Opus Dei

One of the architectural features of the diocesan shrine of St. Josemaria Escriva in Tarlac is a window at the back of the Church which allows motorists to view the Blessed Sacrament without leaving their car.

In a get-together that took place in Barcelna, Spain, on November 26, 1972, St. Josemaria talks about growing in our love for Christ in the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament.

What does St. Josemaría mean when he insists that our work can become contemplative prayer? A new article in the series on how to sanctify our daily work.

"Have the courage to teach children austerity. If not, you won’t accomplish anything," St. Josemaria insisted. A new article in the series on the family, of which 5 are now available in English.

"Guiding children’s emotions means helping bring it about that what they like coincides with their true good." A new article in the series on the family.

"The task of raising children comes down to getting them to 'want' to do what is good, providing them with the intellectual and moral resources so that each one be able to do what is good from his or her own conviction."

"Imposing things by force, in an authoritarian manner, is not the right way to teach. The ideal attitude of parents lies more in becoming their children’s friends."

The second part of an article on the parents' role in fostering a love for the true good in their children.

The self-sacrificing love of the parents generates in the family an atmosphere that facilitates their mission of leading their children to live the human and Christian virtues.

In a get-together in Venezuela in February 1975, Saint Josemaria insisted the we need to love the Pope, whoever he may be, because in him we see Christ.