As we approach the celebration of the birthday of the United States on Independence Day, the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva on the virtue of freedom can offer profound insights into understanding this virtue and implementing it in our own lives. St. Josemaria emphasized that real freedom is deeply intertwined with the pursuit of holiness…
Surrounded by the constant push to seek self-gratification through material goods and excessive personal care, it can be a challenge not to fall prey to selfishness. But we are blessed to have powerful words from the saints to help guide us away from the inclination to selfish desires and direct our intentions towards the service…
The New Year brings new outlooks and a revived ambition to do things well! The key to making resolutions is to persist in keeping them even when it may be the hardest. What builds virtue is the will to begin again. Thankfully the saints understood that, and through their example and words, we can all…
As we welcome the coming of our Savior into our homes this Christmas, we can reflect on the significance of God becoming man in the midst of family life with Mary and Joseph. How beautiful to have an example of such love and devotion in the Holy Family! St. Josemaria Escriva comments on this aspect…
St. Josemaria offers a lot of insight on the importance of being a good student. Many of his words are outlined in his little book, The Way. Read on to find inspiration for growing in professionalism and study… “An hour of study, for the modern apostle, is an hour of prayer.” The Way, 335 Maybe…
In a world where strong marriages seem increasingly rare, we can look to great saints for inspiration for married life. Throughout his life and ministry, St. Josemaría Escríva came into contact with thousands of married couples. He both learned from them and guided them to live holiness in the everyday activities of family life, and…
Throughout history, there have been countless saints who have had a deep devotion to Our Lady. And in this month of May, we decided to take a look at three saints who had a particularly strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and learn from their lives how to rely on her powerful intercession. -St. Maximilian…
There is nothing more secure than a child in their parent’s arms. That feeling of safety and security gives children a place to be themselves and make mistakes, always knowing there is forgiveness. And our relationship with God is the same way! He is our loving Father, and we are his children who can go…
St. Josemaria Escriva had a great love for Our Lady, so great in fact that he once told someone that they should not emulate him in anything except his love for Mary! His love for her is the driving force behind the Mary, Mother of Fairest Love shrine project and all we do here to…
