The Great Unknown
Homily given by the Founder of Opus Dei on the feast of Pentecost, 25 May 1969, and published in "Christ is Passing By."
“Once again I’m surprised how beautiful sanctity is"
Words from the homily of Bishop Alejandro Giorgi, auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, at the Mass he celebrated on May 12 for the liturgical feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo.
The Ripe Fruit of Personal Identity
"If we often ask ourselves what God wants from us and try to please Him, we become stronger and more consistent men and women."
May 17, 1992: 25th Anniversary
May 17 is the 25th anniversary of the beatification of Josemaria Escriva by Saint John Paul II. A brief video with highlights from that day
Newsletter for Montse Grases
Another step towards Montse’s Beatification, with the Decree on her heroic virtues and recent favours obtained through her intercession.
"They helped me just by being themselves"
Valery, a 24-year old Italian who was baptized at the Easter Vigil this year, describes how she came to a better understanding of the faith thanks to the family of one of her classmates.
“Everyone found a place in his heart"
On May 12, liturgical feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz celebrated Mass in Saint Eugene's Basilica in Rome. Some extracts from his homily and photos of the ceremony
A simple fix
I am a priest and I wanted to make a simple alteration to one of our liturgical vestments. Sewing was required, and I am not very good at sewing. After twenty minutes, as I was just finishing up, all the stitching came undone suddenly...
Mary, Mother of Mercy
"God’s special love for humble people contains a deep mystery. God is 'disarmed' by simple people; their language, seemingly so naive and inoffensive, 'put(s) down the mighty from their throne.'" A new article on Christian life.
Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Fatima
Saint Josemaria is the first pilgrim to Fatima raised to the altars. The story of Fatima as it impacted his life, and also the life of Saint John Paul II.