pursuits-sources is a cleaned, shareable set of source texts, study materials, and notes for Catholic reading and study. It brings related material into one place so you can read, sort, and use it without extra clutter.
It is built for people who want a plain way to keep Catholic reading material close at hand. The content covers Scripture, catechism, Carmelite writing, encyclicals, mystical theology, social teaching, and study notes.
You need:
- A Windows PC
- A web browser
- Enough free space to save the files
- A stable internet connection for the download
If you plan to use the material with Obsidian, you can open the folder in Obsidian after you download it.
- Open the release page
- Find the latest release
- Download the file that matches your Windows setup
- If the file comes as a ZIP archive, save it to your computer
- Right-click the ZIP file and choose Extract All
- Pick a folder you can find again, such as Downloads or Documents
- Open the extracted folder
- Open the files in your browser, note app, or Obsidian, based on how you want to read them
If the release includes a ready-to-use app file, double-click it to run it after the download finishes. If the release includes a folder of notes, open that folder and start reading there.
This repository focuses on a structured set of Catholic source material and study content. The layout may include:
- Bible reading notes
- Catechism references
- Carmelite source texts
- Encyclical excerpts
- Mystical theology notes
- Social justice study material
- Spiritual reading outlines
- Linked reference pages
- Topic-based folders
- Plain text or markdown files for easy reading
The goal is to keep the material easy to scan and easy to reuse.
Use the files in the way that fits your reading habits:
- Read one topic at a time
- Open source texts beside your study notes
- Follow links between related subjects
- Keep a reading plan for daily study
- Use search to find terms like grace, prayer, mercy, or conscience
- Copy notes into your own study system if needed
If you use Obsidian, the vault-style structure can help you move between topics and keep related ideas together.
For the smoothest use, try this setup:
- Use Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Keep the files in one folder
- Use Obsidian, Notepad, or another text reader
- Use a PDF reader if any source files are in PDF form
- Pin the folder to Quick Access for faster access
If you plan to read often, place the folder somewhere easy to reach, such as Documents.
You can begin with any of these paths:
- Start with the Catechism and move into linked topics
- Read Scripture passages and compare related notes
- Study Carmelite writings with the matching notes
- Review encyclicals for Church teaching on key subjects
- Follow social teaching material when studying justice and dignity
- Use mystical theology notes for deeper prayer study
A simple order helps if you are new to the material:
- Catechism
- Scripture
- Study notes
- Related source texts
- Topic links
- Personal review
If the files are in markdown or text form, Windows Search can help you find terms fast.
Try searching for:
- Bible book names
- Church documents
- Saints
- Prayer terms
- Themes like grace, faith, virtue, or contemplation
- Topic names like theology or spirituality
If you use Obsidian, its search tools can make this even faster.
To keep your reading smooth:
- Leave the source folder in one place
- Do not rename files unless you need to
- Keep a backup copy of the downloaded release
- Use one folder for your main study set
- Put your own notes in a separate folder if you want to add comments
This keeps your source material clean and easy to return to.
- Download the file again
- Check that the file finished saving
- Try another browser
- Make sure the file is not blocked by your browser
- Use the built-in Extract All option
- Try 7-Zip or WinRAR if the ZIP tool fails
- Save the file to a simple path like Downloads
- Open them in Obsidian, Notepad, or a text editor
- Make sure you are opening the right file type
- Check that the folder extracted fully
- Try a different word form
- Search for a saint name, document title, or book name
- Use the folder name as a clue for where the content sits
Go to the release page to visit this page to download the latest version for Windows
- bible
- carmelite
- catechism
- catechism-of-the-catholic-church
- catholic
- christianity
- encyclical
- mystical-theology
- obsidian
- obsidian-vault
- social-justice
- spirituality
- theology
- vatican
The release may include:
- ZIP files
- Markdown files
- Text files
- PDFs
- Folder-based note sets
- Linked study pages
These formats are easy to open on Windows with common tools.
- Save the release in a folder you back up
- Keep one copy on an external drive if you can
- Use a clear folder name
- Avoid editing the original source files if you want a clean copy later
This repository works well if you want a tidy place for Catholic reading, study, and reference. It suits people who want source texts and notes in a form that is easy to open on Windows and easy to move into a reading workflow