The Pope speaks on the Christmas season
Links to addresses given by the Holy Father during the Christmas season.
Keeping Christmas simple
Dianne lives in the outskirts of Toronto with her husband and 7 children. Since a few years ago, she developed the habit – the passion! – of writing to newspapers and going online to encourage hundreds and even thousands of persons to preserve fundamental values. A year ago, she started her own blog. A seasoned housewife, she addresses this article on how to prepare for Christmas to the families in her community.
God, rock and a violin
Manuel Lamberti is from Puerto La Cruz in Venezuela. He is 19 years old, studies violin and plays in a rock band. For two years, he was the first violin of the Youth Orchestra of the State of Anzoátegui. He is a numerary member of Opus Dei.
"I consider everything in the light of my vocation"
Anne-Marie Walker is a Children’s Book Editor and Publisher. Living in Liverpool with her husband, she is a Supernumerary member of Opus Dei
Letter from the Prelate (December 2006)
A letter from Bishop Javier Echevarría to the faithful of the Prelature of Opus Dei, focusing on the Advent season, "a time of joy and hope."
Prelate of Opus Dei ordains 38 new deacons
Bishop Javier Echevarría recently ordained as deacons 38 members of Opus Dei from 18 countries. The ceremony was celebrated at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome on the feast of Christ the King. Some excerpts from his homily follow.
Dealing with Alzheimer’s
“Some days when I get up, and think of my husband’s sickness, I am flooded with a feeling of sadness,” says Pilar Fernandez-Loza, from Asturias in Spain. “But I immediately react and ask God to help me.”
Harambee’s Awards for Videos on Africa
The winner of the 2nd edition of “Awards for Videos on Africa” are: -“Alaoma –Land of beauty and splendour” by Gabriel Otonoku, Nigeria – Prize for African production and “When you say four thousand goobyes” by Jim Fahy, Ireland - Prize for non African production.
Place in the Church
Opus Dei's work of spiritual formation complements the work of local churches. People who join Opus Dei or attend its activities continue to belong to their local dioceses.
Tsunami relief work in Sri Lanka
A volunteer project in Matara, Sri Lanka in July 2006 offered Jenny and 11 other girls a chance to make a difference for tsunami victims with their time and effort.