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.
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.
St. Josemaría, at the Cathedral of New Delhi
A statue of St Josemaría Escrivá was blessed and installed in the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi (India) on Tuesday 26 June, the feast day of the saint.
"Zapped" by God
A recently published interview with Msgr. Fred Dolan, the Vicar for Canada, where he talks about discovering his vocation to Opus Dei.
"He will descend upon each of these deacons, transforming them into priests of Jesus Christ: priests forever."
The homily given by Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, in Rome during the ordination ceremony on May 26, 2007.
"What must I do in order for my life to have meaning?"
Benedict XVI, in Brazil: "Young people are the main protagonists of the third millennium. ... It is they who will decide the destiny of this new stage of humanity".
Decoding St Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer: doing the ordinary with extraordinary grace
A homily by Bishop Fisher on the occasion of the feast day for St Josemaría Escrivá, in which the bishop contrasts the reality of Opus Dei with its portrayal in The Da Vinci Code.
Jesus of Nazareth, the Pope's path towards Jesus
"Jesus of Nazareth," a book written by Benedict XVI will be on sale in Italian, German, and Polish bookshops from Monday, April 16, which is also the Pope's 80th birthday. The volume, 448 pages long, is to be translated into 20 languages. The English publication date is May 7.