Newsletters on Encarnita Ortega
Encarnita Ortega was born in 1920 in Galicia, Spain. At the age of 20, she met St Josemaría Escrivá and discovered her vocation to Opus Dei. The Newsletters listed below are available for download
Genesis: Joining the Family
With the encouragement of Amarachi and the aid of an app Genesis, a 3D programmer, finds his new Home in the Catholic Church in Lagos.
“It is worthwhile!” (II): Blessed is the One Who Trusts in the Lord
Sacred Scripture does not give us a theoretical definition of fidelity, but rather tells us who is faithful.
Catechesis on Old Age
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on the meaning and value of old age (2022), downloadable as a free eBook.
"The best of life is yet to come"
In his 24 August general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on old age, speaking about our Lady's Assumption into heaven.
"Do something positive in the world"
During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "Do something positive in the world” is the story of Kasia, an academic working in London.
“Love doesn’t understand retirement”
Lola recounts for us the story of her “retirement”: “years truly filled with joy and action, youth and hope. I have always been convinced that each moment in life enriches us for the next.”
Extraordinary graces, ordinary motherhood
Born and bred in Japan, Shoko Hazama-de Guzman visited Australia in 1996 to study at a hospitality college in Randwick. She soon fell in love with the country, decided to stay, and in 2003 she was married. Shoko and her husband were excited to start a family - but it would be six years before this would happen, and only through the intercession of St Josemaria.
"Old age must bear witness"
In his 17 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, reflecting on the special vocation of the elderly.
New Mediterraneans (V): "To Jesus, Through Mary" (with audio)
As a young priest, Saint Josemaria grasped with new depth a truth he had always known. “Yesterday I discovered another Mediterranean: if I am a son of my Father God, then I am also a son of my Mother Mary.”