesto

By Isa Ryan

Dismantling feminist ideology and restoring the moral order of womanhood, family, and the household.

A Homemaker’s Manifesto by Isa Ryan. This inspiring work beautifully captures the sacred calling of homemaking, weaving together Catholic faith, practical wisdom, and heartfelt reflection. Isa’s authentic voice and deep-rooted spirituality offer a refreshing perspective, encouraging readers to embrace their domestic vocation with purpose and grace. A must-read for anyone seeking to live out God’s mission in the heart of the home.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Saint Tolkien

By Kaleb Hammond

Saint Tolkien is a blog exploring the treasures of Catholic inspiration in the life and writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, promoting his cause for canonization and helping people grow closer to Christ through his great works.

The Journal of Absolute Truth

By Patrick Flynn

A self-reviewed philosophy of religion journal.

Jenny duBay / The Prodigal Parishioner

Wisdom for wounded hearts: Catholic mysticism, healing, and renewal through St. Catherine of Siena.

Peregrinus

Catholicism, London, books, madness and other stuff

Mark Lajoie of Living Waters

"Husband; father; teacher; musician. Help me, O Lord, today in my mission." A place where music & teaching connect....

Pageturning with Thomas Salerno

An author's adventures in writing narrative nonfiction for kids and teens!

Art for the Liturgical Year

By Amelia McKee

Reflections on art through the Liturgical Year

If you don't have time to stop by the art museum or take a class at your local university then Amelia has you covered. She examines pieces of church art with in stunning detail bringing both it and the artist alive for her readers. All framing it with the proclamation of the good news.

- Missio Dei Catholic

The Fishing Scout

By Phillip Hadden

A newsletter dedicated to fishing being a foundational component of the Scouting movement!

The Peasant Times-Dispatch

By Scoot

For Catholic peasants trying to coexist with modernity.

Patrick Abbott, Sci-fi Author

This is the Substack of Patrick Abbott, author of the scifi novels of the Fallen universe, the Savannah Paranormal Detective Agency, and other stories.

Patrick is the go-to when it comes to Sci-fi on Substack, the OG. He's also a faithful Catholic. All around good guy. Take a load off and subscribe to him today.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Good Distinctions

By Will Wright

“Good distinctions are the spice of life!” At Good Distinctions, we desire to reignite good conversation, to seek out the best distinctions, and inspire others to do the same.

Dan Burke

Dan Burke is a pioneer in Catholic media when it comes to his work on spiritual warfare and spiritual discernment. Burke on the topic of Spiritual Warfare is a must read for Catholics navigating modernity. There is no doubt Burke will enrich any Catholic who subscribes to his Substack.

- Missio Dei Catholic

The Uncensored Catholic

By Judson Carroll

This is a daily podcast/newsletter where we discuss those things that are supposed to be off limits these days: Religion, Politics and Culture.

Praying At The Bricks

By JM Kraemer/Lego Church Project

Information about The Lego Church Project!

John "JM" Kraemer is a tremendous talent. So, Read his publication and enjoy his Lego masterpieces. A true evangelist!

- Missio Dei Catholic

Road to Purity

By Road To Purity

At Road to Purity, our mission goes beyond overcoming addiction, guiding individuals to purity and freedom from sexual sin with programs endorsed by the Catholic community, designed to help each person become who God created them to be.

Road to Purity is a ministry with a mission to help people break free from porn and sex addiction. Road to Purity explains regarding people's addiction, "it is a symptom of something deeper--unresolved pain." Please check this ministry out who is geared toward helping folks break way from sinful desires and acts.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Jenny duBay | Create Soul Space

By Create Soul Space: A Catholic Guide to Healing

A Catholic's guide to recognizing and recovering from marital betrayal trauma and abuse.

The Diary of a Single Catholic Writer

By Jocelyn Soriano

Only "God's Love" satisfies. I invite you to walk with me. Together, let us draw nearer to Jesus.

Mustard Seeds and Wildflowers

By Mandy Mazzawi

Living the Catholic faith in the thick of real life - when time is short, prayer feels hard, and grace still breaks through. What does bold, lasting faith look like for ordinary people like us? Let's walk it together.

Aquinas and Beyond

By Alex Spieldenner

Exploring and explaining the Catholic intellectual tradition, from Augustine to Aquinas and Beyond.

A Catholic teacher with a MA in Philosophy who loves Aquinas. A relatable scholar who loves Aquinas and know his Aquinas, too! Another great thing about Alex is the willingness to engage! Subscribe today.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Ad Aeternum

By Simple Man

An independent Catholic media company dedicated to promoting masculinity, virtue and Christian morality in the modern world.

GOD & ELEMENTS

By Stacy Trasancos

I synthesize science (physics, chemistry, biology), philosophy (nature and matter), theology (creation and divine action), and life. Welcome to my lab.

Via Mediaevalis

By Robert Keim

Medieval spirituality for the postmodern world—sharing authentic texts, serious scholarship, and sincere commentary to help us rediscover reality.

Sally Read

Poetry and God

I first came across Sally Read's memoir several years ago via Bishop Robert Barron. It's an honest journey from Atheist to Catholic. Sally is a great follow for anyone who is seeking to proclaim the gospel in the world.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Catholic Manhood

There is need for a crusade of manliness and purity to counteract and undo the savage work of those who think that man is a beast. And that crusade is a matter for you.

Because more authentic Christian masculinity is needed for the well-being of our society! That’s why I am recommending 1545.

- Missio Dei Catholic

Journeys of Faith Newsletter

By Journeys Of Faith

Contains our Blog, Our Podcasts, Eucharistic Miracles, Apparitions of Mary, Catholic Saints, and Pilgrimage and other Event notices, flash sales plus other News. Choose FREE or PAID subscription

Life is Still Worth Living

By Joseph Tuttle

Welcome to Life is Still Worth Living - a personal publication where I will share writings, reflections, possibly even satire, and other such writing.

Not Just Another Hero and His Journey

By Mike Schramm

The story of Jesus is not just the greatest story, but the fulfilment of every great story. He is not just the hero of the Gospels, but the model of every Hero of every Journey we have ever known and loved. Here I will post essay reflecting on this theme.