Number of articles: 1032

Saint Josemaria on Friendship

An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría." "Friendship – along with filiation – are the key relationships in Christian life, not only with other men and women, but especially with God."

Fostering Interior Life

Christian Mortification—Praying in Body and Soul

What is the true meaning of "mortification" in our Christian life. An article by Jutta Burggraf (PhD in Theology from the University of Navarre), who passed away in 2010.

Fostering Interior Life

Saint Raphael Meditation: "If you knew the gift of God"

A meditation (guided prayer) on the need to foster wonder at God's grandeur and presence in our life.​

Fostering Interior Life

To Know Him and To Know Yourself (IX): Fear Not, I Am With You

In our life of prayer, difficulties and moments of darkness may arise. But we should have the certainty that God is especially close to us then.

Fostering Interior Life

Use of Time St Raphael Meditation (20 Sept 2020)

The use of time is a gift from God. Saint Josemaria sees the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard as also pointing to the need to take advantage of time to do good, to work in the Lord’s vineyard while carrying out our daily tasks.

Fostering Interior Life

"Santification in Ordinary Work", third video of the Series "The Richness of Ordinary Life"

In the third episode of the series “The Richness of Ordinary Life” Prof. Regina Eya explains how the message of St. Josemaría about seeking holiness in ordinary life can be lived in the exercise of one's professional job or occupation.

Christian Life

Celibacy

What is celibacy? How did it arise in the Church? Who lives apostolic celibacy in Opus Dei and why? An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría," which is currently being translated into English.

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Saint Raphael Meditation: "My Sacrifice and Yours" – Living the Holy Mass

A meditation (guided prayer) on the meaning of the Holy Mass in our daily lives.

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Exaltation of the Holy Cross St Raphael Meditation (14 Sept 2020)

There is light, joy and rest in the Cross. Happiness does not consist in doing things that are easy.

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I Have Called You Friends (V): See What Good Friends They Are

A new article in the series on friendship. "Friendship is one of the 'divine paths on earth' that God has opened up by becoming a man, a friend of his friends."

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