The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church, and Opus Dei
A statement from the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States on the Da Vinci Code, with links to reviews and articles
Press statement on The Da Vinci Code
The Opus Dei Communications Office in Rome released the following statement regarding The Da Vinci Code film.
Pope's Message for 14th World Day of the Sick
The World Day of the Sick was celebrated on February 11. Included here is the message of Benedict XVI as well as a testimony of John Paul II and a testimony of Saint Josemaría about the Christian meaning of sickness.
"Da Vinci Code" -- a Blessing for Opus Dei?
The person who oversees Opus Dei's relations with the international media is interviewed about his perspective on the film The Da Vinci Code that will come out in theaters later this year.
A Commandment Ever New
Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical, from Bishop Javier Echevarría, the Prelate of Opus Dei.
Bishop Javier Echevarria speaks of divine filiation
In his most recent book, the Prelate of Opus Dei devotes a chapter to divine filiation, a supernatural reality that is fundamental to the formation given in centers of the Prelature. Here are some selections from that chapter, "The Eucharist and the Christian Life."
Biography of St Josemaría
Life of Saint Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei.
"God is Love": First Encyclical of Benedict XVI
Given below is a summary of Benedict XVI's first Encyclical, entitled "Deus caritas est" (God is love). Dated December 25, Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, it considers the question of Christian love.
Joining Opus Dei
Membership involves a commitment to receive spiritual formation from Opus Dei and to participate in its mission.
Activities
Opus Dei provides spiritual formation aimed at helping people develop their spiritual life and apostolate. These activities are held in Opus Dei centers or in a church, office or private home.