For the 50th World Communications Day, Pope Francis issued a message titled Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter. He explains that: “The digital world is a public square, a meeting-place where we can either encourage or demean one another, engage in a meaningful discussion or unfair attacks… It is not technology which determines whether or […]
We have very sadly gotten almost accustomed to saying God’s name in vain or hearing others do so. There is little reverence in the way people dress and behave at church. There is a loss of the sense of the sacred and of the reverence due to God.
In the sermon The Praise of Men, [1] after indicating that ridicule is a powerful weapon used by the devil, Blessed John Henry Newman describes a case in which it is the cause of much pain: when a person who had shunned religion turns by God’s grace back to the practice of religion and meets […]
The Saints are men and women whom the Church sets as standards for living holy lives as children of God. Today is the memorial or feast day of Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890), a renowned Anglican convert and Catholic priest who stands out for his intellectual accomplishments lived with humility and charity. In “The Praise […]
Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan and founder of nine of the twenty-one California missions in the 18th century, was declared a saint by Pope Francis at a solemn Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D. C. The canonization of Junipero Serra is a call to personal holiness and evangelization. The saints […]
By The McDonald Family Greetings, My wife and I just received our paper copy of your novena for married and engaged couples. We are grateful to have this beautiful devotion on hand for our future together, as we can attest to it’s efficacy. My wife and I were married on June 21, 2013, and we […]
By The MacDonald Family My family and I were all received into the Catholic Church during this past Easter Vigil, so the celebration of St Josemaria is especially poignant for us this year. My husband was baptized Catholic, but had never received any of the other sacraments. Though we attended various churches over the years, […]
By The Amador Family St. Josemaria has provided me with the guidance and insight to better understand how I can become a better person on a daily basis. I am able to improve my attitude and maintain solid inner peace through meditating on his writings and constantly reminding me of my call to holiness. This […]
By J.R. of Independence, KY The story of my friendship with St. Josemaria is most certainly multi-layered and very detailed, however, I will attempt to tell a part of it as succinctly as possible. I could tell many stories of favors I have received because of his prayers on behalf of myself and my family. […]
By Friends of the St. Josemaria Institute “St. Josemaria has done so much for us that it’s hard to put it in a few words. He has taught us to give more care to the neediest family member and that having a special needs child is a sign of God’s trust. Also to overlook the […]
By The Paschall Family St. Josemaria Escriva has been an inspiration in our marriage and family. We learned about Opus Dei when we were newly married and before we had children. St. Josemaria’s writings have helped us learn how to love, forgive, persevere and be compassionate at all times. With the plan of life that […]
Cody is an award-winning sculptor who has completed commissions for private and public spaces around the world, including the United States, Italy, and Slovenia. His hope as a sculptor is that “the fruit of his labor will give glory to God and reflect His truth into the hearts of many.” To learn more about Cody […]
Arnil Paras and Ace Bonita are the developers behind the popular new app “Alvaro Daily”. Based in the Philippines, Arnil and Ace launched an app early this year dedicated to Venerable Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, Prelate of Opus Dei and Successor of St. Josemaria Escriva. Arnil is a lecturer of politics and economics at the University of […]
The St. Josemaria Institute is pleased to share the 2013 edition of “Saint Josemaria Today” published by the Office for the Causes of Saints of the Prelature of Opus Dei (New York). The new bulletin highlights a selection of texts from St. Josemaria’s preaching and writings on love for the Church, and some recollections from […]
We came across the work of the young graphic designer, Cassie Pease, when we saw her “poster” of St. Josemaria Escriva on Pinterest. The pin linked to her website (www.cassiepeasedesigns.com) where we discovered her portfolio, which is filled with many other “posters” of saints and popes. On this Feast of All Saints, we are grateful […]
Among all the temporal activities that can be sanctified, daily work holds a primordial place in St. Josemaria’s teaching. He constantly stressed that the sanctification of work “is, as it were, the hinge of true spirituality for people who, like us, have decided to come close to God while being at the same time fully […]
In Part II of our interview with Fr. Evans, he answers questions about St Josemaria Escriva and education and about the spiritual lives of students today.
Based in London, Father Joe Evans has been working with young people and university students for over 20 years. Father Evans is Catholic chaplain to King’s College London and the Institute of Education, both part of the University of London. He helped found “Reach Out!” a mentoring project for children in disadvantaged urban areas. From […]
We are very pleased to share our interview with Fr. Giesler who helped us learn more about his book and also answered some questions about prayer.
In the fall of 2012, a group of pilgrims travelled to France and Spain on a special pilgrimage—“Saint Josemaria, Our Lady, and the Streets of Madrid” organized by Mater Dei Tours and St. Mary of the Angels Church, Chicago. The pilgrimage included visits to the Shrine of Our Lady in Lourdes, France, and to the […]
