Opus Dei

Bishop Javier Echevarría highlights three reasons to be especially joyful this month: the joy of the Easter season, the beatification of John Paul II, and the beginning of the month dedicated to Mary.

This biographical timeline covers basic dates and occurences in St. Josemaria's life. At various points there are links to more detailed information found on the St. Josemaria Website.

The memory of John Paul II will be especially strong this year for the thousands of university students in Rome during Holy Week for UNIV. With video of April 20 audience with Benedict XVI.

Article by the Prelate of Opus Dei published in the "Catholic Herald" (UK). "People of every race and from every walk of life saw the face of the Risen Christ shining in him." Link to Vatican website tribute to John Paul II.

A well-known writer in Spain reveiws Roland Joffé's recent film "There Be Dragons."

Fr. Robert Weatherill, a priest of Opus Dei, talks about his experiences traveling on the train between Rome and Milan (2:36).

Children can often cause their parents to worry. St. Josemaría relates two stories from his own family to show that sometimes what’s needed is understanding and trust on the part of parents (2:38).

On May 6th, Roland Joffe's film, "There Be Dragons," featuring St. Josemaria as one of the main characters, will open in theaters in the U.S. We provide some information about the film.

On March 25th, Roland Joffe's film, "There Be Dragons," featuring St. Josemaria as one of the main characters, opened in theaters in Spain. On May 6th it will open in the U.S and some time later in Canada. We provide some information about the film.

Texts from the magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflecting on the presence of Christ's Mother at his crucifixion.