Opus Dei

Prayer for private devotion

A 1967 homily by the founder of Opus Dei that encapsulates his teachings, taken from "Conversations with Josemaría Escriva," Scepter, 2002.

Other documents are available at the Saint Josemaría website.

The statutes defining Opus Dei’s mission and structure, published (in Latin) in "The Canonical Path of Opus Dei," A. de Fuenmayor, V. Gomez-Iglesias, J. Illanes, Midwest Theological Forum, 1994.

A brief biography of the founder of Opus Dei.

Facts about the spread of popular devotion to the founder of Opus Dei.

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (Chapter I, n. 2) – These reflections on apostolate of the laity are of interest with regard to the apostolate Opus Dei members carry out in society.

Work, family life, and other ordinary activities are occasions for spiritual union with Jesus Christ.