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"Pedro was a real influencer"

Javi is the younger brother of Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who died of osteosarcoma at 21. He introduces us to his brother in the first part of this video interview.

The World & I

Living the faith in a hostile environment

“I separated my faith from my professional vocation, and when I got to university to study astronomy, I realized how hard it was to defend my beliefs.” Sebastián Castro (Chile) talks about having a relationship with God in a hostile environment.

I Believe

Human Devices

They're “alarm clocks” in ordinary life, like the chime of your phone with a reminder, letting you know that God is there waiting for you.

For Prayer

Tweets for God

Many saints have recommended saying aspirations (very short prayers) to keep our love of God alive during the day. It's like sending Him a tweet. Here are some "tweets" for the times you want to talk to God and aren't sure what to say.

For Prayer

Sometimes, distance happens

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?

The World & I

2nd Commandment: You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain

The second commandment of the Decalogue demands respect for the holy name of God and for sacred persons and things, and it prohibits taking his name in vain.

I Believe

Why St. Raphael?

St. Josemaría saw the archangel St. Raphael as a guide for young people who are launching out on their own path in the world.

Saint Raphael

Youth: from young people, for young people

Youth is a new space on the Opus Dei website with content for young people, by young people. It includes personal testimonies from around the world, simple explanations to complex questions, material for prayer, and inspiration for everyday life.

Youth

The Vocation to Opus Dei Explained by Saint Josemaria

We're all called to be holy, but what does that mean, exactly? In this video, Saint Josemaria explains the call in his own words.

Saint Raphael

The Sun is Shining

Knowing that we're children of God is the key to Christian happiness, and your smile could be the sign that allows other to recognize your faith. How often do you smile?

For Prayer