Pope's Prayer Intention for January 2021
Let us pray that the Lord may give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions and not fight each other, and praying for one another, open ourselves to all.
"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols"
Homily of Pope Francis at Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
A Cordoban Creche with Visitors from Fifty-Four Countries
The creche set up in the courtyard of the Alcorce Family Association in Cordoba has drawn visitors from all over the world.
"Have the certainty that you are loved"
In his 30 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing on the prayer of thanksgiving.
A Song to Life
Maria Requena, an Associate member of Opus Dei, died last August at the age of 44, a victim of cancer. Her life as a nurse, dedicated to providing palliative care for terminal patients, is a source of inspiration for many people.
Memories of the Father's Visit to East Africa, 3
It is already a year since the Prelate of Opus Dei, Mons. Fernando Ocariz, visited the region of East Africa. Here is Part 3 of the fond memories we hold from those special days of 14th – 22nd December 2019.
"Christmas is the feast of Love incarnate"
In his 23 December general audience, Pope Francis offered some reflections on how to celebrate Christmas in a spiritually meaningful way.
“Face Time”: The graces of a quieter Christmas
Perhaps one of the graces of a “Covid-Christmas” may be a more serene and deeper contemplation of Christ who is, in the Holy Father’s words, 'Misericordiae Vultus', that is, “the Face of the Father’s Mercy”, writes Fr Donncha Ó hAodha in the current issue of 'Position Papers'.
“I know that prayer saved us”
Gisela, a cooperator of Opus Dei in Ecuador, recounts how prayer helped her family overcome Covid when she was pregnant.
Christmas Video from Monsignor Ocáriz
Some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei for Christmas 2020. "May we, with our self-giving, try to imitate our Lord, to identify ourselves with Him."