Andyara, Brazil: "I have learnt to grow through every challenge, even the toughest ones"
Andyara shares her inspiring life story: from her childhood in Campinas to her experience in Lebanon, through the challenges of illness and war. In this video, she tells us how her love of literature, her faith in Opus Dei and her courage in the face of adversity have led her to a life full of adventure, learning and profound growth.
Inma, Spain: "Every decision has helped me understand who I am and where I belong"
Inma lives in Valencia and is the second of seven siblings. She was an assistant numerary of Opus Dei for a time. After a period of reflection and prayer, she realized that her place was elsewhere: “It was very hard for me because I love the assistant numerary vocation deeply.”
Regional Assemblies Conclude: Family, Work, and Formation for Mission
In 2024, the Regional Assemblies of Opus Dei were held, bringing together several thousand people in nearly 70 countries over the course of a year to reflect on the theme "On the Road to the Centenary of the Work." The contributions gathered will help prepare for the Ordinary General Congress of 2025, scheduled for April and May.
dMeditations: Monday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can guide our prayer during the 20th week of Ordinary Time.
Pedro, Argentina: "I was a numerary and I wouldn't change anything about my journey"
Pedro is an architect specialising in NGOs. He is currently studying for a master's degree in Urban Economics. He will marry Ine next May. The path of his vocational discernment brought him closer to Opus Dei, an institution to which he belonged for a few years, and which he remembers with gratitude: "I don't regret being who I am today, and I am who I am today because of the whole journey I've been on," he says.
dMeditations: Friday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can guide our prayer during the 20th week of Ordinary Time.
Lidia, Bolivia: "I asked to join the Work and they said no"
My name is Juana Lidia Quispe Maita. I am from the community of Copachilaia. From my community, you can see Lake Titicaca, which is 4000 metres above sea level, and I am an assistant numerary of Opus Dei. I am here for a while looking after my mother, who is alone. I accompany her, take care of her, and help her with whatever she needs. And from time to time I go to the city.
dMeditations: Monday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 21st week of Ordinary Time.
“Joseph accepts God’s dream for his life”
In his 29 January general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the annunciation to St. Joseph.
Seven Sundays of Saint Joseph
A long-standing tradition in the Church is to prepare for the feast of Saint Joseph by dedicating the seven Sundays before 19 March to Saint Joseph, in memory of his seven sorrows and joys.