Saint Josemaria's first Holy Communion

Saint Josemaria made his First Communion on April 23,1912, exactly ten years after his Confirmation. It was the feast of Saint George, patron saint of Aragon and Catalonia, and the traditional day for the First Communion ceremonies in the church of the Piarists’ school. At [...]
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The Sacraments. Reconciliation and the Blessed Eucharist

In a gathering in Peru, July 13, 1974, St Josemaria speaks about receiving the Sacraments, especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist, to strengthen our relationship with God.
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The Eucharist: "I believe that You are here."

Barcelona, Spain, November 26, 1972. St Josemaria reminds us that Jesus is present in the Eucharist. Praying before the tabernacle with that attitude means making an act of faith. I'll tell you to go to Holy Mass as often as you can. Nobody "presides" at the [...]
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Pope Benedict: Rediscovering the Power of the Eucharist

August 20, 2012. (Romereports.com) The Pope prayed the Angelus from the balcony of his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, by inviting pilgrims to rediscover the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Benedict XVI “Let us rediscover the beauty of the Sacrament of Eucharist, which shows us all the humility [...]
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Why is there a feast of Corpus Christi?

"The solemnity of Corpus Christi originated within a very precise cultural and historical context. Its aim was to proclaim openly the faith of the People of God in Jesus Christ’s real, living presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist." Pope Benedict XVI explains the history [...]
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I'm about to make my First Holy Communion

Every year many young people go to Rome to spend Holy Week close to the Pope in the centre of Christianity. The Prelate of Opus Dei took part in an informal gathering with a group of girls, and Andreia, Brazilian, who is about to make her [...]
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100th anniversary of St Josemaria’s First Holy Communion

On April 23, we will commemorate the centennial of St. Josemaria’s First Holy Communion. This date should be a spur to his daughters and sons in Opus Dei to be more attentive and have greater piety in our participation at Mass, and especially in receiving [...]
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A prayer that went round the world

“I wish, Lord, to receive You with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.” I knew that St Josemaria, the founder of Opus Dei, had been taught this prayer for spiritual communion [...]
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Benedict XVI leads Corpus Christi procession through the streets of Rome

Romereports.com- As Bishop of Rome, Benedict XVI celebrated Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi in the Cathedral of the Eternal City, the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Afterward, he led a procession through Merulana avenue. Thousands of people, accompanied the pope, during the moving [...]
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Pope Benedict XVI explains the Eucharist to the Children

Meeting of the Holy Father with Children who had received their First Communion during the Year 1. Andrea. Dear Pope, what are your memories of your First Communion day? I would first like to say thank you for this celebration of faith that you are offering [...]
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