Get to Know and Love Saint Joseph
During this Year of Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, we offer some resources from Saint Josemaria's writings and homilies that can help us grow in devotion to the Holy Patriarch.
"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols"
Homily of Pope Francis at Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
A Cordoban Creche with Visitors from Fifty-Four Countries
The creche set up in the courtyard of the Alcorce Family Association in Cordoba has drawn visitors from all over the world.
January Recollection Kit (2021)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this "recollection-at-home" can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
The Epiphany of Our Lord
Text and audio recording of Saint Josemaria's homily, given on 6 January 1956, on the meaning of the feast of the Epiphany in the Church.
"Have the certainty that you are loved"
In his 30 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing on the prayer of thanksgiving.
New Year, New Struggle
This was the motto that Saint Josemaria set for himself at the beginning of 1972, in the face of many challenges in the Church and the world. An extract from Andrés Vazquez de Prada's biography of the founder of Opus Dei.
For the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
New eBook – Vocation: Something Great that is Love
St. Josemaría recalled how, when he was only sixteen years old, he discovered that his heart was asking him for “something great that is love.” This eBook can help people discern their personal vocation, since God has a plan for each of us.
12 Tips for Finding Peace
The World Day of Peace is celebrated on 1 January. St. Josemaría preached about the need for interior and exterior peace on many occasions, and gave advice on how to achieve it.