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  1. Personal testimonies

New Beginnings in South Africa

Personal testimonies 16/08/2022

Alexandra, commonly known as Alex, is a township in Johannesburg and one of the poorest urban areas in South Africa. Within this township lies St. Hubert Catholic Church, which hosts the Ithubelisha programme for girls aged 9–17.

"Will you hold my hand?"

Personal testimonies 02/08/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "Will you hold my hand” is the story of Brenda, a doctor in Kent who met Opus Dei while at university.

My Journey into the Catholic Faith

Personal testimonies 24/07/2022

Matthew explains his journey to the Faith helped by a secondary school friend.

Nourish this faith

Personal testimonies 04/07/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "Nourish this faith” is the story of Fr Matt, a Welsh parish priest who was helped by Opus Dei to follow his vocation to the priesthood.

Jewel of Alex

Personal testimonies 03/07/2022

Alexandra commonly known as Alex is a township in Johannesburg and it is one of the poorest urban areas in South Africa. Within this township lies St. Hubert Catholic Church which hosts Ithubelisha programme for girls aged 9 – 17 years.

“Saint Josemaría literally saved my life”

Personal testimonies 23/06/2022

The story of Fernando, a nightclub doorman in Portugal who dreamed of being a soldier, and who eventually found God thanks to a movie about the founder of Opus Dei.

Where I felt safe

Personal testimonies 16/08/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "Where I felt safe” is the story of Ilyas, who met Christianity in Netherhall House in 1980.

“A friend’s invitation changed my life”

Personal testimonies 29/07/2022

"My parents and my sister are Evangelicals. I too, for much of my life, was an Evangelical. Until a friend’s invitation changed my life." Elias, a philosophy student in Mexico City, recounts the path of his conversion.

"Nourish this faith"

Personal testimonies 16/07/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "Nourish this faith” is the story of Fr Matt, a Welsh parish priest who was helped by Opus Dei to follow his vocation to the priesthood.

From Malaysia to Vienna: "Mom, I want to be baptized!"

Personal testimonies 03/07/2022

A Malaysian woman and her daughter found a new home in Vienna – and also their new faith in Christ. They discovered the beauty of the Catholic faith through the Stella School in Vienna.

Warrane College Celebrates 50 Years

Personal testimonies 30/06/2022

Here is a video made for the 50th anniversary of this university residence for young men in Australia, which has produced abundant fruit, both human and spiritual, over the years.

I didn't want to be a nurse

Personal testimonies 08/06/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "I didn't want to be a nurse” is the story of Shaunagh, from Manchester, who wants to transmit her faith to friends who are far from God or have no religion.

Volunteers share their experience

Personal testimonies 05/08/2022

At the Mass at Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, the rite of peace was a beautiful moment for me. I sent all my prayers to indigenous people affected by those events, and prayed God to grant them peace: no better place or moment to do that than Mass! – Gracia

A Feast to Remember

Personal testimonies 25/07/2022

A young architect with devotion to St. Josemaría asked his parish priest to celebrate a Mass in his honour around the 26th June. This was one of the close to 300 Masses that were celebrated in most parts of Nigeria. Brian, currently heads a youth-led environmental advocacy group teaching mainly young learners about preserving the environment with the use of crafts, and multimedia as learning tools!

"Discover St Josemaría" Virtual Conference 2022

Personal testimonies 07/07/2022

This year, the Discover St Josemaria Virtual Conference will explore practical ways of improving family life and friendships as a way of growing in personal and family holiness in the middle of the world.

Watashiato

Personal testimonies 03/07/2022

n. curiosity about the impact you’ve had on the lives of the people you know, wondering which of your harmless actions or long-forgotten words might have altered the plot of their stories in ways you’ll never get to see.

I didn't want to be a nurse

Personal testimonies 27/06/2022

During the 75th anniversary year of Opus Dei coming to Britain we are posting a number of videos telling stories of lives changed by faith. "I didn't want to be a nurse” is the story of Shaunagh, from Manchester, who wants to transmit her faith to friends who are far from God or have no religion.

Trending Souvenirs for Funerals

Personal testimonies 06/06/2022

Laura narrates her experience in sharing books as souvenirs for the guests to funerals and especially the occasion when she distributed 800 copies of The Way.

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