"Read the Pope's encouraging words on the family"
From an interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published in "Paraula" on the Synod on the Family, challenges facing families today and the current state of the priesthood.
"With a large family, we'll never be alone"
Daniel Plazek is a sales engineer from Pittsburgh, PA. He and his wife Luisa have 7 children, one of whom, Kathryn, is a numerary in Opus Dei. Daniel shares his perspective on marriage, fatherhood, and also offers some practical advice for young parents.
"Always a plus sign"
Abel Albino is a pediatrician in Argentina. In 1995 he founded CONIN, an NGO that has set up more than 70 centers to combat infant malnutrition. From the documentary "Working for the Others" on social initiatives inspired by Blessed Alvaro del Portillo in Latin America.
Saxum: architectural reconstruction in 3D
A 3 dimensional view of the soon to be completed Saxum Conference Center in the Holy Land.
Saxum: Course for Israeli Tour Guides
At the request of the Israeli Department of Tourism, the Saxum Conference Center under construction in the Holy Land will offer training in Christian archeology and history for tour guides in Israel.
The Prelate in Valencia
Invited by Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, Archbishop of Valencia, Bishop Javier Echevarría gave an address on Blessed Alvaro del Portillo's contribution to Vatican II, and prayed before an image of “Our Lady of the Forsaken.”
Novena for a Happy and Faithful Marriage
A new Novena based on Saint Josemaria's writings is available in pdf and printed format. Intended for both married and engaged couples, it presents the sacrament of marriage as a "true path to holiness, an image of Christ's spousal love for his Church."
"Man and Woman"
In his April 15 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the difference and complementarity of man and woman, foundation of marriage and families.
Jubilee of Mercy Convoked by the Pope
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis announced that a Jubilee Year of Mercy will begin next December 8, centered on the sacrament of Confession and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
The Strength of Leaven
"When we strive to sanctify our specific profession, our particular family situation, and our other daily duties, we are not sanctifying simply an isolated thread, but the whole social fabric." A new article in the series on work.