Opus Dei

Seeking the intercession of men and women who have died with a reputation for holiness is a common practice in the Catholic Church. A few examples of favors received through the intercession of Laura Busca.

News of the Cause

I had problems with one of my jobs that made relations with my students very uncomfortable and strained.

Prayer for private devotion.

One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, his cause of canonization is now underway. In this brief video, St. Josemaria speaks about visiting him in the hospital shortly before his death in 1972.

José Maria Hernández Garnica was born in Madrid on 17 November 1913. He obtained doctorates in Engineering, Natural Sciences and Theology. On 28 July 1935 he joined Opus Dei. He died in Barcelona on 7 December 1972.

After receiving the required testimonies and documents on his fame of sanctity and favors attributed to his intercession, the Cardinal of Madrid named a commission to carry out the diocesan Process on his life and virtues.

This is the last video of the series "The Faith at 20": young people from various countries talk about how their faith influences their daily lives.

Parents, teachers and students at Westbridge School in Iloilo mobilized quickly to distribute relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

In a message sent by the new Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin for the symposium on St. Josemaria's contribution to theology, Pope Francis speaks about the Founder's teachings.