Communication and Mercy
"How I wish that our own way of communicating may never suggest a prideful and triumphant superiority over an enemy." Message of Pope Francis for 50th World Communications Day.
Saint Thomas: Five Remedies Against Sadness
"Saint Thomas Aquinas suggests five remedies against sadness that have proven surprisingly effective." From a conference given by Carlo de Marchi, vicar of Opus Dei for Central-South Italy.
"It was worth it"
Jorge Rojas and Maria Esther Goldsack met at a university in Chile, and have been married for 41 years. They reflect on what's helped them to keep their marriage alive and fruitful, including in ways that have had a real social impact beyond their family home. A new video in the series "Marriage: a Divine Path on Earth."
Novena for Forgiveness
With quotes from Saint Josemaria and going to his intercession, this novena prepared by Fr. Francisco Faus asks for the grace to learn how to forgive others. It can be downloaded in pdf, epub and mobi format.
Door of Mercy Opened in Our Lady of Peace
The Holy Door in the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace in Rome was recently opened, as in many churches and shrines around the world, and the plenary indulgence for the Jubilee of Mercy can now be gained there.
Pope's General Prayer Intention for January
Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray for this intention in January: “That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.”
"The joy of forgiveness"
In his homily at the Mass on 27 December for the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis stressed the "great formative role played by the family in the pilgrimage of everyday life."
A Long Tradition of Service
Peter Bradshaw, a university student who lives in Warrane College in Sydney, Australia, recounts his experiences helping out in a home for the elderly and in a city shelter.
Christmas Greeting from Prelate of Opus Dei
"Christmas is God’s merciful self-giving to all mankind," Bishop Javier Echevarria tells us in his 2015 Christmas message.
Official opening of Eastlands College of Technology
On Thursday 10th December, the youngest in the Strathmore Family - Eastlands College of Technology - held their official opening ceremony. The event was graced by the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs in the Nairobi County Government, Mr. Christopher Khaemba.