Opus Dei

Brigitte Irwin initially trained as a biologist, and now helps to run Thornycroft Hall Conference Centre, in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The activities that take place there are organised by Opus Dei and take their inspiration from the spirit and teachings of St Josemaria Escriva, its founder. Here Brigitte explains what goes on behind the scenes in Thornycroft Hall, and reflects on the deeper repercussions she sees in her work.

John Grieco, who will be ordained on May 14th and who grew up in New Jersey, talks about his desires to serve others through the priesthood.

Gabby explains how she lives out her Christian vocation at work, relaxing, and socializing with friends.

Citing words of Benedict XVI, the Prelate writes: "Pentecost and Corpus Christi are an invitation to rediscover the fruitfulness of Eucharistic adoration, a prerequisite for bearing much fruit."

St. Josemaria's life ws closely intertwined with the tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, as this brief video explains (5:59).

Sakura Kawaguchi lives in Nagasaki City. 28 years old, married and with one daughter, she assists Opus Dei and is grateful for the Christian formation that helps keep her faith enkindled.

Fr. Joseph (José Luis Múzquiz de Miguel) was born in 1912 in Badajoz, Spain. He helped St. Josemaria spread Opus Dei to many countries, especially the United States.

Prayer for private devotion

On May 22, 2014, Cardinal Sean O'Malley closed the diocesan phase of his cause of canonization in Boston, where Fr. Joseph died in 1983.

VIDEO: an art administration grad student talks about finding Opus Dei, joining as a supernumerary, and diversity in Opus Dei.