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"The Joy of the Gospel"

In his first Apostolic Exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium," Pope Francis challenges all Catholics to share the message of the Gospel with joy and mercy. With link to Zenit article by Michael Pakaluk on how to read "The Joy of the Gospel."

"Painting can be one's altar of prayer"

In Cebu, the Philippines, renowned cubist painter Celso Pepito discovered St. Josemaria's message of the sanctifying value of offering one's work to God and always striving to do one's best.

The PAREF legacy: Proactive education for a lifetime

The legacy of PAREF (Parents for Education Foundation), founded on St. Josemaria Escriva's principles of education, has resonated with generations of students in the Philippines.

Message for Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of North and South America for the feast on December 12 of Our Lady of Guadalupe, venerated as Patroness of the American continent.

The Baptism of My Great-Grandson

A grandmother shares a special family favor that she attributes to the intercession of Guadalupe.

Favors

Everything With a Smile

Maria Spenger lives in Graz, Austria, with her husband and two daughters. As a Cooperator of Opus Dei, she is grateful for the formation that helps her remain peaceful and find God in those around her.

Letter from the Prelate (December 2013)

With the close of the Year of Faith, the Prelate reflects on ways to ensure these past months leave a deep impression on our daily lives.

VIDEO: Beads of Hope

Non-catholic lumad women of the Bagobo tribe in Davao learned livelihood skills, assisted by the Megamoms Cooperative, and are growing in the Christian faith and personal devotion to St. Josemaria.

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Ending hunger

Las Gravileas, a training center for women, has worked for sixteen years running intensive technical and business training programs for destitute women.

Letter from the Prelate on typhoon Haiyan

Bishop Javier Echevarria, the prelate of Opus Dei, wrote a letter to the faithful of Opus Dei in the Philippines in the aftermath of super-typhoon Haiyan.