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What is vocation? Does everyone have a vocation?

Here are some questions about God's call and vocational discernment, with explanations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and enriched with quotes from Saint Josemaría Escrivá.

“Programs like Rosary Makers of America make God smile”

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. For this date, the newsletter of the archdiocese of Atlanta approached the offices of Rosary Makers of America, a training program started by Nicholas Kemdi Ihenacho, a doctor who met Opus Dei in Nigeria.

“Life is more important than luggage”

After an exhausting flight from their burnt-out hometown, two Ukrainian mothers and their children have found shelter in Hohewand conference center in Austria.

Message from the Prelate of Opus Dei regarding "Praedicate Evangelium"

In this message, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz writes about the new Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium," which reorganizes the Roman Curia.

From Professional Rugby Player to the Priesthood

Father Matteo Olivieri spent several years studying law in Italy to become a magistrate, while earning money in the meantime as a professional rugby player. Here he recounts how our Lord showed him his path in life as a priest.

Philippine bishops join Pope Francis in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to Mary

Full text of CBCP Circular 22-06 on joining Pope Francis in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed Mother

"Noah’s vocation remains ever relevant"

In his 16 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the "holy patriarch Noah." At the end, the Holy Father read a prayer beseeching God for peace in Ukraine.

Praying Amid the Traffic and the Floods

Tracy Fernandes, an executive analyst in finance, works and lives in the crowded city of Mumbai, India. Here she describes how her daily life has changed after getting to know Opus Dei.

Church Teachings and Personal Freedom

“In Opus Dei, we always strive to be in full agreement with Christ's Church in our opinions and sentiments; sentire cum Ecclesia.” (Conversations with Msgr. Escriva, 29)

Documentation

"The Cremades Plans" (with audio)

A recent book about Saint Josemaria, ‘The Cremades Plans’ by Msgr. Javier Cremades (1946-2021), can now be downloaded in audio format and as a free eBook. "This saint will give us everything we need to draw closer to God."

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