"Change the water of habit into new joy"
In his 23 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit and the sacrament of marriage.
Carlos Martinez: Fish Seller
Carlos Martinez, raised in extreme poverty, was an active member of the Communist Youth before the Spanish Civil War. He worked in a fish shop. After converting to Catholicism and joining Opus Dei, he dedicated much of his energy to improving the lives of local Romani (gypsies) and coal miners.
"What life does the Holy Spirit give?"
In his 16 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the faith of the Church.
"I give my life to take it up again": The Christian Meaning of Sacrifice (I)
The reason Christians are willing to go against their desires, fast, and make sacrifices for others; the reason they are able to bear suffering with joy, without making too much of it, is that they do not want to leave the Lord alone with the weight of the world’s evil and suffering.
A mission shared across the sea
Since 2015, the year I met Domitila Ayot, we have developed a way of working that is hard to explain. Our ages, races, languages, opportunities and histories are very different. However, we share the same vocation of service for these women and their children.
Be Do Care 2024
From 10 to 12 October 2024, São Paulo, Brazil, is hosting BeDoCare 2024, focusing on the legacy for future generations. Key conferences are being livestreamed (in Spanish and Portuguese) and will be available on YouTube.
Letter from the Prelate (10 October 2024)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on what it means to sanctify one's work and on some of its specific manifestations in daily life.
"The Holy Spirit creates the unity of the Church"
In his 9 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles.
Tomas, Paquita and a baby
I would like to write about a favor of Tomas and Paquita to my cousin and his wife. They had been married for more than five years without having a child.
Pope's Prayer Intention for October 2024
“Let us pray that the Church continues to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.”