Letter from the Prelate (14 June 2026)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to go deeper into the virtue of poverty, as a path to interior freedom, love for God, and apostolic fruitfulness.
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, now in audio and ebook
“Magnifica Humanitas,” on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, was published on 25 May 2026. This article contains a downloadable ebook, PDF, and audiobook.
Resources for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“The fullness of God is revealed and given to us in Christ, in the love of Christ, in Christ’s heart.” The centre of the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is Christ Himself and the particular kind of love his Heart contains: patient, self-sacrificing, and tender.
Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2026
In this month’s prayer, the Holy Father invites us to pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, unites peoples, and sows respect, solidarity and personal growth.”
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona: “Let us make room for the Lord in our hearts”
The theme of Pope Leo’s apostolic journey to Spain from 6-12 June is, “Lift up your eyes!” This article contains text and video excerpts from the journey, with links to the full itinerary and text of each stop along the way. It is updated daily.
How Three Days of Service Changed My View of Medical School
Facing academic burnout during his second year at the University of Nigeria, a medical student finds unexpected renewal through a three-day workshop held at the Iwollo Conference Centre.
Forty Years of “Romana”
The 81st issue, from June-December 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of “Romana.” The official bulletin of the Prelature of Opus Dei was published for the first time in 1986, reporting on the year 1985.
Fernando: “What did I learn in my eleven years in Opus Dei?”
Fernando was a member of Opus Dei for eleven years. Today, after a difficult departure and a journey back, he reflects on the impact of those years and how true friendship can move mountains.
“A priest forever!”
The first members of Opus Dei to be ordained priests were just three. Three engineers to be specific. And all of them hailed from Spain. Those three priests were ordained eighty-two years ago. On Saturday 23rd May 2026, another eighteen members were ordained priests. They hail from varied professions and twelve different countries – including Kenya.
Do this in memory of the Christ
At the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and broke it. He handed it to his disciples and said, “This is my body which will be given for you; do this as a memorial of me.” On the day of the resurrection, Cleopas and his friend, as they were walking to Emmaus, recognised Christ when he took bread and broke it.