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.
Uruguay Welcomes the Father
From 22 to 27 August, the Prelate of Opus Dei will be visiting Uruguay. During his stay, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz will meet with families, young people, cooperators, and friends of Opus Dei. He will also visit some of the social and educational institutions in the country inspired by St. Josemaría.
Lions of the Pyrenees: The Story Behind the First Expedition
A City of London lawyer organised a mountain trip to help a stressed friend in 2001. Twenty-five years on, it's an international fellowship spanning 14 countries.
Life of Mary (XX): Coronation and Queenship
August 22 is the feast of our Lady's Queenship: "And the Angels pay her homage as her subjects... and the patriarchs and the prophets and the Apostles... and all sinners and you and I."
Javi: “I live by three certainties”
What drives a young man to stop buying clothes for four years, read 50 books in nine months, or share a home with people who have none? Javi Cascón is trying to build a life measured not by what he accumulates, but by what he gives.
Video: Highlights from the Father's Trip to Guatemala
He spent six days in Guatemala, from 4 to 9 August. One theme came up in nearly every gathering: that happiness requires a heart in love, not necessarily an easy life. Having met with priests, young people, university students, and families in Guatemala, Msgr. Ocáriz now continues his pastoral trip on to Honduras and El Salvador.
Letter from the Prelate (19 August 2026)
On the occasion of his trip to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Uruguay, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on unity and diversity within the Work, seen in the light of charity.
Loving the World from an Armchair
Cinema is “an intersection of desires, memories and questions,” Pope Leo XIV tells us. Here are a few suggestions for turning our time in front of a screen into genuine moments of contemplation.









