Today, on the feast of Corpus Christi, we come together to consider the depths of our Lord’s love for us, which has led him to stay with us, hidden under the appearances of the blessed Sacrament.
Here I share with you my top 5 reasons why and how you should to get to know St. Josemaria better.
Join us for the annual Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva on June 17-25!
The Church is rooted in this fundamental mystery of our Catholic faith: the mystery of God who is one in essence and three in persons.
Having just read in the Acts of the Apostles about Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit came down on the Lord’s disciples, we are conscious of being present at the great display of God’s power with which the Church’s life began to spread among all nations.
On March 6-8, 2026, in Lourdes, France, the Exodus Session brought together several hundred students and young professionals from across southwestern France.
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.
When the Church was going through difficulties, St Josemaria had deep recourse to St Catherine, since she had been a passionate defender of the truth.
Produced by the team at the St. Josemaría Center of Studies in Pamplona, Spain, this five-part series offers a thoughtful and historically grounded look at his life and mission.
St. Josemaria had been suffering from diabetes for about ten years. And it was on the feast of Our Lady of Montserrat, April 27, 1954, that he was cured of diabetes.
St. Josemaria made his First Communion on April 23, 1912 and would always observe with unabashed fervor the anniversary of that wonderful day.
My top three favorite priest movies are and in order: ‘Father Stu’, ‘Calvary’, and ‘There Be Dragons.’ I highly recommend you watch all of them; they’re all great movies.
The priestly anniversary of St. Josemaria encourages us to renew the resolution that we will gratefully, each day, at the foot of the cross—of the altar—share in the life that Jesus Christ gives us.
St. Josemaria took the opportunity of the Lenten season to pray more, sacrifice more, and to find ways of giving of himself more generously to those around him. For him, prayer and penance can precisely make much room for joy.
Firstly, let me say that I do not think there need be any conflict between one’s family life and social life. Just as in a man’s life, but with particular shades of difference, the home and the family will always occupy a central place in the life of a woman.
The parents’ mission to educate their children in the faith stems from the sacraments. When they teach the faith at home, it is the Church that is teaching.
The beginning of a New Year invites us to reflect on the areas of our lives that we want to improve, grow, or change throughout the twelve months ahead.
What does the simple, admirable life of the Holy Family tell us? What can we learn from it?
The theme of thanksgiving is inextricably woven into St. Josemaría’s life and books. In his collection of spiritual meditations “The Way”, he emphasizes the Christian’s duty to constantly thank Our Father.
On April 15, 1967, in an interview with Peter Forbarth of Time Magazine, St. Josemaria Escriva explained the why and much more about the founding and mission of Opus Dei in the Church and in the world.
