Opus Dei

Mr Jose Escriva was Josemaria's dad. His business collapsed, and he had to take a job in Logroño. The family moved there in 1915. This segment is from an animated film on St. Josemaría's early life.

In late November, Bishop Javier Echevarría made a quick visit to Fatima and Santiago de Compostela to present his petitions before our Lady and to gain the Jubilee Indulgence at the tomb of St. James.

On November 28, 1982, John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature. In this video he encourages its faithful—laity and priests—to continue their mission without fear (Vídeo: 2’20’’).

Joaquin Romero has been wheelchair-bound with multiple sclerosis for almost 20 years. But he refuses to give in to pessimism and has no doubt that his disability is “a caress from God”

The Prelate urges us to prepare our hearts to receive our Lord at Christmas, and speaks about the recent Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father, "Verbum Domini."

Audio files of St Josemaria’s voice, speaking in Spanish about the family, how to pray, presence of God when working, and Opus Dei. Songs and carols.

Many people in recent months have found work after going to Saint Josemaria's intercession by praying the Novena for Work. A selection of letters recounting some personal experiences.

Christ encouraged us to help others in such a way that only God knows. St. Josemaría repeats that message here (0’37”).

Why is there evil in the world? What do we mean by "original sin"? What is the Church's teaching on chastity? Forty brief summaries of key points of Catholic teaching written by professors at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.

On November 13, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 34 faithful of Opus Dei to the diaconate. They will receive priestly ordination in May. With homily from the Mass and names of those ordained.