Opus Dei

What does St. Josemaría mean when he insists that our work can become contemplative prayer? A new article in the series on how to sanctify our daily work.

The second part of an article on how to turn our work and daily activities into contemplative prayer, following the teachings of St. Josemaría.

During the conference held in Rome March 12-14 for the centennial of Alvaro del Portillo, a number of people testified to his influence on their own life and on the life of the Church.

The self-sacrificing love of the parents generates in the family an atmosphere that facilitates their mission of leading their children to live the human and Christian virtues.

The second part of an article on the parents' role in fostering a love for the true good in their children.

"Imposing things by force, in an authoritarian manner, is not the right way to teach. The ideal attitude of parents lies more in becoming their children’s friends."

"The task of raising children comes down to getting them to 'want' to do what is good, providing them with the intellectual and moral resources so that each one be able to do what is good from his or her own conviction."

"Guiding children’s emotions means helping bring it about that what they like coincides with their true good." A new article in the series on the family.

"Have the courage to teach children austerity. If not, you won’t accomplish anything," St. Josemaria insisted. A new article in the series on the family, of which 5 are now available in English.

St. Josemaria spoke about the mysteries and meaning of our faith in a get-together held in Santiago, Chile, on July 7, 1974.