Shiró, Kenya: "No man is an island... We need each other"

Shiró is happiest spending time with people: “I need people, and feeling that they need me makes me want to give the best of myself. No man is an island... We need each other.” This openness led her to start her studies in healthcare, and later move to hospitality and catering in her country, Kenya. She also started a social initiative to help street children. All these experiences confirmed her vocation to Opus Dei as an assistant numerary.
The Holy Spirit makes us God’s children

After rising from the dead, Jesus spent forty days teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God. We tend to assume it would have been better if our Lord had stayed here and continued to teach. Imagine how easily he could convince people that he had risen from the dead! Instead, he returned to heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
They both got jobs!

In May this year, I got to know of the plight of my cousin upon her and her husband losing their jobs. I proposed to my cousin the Novena for work through St Josemaria to which she faithfully agreed and prayed with me.
Masses on the feast of St Josemaria (2025)

Here is a list of some of the Masses being celebrated in East Africa for the feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá on June 26.
Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2025

Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Pope Francis' Speeches in his Apostolic Journey to Africa

Pope Francis made his first Apostolic Journey to Africa from the 25th to 30th November 2015. He first visited Kenya, then Uganda and finally the Central African Republic. We include links to all the speeches he made during his trip.
Regional Monthly Intention

In each circumscription, in addition to the monthly intention from the Prelate, the Regional Vicar proposes another particular intention for that region. Specifically, for the period from 20th April 2025 to 2nd October 2025 (Anniversary of the foundation of the Work), the proposed prayer intention of East and Southern Africa is as follows.
“Take courage, get up!”
In his 11 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of Bartimaeus.
“Do not delay, because the Lord is generous”
In his 4 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the parable of the labourers in the vineyard.
“Life is made up of encounters”
In his 28 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the parable of the good Samaritan.
“God throws the seed of his Word on all kinds of soil”
In his 21 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, begun by Pope Francis for the Jubilee of 2025. He spoke about the parable of the sower.
“Our first great desire: a united Church which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world”
Homily at the Holy Mass at the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate, and final words delivered before the recitation of the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV receives the Prelate of Opus Dei in audience
The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience today.
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Here are some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.
Renata, Brazil: "God is calling me in the world, and that's where I find my vocation"

Biomedical scientist Renata Silvestre describes how her vocation is intertwined with her work in advanced cell therapy, battling cancer while living the spirit of Opus Dei in her daily life. In her story, science and faith are both sources of inspiration and reasons for commitment.
Path to the Centenary (4): Role of Human Work in God’s Plan for the World

This article, the fourth in the series, presents St. Josemaría’s vision of work as a participation in God’s creative work, in continuity with the biblical tradition and the Church’s magisterium. Human work is seen as an active cooperation in perfecting the created world.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (14): The Place of Encounter

“Talk with our Lord; tell Him: ‘I’m tired, Lord. I’m at the end of my strength. Lord, this isn’t going well. How would you do it?’” (St Josemaría).
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit

In 2025, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 8 June. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a custom to prepare for this feast, 50 days after Easter.
The Visitation of our Lady

On 31 May, the Church celebrates the feast of our Lady visiting her cousin Elizabeth. "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Lk 1:42)
Letter from the Prelate (11 June 2025)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to contemplate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and announces that the new Statutes have been submitted to the Holy See for approval.
June Recollection Kit (2025)

A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home, including a downloadable PDF.
Joan’s Story: Loving to the Very End

Joan is a loving mother and grandmother, a true gift to her family, who care for her with deep affection. She is the first supernumerary in Ottawa (Canada). In May, when many countries celebrate Mother's Day, we also celebrate those who care for their mothers with love and dedication. This weekend, we are also celebrating the Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly.
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis
Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”
Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."
Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.
Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.