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"Experience the joy of the presence of God"

In his 22 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the Holy Spirit, the protagonist of the proclamation.

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"God has always been close to the people"

In his 15 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the first disciples' apostolate.

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14 February: the Work is God's

Some resources to celebrate the double anniversary of the foundation of the women's branch of Opus Dei (14 February 1930) and the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross (14 February 1943).

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International Aid for Turkey and Syria

Information on how to send material and economic help to Turkey and Syria through Caritas.

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"Prayer, community, honesty, forgiveness and service"

In his 8 February general audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.

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Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan

Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan 31 January to 5 February 2023.

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Finding Meaning in Grief

This is the second of a series of interviews commemorating the 75th anniversary of Opus Dei coming to Ireland. In this episode, Gobnait O'Grady discusses the impact of grief in our lives and the lives of others, and how to help those who need our accompaniment and care during this difficult time in their lives.

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"Show the beauty of the goal"

In his 25 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Jesus as the teacher of proclamation.

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The Great Discovery

Ulf and Brigitta Ekman talk about their long path to the Catholic Church in this conference during the IX Symposium of St. Josemaría - Faith and Society in Jaén, Spain in November 2018. When John Paul II visited Sweden in 1989, Ulf Ekman was a Lutheran pastor praying for God to protect his country from Catholicism. He joined the Catholic Church in 2014 and, when Pope Francis visited his country (in 2016) he prayed for the trip to contribute to interfaith dialogue, in humility and charity.

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"He is a shepherd for all of us"

In his 18 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Jesus as the model for evangelization.

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