Pope's Prayer Intention for September 2025
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect. (Leo XIV)
“The measure of our humanity is our ability to let ourselves be loved”
In his 3 September general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Crucifixion.
Laura, Spain: "I learned that listening to my heart meant listening to God"
Laura is 31 and lives in Valencia, Spain. She learned to pray when she was very young, and that shaped the rhythm and substance of her decisions. For her, responding to her vocation as a numerary was the beginning of a path she now walks in her work an administrator in Opus Dei, a role in which she combines her passion for creativity, communication, and care.
A Fire that Spreads (Part 2)
Pope Francis, in an interview with La Stampa in July 2015 said “Charity that does not change the situation of the poor isn’t enough.” The fire of charity has to warm the cold, the naked, the homeless, the lonely... The fire has to burn and it has to spread.
Ten Tips for Starting the School Year Well
Some advice from Saint Josemaria on getting the most out of the school year.
September Recollection Kit
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.
The Truth About Mirrors
Sincerity does more than build relationships: it transforms them. There's a quiet relief in letting yourself be seen, like the deep exhale after holding your breath for too long. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”
“It is enough to choose to love freely each day”
In his 27 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Jesus' self-surrender in his Passion.
Letter from the Prelate (26 August 2025)
With reference to the memorial of the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist on August 29th, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on the importance of truth and humility.
Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint
He loved the Eucharist, lived his faith with joy, and reminds us that holiness is not a distant dream but an attainable goal for everyone. Discover his story in this infographic.









