Opus Dei

A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin, U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, for the feast of the Annunciation. On this day Mary conceived Jesus in her womb, and God has proved his love for all mankind.

During these days of quarantine, most of us find it very difficult to go to confession. Perhaps a return to normalcy is still far off, but the moment God sees that we are repentant, He hurries towards us, excited and proud that we are returning home.

The Apostolic Penitenciary has announced that "the gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who care for them in any capacity, including through prayer." It also reminds the faithful of the possibility of collective absolution in times of emergency.

A meditation for the fourth Sunday of Lent, "Laetare Sunday," traditionally a time of celebration for Christians. “Your sadness will be turned into joy.” Given by Monsignor Thomas Bohlin, the U.S. vicar of Opus Dei.

The “Holy Land Dialogues” held at the Saxum Visitor Center in Israel is an international colloquium that seeks to foster understanding and dialogue between people of different cultures.

A meditation by Msgr. Thomas Bohlin, Vicar of Opus Dei for the U.S., for the feast of Saint Joseph. With considerations on responding to the Coronavirus.

A meditation by Fr Eric Nicolai from Canada for the feast of St Joseph

A meditation by Msgr. Frederick Dolan, Vicar of Opus Dei for Canada

On the feast of Saint Joseph, the Prelate of Opus Dei advises us to foster "the certainty of the impossible" that we see in the Holy Patriarch: "a man with a permanent smile who shrugged his shoulders."

During these days, in many places throughout the world the public celebration of the Eucharist has been suspended. But we can still make many spiritual Communions throughout the day to express our impatient love.