Opus Dei

"The task of raising children comes down to getting them to 'want' to do what is good, providing them with the intellectual and moral resources so that each one be able to do what is good from his or her own conviction."

The seventh video in the series "Finding Christ in the Middle of the World." Australians from all backgrounds speak about the message of Saint Josemaria and its impact on their daily lives.

During the conference held in Rome March 12-14 for the centennial of Alvaro del Portillo, a number of people testified to his influence on their own life and on the life of the Church.

In a get-together in London in 1985, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo encourages people to trust in God's help to bring those around them back to him.

At Christmas 1972, Saint Josemaria takes a figure of the Christ Child in his arms and blesses faithful of Opus Dei in Rome.

In a get-together in Venezuela in February 1975, Saint Josemaria insisted the we need to love the Pope, whoever he may be, because in him we see Christ.

"Have the courage to teach children austerity. If not, you won’t accomplish anything," St. Josemaria insisted. A new article in the series on the family, of which 5 are now available in English.

The self-sacrificing love of the parents generates in the family an atmosphere that facilitates their mission of leading their children to live the human and Christian virtues.

The second part of an article on how to turn our work and daily activities into contemplative prayer, following the teachings of St. Josemaría.

"Guiding children’s emotions means helping bring it about that what they like coincides with their true good." A new article in the series on the family.