Join the St. Josemaria Institute for our annual Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph from February 5 to March 19, 2023.
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Join the St. Josemaria Institute for our annual Novena to the Immaculate Conception from November 30 to December 8.
“My devotion to Our Lady of Pilar has always accompanied me: my parents, with their Aragonese piety, instilled it in my soul since I was a child,” said St. Josemaría.
Join the St. Josemaria Institute in praying the Novena for a Happy and Faithful Marriage in preparation for the Feast Day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on July 26.
Join the St. Josemaria Institute in praying the Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva from June 17 – 25, 2022.
Join the St. Josemaria Institute in praying the Ten-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit from May 26 – June 4 in preparation for Pentecost.
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Join the St. Josemaria Institute for the Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph from January 30 to March 13, 2022!
In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223.
The use of the Christmas tree is relatively modern. Its origins are found in the medieval mystery plays that depicted the tree of paradise and the Christmas light or candle that symbolized Christ, the Light of the world.
The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent.
The Seven Last Words is a beloved devotion of the Church that invites us to recall and meditate on Jesus’ last words as he hung on the cross.
Available as a digital PDF download, this devotional includes excerpts from “In the Footsteps of Christ” accompanied by a weekly meditation, reflection questions, and points from the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva.
Available as a digital PDF download, this devotional includes excerpts from “The Conversion of the Children of God” accompanied by a weekly meditation, reflection questions, and points from the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva.
“My impression is that the Rosary is of greatest value not only according to the words of Our Lady at Fatima, but according to the effects of the Rosary one sees throughout history. My impression is that Our Lady wanted to give ordinary people, who might not know how to pray, this simple method of […]
Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths […]