Opus Dei

Generosity gives us magnanimous hearts, capable of holding more happiness and reaching out to more people. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

He barely speaks in the Gospels, but his actions tell the story of a man who packed up in the night, trusted a dream, and built a life in an unknown country with nothing to prove and everything to give.

Purity is the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and completely. It gives us the freedom to see others as God sees them, as persons to cherish. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Sometimes there are challenges in your life that you may find overwhelming and difficult to bear. Piety is the virtue that helps us trust God's mercy and act and pray with peace, because we recognise ourselves as unconditionally beloved children of God. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Temperance makes us people who hold on to what’s important and let go of what isn’t. It’s the harmony and strength that protects us from snapping in a crisis. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Courage has always been an aspect of witness to Christ, and it's lived in little things. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Prudence is discerning what’s right and choosing the best way to get there. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Patience means playing the ‘long-game’ in terms of our spiritual development, while at the same time recalling that God can make this work take place immediately. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Sincerity does more than build relationships: it transforms them. There's a quiet relief in letting yourself be seen, like the deep exhale after holding your breath for too long. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

What does it mean to put love into action? An introduction to a new series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”