Opus Dei

Montse Grases was a girl who sensed God's call right from her youth, to serve Him in ordinary life. She spread to her friends and relatives the peace that comes from being close to God, while bearing a painful illness that eventually led to her death.

Project Harambee 2002 is an effort to raise funds for educational programs in Africa from people attending the canonization of Saint Josemaria and from anyone else who wants to help.

Other documents are available at the Saint Josemaría website.

On October 6, 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized Josemaría Escrivá, calling him "the saint of the ordinary" and describing his teachings as "timely and urgent today."

Toni Zweifel was born on February 15, 1938 in Verona, Italy. His mother Antonia was Italian and his father, Giusto Zweifel, was a Swiss textile manufacturer. He was baptized on February 26.

A selection of statements on Opus Dei by various Popes.

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

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

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