Blessed Alvaro del Portillo is a “go-to-fellow”
To celebrate his feast day, May 12, we are sharing some stories of recent favors received through the intercession of Blessed Alvaro.
Family Pilgrimages To Our Lady Amid the Pandemic
During one of our family meals, we came up with the idea of developing a Facebook page to do the May pilgrimage amid the lockdown.
With Pope Francis in Erbil (Iraq)
Lito Articona, who has been working in Iraq for 6 years, describes the recent papal visit in this behind-the-scenes narrative.
Driving for a Change
Lauan University Center volunteers collected and distributed food and care packages to jeepney drivers and their families whose incomes were drastically cut by the pandemic restrictions.
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.
Legacy Mentorship
Angela Kliatchko writes about her finally getting to write a book about her 30 years of teaching and mentoring.
Friends Are Key To Happiness
One of the most thorough studies on human happiness has established scientifically what we know from instinct and common sense: the importance of friends to live a happy life. Saint Josemaria spoke a lot about the importance of personal friendship.
The Creativity of Love
In a video message for all the faithful just before Holy Week, Pope Francis encouraged us to infuse our actions with "the creativity of love," a quality especially crucial during the current health emergency.
The "Covid Backliners"
A husband and wife team coordinate an emergency supply chain of food and medical supplies to support their local hospitals and essential services. It all began with a simple question: what can we do to help?
“It was my ardent wish to lift my family out of poverty"
Punlaan School is a project of some women of the Prelature of Opus Dei in the Philippines, aimed at helping young women from underprivileged families to acquire the virtues and skills needed to be successful in life.