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Christmas Video from Monsignor Ocáriz

Some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei for Christmas 2020. "May we, with our self-giving, try to imitate our Lord, to identify ourselves with Him."

From the Prelate

The Prayer of Intercession

"To pray is to be a bit like Jesus: to intercede in Jesus to the Father, for others." Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 16 December general audience.

Turning work into prayer

Al Byrne, who works in the IFSC in Dublin, was interviewed by The Irish Catholic about how he finds God in his everyday work, following the spirit of Opus Dei

On the Plains of Venezuela

Evelyn and her husband, who are both doctors, have spent the past 31 years in a remote corner of their country. With God's grace, they have helped many people come closer to the faith.

"Thank You, Father!"

Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016, died on December 12, 2016. "Thank you, Father" narrates in five minutes some highlights from his life.

From the Prelate

Creating Opportunities to Serve

Despite the many ways that COVID-19 has made life unpredictable, students at Oakcrest School in Virginia have continued doing all they can to serve the needy.

John Byrne, gentle cattle farmer

John Byrne, a hard-working farmer all his life, who learned from St Josemaría how to find God in his everyday tasks, died recently. A memorial Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Saturday 12 December.

Recent News

"Prayer of petition arises from accepting our nature as creatures"

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 9 December general audience, speaking about the prayer of petition.

Year of Saint Joseph Begins: "With a Father's Heart"

With the Apostolic Letter "Patris corde," on December 8th, Pope Francis convoked a Year of Saint Joseph to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.

Sanctifying Ordinary Work: An Art Library

Elisabetta, married with two children, is in charge of a large art library in Milan connected with the Institute of Art.