Opus Dei

A selection of questions and answers from recent interviews with the Prelate of Opus Dei, published in different media outlets. In these interviews, Msgr. Ocáriz discusses topics such as the upcoming centenary, the role of the laity in spreading the Gospel, responses to criticisms and errors, and Opus Dei's commitment to serving the Church.

Today, 24 October 2024, saw the publication of "Dilexit nos" ("He loved us"), Pope Francis' fourth encyclical, on human and divine love in the heart of Christ. This article contains an audiobook and downloadable ebook in ePub, PDF and Mobi formats.

In his 23 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 and the sacrament of marriage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2024 to 2 October 2025.

This social initiative, born around the beatification of Álvaro del Portillo, has involved the help of 3,500 volunteers and served 22,500 meals. But what really matter are the people behind the numbers. Each of them has a story of suffering and hardship.