Opus Dei

Jesus’ life was not free from difficulties. Before beginning his public ministry, he spent forty days of fasting and penance in the desert, where he suffered the temptations of the devil. That experience can show us a way to see difficulties as opportunities to mature in our Christian vocation.

Number 76 of “Romana,” the bulletin of the Prelature of Opus Dei, is now available online in English with news about the first half of 2023.

The Holy Father encourages us to meditate prayerfully on the journey from slavery to freedom as we prepare for Holy Week. "In Lent, to act also means to pause: to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister."

In this new pastoral letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei offers some reflections on the virtue of obedience, in light of the Christian message and the vocation to the Work.

An interview with Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem., author of the recently published book "Coached by Josemaría Escrivá: Lessons in Discipleship."

In his 7 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about sorrow or "worldly grief."

The priest called on parents to help, leading to the creation of new altar boys. The author and a friend, Collins, decided to teach the boys about Catholic doctrine and the importance of their work on the altar. They started classes every Monday and afterwards, the boys were introduced to Jesus through a five-minute conversation in the Chapel "gisting" with Jesus, demonstrating the power of mental prayer. Although not perfect, the work of the altar boys improved.

Let us pray that the terminally ill and their families always receive the necessary medical and human care and assistance.

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

It all started when two members of the Legion of Mary Wakiso Seat of Wisdom presidium visited St. George High School in Wakiso Town. My wife was one of the two legionaries. During the visit there was an interaction with the students.