In this meditation we give thanks for the holy life of St James, highlighting the role of his parents Zebedee and Salome in his vocation, the power of example and the value of service. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.

A meditation by Fr James Hurley for the octave between the Feast of Corpus Christi and the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, the feast of the Solemn Inauguration of the Church.

That involved a very special out-pouring of the third person of the Blessed Trinity on the Church, an outpouring, which completely transformed the apostles and through them and with them the whole body of the Church.

That work of transformation by the Holy Spirit continues over time. In fact, the Holy Spirit has been transforming, not only ourselves but many, many, people since the beginning of time.

So today we can ask the Holy Spirit to continue his work in us helping us to be open to new conversions both in small ways and in great ways

Today for all in Opus Dei, we ask the Holy Spirit to help us renew the Consecration of the Work and of ourselves to the Holy Spirit which St Josemaría first made on the feast of Pentecost 1971.

A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd

The Ascension is Jesus’ last appearance to the Apostles and the day he sits at the right hand of the Father, bringing our frail human nature to the life of glory.. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

This is a meditation by Fr Tom Dowd for the Feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the first successor of St Josemaria. He was a very bright engineer and later on theologian and canon lawyer, courageous, brave, and conscientious person and was a wonderful support to St Josemaría over many years.

He had a marked devotion to our Lady and gave great example of unity with and love for the Pope.

With the Resurrection of Jesus we begin the 50 days of Eastertide. These days offer us a time to think about the joy of heaven that Christ has won for us with his Passion, Death and Resurrection.

A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings

Our Lord is tested by some Scribes and Pharisees who bring to him a women caught in compromising circumstances (ref John 8:1-11). In his response he acts with great mercy while not forgetting the needs of Justice. His way of acting reminds us how often charity consist more in understanding that in giving. A Meditation for the Fifth Sunday of Lent by Fr Tom Dowd.

Laetare Sunday allows us to glimpse the mystery of our new life at Easter and hasten towards it in hope. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.

In the Annunciation we see how the Blessed Virgin delights in the will of God. We can learn this lesson from her. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings

The personality of St Joseph is very rich. We can pray here about the fact that he is a 'good and faithful' servant. In this, St Joseph is identified with Christ the Servant and comes to share in the joy of God. This identity and joy is also offered to all of us. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha