St. Josemaria Escriva cherished Christmas carols as a way to unite the simplicity of childlike devotion with deep theological messages.
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Join the St. Josemaria Institute for our annual Novena to the Immaculate Conception from November 30 to December 8.
In this month’s recollection, we reflect on our duty to transmit the gift of faith to others, beginning with our friends and family. We consider that, for parents especially, the duty to form their children well is of primary importance.
In the Gospel we hear John the Baptist proclaim: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths” (Luke 3:3). Even today, the proclamation reminds us that true peace and joy come from being prepared and following the paths that lead to Christ.
During this season of Advent, the St. Josemaria Institute invites you to join us in preparing our hearts and homes for the coming of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the celebration of his nativity.
The feasts of All Saints and All Souls bring into focus the Church’s teaching on the Communion of Saints, highlighting the eternal destiny of all believers.
A monthly Day of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into his or her relationship with God.
The title of “Our Lady of Mercy” came to hold a special place in St. Josemaria’s memory and heart.
In this month’s Recollection, we reflect upon the magnificent reality of Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows and calls us by name.
On August 15, 1951, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Josemaria Escriva entrusted a very serious intention to Our Lady of Loreto.
“God has taken Mary —body and soul— to Heaven: and the Angels rejoice! So sings the Church.”
The Transfiguration of the Lord was a significant event in the life of Jesus Christ.
A monthly Day of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into his or her relationship with God.
Receiving Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist is the closest we’ll ever be to Jesus Christ on earth. Therefore, St. Josemaria Escriva encouraged everyone to truly recollect themselves in prayer during those holy moments of our lives.
This spiritual toolkit was curated by the St. Josemaria Institute to celebrate and aid in devotion to the Holy Eucharist in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress being held July 17th – 21st.
A monthly Day of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into his or her relationship with God.
A monthly Day of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into his or her relationship with God.
On June 12, 1974, St. Josemaria Escriva went on a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Patroness of Argentina.
On May, 28, 1974, St. Josemaria Escriva made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazil.
St. Josemaria desired to show an outward expression of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May, which the Church traditionally dedicates to her.