A "new discovery" in Saint Josemaria's spiritual life. Contemplating our Lord’s Sacred Humanity, wounded for our sins and now risen back to life, should be for us a font of hope.
The deep realization that we are God's children changes everything, as it changed Saint Josemaria's life when he unexpectedly discovered this "new Mediterranean."
A passage from a homily of Saint Augustine, in the series on the Fathers of the Church. "Without charity the rich man is poor, and with it the poor man is rich."
A brief selection from a homily of Saint Augustine on the need for poverty of spirit in order to share in Christ's life. An article in the section "Fathers of the Church."
We are beginning a new section on Opus Dei’s web page, with the publication of a series of texts from the Fathers of the Church, to help us grow in our faith and prayer life.
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was born in Tagaste, in northern Africa. Called the “Doctor of Grace,” he is one of the greatest Christian thinkers in the history of the Church.
An article on mercy and conversion, written for the Jubilee of Mercy in the Church. "The realization of the harm done by his sin – against God, others, and himself – leads David to seek refuge and healing in God."
On the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, here is an article on a key aspect of Saint Josemaria's message: growing in holiness by offering our work done with love to God.
The Church's tradition in many places dedicates the month of May to our Lady. Some words from Saint John Paul II and Saint Josemaría on growing in love for Mary.
