"Work and prayer reinforce one another"
In his August 19 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the dignity of work for men and women, created in the image of God.
I Was Encouraged to Ask Dora
A few months ago I heard about all the favors that Dora del Hoyo has been doing for people. I looked into who she was and read about her life. I subscribed to the official website for her cause for canonization and was sent more information.
50th Anniversary of Midtown-Metro
For their 50th anniversary, the Midtown and Metro programs in Chicago have produced 5 short video testimonies from men and women whose lives have been changed by the help they received there.
As Good as New
I thought I had ruined a delicate, expensive, and important fabric. I prayed to Dora while trying everything I could to repair the damage - and voila! It's as good as new!
Claudia Valencia
Claudia Valencia, a 2008 Metro alumna, talks about seeing her potential at Metro
Al Castaneda
Al Castaneda, a 1975 Midtown alumnus, talks about life in the Chicago Pilsen neighborhood in the 1970's and how Midtown changed the trajectory of his life.
With the Prelate on the Assumption
On August 15, during his pastoral visit to Colombia, Bishop Javier Echevarria spoke about love for our Lady in the example of Saint Josemaria.
eBook: "Mary, a Life Close to Jesus"
Jose Antonio Loarte reflects on 20 key events in the life of our Lady, in light of the Gospel and the Church's Tradition. For annexes to each chapter with texts from the Magisterium, Fathers of the Church, saints and Christian poets, see below.
Prelate's Trip to Colombia
Bishop Javier Echevarría has made a brief pastoral visit to the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Colombia.
Peru Service Project
A group of high school boys from Washington D.C. spent several weeks this summer in Peru restoring two small but artistically rich churches in villages high in the Andes, and teaching English and Catechism to the local children.