"You are all-beautiful, O Mary!"
Pope Francis made the traditional papal trip to Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the Immaculate Conception of Mary and recited a prayer written especially for this occasion.
New Audience with Pope Francis
Two days before Christmas, on Monday, December 23, at 11.30 am, the Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, in a private audience.
"People have recognized in Pope Francis an authentic priest"
An extensive interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published on December 15 in Milan's "Corriere della Sera," the best-selling Italian daily.
"Painting can be one's altar of prayer"
In Cebu, the Philippines, renowned cubist painter Celso Pepito discovered St. Josemaria's message of the sanctifying value of offering one's work to God and always striving to do one's best.
"The Joy of the Gospel"
In his first Apostolic Exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium," Pope Francis challenges all Catholics to share the message of the Gospel with joy and mercy. With link to Zenit article by Michael Pakaluk on how to read "The Joy of the Gospel."
Message for Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of North and South America for the feast on December 12 of Our Lady of Guadalupe, venerated as Patroness of the American continent.
The Baptism of My Great-Grandson
A grandmother shares a special family favor that she attributes to the intercession of Guadalupe.
Everything With a Smile
Maria Spenger lives in Graz, Austria, with her husband and two daughters. As a Cooperator of Opus Dei, she is grateful for the formation that helps her remain peaceful and find God in those around her.
Letter from the Prelate (December 2013)
With the close of the Year of Faith, the Prelate reflects on ways to ensure these past months leave a deep impression on our daily lives.
Ending hunger
Las Gravileas, a training center for women, has worked for sixteen years running intensive technical and business training programs for destitute women.