I'm about to make my First Holy Communion

Every year many young people go to Rome to spend Holy Week close to the Pope in the centre of Christianity. The Prelate of Opus Dei took part in an informal gathering with a group of girls, and Andreia, Brazilian, who is about to make her [...]
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St Josemaria's First Holy Communion

St Josemaria Escriva received Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time on April 23. A short video shows how he prepared for this important moment. Pope Benedict XVI talks about his own First Holy Communion. St Josemaria's parents had this card printed to mark his [...]
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100th anniversary of St Josemaria’s First Holy Communion

On April 23, we will commemorate the centennial of St. Josemaria’s First Holy Communion. This date should be a spur to his daughters and sons in Opus Dei to be more attentive and have greater piety in our participation at Mass, and especially in receiving [...]
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A prayer that went round the world

“I wish, Lord, to receive You with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.” I knew that St Josemaria, the founder of Opus Dei, had been taught this prayer for spiritual communion [...]
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Pope Benedict XVI explains the Eucharist to the Children

Meeting of the Holy Father with Children who had received their First Communion during the Year 1. Andrea. Dear Pope, what are your memories of your First Communion day? I would first like to say thank you for this celebration of faith that you are offering [...]
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Josemaria’s First Holy Communion

When he was 10, Josemaria received Jesus into his soul for the first time. It was April 23. His mother had dressed him smartly and he looked radiant. His sisters Chon and Lolita were also wearing their best frocks for the occasion. From early in [...]
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