Be Silent

In the Gospel Jesus tells us that He is the Vine and we are the branches. We share in the life of the divine Vine above all through Holy Communion. We ask St Josemaria, the anniversary of whose first Holy Communion we marked on 23rd April, to intercede for us so that we receive Jesus with as much love as we can. A meditation for the 5th Sunday of Easter by Fr Donncha O hAodha

The figure of the shepherd who looks after the flock has deep roots in the Old Testament and is fulfilled in the New Testament in Christ, the Good Shepherd. A meditation by Fr James Hurley

Second Sunday of Easter reminds us of Thomas’ doubt turning into faith and of Divine Mercy, displayed in Christ’s wounds. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said he would” (Mt 28:5-6). That is the wonderful news that we celebrate today, that Christ is risen. And that is a reason too for a new joy.

As the news of the resurrection spreads we contemplate the altogether special appearance of Jesus to Mary his mother and also his appearance to the holy women. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.

Today we thank God for the gift of the priesthood as we pray very especially for all priests. We consider the common priesthood all the faithful share and the treasure of the Eucharist.

St Patrick and St Joseph both put their lives at the service of the great task God has given them. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

Laetare Sunday allows us to reflect on the fact that Lent is really a joyful time as we discover that the deepest and most lasting joy is only to be found in God and not in creatures. A Meditation from Fr Gavan Jennings for Fourth Sunday of Lent.

In the great season of Lent our Lord encourages us to give him our whole heart. We can do this only because He has given his whole Heart to us in the first place. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.

On 14 February 1930 St Josemaria grasped that God wished the calling to Opus Dei to be open to women as well as men. The feast day (transferred this year to 12 February because of Ash Wednesday) is one of thanksgiving and faithfulness to the charism received by countless women and men during a span of over 90 years. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.