Opus Dei

Perhaps one of the graces of a “Covid-Christmas” may be a more serene and deeper contemplation of Christ who is, in the Holy Father’s words, 'Misericordiae Vultus', that is, “the Face of the Father’s Mercy”, writes Fr Donncha Ó hAodha in the current issue of 'Position Papers'.

Gisela, a cooperator of Opus Dei in Ecuador, recounts how prayer helped her family overcome Covid when she was pregnant.

Some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei for Christmas 2020. "May we, with our self-giving, try to imitate our Lord, to identify ourselves with Him."

Excerpt from a meditation by Saint Josemaria dated 25 December 1973. Published in "In Dialogue with the Lord," pp.181-188.

On 21 December 2016, Pope Francis instructed that the decree on the heroic virtues of Isidoro Zorzano be published. On this 4th anniversary of Isidoro being declared Venerable, here is a recent favour from Cebu City.

"To pray is to be a bit like Jesus: to intercede in Jesus to the Father, for others." Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 16 December general audience.

"The Child Jesus calls us to live with a free heart, a heart detached from the goods of this world and able to discern what is truly important."

Professor Johannes Grohe of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross explains the “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and to the world”) blessing given by the Pope at Christmas and Easter.

A meditation (guided prayer) on the virtue of hope. Advent is a perfect time to develop the Christian virtue of hope, based on God's power and care for us.

Evelyn and her husband, who are both doctors, have spent the past 31 years in a remote corner of their country. With God's grace, they have helped many people come closer to the faith.