Pope's Prayer Intention for December 2022
Let us pray that volunteer non-profit and human development organizations may find people willing to commit themselves to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths of international cooperation.
Javier Echevarría and the Sick
On 12 December 2016, Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei for 22 years (from 1994 to the day of his death), passed away in Rome. On this anniversary, here is a brief reflection from Msgr. Iñaki Celaya.
"We can only love in freedom"
In his 7 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about the signs that confirm good choices.
Living the Faith in a Post-Pandemic World
On 8 December, PAREF will hold the 3rd Jesus-Centered Life International Conference (JCL 2022), which will revolve around the theme, “Holy and Heroic: The Courage to be Catholic”
"How far can we go in love for our Lady?"
Photos and stories from Mons. Fernando Ocáriz's pastoral trip to Mexico.
December Recollection Kit (2022)
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 is Worthwhile!” (V): In its Original Purity and Radiant Newness
Our Lord promised that the Holy Spirit would accompany his Church and help her be faithful, that is, attentive to transmitting what was received, in a permanent dialogue with each age. That is also Opus Dei’s path throughout history.
"Before ending the day, stop a moment"
In his 30 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about true consolation and the daily examination of conscience.
Immaculate Conception: Magisterium, Fathers, Saints
Many Catholics have the pious custom of praying a novena from 30 November to 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. As the novena begins, here are a selection of texts from the Magisterium, Fathers of the Church and saints.
Prelature of Opus Dei
On 28 November 1982, St. John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature by means of the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit." Here are some videos and texts on its juridical structure and apostolic mission.