Prelate Dedicates New Parish Church of St. Josemaría in Mexico City
On July 28 in Mexico City, Bishop Javier Echevarría dedicated a new parish church to St. Josemaría. With a brief video and gallery of photos of the new church.
Letter from the Prelate (August 2009)
The Prelate, writing from Mexico, speaks about the Marian feasts that are celebrated in August and through them encourages us to imitate Mary's ordinary life and her closeness to her son Jesus.
Giving thanks to God for priests
Second video in series dedicated to Year for Priests. Prof. Francisco Varo reminds us that priests have been present at the most important moments in our lives, making God present (04'30'').
Prelate dedicates church of St. Josemaría in Mexico
A brief video of the dedication ceremony, presided over by Bishop Javier Echevarría. The Archbishop of Mérida, Emilio Berlié, also took part.
Aug 4: Feast day of St John Mary Vianney, the Curé d’Ars
"The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”, the saintly Curé of Ars would often say.
St. John Mary Vianney, Curé D’Ars, a model for all priests
On June 19 Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the Year of the Priest, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the “dies natalis” of St. John Mary Vianney.
Your Handicapped Child is a Blessing
A family needs affection and supernatural vision when caring for a needy person. St. Josemaría tells a mother that her mentally-handicapped child will draw her closer to God (Weekly Vídeo: 02’22”).
Archbishop of Vancouver: St. Josemaria is not just for Opus Dei
Here is an article published in the BC Catholic (July 6, 2009) on the Mass of St. Josemaria celebrated in Vancouver by Archbishop J. Michael Miller.
"Charity in Truth"
Excerpts from Benedict XVI's recent encyclical, "Caritas in veritate," on the Church's social teaching, with a link to the full text.
Work and Rest
God wants us to work hard to help build up his creation, but also to rest. We offer an article that draws on the teachings of John Paul II and St. Josemaria on this topic.