Pope Calls Everyone to Two Special Moments of Prayer
Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray the Lord's Prayer at the same time on Wednesday, March 25, (12 noon Rome time), for an end to the pandemic. He will also give an extraordinary "Urbi et orbi" blessing on Friday, March 27, outside St. Peter's Basilica.
The Annunciation: Mary Draws out our Ability to Love (Audio)
A short meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai of Toronto, Canada.
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.
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.
Confession: A God Who Runs to Meet Us
During these days of quarantine, most of us find it very difficult to go to confession. Perhaps a return to normalcy is still far off, but the moment God sees that we are repentant, He hurries towards us, excited and proud that we are returning home.
Plenary Indulgences and Possible Collective Absolution in Time of Emergency
The Apostolic Penitenciary has announced that "the gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who care for them in any capacity, including through prayer." It also reminds the faithful of the possibility of collective absolution in times of emergency.
"Let us live the joy of the Gospel, especially today" (Audio)
A meditation for the fourth Sunday of Lent, "Laetare Sunday," traditionally a time of celebration for Christians. “Your sadness will be turned into joy.” Given by Monsignor Thomas Bohlin, the U.S. vicar of Opus Dei.
"Forgiveness is much more than a therapeutic experience"
The “Holy Land Dialogues” held at the Saxum Visitor Center in Israel is an international colloquium that seeks to foster understanding and dialogue between people of different cultures.
For the Feast of Saint Joseph (Audio)
A meditation by Msgr. Thomas Bohlin, Vicar of Opus Dei for the U.S., for the feast of Saint Joseph. With considerations on responding to the Coronavirus.