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1967.10.1

He visited Tajamar School in Madrid, Spain. On arriving in the staffroom he explained that the social projects such as schools, clinics and training centers undertaken by the faithful of Opus Dei throughout the world are set up “where there is poverty, unemployment, sadness and [...] Tags:

1967.4.24

Saint Josemaría said: “We have an obligation to ensure that every day there are fewer poor people in the world, fewer uneducated people, fewer people with no faith, fewer sick or old people who are bereft of loving Christian help. Not by a charitable concession, [...] Tags:

1967.3.26

“A Christian life should be one of constant prayer, trying to live in the presence of God from morning to night and from night to morning. A Christian can never be a lonely man, since he lives in continual contact with God, who is both [...] Tags:

1966.10.23

While he was celebrating Holy Mass he had a mystical experience which he described very simply the next day. “At the age of sixty-five I have made a marvelous discovery. I love celebrating Holy Mass, but yesterday it cost me a huge effort – tremendous [...] Tags:

1966.5.19

Saint Josemaría said in a homily: “Our life of prayer should also be based on some moments that are dedicated exclusively to our conversation with God, moments of silent dialogue, before the tabernacle if possible, in order to thank our Lord for having waited for [...] Tags:

1966.2.26

Saint Josemaría left Naples on his way to Greece with Don Alvaro del Portillo. In Athens and Corinth they visited the places where, according to tradition, Saint Paul had preached. Saint Josemaría remarked, “This may or may not be the actual place; there’s nothing gained [...] Tags: