Number of articles: 31

A Close Encounter with my Saint

A newly-married engineer narrates his first visit to the Prelatic Church of Opus Dei in Rome, the day before his wedding.

“God gave me the undeserved gift of conversion.”

A young mother traces her journey from “atheism” to being a “newborn” Catholic in The Holy Land.

An Artist’s Journey

On the anniversary of St. Josemaría’s birthday (9 January 1902) Ina Reyes-de Vera reflects on how ordinary material things and everyday life as a mother can be turned into works of art.

A Family Reunion at the Manila Cathedral

Reflections of a recent university graduate on the first Solemn Mass at the Manila Cathedral after two years of restrictions on church gatherings.

Celebrating the “saint of the ordinary” in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

After two years of pandemic lockdown, devotees nationwide organized onsite Masses this year to celebrate the feast day of St. Josemaria.

Saint Josemaria provided for my aunt during the pandemic

Michelle lives in Cebu and had to take care of her ailing aunt who was living alone in Iloilo. She narrates how that was made possible through the intercession of St. Josemaria.

My Journeys with San Josemaria Escriva

Personal testimony of an engineer who discovered St. Josemaría Escriva and made it his mission to spread this devotion.

Changing gears and discovering the rural countryside

Joy and Tony Tañada found in farming, farm management, and rural living a world of beauty, simplicity, and productivity.

Lifeline for a family in Cebu hit by a supertyphoon

Mags Amamag narrates her trials and consolations in the aftermath of the supertyphoon that struck the Philippines in December of 2021.

Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz devotion in Butuan City

Favor granted: "our bonding as a family has become solid and more supernatural."

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