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In Earnest Search

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October 20, 2026 World History Encyclopedia Hello!   How is each and every one?   No wonder, this post is delayed for a day.   Firstly, I had to run errands for my outreach and I had to go to different outlets to get them all complete so I could prepare them without interruptions.   Good decision because prices have gone up, and I had to decide on the spot for alternatives and live within the budget. Secondly, I have the following to share with you.   From part of #15 and #16 of the pastoral letter of Father Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei on Contemplation October 16, 2026 Secondly, we need to cultivate an awareness of God’s presence throughout the day. As well as asking God for the gift of unceasing prayer, there are certain human means that prepare us for it and make it possible during the day: the active seeking of moments of silence, the strength to remain focused on a single activity, perseverance in constant work, the humility to listen, con...
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Thirsting For Love

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October 13, 2026 St Josemaria Institute Hello!  How is each and every one? It just dawned on me that the past week was replete with feast days and I could not help spending time to gather them for you so you can savor each one of them even after we have celebrated them. Oct 7, 8, 9, 12.   7 October Our Lady of the Rosary   Pope St. Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto - a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Clement XI extended the feast to the universal Church in 1716. The development of the rosary has a long history. First, a practice developed of praying 150 Our Fathers in imitation of the 150 Psalms. Then there was a parallel practice of praying 150 Hail Marys. Soon a mystery of Jesus' life was attached to each Hail Mary. Though Mary's giving the rosary to St. Dominic is recognized as a legend, the development of this prayer form owes much to the followers ...
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