Lent and Holy Week: The Path to Easter
Some resources for drawing as much spiritual fruit as possible from Lent and Holy Week, in preparation for celebrating our Lord's resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Message of Pope Francis for Lent (2022)
"Let us not grow tired of uprooting evil from our lives. May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin."
Pope Francis Calls for Day of Fasting for Peace in Ukraine
Expressing his great anguish over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis has asked that next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, be a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine.
"The elderly are like the roots of the tree"
Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis in his 23 February general audience, speaking about valuing and caring for the elderly.
“Cause a Commotion”: Using Social Media to Evangelize
The Pope’s words — "hagan lio," "cause a commotion" — have inspired an online initiative making use of YouTube and Instagram to spread testimonies of faith by well-known speakers.
"I left drugs and found Jesus in my work"
Bruno lived in the world of drugs. He hit rock bottom and went through a rehabilitation process. And God showed Himself to him in the sacraments, in the homeless, and in his job in a supermarket warehouse.
"In the Church, Joseph continues to protect the Child and his Mother"
On 16 February, in his final catechesis on the figure of Saint Joseph, Pope Francis spoke about his role as "patron of the Church."
Catechesis on Saint Joseph
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on St. Joseph (2021-2022), downloadable as a free eBook.
"Beginning and beginning again!"
Writing from Nigeria, Jacinta describes her struggle to overcome her addiction to Instagram, and the help she received from the writings of Saint Josemaria.
14 February: A Sign of Divine Providence
On February 14th, in 1930 and 1943 respectively, Saint Josemaria saw that both women and priests could form part of Opus Dei. Some texts and videos about these two foundational dates.