Living For Others
“In a Christian, in a child of God, friendship and charity are one and the same thing. They are a divine light that spreads warmth.” A new article on Christian life.
"We are a family that is never separated"
Msgr. Francisco Ugarte, regional Vicar of Opus Dei in Mexico, celebrated the Mass in Guadalajara for the eternal rest of the eleven women of Opus Dei who died in a recent accident.
"There is no sin God cannot forgive"
In his September 11 Angelus address, Pope Francis asked: "Have you ever thought about how each time we go to the confessional, there is joy and celebration in heaven?"
Decree of Heroic Virtues of Montse Grases
On the 26th of April this year, the Holy Father decided that Montse's Decree of Heroic Virtues should be published and so bring her one step closer to being Beatified. Here is a translation from the original Latin.
"Suffering Unleashes Love"
For the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, here are some excerpts from John Paul II's apostolic letter "Salvifici Doloris" on the deep human and divine meaning of suffering.
Audio of the Prelate: Comforting the Sorrowful
The Prelate considers a new spiritual work of mercy in this 10 minute podcast.
Audio of Prelate: Comforting the Sorrowful
In a new podcast on the works of mercy, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on the delicate task of consoling the sorrowful. "Consoling others isn’t easy, since it requires a lot of tact; the soul of a person who is suffering is, so to speak, 'raw to the touch,' with a deep unease."
Priestly Ordinations in Torreciudad
On September 4, in the shrine of Torreciudad, Bishop Javier Echevarria ordained six new priests, Associate members of the Prelature.
Letter from the Prelate (September 2016)
The Prelate focuses on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, and reminds us that accompanying the sick and elderly in their suffering is a work of mercy very pleasing to God.
"Mother Teresa saw in humanity a family"
An article by Bishop Javier Echevarría on the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. "It was contemplation of the Eucharist that led Teresa of Calcutta to recognize Christ in those who were poor, sick or alone," the Prelate tells us.