The kingdom of heaven: what is it?

Christ’s kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures through all generations (Dan 3:100). The solemnity of Christ the King of the universe is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. The kingship of Christ remained completely hidden until he was [...]
Tags: Heaven, Jesus Christ, Ascetical struggle, Holiness

Like the Prodigal Son

During a catechetical gathering in Pamplona, Spain, in 1972, St Josemaria speaks about the importance of the inner battle over the little things of every day, because “love makes something great out of a little thing.”
Tags: Sacrament of Reconciliation, Little things, Ascetical struggle, prodigal son

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To fight for love

Msgr Jaime Fuentes was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, studied journalism at the University of Navarra, and obtained a doctorate in theology at the same university. In 1967, when he was very young, he moved to Rome, where he lived in the same house as St [...]
Tags: Love of God, Ascetical struggle, Holiness, Josemaria Escriva

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February 16, 1932: “Deeds are love – not sweet words”

This divine locution gave rise to n. 933 in The Way: "There is a story of a soul who, on saying to our Lord in prayer, ‘Jesus, I love you,’ heard this reply from heaven: ‘Love means deeds, not sweet words.’ "Think if you also [...]
Tags: Generosity, Javier Echevarria, Ascetical struggle

Ronan Scullion, Ireland

Ronan Scullion, a computer software developer from Belfast, talks about St Josemaria’s message and its relevance to his work.
Tags: Little things, Ascetical struggle, Ordinary life

The Christian's vaulting-pole

What St Josemaria learnt from Olympic athletes about Christian living
Tags: Sport, Grace, Ascetical struggle

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Sport and interior life

To you, who like sports, the Apostle’s argument should appeal: “All the runners at the stadium are trying to win, but only one of them gets the prize. You must run in the same way, meaning to win.” The Way, 318 “It is a time of hope, [...]
Tags: Defects, Sport, Ascetical struggle

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New Year: beginning again each day

The Christian life is a continuous beginning again each day Since our first conscious decision really to follow the teaching of Christ, we have no doubt made good progress along the way of faithfulness to his word. And yet isn’t it true that there is still [...]
Tags: Ascetical struggle

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Treasure of time

I want to talk to you about time, that passes so swiftly. I am not going to repeat to you the well-known phrase about one year more being one year less ... Nor am I going to suggest that you ask around what others think [...]
Tags: Love of God, Ascetical struggle

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Overcoming the difficulties

For a son of God each day should be an opportunity for renewal, knowing for sure that with the help of grace he will reach the end of the road, which is Love. That is why if you begin and begin again, you are doing [...]
Tags: Abandonment to God, Defects, Divine sonship, Ascetical struggle, Optimism, Supernatural outlook, difficulties