Apostles in the Middle of the World: A Sense of Mission
"The dynamic force at work in the apostolate is charity, which is a gift from God, and in a Christian, in a child of God, friendship and charity are one and the same thing."
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Gratitude Spurs Us To Struggle
"The more we try to live our struggle as a 'struggle to love,' the more we will want this love, this struggle to grow."
Beloved, Called, Sent Out: A Sense of Mission
"If we let ourselves be led by God’s Love, if we stay attentive to his inspirations and take notice of his small suggestions, the apostolate will become a 'way of life' that configures our own identity."
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XIII): One doesn't reason; one looks!
Contemplative prayer develops in us a new way of looking at everything that happens around us, sharing in God’s vision of the world.
Reflections on the Good Samaritan
An article by Ana Marta Gonzalez published in the December 2018 issue of Scripta Theologica.
What is the Common Good?
In his recent encyclical Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis stresses the importance of striving to bring about the "common good." What is the meaning of the "common good," and how can we help further it in the world around us?
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XII): Souls of Liturgical Prayer
Saint Josemaria found in the words and actions of the Church's liturgy an abundant source for personal prayer.
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.
Where God is Hidden
In the discreet silence of the Sacraments, Jesus waits for us to freely open our heart to Him.
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Was Jesus really born on December 25th? Were the Three Kings historical figures? What do we know about what really happened on the first Christmas?
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XI): A Letter from Christ
“Jesus doesn’t want our prayer to be an isolated element in the midst of our other activities, with little power to transform our lives.”
A Revolution in Intimacy
Jesus forgives a sinful woman who anoints his feet and sets her on the path towards the freedom that flows from a pure heart.