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"Vulnerability of the family"

In his June 3 general audience, Pope Francis began a cycle of reflections on the problems families face today, starting with poverty and a "culture of Mammon" that places money over family ties.

From the Church and the Pope

"I forgave papa"

Maria Estela is Guatemalan. Several years ago she was taught the skills needed to earn an income in Ixoqui, a rural center that seeks to improve the material and spiritual life of the women in the area.

Social initiatives

40 Years Since June 26: #JuneForFamilies

On the 26th of June, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Josemaria, who died on this date in 1975. In this year of special prayer for families, we offer each day in June some advice of his on the family, both for the web and the social networks.

Recent News

Feast of Corpus Christi

With the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ approaching, we offer a video of Saint Josemaria in which he speaks about Christ's real presence in the Eucharist.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

Letter from the Prelate (June 2015)

The Prelate this month continues his reflections on the family. "The earthly journey of Saint Josemaría is filled with his loving teaching that we need to spread constantly the holy atmosphere of the home at Nazareth."

Pastoral Letters and Messages

May 31: Two Special Feasts

Sunday May 31 is the feast of the Holy Trinity, and also the day the Church remembers our Lady's Visitation. Some resources for celebrating both feasts.

Recent News

"You are a temple of the Trinity"

St. Josemaría tells us that we need to be aware we are a temple for the Blessed Trinity when we walk down the street, or are at work or at home.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

Holy Mass

During his catechesis in Spain in 1972, St Josemaria spoke of the importance of the Holy Mass and the ministerial priesthood.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

"A Smile and Joy"

"Smiling is an act of humility; it means I accept myself and my way of being, remaining where I am with a holy peace." An article by Carlo de Marchi, Vicar of Opus Dei for Central-South Italy.

Fostering Interior Life

eBook: Catechesis on the Family (Vol. I)

The first 8 of Pope Francis' Wednesday general audiences on the topic of the family, in pdf and epub format.

From the Church and the Pope