Number of articles: 88

“I felt as if I had been thirsty my whole life”

Mia, 22, is a student of Estonian language and literature. Her path of faith has taken her through Estonia, Finland, and Rome, and she’s experienced for herself how God cares for his children. She shares how her encounter with Catholicism and Opus Dei have revealed new sources of hope in her life.

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Wise Hearts

Prudence is discerning what’s right and choosing the best way to get there. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

The World & I

“My life is not in little fragments”

Keke shares how bringing together her professional life and her faith allowed her to discover God in everyday moments, making each day an opportunity to grow and give her best.

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A Wayfarer’s Guide to “The Way”

Life is full of questions. What am I supposed to do with my future? How do I pray? Why do I feel discouraged sometimes? How can I grow closer to God day-to-day?

For Prayer

“My goal is to build bridges”

Moris was born in Haifa. Because of his work, he divides his time between Dubai and Israel. He traveled to the Jubilee of Youth hoping to pause the frantic rhythm of his life and seek peace amid the uncertainty of his country.

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“I got to feel the deep fraternity of the Catholic family”

Ivana is 16 years old and comes from Sri Lanka, a multiethnic country south of India in which 7% of the population is Catholic. Knowing that she is part of the minority, she came to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth in order to strengthen her faith and share with many others.

The World & I

What is the Rosary? How do you pray it?

What is the Rosary, exactly? An infographic detailing the meaning and origin of this prayer, and short guide on how to pray it.

I Believe

God’s Timing

Patience means playing the ‘long-game’ in terms of our spiritual development, while at the same time recalling that God can make this work take place immediately. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

The World & I

“Embrace God’s dream for you”

Alessandro (Italy) shares how his desire for deeper happiness gradually led him to discover a vocation to Opus Dei, lived out in ordinary work and relationships.

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“I never met my grandfather, but he changed my life”

A sense of restlessness at a Mass with his family set Santi on a path toward his vocation as an associate. He shares how that call brought clarity, joy, and the conviction that God’s plan makes his ordinary life deeply meaningful.

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