The Pope speaks on the Christmas season
Links to addresses given by the Holy Father during the Christmas season.
Archbishop Monterisi: “The Personal Prelature: a Framework which Enriches the Communion of the Church”
The 25th year of Opus Dei’s existence as a prelature has just begun. On the occasion of this anniversary, the following interview was given by Archbishop Francesco Monterisi, the Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops, the Vatican dicastery on which prelatures depend.
Prelate of Opus Dei ordains 38 new deacons
Bishop Javier Echevarría recently ordained as deacons 38 members of Opus Dei from 18 countries. The ceremony was celebrated at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome on the feast of Christ the King. Some excerpts from his homily follow.
Murray Hill
The conference center hosts retreats, workshops, classes, conferences, and other activities.
The mystery of Judas Iscariot
Judas accompanied Our Lord in his public life, but in the end betrayed him. However, Benedict XVI said, "it is not for us to judge his gesture." In his address, the Pope explains how this apostle played a role in "God's mysterious plan of salvation".
St. Josemaria Framed Portraits
Framed portraits of St. Josemaria Escriva are now available from the St. Josemaria Institute.
"All this is clearer if you say it first in a positive way."
On August 5, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was interviewed for the first time by media professionals. The interview was transmitted by Vatican Radio and made available by the Vatican Information Service. Excerpts follow.
New documentary on Opus Dei
"Opus Dei: Decoding God’s Work," a new documentary from Salt + Light Television, is now available.
Homily of the Pope in the Mass closing the Fifth World Meeting of Families
The homily given by Benedict XVI on the 9th of July, 2006 during the Mass closing the Fifth World Meeting of Families that he celebrated at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain.
World Meeting of Families in Spain
Every three years, the Pope convenes this large gathering for the purpose of celebrating God's gift of the family. The current meeting, which Pope Benedict XVI expects to attend, is taking place between July 1 and 9 in Valencia.