Online Recollection Oct 2020
The day of recollection is a time for prayer and reflection on some topics of our spiritual life.
For the 2nd of October 2020
A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the 92nd anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei and for the feast of the Guardian Angels.
Growing Rich Through Poverty
Aimed especially at young readers but useful for people of all ages, an article on the meaning of Jesus’ first “beatitude”: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Saint Raphael Meditation: Feast of the Three Archangels
A meditation (guided prayer) on the three Archangels, who reveal to us God's transcendence, power and salvific action.
Saint Josemaria on Friendship
An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría." "Friendship – along with filiation – are the key relationships in Christian life, not only with other men and women, but especially with God."
Christian Mortification—Praying in Body and Soul
What is the true meaning of "mortification" in our Christian life. An article by Jutta Burggraf (PhD in Theology from the University of Navarre), who passed away in 2010.
Saint Raphael Meditation: "If you knew the gift of God"
A meditation (guided prayer) on the need to foster wonder at God's grandeur and presence in our life.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (IX): Fear Not, I Am With You
In our life of prayer, difficulties and moments of darkness may arise. But we should have the certainty that God is especially close to us then.
Use of Time St Raphael Meditation (20 Sept 2020)
The use of time is a gift from God. Saint Josemaria sees the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard as also pointing to the need to take advantage of time to do good, to work in the Lord’s vineyard while carrying out our daily tasks.
Celibacy
What is celibacy? How did it arise in the Church? Who lives apostolic celibacy in Opus Dei and why? An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría," which is currently being translated into English.