From Asturias to Kinshasa: the work of a dentist in Congo
Dr. Ignacio Martínez, a stomatologist, who lives in Oviedo and has his practice in Avilés, has been collaborating with Monkole Hospital in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, since August 2016. He usually stays in Kinshasa for a month, during his holiday leave, to do a social work that has been awarded by the Asturias Dentists Association.
First Mass of Saint Josemaría in Iraq
On Saturday, 24 June 2023, a Mass to celebrate the feast of St. Josemaría Escriva, will be held in Erbil, Iraq. It will be said in Aramaic using the Chaldean liturgical rite.
"I want to save souls and forget myself for them"
In his 7 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Therese of Lisieux.
Pau, an Enjoyer of Life
Pau is a musician and painter. Through these two arts he lives a very personal relationship with God. In this video (with English subtitles) he explains how he turns each of the things he does into prayer: painting graffiti, a concert with friends… And he always enjoys it, he says, “having a great time”.
Family Camp: A Place to Rest, Reflect and Renew
Summer. Time to relax, slow down, reconnect with family and friends, and revel in the all-too-brief warm weather. Also a season to reflect on the past year and plan for the new one. We enjoy all these things at our annual Family Camp
"He was consistent in his desire to follow Jesus Christ"
In his 31 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Venerable Matteo Ricci.
Akatio, a Choice that Widened my Horizon
Ulrich, Director of Studies of the Akatio Vocational Training Project in Ivory Coast, recounts his experience from his arrival in 2017 to the present day. Through his job he has had an important impact on the lives of many young people.
"Queen of Husbands... pray for us": Stories from a Marian Family
"It was the presence of the Blessed Virgin that truly made our meeting meaningful." Twelve years after that first meeting, Luca and Maria share how devotion to Mary has helped them face the challenges of daily life.
"Are you a disciple of Christ?"
In his 24 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon.
Italy based choir sings Ibo song at ordination Mass
When three Nigerian faithful of Opus Dei were ordained priests in Rome on Saturday 20 May 2023, the choir had this surprise for them: an Ibo hymn “Ezi Chukwu”.