Laura, Spain: "I learned that listening to my heart meant listening to God"
Laura is 31 and lives in Valencia, Spain. She learned to pray when she was very young, and that shaped the rhythm and substance of her decisions. For her, responding to her vocation as a numerary was the beginning of a path she now walks in her work an administrator in Opus Dei, a role in which she combines her passion for creativity, communication, and care.
The Truth About Mirrors
Sincerity does more than build relationships: it transforms them. There's a quiet relief in letting yourself be seen, like the deep exhale after holding your breath for too long. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”
September Recollection Kit
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
Ten Tips for Starting the School Year Well
Some advice from Saint Josemaria on getting the most out of the school year.
“It is enough to choose to love freely each day”
In his 27 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Jesus' self-surrender in his Passion.
Letter from the Prelate (26 August 2025)
With reference to the memorial of the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist on August 29th, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on the importance of truth and humility.
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the man of the Beatitudes
This young Italian engineer showed that it’s possible to be authentic, joyful, and deeply fulfilled when you live for others. At just 24, Pier Giorgio Frassati left an unforgettable mark on those who knew him, especially the poor and the sick.
Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint
He loved the Eucharist, lived his faith with joy, and reminds us that holiness is not a distant dream but an attainable goal for everyone. Discover his story in this infographic.
On the Highway to Heaven with Carlo Acutis
Life is full of choices, big and small, that shape who we become. These five tips from Carlo Acutis explore what it means to live a life of purpose.
To the Heights with Pier Giorgio Frassati
Friend, athlete, dreamer... His faith gave him the strength to go further than anyone expected. These five phrases from Pier Giorgio Frassati help us understand the source of his joy and generosity.