Protecting Children in the Digital World
Your Majesty, Your Highness, Distinguished Authorities and Religious Leaders, Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,I thank His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Father...
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Reading the "Fifth Gospel"
Last August eighteen young men from the Schweidt University Center in Cologne landed in Tel Aviv for an eight day visit to the Holy Land. Like many people in the times of Jesus who exclaimed, "How can...
View Article"Can we understand suffering?"
Christine works as a nutritionist in a hospital in Brazil. Her daily contact with people with chronic illnesses has led her to reflect more deeply on the meaning of suffering.
View ArticleApostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan
MultimediaMissal for the Apostolic Journey Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of his Apostolic Journey to Thailand Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of his Apostolic...
View Article"Never give up: God can bring about good"
Antonio knows what it's like to fail. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he has had to change jobs and even his career a number of times. So when Antonio and his wife Tati talk about trusting...
View ArticleNew Anniversary of Personal Prelature
Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. Welcome! I cordially greet each of you, priests and lay people, who have gathered in Rome to spend some days reflecting on the Apostolic Letter Novo Millennio Ineunte and...
View ArticleNovena to the Immaculate Conception
•Novena to the Immaculate Conception with commentary from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria (PDF): On the 8th of December, we celebrate the beauty of the Virgin Mary. Since it is an important feast day,...
View ArticleAdvent: Preparing the Way for the Lord
Advent: Preparing for the Lord's Coming. An article on the place of Advent in the liturgical year.The Christian Vocation. Text and audio recording in English of an Advent homily by Saint Josemaria....
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Where God is "One More at the Table"
Over two decades ago, I heard someone describe the vocation to Opus Dei as an adventure. I don't think I realized at the time what this really meant. But I remember the day I was asked if I wanted to...
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Fr. Dick Rieman (November 8, 1925 - December 2, 2019)
Fr. Dick Rieman was the first member of Opus Dei in the United States. He talks about meeting St. Josemaria Escriva in Rome for the first time in these clips from Passionately Loving the World, a short...
View Article"The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche"
1. The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never ceases to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation...
View ArticleThe Pope's Prayer Intention for December
Every child who is marginalized, abused, abandoned, without schooling, or without medical care, is a cry that rises up to God.
View ArticlePastoral Trip of the Prelate to Kenya and Uganda
From 14 - 22 December, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz will make a brief pastoral visit to East Africa.
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"Show us you are a mother!"
On May 1, 1970, Saint Josemaria announced his desire to cross the Atlantic and prostrate himself at the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Recalling the circumstances of that outburst of filial love for...
View Article"Marked by the seal of suffering"
In the reading of the Acts of the Apostles, the Gospel continues its journey in the world and the witness of Saint Paul is increasingly marked by the seal of suffering. But this is something that grows...
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50 Years as a Priest
The following comes from a book I wrote in 2013 with the personal conviction of the need to make known the spiritual roots of the new Pope and contribute to a greater knowledge of his personality. I...
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A Golden Opportunity to Celebrate
Five decades ago, Florence Auma’s brother encouraged her to take a course in domestic science being held in Nairobi. Her eyes light up with fond memories as she relates her experiences and how the...
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Christmas Greeting from the Prelate of Opus Dei
My dear children: may Jesus watch over my daughters and sons for me!The night on which we celebrate the birth of the Child Jesus is drawing near. These are days when the surrounding environment...
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Pastoral Visit to Kenya and Uganda
Tuesday, December 17On Tuesday morning, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz met with fifteen families from all over Kenya. The meeting took place in the Kianda School Common Room. Among the gifts the families...
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Like the Parting of the Red Sea
Tell us a little about yourself. What do you do for work?My name is Joseph Stephen Hyginus. I was born in Sri Lanka and was baptized within two weeks of my birth. I did my undergraduate degree in B.Sc....
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