Number of articles: 56

"Let us be witnesses to Christ's love in ordinary life"

Monsignor Ocáriz sends Christmas greetings to everyone from the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs, reminding us that we can give witness to the Christian life in our families, as we contemplate the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate of Opus Dei

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has sent a brief message for the solemnity of the Birth of Jesus.

From the Prelate

Christmas Video from the Prelate

A brief video with reflections about the Christmas season and greetings from the Prelate of Opus Dei.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate

The Prelate of Opus Dei reminds us of the peace "we can contemplate in the face of a Child" during the Christmas season, a peace we must bring to all men and women.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"

In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of simplicity over abundance, of silence over hubbub, of prayer over 'my time,' of God over my 'I'."

From the Church and the Pope

Praying by the Nativity Scene with Saint Josemaria

Some words from Saint Josemaria on the true meaning of Christmas.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

Video Message from the Prelate for Christmas

A video message for the feast of Christmas from Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei.

From the Prelate

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has written a brief Christmas greeting for faithful of Opus Dei and friends.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Christmas Time: The Light of Bethlehem

A new article about the Liturgical year. "Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, is born to illuminate our path on earth. He shows us the Father’s loveable face and gives us the Holy Spirit."

Fostering Interior Life

Christ Triumphs Through Humility

A homily by Saint Josemaria given on 24 December 1963, published in "Christ is Passing By."

Documentation