Opus Dei

The founder of Opus Dei speaking to young people in a gathering in Brazil in 1974.

In the first installment of the "Conversions" series, Julie (United States) talks about rediscovering the Catholic faith, starting by asking different family members one question: "What makes you happy?"

The first students who took part in Opus Dei's work with young people didn't feel like they were adding one more good thing to their to-do lists: they felt like main characters in the story, and they wanted to blaze a trail. And we'll always need trailblazers.

"To be useful, serve," Saint Josemaria wrote. What does that mean for Christians who want to make a difference in the world? How do we avoid the danger of perfectionism?

Monica and Dawson (Canada) talk about taking the leap into engagement at 26 and what it takes to be ready for a lifelong commitment.

Discovery, unity, dialogue, prayer... The week of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal was unforgettable. This is a short summary of the event, with a few personal testimonies.

A day with only 24 hours in it feels a little impractical. There's never enough time for everything you have or want to do, and you wish you could hit pause to have some time to breathe and calm down. Where does that sense of hurry come from? There's no magic quick fix, but bringing a bit of order into life makes a big difference.

A short case study about close friends who grow apart when they enter the workforce. How do you decide when and how to fight for a friendship?

A short case study about harmony and differing interests and personalities in family life.

Chris Parreno (UK), a calligrapher, talks about finding God in the beauty of her artistic work and connection with people, integrity, and being true to herself.