Audio message from Pope Francis: “Thank you for your prayers”
On 14 February, Pope Francis was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome due to a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract. The Holy See Press Office publishes updates on the Pope's health twice a day.
Letter from the Prelate (10 March 2025) | Joy
In this pastoral letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on some key aspects of joy, following the teachings of Saint Josemaria.
Meditations: Saturday of the Twenty-Second Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.
Building on Rock: The Plan of Life (II)
The road we travel with God involves both times of prosperity and moments of greater difficulty of tiredness. Fidelity to a plan of life is not about "perfect execution," but rather remaining in God's love and finding our rest in Him.
Maria José, Spain: "Helping others is a way of giving back what I've received"
María José is a lawyer who lives with her husband and son in Madrid. Since the return of the Taliban regime to Afghanistan in August 2021, she has been helping women from that country to find asylum in Spain. There were only a few of them at the beginning, but now they've formed a network that supports 110 families. "Prayer helps me understand the things that happen and God's calls," she says. Her faith inspires her commitment to improving the world around her through her work.
Meditations: Friday of the Twenty-Second Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.
Meditations: Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.
Meditations: Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.
“The Way” inspires Hallow's Lenten challenge
The Catholic prayer app Hallow launches its Lent challenge on Wednesday. This year, it is inspired by the founder of Opus Dei's “The Way.” The global challenge will be guided by well-known figures from around the world.
Message from the Pope for Lent 2025
The Holy Father shares what it means to journey together in hope this Lent. “All of us are pilgrims in this life; each of us is invited to stop and ask how our lives reflect this fact. Am I really on a journey, or am I standing still, not moving, either immobilized by fear and hopelessness or reluctant to move out of my comfort zone?”