RECENT NEWS
May 15, 2013
Come Holy Spirit: Teach us to Love
In his homily during his morning Mass on May 14, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of invoking the Holy Spirit to prepare for Pentecost on Sunday. May 05, 2013
Highlights of May 4 Ordinations
A 4 minute video with highlights from the recent ordination of 31 priests by the Prelate of Opus Dei, in St. Eugene's Basilica in Rome. With Prelate's homily and interview with 2 new British priests. May 03, 2013
May 4: Live Transmission of Ordinations
On Saturday May 4, starting at 10 am (EDT), the ordination ceremony of 31 priests in Rome will be broadcast live via this web site. April 30, 2013
A Marian Month
The Church's tradition in many places dedicates the month of May to our Lady. Some texts from Blessed John Paul II and St. Josemaría. April 25, 2013
Oscar Romero and St. Josemaria
Pope Francis has recently expressed interest in expediting Archbishop Oscar Romero's canonization. We offer some facts about Romero's dealings with St. Josemaria and Opus Dei. April 15, 2013
86th birthday of Pope emeritus
On Tuesday April 16, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 86th birthday in the intimacy of Castel Gandalfo. April 01, 2013
"A Role Model for Women"
Virginia Monagle, a supernumery in Opus Dei, recently died of breast cancer. After learning she couldn't have children, she helped found 4 schools and encouraged others to have large families. An article published in "The Australian." March 27, 2013
Pope Francis Greets UNIV 2013 Participants
The Holy Father had warm words of greeting for the UNIV students at the March 27 General Audience, and cited words of Saint Josemaria Escriva. March 26, 2013
3,000 University Students in Rome
For the 2013 UNIV Forum, 3,000 university students from all over the world are in Rome this week to see Pope Francis and discuss the topic “Discovering human identity in the digital world.” With photo gallery. March 26, 2013
Photos: Holy Week Close to Pope Francis
Holy Week brings thousand of the faithful to Rome. Among them, many university students who receive Christian formation in centers of Opus Dei. Some photos from this year's UNIV Forum. March 25, 2013
"We Catholics need to have a common father on earth"
An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, published in the Spanish daily "La Razon" about the recent papal election. March 14, 2013
Pope Francis Entrusts his Pontificate to our Lady
In his first morning as Pope, Francis I entrusted his pontificate to our Lady, in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major, and at a father's request, blessed an unborn child in the womb. March 08, 2013
New Biography of Alvaro del Portillo
Alvaro del Portillo, declared “Venerable” by Benedict XVI, was born in Madrid on March 11, ninety-nine years ago. A recent biography contains abundant new information about his fruitful life in service of the Church. February 28, 2013
"I promise my unconditional obedience to the next Pope"
When meeting with the College of Cardinals on February 28, Benedict XVI pledged his unconditional obedience to the next Pope, while the Cardinals thanked him for his selfless service to the Church. February 27, 2013
Thousands Say Farewell to Benedict XVI
At the February 27 General Audience, St. Peter's Square was filled with many thousands of people who wanted to see Benedict XVI for one last time and thank him for his service to the Church. February 17, 2013
"Tu es Petrus"
In what has become a tradition for the Thursday following Ash Wednesday, the Pope met with the priests from the Diocese of Rome. Given the special circumstances, the invocation "Tu es Petrus" was sung. January 18, 2013
Praying for Christian Unity
Some texts that can spur our prayer for the unity of all Christians during the Church's unity octave that ends on January 25, feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. January 03, 2013
A Nobel Prize That Respects Human Life
An interview with Natalia López Moratalla, professor of biochemistry at the University of Navarra, on the significance of the Nobel Prize for Medicine recently awarded to Shinya Yamanaka for his pioneering work on adult stem cells. December 19, 2012
Bethlehem: Basilica of the Nativity
Benedict XVI has called the Holy Land the "Fifth Gospel." This is the first article in a new series: "In the Footprints of our Faith, Journeys through the Holy Land." November 30, 2012
Novena for the Immaculate Conception
The Novena for the Immaculate Conception begins on November 30. We offer some texts and videos of Saint Josemaría to help grow in love for our Lady. 
SAINT JOSEMARÍA
LINKS
]
Mobile Phone Version ]
May 19, 2013