Tomás and Paquita Alvira and the blessing of a baby
Tomás and Paquita Alvira were married members of Opus Dei, who strove for sanctity through the heroic and persevering exercise of the Christian virtues, in their marriage, raising their children and passing on to others their joy of a bright and cheerful home. Both suffered painful illnesses towards the end of their lives, and offered up their suffering with a deeply supernatural outlook. Many Christians have had private recourse to their intercession for their different needs. Here is one such favour.
Meditations: Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these final days of Lent.
Meditations: Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on this last Friday before Good Friday.
Meditations: Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can enrich our prayer as we approach Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.
"The prudent person is creative"
In his 20 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of prudence.
The best book on St. Joseph ever!
A friend of mine invited me this year to join him in a 33 day consecration to St. Joseph. I'm generally not a fan of such, but because he asked, I decided to try it out. I came to learn he'd actually invited a good number of other friends. Last year he'd done the same with married friends of his, this year he invited those of us who were still single and searching - or "single and free to mingle" as we like to say.
As in a Film: A Perfume with Eternal Value
At the anointing in Bethany, Mary wanted to bid Jesus farewell and show her affection for Him in a way that would last through the centuries.
Meditations: Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these days of Lent.
Fasting will draw you closer to God
Once a year Christians spend forty days preparing for Easter. To imitate our Lord’s fast in the desert, the early Christians fasted from food and drink in the traditional fashion. This meant having only one meal a day.
Meditations: Solemnity of Saint Joseph (with audio)
Some reflections to guide our prayer for the feast of the holy Patriarch on March 19th.