Examples of Faith (VII): Saint Peter
"The life of faith can always grow. Peter will continue fighting against fear, against an excessively human view of his mission, against his ignorance of the value of the Cross and suffering." Final article in the series on faith.
Novena for work favor
AK searched on the internet for a novena he could use to pray for a job. He came across the Novena for Work to St. Josemaria on the St. Josemaria Institute (www.stjosemaria.org) and tried it.
"A Wonderful Retreat"
Tigoni Study Centre is a conference centre located 25 kilometres from Nairobi. It hosts various activities including spiritual retreats and seminars.
Suffering, a Caress from God
St Josemaria recalls the story behind no. 208 in The Way: "Blessed be suffering..." He explains that suffering is not evil but a caress from God.
"Vulnerability of the family"
In his June 3 general audience, Pope Francis began a cycle of reflections on the problems families face today, starting with poverty and a "culture of Mammon" that places money over family ties.
Beatification of Sister Irene Stefani, 23rd May 2015
I had already received several favors from the soon to be beatified nun, and I was really looking forward to seeing her made ‘Blessed’ and venerated by thousands of Kenyans. I was also preparing a mental list of intentions, big and small, to place before her on her special day.
"I forgave papa"
Maria Estela is Guatemalan. Several years ago she was taught the skills needed to earn an income in Ixoqui, a rural center that seeks to improve the material and spiritual life of the women in the area.
40 Years Since June 26: #JuneForFamilies
On the 26th of June, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Josemaria, who died on this date in 1975. In this year of special prayer for families, we offer each day in June some advice of his on the family, both for the web and the social networks.
Feast of Corpus Christi
With the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ approaching, we offer a video of Saint Josemaria in which he speaks about Christ's real presence in the Eucharist.
Letter from the Prelate (June 2015)
The Prelate this month continues his reflections on the family. "The earthly journey of Saint Josemaría is filled with his loving teaching that we need to spread constantly the holy atmosphere of the home at Nazareth."