Nigerian Bishops Call for Prayer
The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria are calling for 9-days of prayer for peace and healing, from from Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 29 June, 2025.
Auxiliary Bishop Obodo to Members and Friends of Opus Dei “Seek Holiness in Ordinary Life”
Most Rev. Ernest Obodo, Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu, celebrated a solemn Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the death and the 100th anniversary of the priestly ordination of St. Josemaría.
“Let us give voice to our desire to be healed”
In his 18 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the paralytic.
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.
Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2025
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Cardinal Arinze Meets with Nigerian Students in Rome
During their recent visit to Rome for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, some university students from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, visited the Nigerian Cardinal His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, at his private residence in the Vatican.
Shiró, Kenya: "No man is an island... We need each other"
Shiró is happiest spending time with people: “I need people, and feeling that they need me makes me want to give the best of myself. No man is an island... We need each other.” This openness led her to start her studies in healthcare, and later move to hospitality and catering in her country, Kenya. She also started a social initiative to help street children. All these experiences confirmed her vocation to Opus Dei as an assistant numerary.
“Take courage, get up!”
In his 11 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of Bartimaeus.
Two Milestones in 2025: Masses in Nigeria Honouring St. Josemaría
26 June is the feast of Saint Josemaría. This marks the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination and the 50th anniversary of his transit into heaven. Masses will be celebrated in many cities and towns around Nigeria.
Renata, Brazil: "God is calling me in the world, and that's where I find my vocation"
Biomedical scientist Renata Silvestre describes how her vocation is intertwined with her work in advanced cell therapy, battling cancer while living the spirit of Opus Dei in her daily life. In her story, science and faith are both sources of inspiration and reasons for commitment.