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Make a Virtual Pilgrimage #StayHome

Making a pilgrimage to Our Lady in May has a long history in the Church. This year, although we may not be able to travel physically to these places, we can still do so in our hearts... and with a little help from technology.

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Pilgrimage to Lourdes

In addition to being one of the most-loved Marian shrines worldwide, Lourdes is also linked to an important page in the history of Opus Dei: the escape from one part of Spain to another that St. Josemaría made through the Pyrenees in 1937 with some of the first members of the Work and other people during the Spanish Civil War.

Stories from His Life

Stabat Mater Playlist: A "Soundtrack" for Holy Saturday

The hymn "Stabat Mater" describing Mary's sorrow at the foot of the Cross has been set to music countless times by composers over the centuries. Their renditions of this moving song can help you to accompany Our Lady on this Holy Saturday.

Fostering Interior Life

Meditation: The Feast of the Annunciation (Audio)

A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin, U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, for the feast of the Annunciation. On this day Mary conceived Jesus in her womb, and God has proved his love for all mankind.

Fostering Interior Life

Saint Josemaria at Lourdes

A brief account of Saint Josemaria's last visit to the Grotto at Lourdes, on 3 October 1972, before embarking on a two month catechetical trip through the Iberian peninsula.

Stories from His Life

"In drawing close to Mary, the Church discovers herself"

Homily of Pope Francis on 1 January 2020 for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

From the Church and the Pope

"Mary's eyes reflect the beauty of God"

Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

From the Church and the Pope

"To you I entrust the future of the Church"

October 22 is the feast day of Saint John Paul II. Here is his moving homily at a Mass in the Shrine of Our Lady of Calvary in Poland, during his final apostolic trip to his homeland.

Recent News

"Continue praying the family rosary"

All of Pope Francis' addresses and homilies during the recent World Meeting of Families in Ireland.

From the Church and the Pope

Tribute to Mary

"Why – I ask you – is Mary the Mother of Christ, other than because she gave birth to the members of Christ?" Saint Augustine praises our Lady's excellence in this excerpt from a homily.

Fostering Interior Life