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"God is not removing you from your environment. He is not taking you away from the world, or from your condition in life, or from your noble human ambitions, or from your professional work ... But he wants you to be a saint - right there!” Saint Josemaría
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  • 11/26/2025 – Opus Dei in Perspective: History, Charism, and Life
  • 10/29/2025 – Opus Dei responds to speculation about its statutes
  • 07/28/2025 – Opus Dei warns of manipulation of legal proceedings and media hype in Argentina legal case
  • 07/28/2025 – Questions and Answers About a Legal Investigation in Argentina
  • 06/11/2025 – Questions & Answers about the Adaptation of the Statutes of Opus Dei
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BBC: “‘Extraordinary’ student could be first Gen Z saint”

This is the headline of a recent BBC News article about Pedro Ballester. His story continues to inspire young people around the world, who recognize their own lives in Pedro's university studies, friendships, and dreams for the future. None of that is extraordinary in itself... except for the way Pedro lived his ordinary life.

In The News
  • Defend the faith without raising your voice
  • St. Josemaría Escrivá’s “The Way” tops Amazon charts thanks to Hallow’s Lent challenge
  • Interview with the Prelate: "God expects lay people to engage in a constant dialogue of love"
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