Books of Fire: The Works of St. Josemaría around the Globe
Promoted by the Studium Foundation in Madrid, new translations of St. Josemaría’s books are constantly being published in new languages. Last year the global circulation of the various titles was 135,000 books. Here we offer a few examples of the books’ impact in Russia, China, and Eritrea.
Pope Benedict XVI in Austria
"Thus our faith is decisively opposed to the attitude of resignation that considers man incapable of truth…. This attitude, I am convinced, lies at the heart of the crisis of the West…" Selected texts from the Pope's September 7-8 visit to Austria.
A sense of connection with a Personal God
Stephen Tsang, from Hong Kong, converted to Catholicism while living as a student at Netherhall residence in London.
Benedict XVI: Learn from Mary how to spend your youth
"Do not be afraid, dear friends, to prefer the 'alternative' routes pointed out by true love: a modest and sound lifestyle; sincere and pure emotional relationships; honest commitment in studies and work; deep concern for the common good." Last weekend the Pope met and spoke with 500,000 youth in Loretto.
On the High Seas: From Zoroastrianism to Catholicism
Shahrookh Khambatta Damania tells the story of his conversion in which he crossed many seas, including those of the interior life.
The True Face of Opus Dei
On July 29, Wlodzimierz Redzioch interviewed Opus Dei's Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarría for a Polish weekly newspaper. They discussed Opus Dei's structure and spirit, its "mild" response to The Da Vinci Code, and plans for its upcoming 80th anniversary.
I want to help support my family
Vincent Nzouke is an enthusiastic final year student of the Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT) in Lagos, Nigeria, a school started in 2002 on the Centenary of the birth of St. Josemaria. Vincent tells of his experiences at the school and how it has given him hope for the future: his own, his family's and Nigeria's.
A friend close to God
Two persons who have been helped by St. Josemaría from heaven. St. Josemaría intercedes before God for anyone who asks him for help in their family, professional, apostolic or personal needs.
July 2008: Pope Benedict XVI with youth in Australia
In less than one year, Pope Benedict XVI will arrive in Australia to meet with thousands of young people from all over the world. Here is the official video announcing World Youth Day 2008, which will be held next July in Sydney.
Opus Dei in the Heart of Russia
During the Mass celebrated in Rome on the feastday of St. Josemaría (June 26), the Prelate mentioned that on that very day the stable work of Opus Dei in Russia had begun. These paragraphs from Bishop Echevarría's homily speak about these new beginnings.