Mass for St. Josemaria

Saint Josemaría Escrivá, who spread the call to holiness in daily life, was called the "saint of the ordinary" by John Paul II. "We have to be contemplative souls in the middle of the world, who strive to turn our work into prayer," he often said. "Married people, single people, workers, intellectuals, farmers... right where they are can and should be good children of God."

Born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1925 and founded Opus Dei in 1928. In 1975, at the age of 73, he died suddenly in Rome, reportedly after a final affectionate glance at a picture of Our Lady in the room where he worked. Pope St John Paul II canonized St. Josemaría in Rome on October 6, 2002, and his liturgical feast day is celebrated on June 26.

In commemoration of the Feast of St. Josemaría, Opus Dei-St. Louis is hosting a Mass at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 25, at the Cathedral Basilica.   Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski will serve as the main celebrant for the Mass, and all are welcome to attend, in person or via the Cathedral livestream.