Homily Opening Synod on the Family
In his homily for the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis, citing St. John Paul II, said: "Error and evil must always be condemned and opposed; but the man who falls or who errs must be understood and loved."
October Leaflet for "iPray with the Gospel"
The October Leaflet is now available for "iPray with the Gospel," a new resource to help young people grow in their prayer life.
Letter from the Prelate (October 2015)
A new anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei and Pope Francis' call to assist those who have been forced to flee their homeland are the central topics of this month's letter.
Our Guardian Angel: A Personal Bodyguard
Angel was the name of one of the bodyguards who travelled with St Josemaria during his visit to Argentina in 1974. He said what impressed him most was St Josemaria's concern for everyone around him. He said, "Meeting the Father was the best thing that ever happened to me."
What is an angel?
Who are they? St. Augustine says: “‘Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel’“ (Enarr. in Ps., 103, 1, 15). With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they “always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven” they are the “mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word” (Ps 103:20).
The Archangels: Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
"The Angel is a creature who stands before God, oriented to God with his whole being." From a homily by Benedict XVI given on September 29, 2007, feast of the three Archangels.
Prayer Vigil for Festival of Families
The address Pope Francis prepared for this event in the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, with a video summary of his spontaneous spoken remarks.
Pope Francis in the United States
Links to all of Pope Francis' homilies and major addresses during his recent trip, including in-flight press conference on return flight to Rome.
Canonization of Junipero Serra
Homily given by Pope Francis in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., at the Mass of canonization for Blessed Junipero Serra.
World Meeting of Families
On September 22, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles opened the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Some excerpts from his opening address.