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App is good, needs a couple tweaks and more content
It is a blessing to have an app like this to stream Catholic content wherever.
Functionally, would be great to have a more advanced search or search by some type of tagging or categories.
As for content, the original content and some of the series are great. I would love to see more content, perhaps working with other organizations like Word on Fire and Catholic Answers to include their content. To have some other great sources of content under one app would be awesome and something I would gladly pay for with a monthly subscription. My family is also utilizing a great program called Our Lady of the Rosary family catechism. It is totally free and the videos are a great walk-through of the Baltimore Catechism. Would be great to have those videos available on the app as well.Show lessgtvr4me
My favorite App/Program
I truly enjoy everything that Formed offers my family. You can be Catholic all your life and think you may know all there is to know about our faith, the Saints, the Virtues, the Beatitudes, etc but I’ve listened to documentaries here on formed, I’ve listened or watched doctors from the St. Augustine institution go into such details about Christ or how to pray etc & I LEARN something more every time. I’ve had so many exciting conversations with my friends and family about “FORMED” and my nine year old absolutely LOVES IT!
Thank you again for allowing us to have access to this awesome program for Catholic families or those who maybe interested in becoming Catholic.
Qianna KShow lessSHUGG47
Formed has been indispensable through the pandemic
Having only began my conversion to the Catholic faith several months into the pandemic, Formed has acted as a deep library of knowledge and inspiration. So many social aspects of stepping into Catholicism as an adult have been on hold due to social distancing, meeting with other Catholics has been more of a challenge. Easy access to the wisdom of our parishioners would have been my base of knowledge. Instead, I have reached to Formed for daily support and context. The walk of faith will last until my final hour, and with time it will be made easier with my brothers and sisters close. But until then, I am thankful for Formed.Show lessMaxmillian Kolbes Friend
Content Delivery Glitches
Love everything but the app glitches. I have deleted and added it back several times but can’t get a daily email for Daily Reflections. Even trying to search for it doesn’t always work. It isn’t going to junk, it just isn’t there. However Dr. Gray’s guidance, background information and explanations are so clear and ring so true it is worth it to persevere. I listen and read Fr. Barron (sometimes over my head and elitist sounding), Fr. Mike, (just a bit more youth oriented) and Matthew Kelly, (Catholic Light). All of these men offer words and thoughts that bring me closer to God, that resonate depending on the day. But Dr. Gray is so authentic and understandable (for me) it is a daily blessing for which I am most grateful. The ability to read and/or listen is also appreciated.Show lessLllllllllllllllllllllllllolllllllolllllllllllllll
A blessing in difficult times!
I have gone to Formed daily to help foster and develop my faith. Tim Gray is inspirational. I really enjoy the daily reflections during Advent and Lent. My husband and I start our morning listening to them over breakfast. Formed has been especially vital during this difficult time when churches are closed and we are not physically present with our faith community. I am especially enjoying Search! I can’t wait for each new episode! Well Done! God is working through you to get a message of hope to us during these difficult times. I’ve also started the Sanctuary series. Thank-you the open, honest and loving way Formed has presented a difficult topic.
God Bless You All!
Jamie Cronin
Bangor, MaineShow lessProvence 2016
Great Resource from beginner to expert
Although not and raised in the Catholic Church (Catholic grade school & college) I did not give my faith the attention it deserved until I was about 38. Formed is a great for those curious about the faith, new to faith, or just seeking a deeper understanding of the faith to come and find accurate and relatable media. From talks that you can listen to while in your car to videos and movies you can watch with your kids or spouse the topics cover a broad and deep spectrum of the Catholic faith. Many “why do Catholics do that” type of topics are covered. Catholic history, apologetics, how to prepare for Lent and Advent are all examples. Try it out you will not be disappointed.Show lessCRHP 44
True blessing.
When I opened the app for the first time,I was speechless for a while, just looking at the screen. I felt like I was given a glimpse of eternal life in heaven. I felt like I want to know more and I want to watch , listen and learn more about this. My heart was pounding fast and loud, I felt this warmth feeling from head to toes that until this day, I can not forget about. Never felt that before. I knew that if I had access to this was not a coincidence. So ever since I have watched so many videos that had make me understand better my faith and religion. I have grown closer to God and understand better the teachings of the Catholic Church. This app has been a blessing to me and to my family.
Thank you so much for the work you all do. May god bless you always.Show lessBenecida!
The Light of the Kingdom of God
Formed very much helps my family and me to explore the Kingdom of God. Through Formed the Word of God is shining into our fallen world. My family and I discuss and ponder many beautiful mysteries after being wonderfully lead to this through Formed. This helps energize us in our faith, hope and charity. Formed is where you get to know Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Father. Where our Holy and Blessed King is, there also is His Kingdom.
Even in listening to talks on Formed while doing mundane chores like cutting the lawn or washing the dishes, my purpose in life becomes more clear and allowing me to see how very wonderful all of our lives are when living in Christ.
Blessings to you.Show lessMike Friend of Jesus
My life is forever changed
I absolutely loved FORMED. I believe it has completely changed my faith to where I am such on fire. I feel like the Holy Spirit is really guided me in this area and FORMED has been the Avenue. I am so grateful to the people who founded the Augustine Institute with the online platform and inspiration. I tell all I can think of about it and I try to get them to sign up and even if they are not Catholic. I feel like it pertains to all Christians in every aspect. And I also believe that The Holy Spirit wants us to all be one. Jesus wants us To be one in the body of Christ. My favorite ones...hard to just pick a few because love so many but I love Timothy Gray, Scott Hahn and you can’t hardly beat so many of the things on here Chris Stephnick is incredible. These people are inspired inspired by the Holy Spirit and I am so thankful for them.
If you are trying to decide it it’s worth it to get formed it’s not even a debate I promise you will not regret a moment. The more and more I learn the more and more I want to learn. When my daughters get a little older one is 23 months the other is 2 months I might re-evaluate going back to school with something taking online. I already have my masters in unrelated field in healthcare but I love listening and learning on here cannot get enough.Show lessStephchildoftheblessedmother
Easy bridge between me and God
In my busy life I find it hard to sit and read a book on spirituality, or hard to pray set prayers for long stretches at a time. Sometimes, even at Mass, my mind wanders and I miss the message. I feel “occupied” with life and I don’t want to pray.
Using FORMED is like finding an oasis in a dry expanse. I can find books on audio for the car or while I get ready in the morning - like the Advent audio “Meditations On the Art of Waiting by Mary Francis” was soooo helpful relieving my stress as I wrapped presents at Christmas. Watching saint movies with my kids, or opening important topics to discuss with my teens through YDisciple, FORMED bridges a gap I’m sometimes at a loss to know how to cross. Even encouragement for my marriage is a result of FORMED.
Vastly more important than helping my family relationships, FORMED brings me closer to God. I can feel His presence and hear His leadings after I’ve meditated on the application of something I’ve heard or seen on FORMED. I’m hungry and have the strength, the desire to seek after God once my soul has been touched by one of the shows in FORMED. And at times, I need all the help I can get!!!Show lessJennMacD
