"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.”(Saint Josemaría)
An article by Cardinal Angelo Amato published in "L’Osservatore Romano" on 29 April 2021, for the presentation of a book collecting favors received through the intercession of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, whose feast day is celebrated on May 12.
Pope Francis said that sanctity is the “the most attractive face of the Church,” her most authentic image. An article about Blessed Guadalupe, whose feast day is on May 18.
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.
in his 5 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about contemplative prayer.
“It hit me like a bucket of cold water,” Vao confides. Her daughter Pilar was born with Down Syndrome. And later on her young son drowned in the pool. “But each day I give thanks to God and know my life is worthwhile,” she says with a serene smile.
Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter (Cycle B), and commentary.
Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri’s life shows how sanctity involves taking advantage of small events each day to stay close to God.
Each saint is a mission planned by the Father to reflect and embody a certain aspect of the Gospel. What aspects of Jesus’ life do the faithful of Opus Dei seek to embody?
A meditation (guided prayer) on learning how to sanctify our work by doing it for love.
Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter (Cycle B), and commentary.
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to draw closer to our Lady this month through the May pilgrimage.
Pope Francis has asked people to pray the Rosary daily in May for the end of the pandemic. Thirty representative shrines throughout the world will guide the Marian prayer, which will be broadcast live on the official channels of the Holy See at 6:00 pm (Rome time) every day.
