March 1: Launch of Three International Instagram Accounts
The three new Instagram accounts in Spanish, English and Portuguese will aim to show the attractiveness of the Christian message to today’s men and women in a language they can understand, and always with a positive and sometimes humorous outlook.
Special Indulgences During Year of Saint Joseph
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary that sets forth many ways to obtain special indulgences during this year dedicated especially to the Holy Patriarch.
Stronger Families: Key to Recovering from the Pandemic
With the year for reflecting on the family set to begin in March, here is an article from the Philippines about the family as the foundation of society and the key to recovering from the pandemic.
Divine Chariots and Peeling Potatoes
An article published in “L’Osservatore Romano” on 9 January 2021, in which Saint Josemaria’s message on sanctifying daily life is viewed in connection with the Oscar-winning film “Chariots of Fire.”
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.
“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'.
International Conference on the Centrality of Jesus Christ
The "centrality of Jesus Christ" is a recurring message of the popes of the new millennium. The December 5-8, 2020 conference will be accessible online to everyone.
Ordination of 27 Deacons: “Welcome, understand, accompany"
Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta ordained 27 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons on 21 November. With his homily and words of the Prelate, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz.
Day Spiritual Retreat in Kampala
During the first days of this month of November 2020 We had a day spiritual retreat in Bugala, the centre of Opus Dei for men in Kampala. A small group of university students came to have some days of reflection and prayer at the end of this complex year.
Esther Toranzo passes away
Esther Toranzo was a pioneer in many fields. She held a doctorate in Law from the Central University of Madrid. She joined Opus Dei in 1949. In 1952, she was amongst the first group of ladies who went to start the Work in England. She came to Kenya in 1965 to manage Kibondeni College, a Hospitality Institution for young women, which was in its infancy.