An Extraordinary "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing
This papal blessing dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. Over the years, it was eventually extended to the entire Catholic population.
Snow-covered Volcanos: Saint Josemaria's Confinement During Wartime
A brief history of the months Saint Josemaria spent in forced confinement amid the Spanish Civil War, with excerpts from the meditations he preached during those days.
Meditation for 28 March: Saint Josemaria's Priestly Ordination (Audio)
Saint Josemaria received priestly ordination on 28 March 1925 in the church of San Carlos in Saragossa. Here is a meditation for the anniversary of his ordination.
“Jesus, I know that this enchanted you”
Saint Josemaria always saw in the care for little things a way to respond to God's infinite love for us. A new article on Christian life.
A path of freedom through the Pyrenees
The documentary about the Crossing of the Pyrenees, produced by Arturo Méndiz, winner of three Goya´s and Oscar nominee, premiers on the feast of saint Joseph, patron of Opus Dei, to whom saint Josemaría had great devotion.
Let us pray for the pandemic to end!
"Let us all pray together for the sick, for the people who are suffering. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas — we who are put to the test — and deliver us from every danger. O glorious and blessed Virgin. I thank all Christians, all the men and women of good will who pray at this moment, in unison, whichever religious tradition they belong to."
Meditation: The Feast of the Annunciation (Audio)
A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin, U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, for the feast of the Annunciation. On this day Mary conceived Jesus in her womb, and God has proved his love for all mankind.
St. Josemaria: Tips For Getting Along
In his preaching, the "saint of ordinary life" often made small suggestions on how to get along with others. Here is a selection of his ideas that could help at this time.
Indications of the Kenyan and Ugandan Conferences of Bishops
The Conferences of Catholic Bishops for Kenya and for Uganda have recently written to their faithful on measures to be taken in the liturgy during these days.
The Annunciation: Mary Draws out our Ability to Love (Audio)
A short meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai of Toronto, Canada.