"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.” Saint Josemaría
"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.”
From 4 to 8 May, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz greeted, visited, and encouraged several thousand people in Seville, Spain. In different gatherings, he addressed the concerns of the people before him, directing them toward God's love and deep personal friendship, which heals hearts one at a time and fosters the Church's growth in charity.
On 12 December 2016, Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei for 22 years (from 1994 to the day of his death), passed away in Rome. On this anniversary, here is a brief reflection from Msgr. Iñaki Celaya.
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz met with faithful of the Prelature in various encounters during his visit to Barcelona from August 5 to 7. He also visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, as St. Josemaría did on many occasions. On Sunday, August 7, in the afternoon, the Prelate of Opus Dei returned to Rome.
Video highlights of the Prelate of Opus Dei's pastoral visit to Poland, from 21 to 27 June, 2022.
At 9.15 am today, Pope Francis welcomed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.
Nearly three thousand university students from all over the world travelled to the Eternal City to experience Holy Week in Rome. Over the course of the week, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz held various gatherings with young people, talking to them and sharing experiences of faith and friendship.
Photos and stories from Mons. Fernando Ocáriz's pastoral trip to Mexico.
On the last day of his pastoral visit to northwest Spain, the Prelate of Opus Dei celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of Oviedo with Archbishop Jesús Sanz and met with faithful and friends of the Prelature.
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has had various get-togethers with the 2,400 young people who have taken part in the UNIV meeting in Rome during Holy Week. He has listened to their stories and answered questions about peace, poverty, courtship, celibacy, friendship...
Homily of Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Chancellor of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, at the inaugural Mass for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. He highlights the “yearning for unity in the Church” reflected in the texts of the Mass for Pentecost.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, sends a Christmas greeting and invites everyone to foster peace, first of all in the family and at work, and to share the wonder of the closeness of Jesus Christ, God with us.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz made a pilgrimage to the holy sites from August 17 to 25, 2022. This video shows some of the sites he visited and collects impressions from those who met him.
The Prelate of Opus Dei has been in Barcelona on the occasion of the death of his brother José. He wanted to be close to the widow and the whole family. On Saturday, July 9, he celebrated a funeral Mass in the Oratory of Santa María de Bonaigua.
The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, sends his blessing and wishes everyone a happy Christmas in this brief video with English subtitles.
A recent book by the Prelate of Opus Dei aims "to help people to pray and invite them to enter into more direct contact with Jesus Christ, who is the light of our lives."
Mary Magdalene: A Great Disciple of Christ
"Everyone had a place in his heart"
"Show us you are a mother!"
"Thank You, Father!"
Don Javier's Final Days
Academic Act Honoring Bishop Javier Echevarría
"The beauty of faith comes from abandonment in God's hands"
Good Son, Good Father
