For the 2nd of October 2020
A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the 92nd anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei and for the feast of the Guardian Angels.
Growing Rich Through Poverty
Aimed especially at young readers but useful for people of all ages, an article on the meaning of Jesus’ first “beatitude”: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Saint Raphael Meditation: Feast of the Three Archangels
A meditation (guided prayer) on the three Archangels, who reveal to us God's transcendence, power and salvific action.
Saint Raphael Meditation: The Gift of Time
A meditation (guided prayer) on the good use of God's gift of time.
Christian Mortification—Praying in Body and Soul
What is the true meaning of "mortification" in our Christian life. An article by Jutta Burggraf (PhD in Theology from the University of Navarre), who passed away in 2010.
Saint Raphael Meditation: "If you knew the gift of God"
A meditation (guided prayer) on the need to foster wonder at God's grandeur and presence in our life.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (IX): Fear Not, I Am With You
In our life of prayer, difficulties and moments of darkness may arise. But we should have the certainty that God is especially close to us then.
Celibacy
What is celibacy? How did it arise in the Church? Who lives apostolic celibacy in Opus Dei and why? An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría," which is currently being translated into English.
Saint Raphael Meditation: "My Sacrifice and Yours" – Living the Holy Mass
A meditation (guided prayer) on the meaning of the Holy Mass in our daily lives.
I Have Called You Friends (V): See What Good Friends They Are
A new article in the series on friendship. "Friendship is one of the 'divine paths on earth' that God has opened up by becoming a man, a friend of his friends."