Message of the Pope for Lent
"Dear Brothers and Sisters, let us set out with trust on our Lenten journey, sustained by fervent prayer, penance and concern for those in need." Full message follows.
Cardinals Tauran and Herranz installed at their titular churches
Zenit reports on the installation of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran and Cardinal Julián Herranz at two churches in Rome entrusted to Opus Dei, St. Apollinare and St. Eugenio.
Theological issues raised in the Da Vinci Code
Although this book was published as a work of fiction, claims have been made that it is “meticulously researched” and useful as a tool for theological reflection. We wish to alert readers to the fact that it many of its claims about Christian history and theology are contrary to the conclusions of mainstream Christian scholarship.
The Media and the Family: A Risk and a Richness
On the feast of St. Francis of Sales, patron of journalists, the Holy See published Pope John Paul II's message for the 38th World Communications Day. Excerpts follow.
Holy humorist
Much has been written, and is being written, about Saint Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. But there is a side to him that is rarely commented on, but was noticed by his contemporaries. It was his good humor.
Highlights of the international Escrivá congress in Rome
Pictures and summaries from the Blessed Josemaría Escrivá centennial congress held in Rome from January 8 to 12, featuring the Pope, the Prelate, and others
Web page for the memorabilia of St. Josemaría
The Italian company Formula srl that prepared the memorabilia for the canonization of St. Josemaría, has introduced some changes in their website (www.sjem.it) and they are offering the possibility of purchasing these items on the web.
Canonization memorabilia
St. Josemaría canonization memorabilia is now available over the internet. Part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to Project Harambee 2002.
New items on St. Josemaría website
Recent news, articles and testimonies at www.josemariaescriva.info. This site dedicated to St. Josemaría is available in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.