Carlos Martinez: Fish Seller
Carlos Martinez, raised in extreme poverty, was an active member of the Communist Youth before the Spanish Civil War. He worked in a fish shop. After converting to Catholicism and joining Opus Dei, he dedicated much of his energy to improving the lives of local Romani (gypsies) and coal miners.
"What life does the Holy Spirit give?"
In his 16 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the faith of the Church.
"We needed to do more"
When war broke out in Ukraine, Paula and some of her friends decided that they had to do something to help the people suffering through it. This is the first of a series of videos about her experience.
"I give my life to take it up again": The Christian Meaning of Sacrifice (I)
The reason Christians are willing to go against their desires, fast, and make sacrifices for others; the reason they are able to bear suffering with joy, without making too much of it, is that they do not want to leave the Lord alone with the weight of the world’s evil and suffering.
BeDoCare 2024: “Dream big”
From 10 to 12 October 2024, São Paulo, Brazil, is hosting BeDoCare 2024, focusing on the legacy for future generations. Key conferences are being livestreamed (in Spanish and Portuguese) and will be available on YouTube.
Letter from the Prelate (10 October 2024)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on what it means to sanctify one's work and on some of its specific manifestations in daily life.
"The Holy Spirit creates the unity of the Church"
In his 9 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles.
"The Christian community is always at the service of humanity"
On 2 October, Pope Francis opened the second part of the Synod on Synodality and asked Christians to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace on 7 October.
Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories
14 young people in Opus Dei share their vocation stories, talking about everything from their doubts and dreams to the discernment process and where they are now.
2 October: Sanctity in Ordinary Life
In 1931, Saint Josemaria wrote down what had happened on the morning of October 2nd, 1928, feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, when he first "saw" Opus Dei.