Saxum

Saxum

March 1994. Álvaro del Portillo, Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei, travels on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the aim of fulfilling a dream of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, who passed away 50 years ago, on June 26, 1975. Del Portillo, now Blessed Álvaro,...
The Coins of the Gospel

The Coins of the Gospel

This brief study of the coins mentioned in the Gospel has helped us to better understand Jesus’ teachings. Knowing the value of each one allows us greater objectivity in grasping the message the Lord conveys in those passages. For this reason, we have titled it “A...
The Ascension of the Lord: A Cave and Footprints

The Ascension of the Lord: A Cave and Footprints

The church of the Eleona, the first church of the Ascension, now the Pater Noster Church (blue), was rebuilt higher up at the “ridge of the hill,” Inbomon in Greek (red). In the Footprints of our Faith., p. 173. In his Vita Constantini, Eusebius of Caesarea (+339)...
Caesarea Philippi: The Rock of Peter

Caesarea Philippi: The Rock of Peter

The Banias River in Caesarea Philippi: One of the Sources of the Jordan. ReedMiller, 2022 “Matthew tells us that this conversation between Jesus and his disciples takes place in the beautiful town of Caesarea Philippi, filled with luxurious palaces, set in a...
The Coins of the Gospel

The Coins of the Gospel

This brief study of the coins mentioned in the Gospel has helped us to better understand Jesus’ teachings. Knowing the value of each one allows us greater objectivity in grasping the message the Lord conveys in those passages. For this reason, we have titled it “A...