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Saint Raphael Meditation: Our Easter Joy

A meditation (guided prayer) on the joy that the great feast of Easter produces in our hearts.

Saint Josemaria's First Holy Communion

Saint Josemaria's First Holy Communion took place on 23 April 1912, the feast of Saint George, patron saint of Aragon and Catalonia, and the traditional day for First Communion ceremonies.

Honouring Old Age

In his 20 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the honour that they merit.

Five Children on Earth and Two in Heaven

Alejandro and Adriana, who live in Guadalajara, Mexico, tell us the story of their family, with its great sorrows, and even greater joys.

“To give peace we need to have it, and Christ gives it to us”

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has had various get-togethers with the 2,400 young people who have taken part in the UNIV meeting in Rome during Holy Week. He has listened to their stories and answered questions about peace, poverty, courtship, celibacy, friendship...

From the Prelate

Homilies of the Prelate of Opus Dei during Holy Week

We offer a translation of the homilies preached by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz during the Easter Triduum.

Holy Week with Pope Francis

Words of Pope Francis during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum in Rome.

The Holy Eucharist, Mystery of Love and Faith

A new video with excerpts from Saint Josemaria's preaching on the Eucharist: "Living the Holy Mass is to pray constantly, convinced that, for each of us, it is a personal encounter with God."

Understanding and Living the Mass

How can we take part fruitfully and base our whole life on the Holy Mass? A step by step explanation of the parts of the Mass.

Out of the Heart's Abundance: Truth and Charity in Judging Others

The vice of gossip is a recurring theme in Pope Francis's preaching. This article contains some considerations on gossip and judging others, from both a spiritual and human perspective.