Opus Dei

October 4 is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, a good opportunity to meditate on the Christian virtue of poverty. "Love and practise poverty of spirit," wrote Saint Josemaria. "Be content with what enables you to live a simple and sober life. Otherwise, you will never be an apostle."

Audio recording of a homily by Saint Josemaria given on 19 May 1966 and published in "Christ is Passing By." Available in mp3 format.

Some words from Saint Josemaria on the true meaning of Christmas.

On May 31 the Church celebrates the feast of the Visitation of our Lady. "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1:42)

Audio recording in English of Saint Josemaria's homily "On the Feast of Corpus Christi," given on May 28, 1964 and published in "Christ is Passing By."

The Feast of the Blessed Trinity is on the first Sunday after Pentecost. St Josemaria teaches us to praise the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: "Learn to have a special devotion to the Blessed Trinity..."

A downloadable audio version of St Josemaria’s homily “The Great Unknown,” given on Pentecost Sunday, May 25, 1969 and published in in the book "Christ is Passing By."

"And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.' And likewise the cup after supper, saying, 'This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.'" (Lk 22:19-20)

You go to Mass in the morning, having prepared for it from the time of the Angelus the day before.

St. Josemaria gives some practical advice on how to draw closer to St. Joseph in our interior life.