Be Silent

During the month of November the Church turns our attention towards the Last Things. In this month it is good to contemplate our own death, but not to look at dying as something that happens only at the very end of our life on earth; it is already present in the process of living. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.

 To be a Christian is to brought into the fellowship or communion of God's own life, where there are no individuals, but persons who live lives intensely immersed in the lives of others. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings

October is dedicated to the Rosary and this month gives us an opportunity to pray the Rosary not just more, but more deeply. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings

At the Canonization of St Josemaria, St John Paul II said that "in the Founder of Opus Dei, there is an extraordinary love for the will of God".

This can be a source of joy and an inspiration for us. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.

On the feast of the Guardian Angels, Fr James Hurley meditates on devotion to angels.

Our Lady’s birthday, the holy Name of Mary and our Lady of Sorrows, three Marian feasts this week which help us celebrate and imitate our Mother. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

Beginning back to ordinary life after the summer holidays can be difficult, but we should delight in returning to the God-given task of transforming this world, and also deepen our sense of solidarity with our fellow workers. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings

On 23 August 1982, Pope St John Paul II announced his decision to erect Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature. It was a decision preceded by much prayer. The anniversary reminds us of the great value of a good stubbornness when it comes to prayer of petition. The virtue of stubbornness is also important in our effects to grow, with the help of God's grace, in holiness, that is in love of God and others. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.

Our Lady as our most loving Mother always goes ahead of us. She is always early and prepares the way for her Son Jesus and for all of us who are her children. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady

The little boy who offers the Apostles his five barley loaves and two small fish has no idea of that part that tiny offering will play in the plans of God. Like we don't realise the great power of our Yes to God. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.