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 […]
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 […]
In the Preface to his new book “You See Me, You Hear Me”, Fr. Michael Giesler writes: “What an amazing and consoling statement—to think that the infinite God, who made all things and sustains all things, deeply desires that we speak with him and be united to him. He does not want us to lead […]
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 […]
In our latest inerview, Diana von Glahn, “The Faithful Traveler”, shares with us the inspiration behind the exciting travel program she cofounded with her husband, David. With the Marian month of May upon us, and summer just around the corner, we are very grateful to Diana for taking the time to speak with us about […]
In November 2012, Lisa Schmidt, cofounder of “The Practicing Catholic” blog and social media expert, shared with us some great insights into the communion of saints in our everyday lives. In Part II of our interview with Lisa, she shares with the St. Josemaria Institute her savvy advice on blogging, social media, family, and resolutions: […]
In October 2012, the St. Josemaria Institute interviewed Lisa Schmidt, cofounder of “The Practicing Catholic” blog and social media expert, about a special group of saints that she assembled to pray with and for her this year—she calls them her “Spiritual Board of Directors”. In this interview, Lisa helps us go a little deeper on […]
Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem, priest and teacher at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Silverado, California, is a regular contributor to the St. Josemaria Institute blog. In this interview, Fr. John Henry shares tips and advice for helping families and students start off the new school year prayerfully- and with a little less stress! […]
In July 2012, the St. Josemaria Institute interviewed author Eric Sammons who shared insights on the inspiration behind his book “Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva” as well as some helpful ideas for families on preparing for the “Year of Faith” declared by Pope Benedict XVI. SJI: Your new book “Holiness […]
On October 10, 2009, Fr. Francisco Faus, author of the Novena for Work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva, was interviewed by the St. Josemaria Information Center in Rome. The “Novena for Work” has become a prayerful tool that hundreds around the world have employed in their search for work and in fulfilling their […]
In February 2012, the Executive Director of St. Josemaria Institute, Elia Rivera, was interviewed by the web-editors of the St. Josemaria information website in Rome (www.josemariaescriva.info). In the interview, she answers “10 Questions about the St. Josemaria Institute” and explains the mission and goals of this young non-profit organization in the United States. 1. When […]
