Opus Dei

Stephen Tsang, from Hong Kong, converted to Catholicism while living as a student at Netherhall residence in London.

"Do not be afraid, dear friends, to prefer the 'alternative' routes pointed out by true love: a modest and sound lifestyle; sincere and pure emotional relationships; honest commitment in studies and work; deep concern for the common good." Last weekend the Pope met and spoke with 500,000 youth in Loretto.

The Prelate stresses the importance of living in close union with Jesus Christ. The norms of Christian piety practiced by persons close to Opus Dei help them to share in our Lord’s Cross.

Shahrookh Khambatta Damania tells the story of his conversion in which he crossed many seas, including those of the interior life.

On July 29, Wlodzimierz Redzioch interviewed Opus Dei's Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarría for a Polish weekly newspaper. They discussed Opus Dei's structure and spirit, its "mild" response to The Da Vinci Code, and plans for its upcoming 80th anniversary.

Vincent Nzouke is an enthusiastic final year student of the Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT) in Lagos, Nigeria, a school started in 2002 on the Centenary of the birth of St. Josemaria. Vincent tells of his experiences at the school and how it has given him hope for the future: his own, his family's and Nigeria's.

Two persons who have been helped by St. Josemaría from heaven. St. Josemaría intercedes before God for anyone who asks him for help in their family, professional, apostolic or personal needs.

In less than one year, Pope Benedict XVI will arrive in Australia to meet with thousands of young people from all over the world. Here is the official video announcing World Youth Day 2008, which will be held next July in Sydney.

In 2002 in Warsaw, on June 26th, Irene Kalpas met Opus Dei "by chance." She was almost 90 years old.

For over 40 years Condoray has been providing job training for women who have no resources of their own. An interview with the program's assistant director.