Number of articles: 192

Happiness isn’t a destination (and other advice you’ll want to hear)

What does it actually take to be happy, and why do so many people get it wrong? Harvard professor Arthur Brooks and psychologist Isabel Rojas share the science, the stories, and the surprisingly simple habits that can change everything in the first episode of “The World is Waiting for Us,” a Youth podcast.

The World & I

"Go, sell what you have..."

"Lord, you are struck by this young man's courage — his willingness to kneel before you in public, even as your enemies grow in number — and you are moved by his openness. He has not come to ask you to solve a problem or cure an illness. He has come to ask what he must do to inherit eternal life." An audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God this Lent.

For Prayer

“Here I am, Lord. You see me as I am”

We all have something we wish we were free from. This examination of conscience invites you to bring whatever that is trustfully to God.

For Prayer

Freedom to Love

Purity is the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and completely. It gives us the freedom to see others as God sees them, as persons to cherish. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

The World & I

Becca: “Find what you truly believe in”

When you know the “why” at your core, you’re free from external pressures, comparison, and the fear of not being enough. Here's Becca's advice for finding that why, from her experience as a professional chef.

The World & I

Freedom, A Gift From God

True freedom is about choosing to love without holding back. This annotated homily is St. Josemaría's homily on freedom from “Friends of God” with a friend’s honest reactions, questions, and personal reflections written in the margins, helping you go deeper.

Saint Raphael

What if sometimes I want to escape from myself?

True freedom isn't escaping uncomfortable emotions: it's learning to accept and master them. A psychologist offers practical insights on the slow process of growing in self-discipline and freedom from anxiety.

The World & I

Lent, a path of purification

"This is a way we can look at Lent: It is an invitation to pause, to pull ourselves away from the busyness of life, at least internally." An audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God at the beginning of Lent.

For Prayer

Alex: “I’d like to thank Pedro”

What does it mean to live so close to God that not even pain and illness shake your faith? A guide for discussion or personal reflection.

I Believe

Life in Colour

What does Lent have to do with freedom? This is the backstory behind “Life in Colour” and a quiz to help you decide what to focus on over the next 40 days.

Youth