Opus Dei

Text and audio recording of Saint Josemaria's homily, given on 6 January 1956, on the meaning of the feast of the Epiphany in the Church.

This was the motto that Saint Josemaria set for himself at the beginning of 1972, in the face of many challenges in the Church and the world. An extract from Andrés Vazquez de Prada​​'s biography of the founder of Opus Dei.

A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.

In his 30 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing on the prayer of thanksgiving.

St. Josemaría recalled how, when he was only sixteen years old, he discovered that his heart was asking him for “something great that is love.” This eBook can help people discern their personal vocation, since God has a plan for each of us.

Maria Requena, an Associate member of Opus Dei, died last August at the age of 44, a victim of cancer. Her life as a nurse, dedicated to providing palliative care for terminal patients, is a source of inspiration for many people.

The World Day of Peace is celebrated on 1 January. St. Josemaría preached about the need for interior and exterior peace on many occasions, and gave advice on how to achieve it.

A meditation (guided prayer) on what it means that God truly became man for us.

It is already a year since the Prelate of Opus Dei, Mons. Fernando Ocariz, visited the region of East Africa. Here is Part 3 of the fond memories we hold from those special days of 14th – 22nd December 2019.

Perhaps one of the graces of a “Covid-Christmas” may be a more serene and deeper contemplation of Christ who is, in the Holy Father’s words, 'Misericordiae Vultus', that is, “the Face of the Father’s Mercy”, writes Fr Donncha Ó hAodha in the current issue of 'Position Papers'.