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"Sanctity is made up of heroic acts. Therefore, in our work we are asked for the heroism of finishing properly the tasks committed to us, day after day, even though they are the same tasks.” Saint Josemaría
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  1. About Opus Dei
  • "I consider everything in the light of my vocation"

    Anne-Marie Walker is a Children’s Book Editor and Publisher. Living in Liverpool with her husband, she is a Supernumerary member of Opus Dei.

  • St Josemaria at the Delhi Cathedral

    A statue of St Josemaría Escrivá was blessed and installed in the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi (India) on Tuesday 26 June, the feast day of the saint.

  • Keys to understand the Prelature of Opus Dei

    Prelature of Opus Dei

    On 28 November 1982, St. John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature by means of the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit." Here are some videos and texts on its juridical structure and apostolic mission.

  • Historical Overview

    Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 66 countries.

  • Christians in the Middle of the World

    Opus Dei has around 90,000 members, both men and women. 98% are laypeople, most of whom are married. The remaining 2% are priests.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Opus Dei.

  • Signs of God's Mercy in Mumbai

    Rohan, an engineering student, and Joel, a young worker, recently made a visit to the poor in Mumbai, India. They discovered many people abandoned by society and their families. A story published by AsiaNews.

  • "They need someone willing to sit beside them"

    Jennifer, Francine, and Princess talk about their experience visiting the Philippine National School for the Blind in Pasay City. They went with a group of 40 women from Linang Center and Punlaan School (Manila, Philippines).

  • What is a balanced life?: Season Two of LoveTalks

    On 22 April, the second season of LoveTalks, a digital series from the IFFD (International Federation for Family Development), premieres under the slogan "Balanced Life" where experts from around the world will offer ideas and experiences on how to integrate all aspects of life.

  • Traffic, Floods and Prayer

  • St Josemaría Escrivá in Kerala

  • Cheerful despite my sickness

  • Life in a University Residence

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  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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