Opus Dei

An unmarked driveway off Karbasiran road in the Westlands area of Nairobi slopes gently to a fenced enclosure. At a corner, slabs laid into the earth form a pathway to a shaded grove. A thick concrete pedestal stands about a metre high. Surrounding it, four wooden posts hold a pergola roof over a beautiful statue of Our Lady. The life size image is cast from stone and painted white. Her gentle face looks down benevolently at those who come to seek her intercession.

Pope Francis has spoken out recently about the problem of racism and discrimination in the world, and the danger of seeing violence as the solution.

In his 10 June General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing on the figure of Jacob in the Old Testament.

We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

"In the liturgy, music is not a mere accompaniment or ornamentation... It helps us to be recollected, to place ourselves in the mystery of God. It leads us to adoration." This 30-minute playlist of Eucharistic hymns can help you celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi in a special way this year, especially if you are still unable to physically attend Holy Mass due to the pandemic.

On 18 May 2019, the day of Guadalupe's beatification, Veronica was finally located by Chilean Navy rescue services after being adrift in the Pacific Ocean for eight hours. Her parents are convinced that it was through Guadalupe's intercession.

The day of recollection is a time for prayer and reflection on some topics of our spiritual life.

Not sure how to pray the rosary? Or trying to help a friend to pray it? This simple guide can help. "The Rosary is the prayer of the humble and of the saints. In its mysteries, they contemplate, along with Mary, the life of Jesus, the merciful face of the Father." - Pope Francis

A new biography of Ernesto Cofiño, who was born on 5 June 1899 and whose cause of canonization has been opened, is now available from Scepter Publishers.

During the coming weeks, we will publish, in audio format, some meditations preached by priests, which can help strengthen your life of prayer.