Giving time to the less fortunate
Inspired by the words of Pope Francis, on the occasion of the Year of Mercy, Rohan, an engineering student, and Joel, a young professional, recently made some visits to the less fortunate in Mumbai. Both are surprised by what they saw.
A Blessing in disguise
Dr. Alannah Fernandes, a violinist and researcher from Mumbai, shares with the readers the fascinating story of her participation in an international event, in Italy
Refuelling my bike and my soul
Nicholas Patankar was born in Goa and now lives in Mumbai, where he completed his Bachelors in Commerce and currently works as a financial analyst. He is a Cooperator of Opus Dei. Since when? Why? Let him answer.
“God’s love forgets no one:” 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
A message from Pope Leo XIV for the feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne, which is also the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Letter from the Prelate (22 July 2026)
On the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to renew our desire for conversion, so as to grow in love for God and for others.
“He didn’t seek to do extraordinary things; he simply let God be the center of his life”
On 11 July, the remains of Venerable Ernesto Cofiño were transferred to the Church of Santa María Reina de la Familia, in Ciudad Cayalá (Guatemala). The faithful will now be able to visit him more easily to ask God for favors and miracles through his intercession.
Nati: “When God asks something of you, He’s actually giving you a gift”
You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the leap. Nati Martínez talks about quitting her job to start Boilera, a workshop where people make their own shoes and how she learned to stop waiting for “someday” and start finding meaning in her life right now.
Their Eyes Were Opened (III): What Words Contain
“In weeping for the fate of their characters,” Pope Francis wrote in his letter on the role of literature in formation, “we are essentially weeping for ourselves.” From Jesus’ parables to modern novels, literature has always had a mysterious influence on our interior world.
Training for Eternity
St. Josemaría compares faith to an athlete’s discipline: training, sacrifice, and a prize worth chasing. A short read on why comfort is the real opponent.
One small step today, one giant leap tomorrow
Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri passed away on 16 July 1975. On the anniversary of her death, we remember her life, which was full of adventure and service to others. Guadalupe was a woman who allowed herself to be surprised by God and responded with a joyful vocation, reflecting the greatness of God’s love.









