Universities Inspired by Catholicism: Identity, Culture, Communication
The following are some excerpts from a study by Juan Manuel Mora published in n. 54 of the journal Romana. The topic of this essay is a series of questions frequently asked by those who work in universities with a Catholic identity: What does a university’s “Catholic identity” mean? What are its main manifestations? How should it influence the activities of those who work there? How can it be communicated effectively?
The donkey and young Josemaría
Rete 4, an Italian television station, recently aired an animated program on the early life of St. Josemaría Escrivá. This fragment shows how the young boy comes to understand the value of work by seeing a donkey hard at work (02'03'').
"The saint of the ordinary"
A 7 minute video about the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, who spread the call to sanctity in daily life and was called the "saint of the ordinary" by John Paul II. "We have to be contemplative souls in the middle of the world, who strive to turn our work into prayer," he often said.
”What do you want to leave in our hearts?”
“When you leave,” St. Josemaría was once asked,” what do you want to leave in our hearts.” He quickly replied: “That you be brothers and sisters to all creatures: sowers of peace and joy” (1:10).
To be tranquil and serene
Saint Josemaria speaks to a gathering of priests, encouraging them to identify themselves with Christ.
"Christ is Passing By" in mp3
An audio version of "Christ's Death is the Christian's Life," from "Christ is Passing By."
"Christ is Passing By" in mp3 - Christ's Death is the Christians's Life, part 1
Christ's Death is the Christians's Life, part 1
Prayer Card Now in 44 Languages
The prayer card of Saint Josemaria is now available in pdf format in 44 languages, including recent versions in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Arabic, Bulgarian and Armenian.
“Lord, I love you”
In order to love someone, we have to get to know them, converse with them, laugh and suffer with them. And this is what we need to do with Jesus Christ. St. Josemaría told him: “I believe in you, I hope in you, I love you, I long to be your friend…” (2:01)
That all may be saved
St Josemaria's homily "That all may be saved" published in ‘Friends of God’, is now available in mp3 format. "Our task as children of God is to get all men to enter, freely, into the divine net; to get them to love each other."