Cheerful despite my sickness
Ashish Tirkey is a student and lives in Rourkela, Orissa. For the last five years, he has undergone 23 cycles of chemotherapy. The 21-year-old gives an account of how the message of Opus Dei has helped him since he was first diagnosed with cancer in 2004.
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
Prayer for Pedro Ballester’s intercession
Pedro Ballester was born on 22 May. On his birthday, we are sharing a prayer asking God for favours through his intercession, available in over 25 languages.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz: “The most faithful path to serve the Church is not to be indifferent to the vicissitudes of our world”
The Prelate of Opus Dei reflects on some contemporary challenges in this interview with Exaudi.
Priestly Ordinations in Rome
On 23 May, eighteen members of Opus Dei will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita, Venezuela. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Eugune at 10:00 am (Rome).
Why do you stand here looking into heaven?
When did you last catch yourself staring into the infinite, not quite sure why? That’s what the apostles found themselves doing after the Ascension: eyes up, trying to process what had just happened. Then someone interrupted them with a question they could ask any of us today: “Why do you stand here looking into heaven?”
Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.
Ed Dillett: Plumber
Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.









