"He brought joy to many patients"
The chaplain-engineer at Laguna Hospice Care Center, Father José Ruiz, died during the early stages of the pandemic in Madrid. His friends pay tribute to his life in this article and video.
Sanctifying Ordinary Work: a Textile Maker
Vincenzo is a textile maker in Italy who has worked in this field for more than 30 years. He talks about how he tries to sanctify his daily work.
In Poland: An Inspiring Course for Women
At the end of September 2020, amid the ongoing pandemic, a three-day course for women entitled "Women’s Identity and Mission" took place at the Dworek Conference Center near Warsaw, Poland.
Saint Raphael Meditation: The Promise of Personal Prayer
A meditation (guided prayer) on how to grow in our own relationship with Our Lord in prayer.
Saint Raphael Meditation: Feast of Saint John Paul II
For the feast of Saint John Paul II on October 22, the date on which he was canonized by Pope Francis, here is a short meditation (guided prayer) about his life.
100th Anniversary of Saint John Paul II's Birth
Last May 18th marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland. His birthplace is now a museum that brings his example of sanctity and human warmth closer to visitors.
"The Psalter is a tremendous school"
In his 21 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing again on the book of Psalms.
Blessed Alvaro del Portillo Newsletter No 7 (2020)
A newsletter of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo on promoting social initiatives.
We Are Beloved
Last year, a group of young women professionals in Ireland got together to thrash out ideas on how to spread a positive message about the Catholic Church and help young women re-discover the joy of their faith and be energised by it.
Letter from the Prelate (20 October 2020)
Monsignor Ocáriz assures us that he is praying for us and close to us during the pandemic, and says that he will soon send a longer letter.