Opus Dei

Knowing that God loves us as a father loves his children and gives his life for them is the great mystery of divine filiation. As St. Josemaría used to say, we are bearers of "the only flame capable of setting fire to hearts." Answers to common questions about this gift of the Holy Spirit by which, through baptism, we are made participants in Jesus' life.

The consideration of divine filiation — a filial adoption Christ has made each baptized person participate in through grace — is the foundation of the entire spirituality of Opus Dei. Some reflections on Psalm 2, which St. Josemaria wanted the faithful of Opus Dei to recite and meditate on every Tuesday in order to foster this filial spirit.

A meditation (guided prayer) on our identity as children of God.

On 16 October 1931, Saint Josemaria, beset with many worries, deeply experienced the reality that he was a child of God, which he called a "new Mediterranean" in his life.

With the Synod on Youth taking place, we offer three articles on the Church and young people written by Fr Joseph Evans and published in the "Catholic Universe." This first article was published on Friday 28 September 2018.

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

Gospel for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Cycle B), and commentary.