Year for Priests: “Saying Yes to Christ”
Carlo de Marchi was ordained in 2008. His experience has shown him that people, especially youth, are in great need of the prayer and self-giving of priests (4:15’).
Letter from the Prelate (July 2010)
"Turning work into prayer," the Prelate tells us in his letter, is the heart of Opus Dei's message "This daily effort to conduct ourselves as contemplative women and men, in the most diverse circumstances of life, sets before us a high goal, as is sanctity."
"The saint of the ordinary"
A 7 minute video about the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, who spread the call to sanctity in daily life and was called the "saint of the ordinary" by John Paul II. "We have to be contemplative souls in the middle of the world, who strive to turn our work into prayer," he often said.
”What do you want to leave in our hearts?”
“When you leave,” St. Josemaría was once asked,” what do you want to leave in our hearts.” He quickly replied: “That you be brothers and sisters to all creatures: sowers of peace and joy” (1:10).
Interview with Fr. Julio (part 2)
Fr. Julio moved to Rome in 2007 to prepare for the priesthood and do a masters in Canon Law. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 8th in Rome. Following is part two of an interview with Fr. Julio.
Interview with Fr. Julio
After studying law at the University of Ottawa, Fr. Julio worked as a lawyer in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 8th in Rome. Following is part one of an interview with Fr. Julio.
Prelate shares memories of June 26, 1975
Javi!, shouted St. Josemaria as he collapsed on the floor. Bishop Javier Echevarria witnessed his final moments. In this interview shown on Spanish television last Christmas, the Prelate recalls some details of June 26, 1975 (7:49).
Year for Priests Finishes in Rome
On June 11, Benedict XVI closed the Year for Priests in Rome. To help reflect on its significance, we offer some videoclips of St. Josemaria speaking about the role of priests in the Church and love for priests.
Molly Bowman: Berkeley student talks about her mother's recent death
Molly, a student at the University of California at Berkeley, talks about living her faith at the university and recalls how that faith was tested by the recent death of her mother.
Prelate Prays Before the Holy Shroud
Bishop Javier Echevarría traveled to Turin to pray before the Holy Shroud, which was made available for public viewing from April 10 to May 23