Opus Dei

On October 6, 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized Josemaría Escrivá, calling him "the saint of the ordinary" and describing his teachings as "timely and urgent today."

Other documents are available at the Saint Josemaría website.

Project Harambee 2002 is an effort to raise funds for educational programs in Africa from people attending the canonization of Saint Josemaria and from anyone else who wants to help.

The statutes defining Opus Dei’s mission and structure, published (in Latin) in "The Canonical Path of Opus Dei," A. de Fuenmayor, V. Gomez-Iglesias, J. Illanes, Midwest Theological Forum, 1994.

Seeking the intercession of men and women who have died with a reputation for holiness is a common practice in the Catholic Church. Examples of favors received through the intercession of Toni Zweifel follow.

A 1967 homily by the founder of Opus Dei that encapsulates his teachings, taken from "Conversations with Josemaría Escriva," Scepter, 2002.

Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Church (Chapter V, nn. 41 and 42) – This passage on the universal call to holiness highlights a central message Opus Dei.

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (Chapter I, n. 2) – These reflections on apostolate of the laity are of interest with regard to the apostolate Opus Dei members carry out in society.