Opus Dei

This 26 April is the 10th anniversary of Montse Grases being declared “venerable.” The anniversary is a chance to draw closer to her and ask for her intercession with a new prayer card, available in various formats.

Montse Grases was born in Barcelona on 10 July 1941. She died young, just shy of eighteen, with dreams still unfulfilled and much of life still ahead of her. Yet she died happy, having lived a life rich in God's presence. In 2016, Pope Francis declared her venerable.

This 23 March marks a new anniversary of Blessed Álvaro del Portillo’s death. Here are three firsthand accounts of how his intercession brought hope and relief, from the book “En todas las circunstancias” (Ediciones Palabra).

Ernesto Cofiño, a pioneering Guatemalan pediatrician, was the first married member of Opus Dei in his country.

The story of Eduardito, son of Eduardo Ortíz de Landázuri and Laura Busca, shows how illness and fragility can transform a family from within, teaching them to live holiness in everyday life.

Montserrat Grases died in Barcelona of bone cancer at 17 years of age. Throughout her illness, Montse, as she was known to her family and friends, maintained a contagious cheerfulness and a focus on her friends and family rather than on herself. In a 2016 decree, Pope Francis confirmed that Montse had lived a life of heroic virtue and named her as venerable.

A traveling exhibition is bringing the life and legacy of Arturo Álvarez to cities across Mexico, inviting thousands to discover how holiness can be lived in everyday work and relationships. Through classrooms, laboratories, and personal mementos, “The Chemistry of Teaching” reveals the impact of a university professor who transformed ordinary life into a path to holiness.

A new three-part novena to ask God for graces through the intercession of the Venerable Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and father of a family. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in assisting underprivileged families and children. Dr. Cofiño was declared Venerable on 14 December 2023 by Pope Francis.

Isidoro Zorzano was a railroad engineer and one of the earliest members of Opus Dei.

Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri was one of the first Spanish women to earn a doctorate in chemistry. She played a major role in starting Opus Dei in Mexico and was known for her smile and good humor. She was declared Blessed by Pope Francis in 2019.