"Human life - your life - and its humdrum, ordinary business, have a meaning which is divine, which belongs to eternity.”(Saint Josemaría)
In his 18 September General Audience address, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the words: “You will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39).
A brief history of the ELIS Center, a social project in Rome begun under the impetus of Pope John XXIII and entrusted by him to Opus Dei.
A summary of the days spent in Montreal with Monsignor Ocáriz during his pastoral visit to Canada.
An account of the days spent in Toronto by Monsignor Ocáriz during his pastoral visit to Canada.
Carlos and Marita have given their children everything they need... but not necessarily everything that they ask for. With fatherly and motherly pedagogy, they've shown their children how to be the protagaonists of their own happiness, teaching them to cover their own expenses, to know how to save, to not be carried away by the latest trends, etc. Living counter culturally has produced its fruits: their children take care of their possessions and are grateful for the brothers and sisters they have.
Extracts from the book "Memories of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá" by Bishop Javier Echevarria.
Monsignor Ocáriz encourages us to ask our Lady to teach us to turn suffering into a place where we can find light, peace and joy.
Tomás and Paquita are a good example of the impact the spirit of the Work can have not only on family life but also on the running of educational institutions. Unity of life and fostering a family spirit are decisive factors for obtaining good results in the education of children.
The Church celebrates the Nativity of our Lady on September 8th. Second in the series of reflections on the Life of Mary.
In Madagascar, Pope Francis visited Akamasoa, the "City of Friendship," where thousands of people have been helped to escape from inhuman poverty. With links to the Pope's homilies and addresses.
"Our life too can share in the abundant fruit produced by Jesus’ life, if we show Him to others through our own life, if we let Him love with our own heart."
From August 29th to September 1st, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz visited the Shrine of Torreciudad in Spain, where he prayed to Our Lady and met with families, professionals and young people from different countries.
