VIDEO: Caring for the Elderly in Lockdown
On the occasion of the first World Day of Grandparents and Elderly, July 25, here is a FamilyWatch podcast where Educhild people discuss caring for the elderly in these times of pandemic.
Caring for those who once cared
On the occasion of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Sunday closest to the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, we recall this 2016 article by Bernadette Agna.
"The prayer of the elderly can protect the world"
Message of Pope Francis for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 25th, the closest Sunday to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Very Human, Very Divine (V): To Be a True Friend
All genuine friendship involves an effort both to enter the lives of others and to allow them space in our own life. In this fifth article we look at some virtues that make friendship easier for us.
Letter from the Prelate (17 July 2021)
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene next week, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to welcome with renewed enthusiasm Christ's call to conversion.
Philippines: Favors granted by Venerable Isidoro Zorzano
Venerable Isidoro, high school classmate of St Josemaria, died on July 15, 1943 with a reputation of holiness. On this anniversary, here are 3 recent favors sent in attributed to his intercession.
In Kenya: Conversion Amid the Pandemic
Njoki, a Cooperator of Opus Dei living in Kenya, talks about helping a friend to become a Catholic amid the ongoing pandemic.
What is the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross?
Priests from all over the world speak about the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an association of clergy intrinsically united to the Prelature of Opus Dei. Its aim is to promote holiness among secular priests through the exercise of their ministry in the service of the Church.
Saint Raphael Meditation: Our Identity in Christ
A meditation (guided prayer) on the "new name" we receive by living the life God wants for us and discovering our true identity.
Assisting the Poorest of the Poor
When COVID-19 struck last year, a university professor mobilized friends to assist the Aeta communities in the nearby mountains.









