"The sanctity of a few people can change the world"
Fadi Sarraf, who was born in Syria and worked as an engineer in Canada, was ordained a priest on May 22. He talks about his hopes and expectations in his new life as a priest.
Normal, Discreet… and Divine
"The ordinariness of our daily life is no obstacle to God’s ardent love. He looks upon us at every moment with renewed affection." A new article on Christian life.
Archbishop Gänswein Ordains 27 Priests from 14 Countries
Archbishop Georg Gänswein exhorted the new priests to “remain in Christ.” “In an age when there is so much talk of being ‘progressive,’ you are being asked to remain in Christ.”
The Work of the Future
An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei about International Workers’ Day that was published recently by "Aleteia."
"This is the moment of sheer faith"
In his 19 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about distractions and aridity in our prayer.
The Holy Mass, Centre and Root of the Interior Life
Letter from Blessed Alvaro del Portillo sent to members of Opus Dei on 1 April 1986, Easter Tuesday, on the Holy Mass.
As in a Film: A Place Where Jesus Can Rest
Bethany was a special place for Jesus. There he could rest and feel at home, and talk quietly with his friends in an atmosphere of affection.
Sunday: a new creation and a new exodus
If every Mass is special, Sunday Mass is even more so, writes Fr Joseph Evans. It’s time to get back to it and bring others with you.
18 May: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
Some reflections on the life of Blessed Guadalupe, whose feast day is celebrated on May 18. The topics are: Guadalupe and ordinary life; each saint is a great work of God; the joy of following our Lord.
Blessed Guadalupe in Three Anecdotes
Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri’s feast day is celebrated on May 18, the day of her First Communion.









