How wonderful it is that the Lord Christ chose to come among us as part of a family coming into this world in the same way that we all came. That is a clear sign of how much our Lord wishes to unite with us, truly becoming like us in all things but sin.

That is a great honour for our human nature and for marriage and family and shows that the joys and sorrows of family life are an important part of the path to holiness.

On this feast day the consecration of the families of all who form part of Opus Dei is renewed, a consecration first made by St Josemaria in 1951.

A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd

The infant Jesus shows us the almighty humility of God. He invites us to approach the mystery of his Nativity with humility so as to receive all the graces he wants to give us. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha for Christmas Day

The feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary helps us see God’s love at work in our Mother and open our hearts to his grace. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.

Advent is a time to stay awake and not allow passing things to hypnotise us. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.

Jesus Christ reigns by being the Suffering Servant. Let us savour his immense love for us, and let us deepen in our call to share in his kingly service to everyone. Moreover, we discover that we are the first beneficiaries of living a very apostolic life. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.

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.