Very Human, Very Divine (V): To Be a True Friend
All genuine friendship involves an effort both to enter the lives of others and to allow them space in our own life. In this fifth article we look at some virtues that make friendship easier for us.
Letter from the Prelate (17 July 2021)
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene next week, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to welcome with renewed enthusiasm Christ's call to conversion.
In Kenya: Conversion Amid the Pandemic
Njoki, a Cooperator of Opus Dei living in Kenya, talks about helping a friend to become a Catholic amid the ongoing pandemic.
What is the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross?
Priests from all over the world speak about the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an association of clergy intrinsically united to the Prelature of Opus Dei. Its aim is to promote holiness among secular priests through the exercise of their ministry in the service of the Church.
Saint Raphael Meditation: Our Identity in Christ
A meditation (guided prayer) on the "new name" we receive by living the life God wants for us and discovering our true identity.
An encounter with St Josemaria on the Camino
As we celebrate St Josemaria’s feast day in 2021, his worldwide impact is evident. Tens of thousands of members, apostolic initiatives aplenty, beatified members… the list goes on. But at the heart of these numbers is what is most important – a personal encounter with God. And for many, this involves a personal encounter with St Josemaria.
“Don’t forget the refugees”
Ordained last May, Pablo recently defended his doctoral thesis on the Church’s teachings regarding refugees and migrants. Pope Francis encouraged him personally to continue his concern for refugees.
Assisting the Poorest of the Poor
When COVID-19 struck last year, a university professor mobilized her friends to assist the nearby Aeta communities, the earliest known inhabitants of the Philippines.
Montse on EWTN's "They Might Be Saints"
On July 10, which would have been her 80th birthday, EWTN will air a show on Montse's life which will include remarks by the Prelate of Opus Dei and Monsignor José Gutiérrez Gómez, Vice Postulator for Montse’s cause of beatification.
A Creativity with Soul
Fran and Maria ended up working in the fashion industry by chance, since he was an historian and she had a law degree. For the last 25 years they have directed a prestigious school of fashion in Seville.