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.
“Show that you are a mother”
In May of 1970, St. Josemaría announced his desire to cross the Atlantic to prostrate himself at the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast we celebrate on 12 December.
"In Loreto I am especially indebted to Our Lady"
10 December is the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, established by Pope Francis. Saint Josemaría considered himself especially indebted to Our Lady of Loreto for a very serious need that he placed under Our Lady's mantle on 15 August 1951.
Saint John Mary Vianney, Holy Curé of Ars
4 August is the feast of Saint John Mary Vianney, who Saint Josemaria named intercessor for Opus Dei's relationship with the diocesan bishops. This is a study on the relationship between the two saints.
Audio Drama Series: On St. Josemaría
This week The Merry Beggars (Relevant Radio) is releasing a 5-part audio drama series on the life of Saint Josemaría.
St Josemaria talks about the mission of priests
A university lecturer asks St Josemaria about the role of priests in today's world. This was in the setting of a gathering in Brazil, June 1, 1974, when St Josemaria was in the fiftieth year of his own priesthood.
Text of the Mass of Saint Josemaria
26 June is the feast of St. Josemaria. Here are the liturgical texts for the Mass of the day.
The Greatest Moments from St. Josemaría's Catechesis in Europe and America
The new channel of St. Josemaría on YouTube features short videos and summaries of his gatherings with families, friends, and members of Opus Dei.
Masses of St Josemaría in Nigeria (2024)
The 26th of June, which is the anniversary of Saint Josemaría's death in 1975, is also his feast day. Masses will be celebrated in many cities and towns in Nigeria.
The Visitation of our Lady
On 31 May, the Church celebrates the feast of our Lady visiting her cousin Elizabeth. "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Lk 1:42)