Very Human, Very Divine (VII): Our Work, Divine Leaven
When we work out of love for God and our fellow men and women, our work becomes "divine leaven" that, united to Christ's sacrifice, helps transform the world. A new article in the series on the virtues.
"Fragments of History": 10 Podcasts on the History of Opus Dei
In this podcast series, various historians speak about people and events in the life of Saint Josemaría and the history of Opus Dei. Over the next 10 weeks, a new podcast will be made available each week.
Characters in a Divine Story
Based on the surprising story of Irene Kalpas, Pablo Pérez, Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Navarra, explains how the story of Opus Dei can be told through each of the people who have found their way to God in this institution of the Catholic Church.
"The Mosaic law remains an irrevocable gift from God"
In his 29 September general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians, speaking about the meaning of justification.
"This painting draws me to Mass every day"
In the Year of St. Joseph and of the Family, Oakcrest School in Virginia has dedicated an original painting of the Holy Family for the school's chapel.
Saints Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels
On September 29, the Church honors the Holy Archangels. A brief history of how Saint Josemaria chose them as patrons of Opus Dei.
What does it mean to be a saint? Who can become a saint?
We are all called to become saints. But what specifically does being a saint consist of? More importantly, how can we be holy? In this article we recall some ideas on holiness taken from a variety of sources.
Monsignor Mariano Fazio in Lebanon
The Auxiliary Vicar of the Prelature traveled to Lebanon from the 9th to the 14th of September, sent by Monsignor Fernando Ocariz to express his closeness during the difficult period the country is going through.
Blessed Alvaro del Portillo Newsletter No. 8 (2021)
Alvaro del Portillo, Saint Josemaria's first successor at the head of Opus Dei, was beatified on 27 September 2014. A newsletter focusing on the central role of friendship and fraternity in his life.
“I found you on the ground”
On a cold rainy day in Chile, Manuel found a prayer card of Saint Josemaría lying on the ground, soaked and dirty. It was the beginning of a close friendship.