Selecting the right partner

One simple observation, often overlooked by many, is the key to a successful marriage is selecting the right partner. The teachings of Saint Josemaria and his influence led me to take this responsibility very seriously. Living in Warrane College, I was able to mix with [...]
Tags: Children, Marriage, St Joseph, Vocation, Australia

Testimony

Alex Grew 6' Last Night

First let me begin with a story that ties together many of the principles that we have learned in Redfield about character building from Saint Josemaria. Some years ago, we received a call from a local shop owner, telling us he had caught one of [...]
Tags: Education, Australia

Testimony

Msgr. George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia

Josemaria’s Christocentrism, with its unifying explanation of all aspects of life, promises to overcome the inconsistencies that have arisen in the previous centuries between intellectual life and the life of faith, between spiritual life and scientific work, between Christian life and professional life. This is [...]
Tags: Unity of life, Australia

Testimony

My home-making is a real full-time job

I have been happily married for 17 years and we have ten children aged between 16 and 2 years old. My main professional work during these 17 years has been my home and bringing up my children. In a country like Australia, where there is [...]
Tags: Children, Marriage, Australia, Upbringing

Testimony

I could not stay passive

I was born in a Catholic family and even though I got to know about Opus Dei when I was young, I was never interested in it. I had already started to work when, thanks to my brother, I went to a spiritual retreat. I [...]
Tags: Vocation, Australia

Document

Online journal: India Service Project

A group of young Australians and New Zealanders are taking part in the India Service Project in New Delhi, from January – February 2010. In the blog http://indiaserviceproject2010.blogspot.com they recount their daily adventures with beautiful pictures and a good dose of humour. Below is a [...]
Tags: Youth, Solidarity, University, Australia, India, New Zealand