Combat, Closeness, Mission (21): He Works With Me; The Transformative Power of Work
When we allow God’s wisdom to remain and work with us, our efforts are not simply dedicated to Him: they become God’s own work.
Message from the Pope for Lent 2026
The Holy Father invites us to look at Lent as a season of listening and fasting in community. “Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.”
“Christ is the living Word of the Father”
In his 11 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the Word of God in the life of the Church.
BBC: “‘Extraordinary’ student could be first Gen Z saint”
This is the headline of a recent BBC News article about Pedro Ballester. His story continues to inspire young people around the world, who recognize their own lives in Pedro's university studies, friendships, and dreams for the future. None of that is extraordinary in itself... except for the way Pedro lived his ordinary life.
God Doesn’t Make Mistakes: Eduardito, the Child Who Transformed a Family
The story of Eduardito, son of Eduardo Ortíz de Landázuri and Laura Busca, shows how illness and fragility can transform a family from within, teaching them to live holiness in everyday life.
Pause to Pray in February
Take some time to stop and think, to be alone with Jesus, to look at your life a little more honestly. Before you begin, try to really take care of this period of prayer: set your phone aside or turn off your notifications, grab a notebook, and place yourself in God’s presence.
When You Discover Who You Really Are
Sometimes there are challenges in your life that you may find overwhelming and difficult to bear. Piety is the virtue that helps us trust God's mercy and act and pray with peace, because we recognise ourselves as unconditionally beloved children of God. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”
“Sacred Scripture is the word of God in human words”
In his 4 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the relationship between the divine Author and the human authors of Sacred Scripture.
From Compassion to Action
In 1987, Blessed Álvaro del Portillo witnessed stark inequality in Cebu, Philippines, and responded with a vision that would transform generations. This is the story of CITE Technical Institute.
February Recollection Kit (2026)
A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home.