Juan, Mexico: "A bricklayer who loves what he does isn't just another face in the crowd"
What's the secret of happiness? Google gives you 501,000,000 results in 0.84 seconds. Everyone is looking for the answer. Juan has been working as a construction worker for fifty years and lives in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico. He claims to have found his answer. This is his secret.
In the Early Days of the Pandemic
A friend’s son-in-law came down with what seemed to be a very strong flu and was taken to the hospital. I began praying a novena to Laura and Eduardo Ortiz de Landazuri and didn’t stop praying until he got better.
Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
September 15th is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, when following an ancient tradition in the Church we venerate the "seven sorrows of Our Lady." Perfectly united to her Son's sacrifice on the Cross, Mary lovingly shares in Jesus' self-giving for our redemption.
Saint Josemaria's Devotion to the Holy Cross
For the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 14 September, here are some extracts from the book "Memories of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá" by Bishop Javier Echevarria.
Apostolic Journey to Hungary and Slovakia
On 14 September in Košice, Slovakia, Pope Francis met with 20,000 young people and families, urging them to take love seriously as both a gift and responsibility.
Providing food for families affected by the pandemic
“I felt that I was not essential in addressing the social plight of the community.” - Marianella Mendoza
"Rediscover the beauty of being children of God"
In his 8 September general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians, stressing that Christ has enabled us to truly become God's children.
8 September: "Our Lady's Nativity"
For the feast of the birth of our Lady on September 8, here is a poem by Robert Southwell, who died a martyr for the faith in 1595.
Very Human, Very Divine (VI): Prudence in Action
“Prudence is the love that well discerns between what helps and hinders us in striving towards God.” A new article in the series on the virtues.
"In the Light of the Gospel"
A recent book by the Prelate of Opus Dei aims "to help people to pray and invite them to enter into more direct contact with Jesus Christ, who is the light of our lives."