“The Gospel can help us rest in God”
On 23 January 2017, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz was elected Prelate of Opus Dei. For this anniversary, we offer an interview recently published in the Italian newspaper “Avvenire.”
Letter from the Prelate (18 January 2022)
From the 18 the 25 of January, the whole Church prays for the unity of Christians. In his message, the Prelate of Opus Dei asks for prayers for this intention.
Christmas Greeting from the Prelate (2021)
The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, sends his blessing and wishes everyone a happy Christmas in this brief video with English subtitles.
Letter from the Prelate (15 December 2021)
The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us this Christmas to bring the joy of Jesus' birth to those around us, especially the most needy.
"Everyone had a place in his heart"
For the fifth anniversary of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría on 12 December, here is the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at his funeral Mass on 15 December 2016 in Saint Eugene's Basilica.
Pope Francis Receives the Prelate in Audience
At 9.15 am today, Pope Francis welcomed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.
Letter from the Prelate (25 November 2021)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to foster our hope when confronting the reality of death, trusting in God's love and having recourse to our Lady.
24 New Deacons: “Our Lord is calling all men and women to holiness”
Excerpt from the homily of Bishop Yanguas at the diaconal ordination of 24 faithful of Opus Dei, and also some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei after the ceremony.
"I would like the Work to be a great ‘catechesis’ for many people"
We offer an extract from the interview given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz to the Croatian newspaper "Večernji list." “Criticisms, when they are well-founded, help us to be better,” he says.
Letter from the Prelate (18 October 2021)
On the feast of Saint Luke, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to contemplate our Lord in the Gospel in order to let ourselves be transformed by Him.