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Priestly Ordinations in Rome

On 25 May, twenty-nine faithful of Opus Dei will receive priestly ordination from Bishop Paul Toshihiro Sakai, auxiliary bishop of Osaka-Takamatsu (Japan). The ceremony will take place in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).

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"Christian love embraces what is not lovable"

In his 15 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.

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Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2024

Let us together pray “that men and women religious, and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation.

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"No defeat is forever"

In his 8 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.

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Jesus’ example in honouring mothers

The 12th of this month, the second Sunday of May, we'll be celebrating mothers on that annual celebration of Mothers' Day. Let’s look at the way Jesus praised his mother.

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Our need for purity to connect with the Paraclete

Many years ago, I heard someone pray this prayer: “O Jesus, remove the unclean scab of sensual corruption that covers my heart, so that I can feel and readily follow the breath of the Paraclete in my soul.” These words can help us understand how God wants us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost that this year falls on Sunday 19th May.

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Young People Increasingly Interested in Spirituality

An international research group presented their findings on youth, values, and religion in Rome last month. The study is being carried out by the “Footprints” research group from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome) and seven other universities around the world.

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"Fear is the great enemy of faith"

In his 1 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about faith.

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"Njia" the African-illustrated version of "The Way"

In the last quarter of 2023, we received news of a social media project, run by Dr. Jotham Njoroge (artist and philosopher), to illustrate the spiritual classic of St. Josemaria "The Way". We caught up with him to get some details on this intriguing project.

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"Walk in the footsteps of Jesus"

In his 24 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the theological virtues.

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