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.

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Join the St. Josemaria Institute for our annual Novena to the Immaculate Conception from November 30 to December 8.

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The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary helps us to meditate on the events in Our Lady's life when she lovingly and willingly united herself to her Son's self-giving and sacrifice on the Cross.

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Join the St. Josemaria Institute in praying our annual Novena for a Happy and Faithful Marriage.

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Join us for the annual Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva, June 17-25, 2025!

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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.

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"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.

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"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. Josemaria.

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Let St. Josemaria inspire you to pray the Holy Rosary with greater devotion and love!

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St. Josemaria’s profound devotion to the Holy Cross of Jesus is highlighted in brief accounts from his close friends and collaborators.

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Just as Our Lady hurries to visit her cousin St. Elizabeth in the Gospel of St. Luke, so today we see how she does the same to visit us and stay with us.

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Join the St. Josemaria Institute in praying the Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva from June 17 - 25, 2022.

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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.

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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.

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"Be Ready!": An Advent Devotional guides us on a deep reflection on the four cardinal virtues and how we are living them in this season of our lives.

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Available as a digital PDF download, this devotional is a reflection guide and companion to making a weekly holy hour in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the season of Lent.

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Praying the Stations of the Cross with St. Josemaria Escriva is an invitation and guide to praying and contemplating the traditional fourteen stations following the way of Jesus Christ’s passion and death.

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Available as a free digital download, this devotional has been prepared to accompany you on your spiritual journey this Lenten season.

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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 […]

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