Opus Dei

On the anniversary of Pope Francis’ election (13 March), here is an index of all the free ebooks of his audiences available on this website, with links.

Read these counsels slowly. Pause to meditate on these thoughts. They are things that I whisper in your ear—confiding them—as a friend, as a brother, as a father. And they are being heard by God.”

This is the prayer to ask God for favors through the intercession of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo. You can download the prayer card, which includes a brief biography, as a pdf or as an audio file.

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.

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.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.

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.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.

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.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 22nd week of Ordinary Time.