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St. Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975) is best known as the founder of Opus Dei, a Catholic organization of laypeople and priests, which functions on the principle that every single person is called to holiness in their ordinary daily life, wherever God has called them to be. In preparation for his feast day today, we have been ...read more
Especially during this time of pandemic, the Sacred Heart of Jesus challenges us to reach out to others with His mercy, His love, and His compassion. ...read more
In 1799, two monks were killed while defending the Eucharist. What can we take from the witness of Eucharistic martyrs to inform our own faith lives? ...read more
It can be hard to find hope sometimes when our lives seem less than perfect. That’s why it’s important to remember that God is the head writer of our story. ...read more
Fr. Michael McGivney is going to be beatified. Who was he? And why is he important to the Church today, more than a hundred years after his death? ...read more
Of all the saints that have lived and died in the city of Rome, only St. Philip Neri is called the "Apostle of Rome". What makes him so special? ...read more
In 1374, St. Catherine of Siena's hometown experienced an outbreak of the bubonic plague. What can we learn from this great saint and her approach to life? ...read more
Read Marc's story of a 90-day journey of self-denial and spiritual enrichment that drew him closer to his friends, his family, and the Lord. ...read more
Read this reflection on Austen Ivereigh's new interview with Pope Francis and how we are called to approach this time of crisis with creativity. ...read more
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Carl Hétu
April 7, 2020
Carl Hétu, Canadian National Director of CNEWA, shares a moving story of an encounter with a girl in Gaza - and the lesson she left with him. ...read more