Opus Dei

The web page is beginning a series of articles on the family, focused on the teachings of the recent Magisterium and St. Josemaria. The first two articles in the series are now available.

An interview with Janvier Mahougnon Gbenou, who was born in Benin and recently ordained a deacon along with 34 other members of Opus Dei. With video summary of Benedict XVI's visit to Benin.

"There Be Dragons," a film by director Roland Joffé on the life of Saint Josemaría, opened in theaters in the Philippines on November 9. Here is a review of the film from a major Manila newspaper.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.

The apostolic work of Opus Dei began in Indonesia two years ago. Here is an enthusiastic first-hand report from some of the young women there.

October 22nd is now the liturgical feast of Blessed John Paul II. An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published in the Italian journal "Studi Cattolici" last April at the time of the beatification.

In an article published in "L'Osservatore Romano," Javier Cotelo recounts how the mosaic dedicated to Mary, "Mother of the Church," came to be placed in St. Peter's square, in December 1981.

A Rome Reports video summary of the Pope's recent visit to his native land.

Saint Josemaría was canonized on October 6, 2002 by Blessed John Paul II. Two videos with highlights from the ceremony in St. Peter's square, and words from the Pope.

During the recent World Youth Day in Spain, 200 confessionals were set up in a famous park in Madrid. Several young Dutch women explain what confession is all about.