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Monsignor Ocáriz, in the Netherlands and Belgium

From the Prelate 08/15/2017

Continuing his pastoral trips to various countries in Europe, the Prelate had a chance this week to meet with faithful of Opus Dei in Belgium and the...

The butter "tragedy" – 100 years later

Historical context 08/13/2017

Fr Willie Doyle, a heroic Irish Jesuit military chaplain, died in battle 100 years ago. The story of how St Josemaria came to know about his life and...

"Baptism is the beginning of hope"

From the Pope 08/07/2017

After a summer break in July, Pope Francis returned to his reflections on the Christian virtue of hope, in his August 2 general audience.

Message from the Prelate (15 August 2017)

Pastoral Letters and Messages 08/15/2017

Some words from Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz for the feast of our Lady's Assumption into heaven.

Treasure of Children with Special Needs

Personal testimonies 08/09/2017

Elizabeth Varghese, married and with two children, is a teacher in India. She was born and brought up in Indore, before moving to Delhi where she now...

Pastoral trip to France: “Joyful in hope”

From the Prelate 08/03/2017

From August 1-5, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, made a brief pastoral visit to France, where he had the opportunity to be with...

Assumption of Mary into Heaven

Getting to know our Lady 08/14/2017

A 30-minute podcast about the feast of the Assumption and Saint Josemaria's devotion to our Lady, offered by the St. Josemaria Institute.

Economic Rebellion of the "Tea Slaves"

Social initiatives 08/09/2017

An article published in "El Mundo" about the Kimlea Training Centre, a corporate work of Opus Dei in Kenya that seeks to give women the skills needed...

Five Keys to Friendship from Pope Francis

From the Pope 07/31/2017

“A friend isn’t just an acquaintance, someone you enjoy passing the time of day with. Friendship is something much deeper.” Some advice from Pope...

Prelate's Pastoral Trips in July and August

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz will visit various countries in Europe during the next two months to be with the faithful and friends of the Prelature. Links to highlights and photos of each trip.

“Wanting, without really wanting: that is your attitude”

Wanting, without really wanting: that is your attitude as long as you don't put the occasion firmly aside. Don't try to fool yourself telling me you are weak. You are... a coward, which is not the same thing. (The Way, 714)

The world, the flesh and the devil are a band of adventurers who take advantage of the weakness of that savage you bear within you, and want you to hand over to them, in exchange for the glittering tinsel of a pleasure--which is worth nothing,--the pure gold and the pearls and the diamonds and rubies drenched in the life- blood of your God Redeemer, which are the price and the treasure of your eternity. (The Way, 708)

Another fall, and what a fall! Must you give up hope? No. Humble...

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