Tomás and Paquita Alvira: Early Married Members of the Work
Tomás and Paquita were among the earliest married members of Opus Dei. Tomas ran a boarding school for orphans, was a college professor, and helped found a network of primary and secondary schools. Paquita was also a high school teacher and principal, and dedicated herself to her family.
The Beginning of a Thrilling Story: Campus Muengersdorf
In this episode of "Fragments of History," German historian Barbara Schellenberger takes us back to the origins of the Muengersdorf Campus in Cologne, Germany. Through her stories, we will explore how this residence, founded in 1966, has played a crucial role in the holistic education of students from various parts of the world.
Divine Revelation
If you were a top physicist whose memory had been completely wiped after a car accident, how would you try to regain the knowledge you lost? You would not want to start with hardcore physics, for sure. First, you would probably take basic mathematics and other foundational courses before exploring more challenging topics.
Common Works and Auxiliary Societies of Opus Dei: What were they, and why did they cease to exist?
From the foundational years, St. Josemaría said that Opus Dei would have personal and collective ways of communicating the Christian faith and the spirit of the Work. This article describes the evolution of its collective apostolate.
Daily Meditations Resume
Daily meditations are texts meant to feed our mental prayer, inviting us to stop and converse with God each day of the liturgical year.
"Nothing lasting is born or grows without love"
Young people who served as volunteers for the papal Mass in Singapore share their hopes before the Pope’s visit and other attendees’ experiences after.
God yearns for your heart
Everyone is called to participate in God's love. This is the first article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.
"I'm sanctifying the world one donut at a time"
Chelsea (Trinidad & Tobago) talks about how she finds God and brings joy to other people through her work as an entrepreneur.
Letter from the Prelate (11 September 2024)
On the occasion of the upcoming feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Prelate of Opus Dei offers reflections on one of Jesus' seven last words on the Cross.
Regional Circumscriptions of Opus Dei
This article lists the current circumscriptions of Opus Dei, which include about seventy countries in which the Prelature is present.








