Thomas Aquinas' Love for the Truth
For the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas on 28 January, here are some paragraphs from Saint John Paul II's encyclical "Fides et Ratio" on Thomas Aquinas' great love for the truth.
Pedro Ballester’s Graduation
Pedro Ballester was a British numerary who died of cancer in January 2018 aged 21. Six months later he was awarded a Masters’ Degree from Manchester University posthumously. On the second anniversary of his death we publish an account of the graduation ceremony written by a friend who attended it.
Reading the "Fifth Gospel"
Saint Jerome called the land where Jesus lived the "fifth Gospel." Martin and Jernej, university students in Germany, recount highlights from their recent visit to the Holy Land and the Saxum Visitor Center.
Oakcrest To Lead 47th Annual March for Life
Oakcrest School, in Vienna VA, has been chosen to lead the 47th Annual March for Life that will take place in Washington D.C., on January 24, 2020.
"A woman of steel, in following Christ"
A testimony to Rosario "Charo" Basterra, who helped begin Opus Dei's apostolic work with women in Nigeria. The story includes an amateur video by Chinenye O.
"For a deacon, serving is like breathing"
Homily from the Mass of ordination for 29 faithful of Opus Dei as transitional deacons in Rome on November 9th. They will be ordained priests on May 23, 2020.
Helping Busy People Pray
"10 Minutes with Jesus" offers daily 10 minute reflections aimed at helping people pray better. Its audience continues to grow all over the world.
"Helping Young Men Find Their Way"
An article published by Grandin Media about Opus Dei student residences in Canada, with testimonies from some of the young men who have resided there.
Newman, the "Saint of Friendship"
John Henry Newman will be canonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019. Interviews with Jack Valero, press coordinator for Newman's canonization, and Melissa Villalobos, who was miraculously cured by the future saint.
A "Pan-African" Apostolic Workshop
A group of Opus Dei faithful from various African countries met in Uganda recently to reflect on how to best confront challenges in spreading the faith in Africa today.