Ordination of 27 New Deacons
27 faithful of the Prelature will be ordained deacons on October 31 in Rome. The future priests include a Kenyan, two Americans, and a Filipino.
Small - and Not So Small - Favors
I would like to describe a couple favors I've received. The first one was finding 20€ that I thought I had lost, and which appeared under a Dora del Hoyo prayer card. Since then, we've experienced many favors.
Stories about Saint John Paul II
For the feast of Saint John Paul II on October 22, we offer an interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published in a recent Ignatius Press book with stories about the Polish Pope from those who knew him well.
"Welcome Jesus in every child"
In his October 14 general audience, Pope Francis continued his teachings on the family, speaking about the promises we make to children.
Gaztelueta School: Holy See closes case, as allegations are unproven
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has released a final decision of Pope Francis dated 9 October 2015 to close the case of alleged abuse on the part of a former teacher at Gaztelueta School and asks that the “good name and reputation of the accused be restored.”
Job Training in Africa's Largest Slum
A new college of technology with facilities for 800 students was recently inaugurated in a slum district just east of Nairobi, Kenya, where over a million people live in desperate poverty.
Saxum: a family spirit in the Holy Land
Testimonies from people all over the world on their hope that the Saxum project in the Holy Land will foster peace and a family spirit there amid the diversity of religious backgrounds.
St Josemaria and Sister Lucia of Fatima
While commenting on the custom of praying the rosary, Saint Josemaria recalls his friendship with Sister Lucia, one of the three visionaries of Fatima. "When I was in Portugal I went to see a friend of mine whom I love very much... It was Sor Lucia. It was great hearing her talk about the Rosary."
A Healthy Self-Esteem
A new article in the series on developing a strong Christian personality. "If we are to judge ourselves truthfully, we need to acquire self-knowledge. This is not at all an easy job and is in some sense a never-ending learning process."
Homily Opening Synod on the Family
In his homily for the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis, citing St. John Paul II, said: "Error and evil must always be condemned and opposed; but the man who falls or who errs must be understood and loved."