Newsletter No. 8: A Heart that Only Knew How to Love
St. Josemaria not only loved people but showed his affection in deeds and generous attentiveness to others.
Filipino Bishops celebrate "the Saint of the Ordinary"
Here are excerpts from recent homilies of Filipino bishops on Saint Josemaría's message of holiness in daily work and ordinary life.
New Anniversary of Canonization
Saint Josemaria was canonized on October 6, 2002. Here is the address Pope John Paul II gave the next day, a powerful summary of the founder's life and message.
Contemplating the Rosary through Sacred Art and Scripture
7 October is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We offer a pdf prepared in Kenya that can help us grow in our love for each of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary,
Saint Augustine on "True Poverty"
For the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, here is a brief selection from a homily of Saint Augustine on the need for poverty of spirit in order to share in Christ's life.
Very Human, Very Divine (VII): Our Work, Divine Leaven
When we work out of love for God and our fellow men and women, our work becomes "divine leaven" that, united to Christ's sacrifice, helps transform the world. A new article in the series on the virtues.
"Fragments of History": 10 Podcasts on the History of Opus Dei
In this podcast series, various historians speak about people and events in the life of Saint Josemaría and the history of Opus Dei. Over the next 10 weeks, a new podcast will be made available each week.
Characters in a Divine Story
Based on the surprising story of Irene Kalpas, Pablo Pérez, Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Navarra, explains how the story of Opus Dei can be told through each of the people who have found their way to God in this institution of the Catholic Church.
"The Mosaic law remains an irrevocable gift from God"
In his 29 September general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians, speaking about the meaning of justification.
"This painting draws me to Mass every day"
In the Year of St. Joseph and of the Family, Oakcrest School in Virginia has dedicated an original painting of the Holy Family for the school's chapel.