Pedro Casciaro: the Story of a Sensitive Man
Pedro Casciaro was one of the first members of Opus Dei. He met Saint Josemaría when he was studying mathematics and architecture in Madrid. That restless, sensitive and somewhat cold young man, religiously speaking, began to form a closer relationship with God and discovered his vocation. It was the beginning of an exciting adventure and the path that led him to a full life, as José Carlos Martín de la Hoz recounts.
Pope's Prayer Intention for November 2021
Let us pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.
The Monthly Intentions: Praying All Together
Here is the intention from 2 October 2021 to 2 October 2022, which the Prelate is suggesting to the faithful and friends of Opus Dei.
Growing as a family
After participating in some courses about Family Orientation, a couple living in Johannesburg decided to start and lead their own course with some other friend couples.
The world is Bob’s oyster: God provides
From Mauritius to Kenya to Italy to Australia, this is Bob's story.
"Love, the supreme rule for fraternal correction"
In his 3 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians, speaking about "walking according to the Spirit."
Catechesis on the Letter to the Galatians
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on St. Paul's letter to the Galatians (2021), downloadable as a free eBook.
24 Hours in Pursuit of Holiness
Perola discovered her vocation to Opus Dei – the call to seek holiness through one's work and daily life – when she was in the university. Here she describes what a typical day in her life as a doctor in São Paulo, Brazil is like.
Uganda@25
On 31 October 1996, 25 years ago, the first group of men travelled to Kampala to stay and live there on a permanent basis and to start the stable activities of Opus Dei in the Pearl of Africa
Encarnita Ortega: Her Life in 5 Broad Strokes
Encarnación Ortega was born on May 5, 1920, just over 100 years ago. Encarnita, as everyone called her, was one of the first women in Opus Dei; she met Saint Josemaría in 1941 and soon asked to be admitted as a numerary. The historian José Carlos Martín de la Hoz, vice-postulator of the cause for canonization, recounts in this podcast some events in Encarnita's life that help us to understand her human and spiritual worth.