“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.
First Mass of Newly ordained Fr. Rego
It is a tradition that a new priest celebrate a Solemn Mass the day after his ordination. Below are some pictures of Fr. Rego’s First Mass.
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."
Newsletter for Montse Grases
Another step towards Montse’s Beatification, with the Decree on her heroic virtues and recent favours obtained through her intercession.
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
“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
"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.
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.
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...
An app for novenas to St. Josemaria
Saint Josemaria nurtured a deep hope of going to heaven. At the end of his life he said: “From heaven I’ll be able to help you much better.” The thousands of favours granted through his intercession confirm that he has kept his promise. A new app with four novenas, for the family, for work, for the sick, and for forgiveness, is designed for asking St. Josemaria’s help for specific needs.