EWTN Special Programs for June 26
EWTN will broadcast special programming for June 26, the feastday of Saint Josemaria Escriva
To Serve the Church
Opus Dei was born in the Church and exists in the Church to serve the Church. In this year marking the 25th anniversary of the Work’s being erected as a personal prelature, we offer an article explaining the relevance of this event.
St. Josemaría: All Day in God’s Presence
With a lot of work to do, we can easily forget to greet our Lord and our Lady with words of affection. St. Josemaría suggested using “alarm clocks,” small objects or pictures that remind us of God’s presence (01’38”).
Diocesan Phase of Don Álvaro del Portillo’s Cause of Canonization Finishes in Rome
On next Thursday, June 26, in Rome’s Lateran Palace, Cardinal Camillo Ruini will preside over the closing session of the diocesan process on the life and virtues of the Servant of God, Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), bishop and prelate of Opus Dei.
Prelate tells young people: “Many great things depend on how you live!”
Just a month before World Youth Day begins in Australia, we offer video extracts from two recent encounters that Bishop Javier Echevarría had with young people from various countries, whom he encouraged to trust in Christ (03’10”).
Young Jewish girl asks St. Josemaria about converting
In a 1974 get-together in Chile with hundreds of people, a young Jewish girl asked St. Josemaria for his advice about becoming a Catholic (2:11).
The Fire of the First Christians
What was the reaction of the first Christians to the world in which they were immersed? We may be tempted to explain the spread of the Gospel in terms of marvels and miracles. Their faith was the "miracle" that attracted people from all classes, conditions and cultures. Their faith, and their love for Christ.
Letter from the Prelate (June 2008)
“To know, to experience, to live, to give witness: these four expressions sum up the response Christians are called to make to God’s Love.” God’s fatherly and loving heart is the central concern of the Prelate’s letter this month.
Priestly Ordinations in Rome, May 24, 2008
On Saturday, May 24th, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 36 priests in Rome. Here are some video highlights of the ceremony (2 minutes).
St. Josemaría: Teaching Children Temperance
Teaching children Christian virtues such as temperance requires tact, affection, patience and a lot of personal piety. That is what the Founder of Opus Dei tells a mother in this video (01’14”).