“Heaven is in Vallecas”
José Manuel Horcajo is the parish priest of San Ramón Nonato, a church located in Vallecas, one of Madrid’s most well-known neighborhoods, and the author of “Al cruzar el puente” (Crossing the Bridge) and “Diamantes tallados” (Cut Diamonds), two books of stories around the parish life. In this interview, he shares the origin of his vocation and reflects on the priesthood.
“With Jesus, we can face reality”
In his 25 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the hemorrhaging woman and the daughter of Jairus.
Week 13: Next Steps
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the last week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
“Aprite le finestre”: the soundtrack Saint Josemaría wanted for his farewell from this world
The song “Aprite le finestre” was the piece with which singer Franca Raimondi won the popular Sanremo Music Festival in 1956, Italy’s most important musical competition. St. Josemaría liked it and saw it as a simple and radiant expression of Christian hope in eternal life. He told those around him that he would like it to be sung at the moment of his death.
Saint Josemaria Escriva Mass Kit
Four (4) downloadable files for the Mass of St. Josemaria Escriva, Priest and Founder of Opus Dei
June 26, 2025 - Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva
Masses in honor of St Josemaria to be celebrated in the Philippines. June 26, 2025 marks 50 years after the death of the founder of Opus Dei on June 26, 1975.
6 Ways to Get Closer to God through Study
Maybe you've heard the words "sanctification of work." But what do they mean in practice? In this article, you'll find practical tips for giving your work to God.
“Let us give voice to our desire to be healed”
In his 18 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the paralytic.
To Give Light, Burn: Marriage and Apostolic Celibacy (II)
Living like Christ, whether in marriage or celibacy, means embracing a new lifestyle given to us by the Holy Spirit: a fruitful love, a pure heart, and a preference for God’s riches and for caring for those in need, as the Gospel shows us.
Saint Josemaría's Help in Family Life
As we commemorate the anniversary of St Josemaría’s death this month, we share three favours obtained through his intercession, all experienced within the family: recovery after a heart attack, a journey to reunite with loved ones, and a pregnancy after several miscarriages.