"Blaze a trail ..."
The St. Josemaria Institute was founded in 2006 to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, a Spanish priest who founded Opus Dei and developed a spirituality through which people can form personal friendships with God through their everyday lives in the midst of the world.
“Don’t let your life be sterile. Be useful. Blaze a trail. Shine forth with the light of your faith and of your love.” (The Way, 1)
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St. Josemaria Escriva
About St. Josemaria
St. Josemaria Escriva, priest and founder of Opus Dei, taught us that ordinary life can be holy.
Writings
Read the personal reflections of St. Josemaria Escriva on holiness and Christian life.
Prayer Requests
Share your prayer request through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
Feast Day
On June 26th, the Church celebrates the liturgical feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva.
Recent Posts
An Update on Our New Initiatives! | Spring Appeal 2026
At the St. Josemaria Institute, we are celebrating this glorious season and the ongoing celebration of our 20th anniversary to bring you new initiatives to help you stir up the fire of faith!
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PODCAST | Talents For Holiness
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to consider how God’s grace and our freedom work together in the pursuit of holiness.
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The Peace He Gives Us: Homily for Easter Thursday
As the two disciples recount what had just happened to them on their journey, and in the breaking of the bread, the same risen Jesus stands in their midst and imparts His “Peace” to the gathered disciples. What is the meaning of this greeting here and in the other resurrection accounts?
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Become a Saint by Succeeding in Business: A Practical Guide to Integrating Faith and Work
God has blessed us tremendously with the gift of the Communion of Saints, both for our personal lives and for our business lives.
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