Letter from the Prelate (9 January 2018)
“In the human realm,” Saint Josemaria said, “I want to leave you as an inheritance love for freedom and good humor.” The Prelate invites us to reflect on the gift of freedom, in this letter dated on the Founder's birthday.
“Accompanied by your prayer”
On 23 January 2017, Pope Francis named as Prelate of Opus Dei Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Braña. We reproduce here a hand-written message from Saint Josemaría's successor, on the anniversary of his appointment.
Academic Act Honoring Bishop Javier Echevarría
During a two day visit to the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz took part in an academic act honoring the former chancellor Bishop Javier Echevarría, and had a get-together with over 3,000 people in the University's sports complex.
With Love In Our Eyes: Mercy and Fraternity
Saint Josemaria insisted that charity in a Christian should never be “official, dry or soulless,” but rather full of human warmth and affection. An article on Christian life written for the Jubilee of Mercy in the Church.
Tomás Alvira, Father of a family
There can be no better gift for a father… than the grateful love of a son. That affection grows and matures with years and becomes even more deeply rooted when the father has gone, even though he is known to be nearer and more active than ever. Rafael Alvira, a son before a philosopher, considered at the death of his father the legacy he received.
“I have never been happier”
A 21-year-old engineering student from the North of England learnt to love God and find joy in the intense pain of terminal cancer. Fr Joseph Evans, chaplain of Greygarth Hall in Manchester, tells his story.
Apostolic Journey to Chile and Peru
Pope Francis is making an apostolic visit to Chile and Peru from 15-22 January. With links to all the homilies and addresses, and live video streaming of major events.
“Lord, may we be people who know how to love”
On the anniversary of Saint Josemaria's birth, the Prelate of Opus Dei celebrated Holy Mass in the Prelatic Church of Our Lady of Peace. We offer a summary of the homily he delivered.
Oakcrest Choir Sings at Papal Mass with the Sistine Chapel Choir
30 girls from the Oakcrest School in Virginia joined the Sistine Chapel Choir at the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. With link to video recording of their singing in St. Peter's.
5 Tools to Get to Know Saint Josemaria
Saint Josemaria was born on January 9, 1902, in Barbastro, Spain. Here are a few of the ways to get to know his life, including videos of his preaching, texts from his writings, in addition to audios, testimonies, and more.