Abi, Australia: "My life was full of stuff, but I wasn't fully happy"
Abi grew up in Perth, in western Australia. There she studied Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and developed a lot of hobbies, which, however, did not fulfil her completely: “So, I had all this time and had all this money and all these opportunities. But I felt like I was wasting my time... Well, not wasting my time, but wasting my life!”
“Despite suffering, we can be happy:” the Father with families in El Salvador
Families and young people in San Salvador met with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz in a joyful, affectionate gathering. The conversation touched on a variety of topics, including the education of children, forgiveness, and the Christian meaning of suffering.
The Father in Tegucigalpa: “I have learnt a great deal from you”
On his final day in Honduras, Mgr Fernando Ocáriz visited the Taular Technological Institute, one of the principal social initiatives promoted by members of Opus Dei in that country. In the afternoon, he met with married couples and young people, with whom he conversed about prayer amid the demands of daily life, devotion to St. Josemaría, and intergenerational relationships.
“To sanctify Sunday, it is fundamental to celebrate the Eucharist”
In his 12 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the liturgical year.
The Father in Guatemala: “The only thing capable of unifying everything is love of God”
The gathering with families marked the end of his six days in Guatemala (from 4 to 9 August). One theme came up in nearly every gathering: that happiness requires a heart in love, not necessarily an easy life. Having met with priests, young people, university students, and families in Guatemala, Msgr. Ocáriz now continues his pastoral trip on to Honduras and El Salvador.
From a Scholarship to a Far Greater Adventure
A Nicaraguan engineer recalls his university years in Guatemala, the friendships and formation that shaped him, and how they led to the discovery of God’s call.
Resources for the Feast of the Transfiguration
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him” (Mt 17:5). On Mount Tabor, Peter, James, and John glimpsed the glory that awaits every follower of Christ, a glory meant not to remove them from ordinary life, but to strengthen them for it.
“Prayer is a fundamental dimension of our humanity”
In his 5 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the prayer of the Church.
Judge who couldn’t be bought transforms her community
The story of a judge’s 20-year journey of integrity and public service, highlighting how her commitment to justice, education, and community development has left an impact beyond the courtroom.
“It’s like he was thinking of me when he wrote it”
Nearly forty years ago, Natale Sandoli left Venezuela for Tenerife. A photographer, husband, and father of three, he’s the first to admit he wasn't much of a churchgoer back then. That changed when a friend handed him a copy of “The Forge.”