What are Saint Raphael boys & girls?
Below you'll find answers to some common questions about Opus Dei's apostolic activity with young people.
Introduction
These fill-in-the-blank prayer guides are full of questions to inspire your personal conversation with God.
The Donkey on Palm Sunday
Why would Jesus choose a donkey to accompany him in his triumphant entry into Jerusalem? Why not a beautiful horse? Using a bit of imagination, we delve into the character of the donkey to experience this scene from the Gospel as another character.
What are the commandments?
A courageous young man turned to Jesus to ask, "What must I do?" Jesus' answer is clear. The 10 commandments summarize how what it means to act like a Christian.
"Everyone, everyone, everyone!"
There is space in the Church for all of us, and Christ calls everyone to live a life of fullness with Him.
A House for All Nations
Can you imagine encountering Jesus for the first time on the only day the evangelists tell us that he became extremely angry at the gates of the Temple? In this fictional account, a young Greek woman takes us through this striking episode in the life of Jesus.
Why St. Raphael?
St. Josemaría saw the archangel St. Raphael as a guide for young people who are launching out on their own path in the world.
Soundbites from a Saint
A selection of illustrated quotes from St. Josemaria's conversations with young people in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela.
"Lord, that I may see!"
If you’re reading this, then in a way, that trail that St. Josemaría blazed a century ago has reached you too. But this is just the beginning of the story...
The Cafe
It was college students, crowding around the tables in the back of a small cafe in Madrid, who clicked with the message St. Josemaría was trying to share the most.