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3 January: Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

Ten fragments of St. Josemaria's writings to inspire your prayer on this feast day.

dMeditations: Saturday of the Eighteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 18th Week of Ordinary Time.

dMeditations: Friday of the Eighteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 18th week of Ordinary Time.

dMeditations: Thursday of the Eighteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 18th week of Ordinary Time.

January Recollection Kit (2025)

A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home, including a downloadable PDF.

To Jesus Through Mary: homily by St Josemaría (Text and Audio)

Text and downloadable audio of a homily of Saint Josemaría given on 4 May 1957 and published in "Christ is Passing By."

“May 2025 be a year in which peace flourishes!”

Pope Francis' message for the 58th World Day of Peace, on 1 January 2025.

Mother of God and Our Mother

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is celebrated on 1 January and commemorates the dogma of Mary's divine Maternity. This homily by St. Josemaría, published in "Friends of God," was given on 11 October 1964, then the feast of the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In Joseph's Workshop: a Homily by St Josemaria (Text and Audio)

"Joseph’s work was not self‑centred, even though his active life made him a strong and forceful personality." A homily by Saint Josemaria given on the feast of Saint Joseph, on 19 March 1963 and published in "Christ is Passing By."

The Christian Vocation: homily by St Josemaria (Text and Audio)

A homily given on December 2, 1951 by St Josemaria Escriva, the first homily of Christ is Passing By.

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