Number of articles: 1044

Out of the Heart's Abundance: Truth and Charity in Judging Others

The vice of gossip is a recurring theme in Pope Francis's preaching. This article contains some considerations on gossip and judging others, from both a spiritual and human perspective.

Fostering Interior Life

April Recollection Kit (2022)

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

Fostering Interior Life

Work “Addiction” and the Christian Meaning of Work

Pope Francis said: “may no one lack work and may everyone be fairly remunerated and be able to enjoy the dignity of work and the beauty of rest.” This article considers how the dignity of work is closely linked with the need for rest.

Fostering Interior Life

What is vocation? Does everyone have a vocation?

Here are some questions about God's call and vocational discernment, with explanations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and enriched with quotes from Saint Josemaría Escrivá.

Fostering Interior Life

Very Human, Very Divine (XII): What Really Matters

The challenge of being poor in spirit while living in the middle of the world.

Fostering Interior Life

March Recollection Kit (2022)

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

Fostering Interior Life

New Mediterraneans (III): "From the Wound of the Right Hand" (with audio)

A "new discovery" in Saint Josemaria's spiritual life. Contemplating our Lord’s Sacred Humanity, wounded for our sins and now risen in glory, should be for us a font of hope.

Fostering Interior Life

Professional Formation (II): In Order to Be Christ in our Work

Some suggestions to help us grow in union with Christ in our work, by taking advantage of the formation offered in every dimension of our life.

Fostering Interior Life

Fifth Sunday of Saint Joseph (with audio)

Fifth reflection for the seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. The topics are: Joseph welcomes God's plans; discovering God in daily events; and the divine logic of God's plans.

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A Love Both Human and Divine

Some reflections on the divine and human dimensions of married love, during this Year of the Family in the Church that ends next June 26th.

Doctrinal Articles