Meditations: September 8, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast of our Lady's birth.
As in a Film: The Vocation of Mary
A new article in the series “As in a Film,” on the central event in human history: the Incarnation of the Word.
The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16 is the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. "Wear on your breast the holy scapular of Carmel," Saint Josemaria said. "Besides, how maternal the sabbatine privilege is!"
Meditations: May 31, Visitation of our Lady
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on this feast of Mary's visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.
Meditations: May 13, Our Lady of Fatima
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, on May 13th.
Meditations: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on March 25, feast of the Annunciation.
"Show that you are a mother"
In May of 1970, St. Josemaría announced his desire to cross the Atlantic to prostrate himself at the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast we celebrate on 12 December.
"In Loreto I am especially indebted to Our Lady"
10 December is the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, established by Pope Francis. Saint Josemaría considered himself especially indebted to Our Lady of Loreto for a very serious need that he placed under Our Lady's mantle on 15 August 1951.
Homily of the Prelate of Opus Dei in the Basilica of Guadalupe
We offer the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in the Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the first day of his pastoral trip to Mexico.
Mary, Mother of the Church
The Monday after Pentecost is now the feast of the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria to help us appreciate this liturgical feast.