The Prayer of Intercession
"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.
Christmas Greeting from the Prelate (2020)
"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."
Saint Raphael Meditation: Advent, a Time for Hope
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.
On the Plains of Venezuela
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.
What is an "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing?
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.
"Thank You, Father!"
Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016, died on December 12, 2016. "Thank you, Father" narrates in five minutes some highlights from his life.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XI): A Letter from Christ
“Jesus doesn’t want our prayer to be an isolated element in the midst of our other activities, with little power to transform our lives.”
Creating Opportunities to Serve
Despite the many ways that COVID-19 has made life unpredictable, students at Oakcrest School in Virginia have continued doing all they can to serve the needy.
In Macau: "We learned to adapt as a family"
Monica talks about how she and her family have learned to adapt to pandemic restrictions in Macau, in southern China, and to thank God for all his small daily gifts.
"Prayer of petition arises from accepting our nature as creatures"
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 9 December general audience, speaking about the prayer of petition.