Francis in Lampedusa: Cain, where is your brother?
On July 8, the Pope visited the island of Lampedusa and celebrated Mass for the immigrants being held there. With video and homily from the Mass.
View Article"Grace that changes your life"
Matilde, who is studying at the university in Paris, talks about how each confession is for her a way to grow in her love for God.
View ArticleJohn Paul II and Alvaro del Portillo
A brief video about the friendship between John Paul II and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo.
View ArticleLetter from the Prelate (August 2013)
The Prelate gives thanks to God for the approval of the miracles attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Paul II and Alvaro del Portillo, and continues his catechesis for the Year of Faith.
View ArticlePrelate's meeting with young people at World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro
6,000 young people taking part in World Youth Day met with Bishop Javier Echevarría on July 25. With link to Zenit story.
View ArticleWorld Youth Day Highlights with Pope Francis
A Rome Reports video with some of the highlights of Pope Francis' trip to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day.
View ArticleFeast of the Assumption
August 15th is the feast of our Lady's Assumption. This chapter from the "Life of Mary" series explains the theological meaning of Mary's being assumed into heaven, body and soul.
View ArticleTopic 30: Personal Sin
The final installment in the "Summaries of Catholic Teaching" series. All 41 of these outlines are now available in English translation in the "Growing in Faith" section.
View ArticleTowards Freedom
Paradoxically, "by giving up our freedom for love we are able to love more and give ourselves more fully, and consequently we become more free." An article on Christian life.
View ArticlePhotos from Prelate's Meeting with Families in Argentina
On August 18, Bishop Javier Echevarría met with over 12,000 people at Los Molinos High School, near Buenos Aires. Once again, he asked everyone to pray especially for Pope Francis.
View Article"Suffering Turned Into Love"
In 1985 Toni Zweifel, in perfect health, jotted down a somewhat surprising thought: The bad thing is not so much the fact that one has cancer, but that ones relationship with God isnt strong enough...
View ArticleWhen he calls me to his side, Ill come riding on my horse
Bishop Dermott Molloy, who spent many years in Peru confronting material poverty and terrorism, died on August 19. In this article, Fr. Doroteo Borda thanks the bishop for his own priestly vocation.
View Article"You Kenyans have a deep sense of God's presence"
During a pastoral visit to Kenya in 1989, Msgr. Alvaro del Portillo spoke about the need to combine the natural religious sense of Kenyans with Christ's word
View ArticleLetter from the Prelate (September 2013)
The feast of the Birth of our Lady, on the 8th, and the feasts of the Exaltation of the Cross and of our Lady at the foot of the Cross on the 14th and 15th, provide the thread for this month's letter.
View ArticleDay of prayer and fasting for peace
"I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church on 7 September next, the vigil of the birth of Mary, Queen of Peace, a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the...
View ArticlePhotos from Prelate's meeting with families in Germany
On August 31, in Cologne, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with 1,200 people from Germany, Belgium and Holland.
View Article"Why doesn't God kill the devil?"
On August 31, in Cologne, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with 1,200 people from Germany, Belgium and Holland. During the get-together, an 8 year old boy asked a surprising question. With photo gallery.
View ArticleHomily at Vigil for Peace
On September 7, before 100,000 people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis strongly denounced all forms of violence during a vigil for peace.
View ArticleYour kids notice everything
St Josemaría explains how young children notice everything and he offers parents lots of practical advice in a new DVD Take a chance on happiness.
View Article"Sharing the faith"
Carla, who is studying law in Argentina, speaks about sharing her love for God with her friends. A new video in the "What faith means when you're twenty" series.
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