The Amazon Synod: An Occasion to Walk Together
From October 6 to 27, the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region will take place in Rome. Italian priest, Fr. Marco Vanzini, offers some perspectives and suggests ways that everyone can participate.
Sharing in Jesus' Poverty
October 4 is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, a good opportunity to meditate on the Christian virtue of poverty. "Love and practise poverty of spirit," wrote Saint Josemaria. "Be content with what enables you to live a simple and sober life. Otherwise, you will never be an apostle."
Letter from the Prelate (1 October 2019)
As October 2nd approaches, the Prelate invites us to foster optimism and initiative in the divine adventure of bringing Christ to all men and women.
Getting Hired
Job-searching can be one of the most challenging periods of one's professional life. Here's how Dora's intercession helped one person find work then he needed it.
"The greatest communication is love"
Address of Pope Francis on 23 September 2019 to the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Communication.
A Special Vacation for Families
An alternative summer program helps parents and children discover the beauty of the great outdoors while forging long-lasting relationships.
Fighting Ebola in South Sudan
Stephen, from Kenya, is heading up a team that is working to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus to South Sudan.
Something Great That Is Love (XII): The Vocation to Marriage
“The beauty of the vocation to form a Christian family brings with it a call to holiness that is not second-class, but first-class.”
"Everything that bears God's 'signature' is destined to last"
In his 18 September General Audience address, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the words: “You will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39).
ELIS Over the Years
A brief history of the ELIS Center, a social project in Rome begun under the impetus of Pope John XXIII and entrusted by him to Opus Dei.