Mary Magdalene: A Great Disciple of Christ
An article by Bishop Javier Echevarria written in 2016 when Pope Francis made the liturgical memorial of Mary Magdalene a feast, like that of the other apostles. Her feast day is July 22.
"God's plan spans past, present, and future"
Message from Pope Francis for the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July.
As in a Film: The Vocation of Mary
A new article in the series “As in a Film,” on the central event in human history: the Incarnation of the Word.
Preparing for World Youth Day 2023: "I know it's going to change me"
World Youth Day 2023 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 1 to 6 August. Four young Chileans talk about how they're preparing for the event.
The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16 is the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. "Wear on your breast the holy scapular of Carmel," Saint Josemaria said. "Besides, how maternal the sabbatine privilege is!"
It is Right and Just: Justice (I)
Justice begins with our relationship with God, shown in our readiness to give thanks. A new editorial in the "Very Human, Very Divine" series on the virtues.
Letter from the Prelate (3 July 2023)
The Prelate of Opus Dei asks us to pray for the fruits of his pastoral trips this summer and the recent Extraordinary General Congress.
29 June: St. Peter and St. Paul
On 29 June, we commemorate the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome. To help celebrate this solemnity, here are 12 excerpts from St. Josemaria's writings about love for the Pope.
"I have learned to love the Cross"
In his 28 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saint Mary MacKillop.
First Mass of Saint Josemaria in Iraq
On Saturday, 24 June 2023, a Mass to celebrate the feast of St. Josemaría Escriva, will be held in Erbil, Iraq. It will be said in Aramaic using the Chaldean liturgical rite.