Opus Dei

A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).

In his 10 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection as the final answer to the question of death.

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

“Peace be with you!” This was the first thing Jesus said when he appeared on the day of the resurrection. He also said: “Do not be afraid.”

Sofía Villalba, a 26-year-old Guatemalan, shares her experience of vocational discernment with honesty and gratitude. From a very young age, she felt a desire to dedicate herself to God and, after a period of searching and reflection, she requested admission as a numerary of Opus Dei, during her second year of university. Despite her enthusiasm and sincere effort to live this vocation, over time she realized that it wasn’t the path for her.

On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”

I am writing to recount a favor I received recently from Blessed Alvaro.

Joshua and Danica rediscovered their faith thanks to an off-hand comment. What began as a casual, throwaway remark became the starting point of a life shaped by a deeper decision: to seek God in everyday life. This is their story.

From 27 November to 2 December, Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon. Among the main events, he will undertake a pilgrimage to İznik (Turkey) on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.

In his 26 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about how Christ, who is life, invites us to generate life and give our lives with Him.