“Who is this man Jesus?"
About 1700 years ago, an African named Athanasius was bishop of Alexandria in Egypt. Even though he eventually died in his own bed surrounded by friends and fellow members of the clergy, his life consisted mainly in suffering persecution for his faith in Christ.
30 Years of opusdei.org: Thank you for responding to the survey
Millions of people use this website to pray, read and grow in their Christian faith. More than 16,000 of them have shared their experiences to help us improve it. The survey is now closed, and the results (which will help us work to improve the website in the lead-up to the centenary) will be shared soon.
The Path to the Centenary of Opus Dei in 2 Minutes
In Opus Dei, we are preparing to celebrate our 100th year. It's a path of spiritual renewal, reflection and celebration taking place in nearly 70 countries. This is how our path to the centenary begins.
Fr. Fernando Valenciano: Fidelity Over Time
He was the oldest member of Opus Dei, having lived his vocation in the Work for just over 86 years, and the last of those who had requested admission in the 1930s. He died in Rome, and his remains rest in the crypt of the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace.
Resurrection Sunday’s faith overcomes Good Friday’s fear
The holy women went to the tomb on Sunday morning. Two angels appeared and said, “Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here. He has risen!”
Highlights from UNIV 2026
Close to 2,500 students from 26 countries were in Rome to live Holy Week with the Pope and meet the Prelate of Opus Dei. The theme of UNIV in 2026 was “Building bridges: the art of dialogue.”
Regional Monthly Intention 2026
5th April 2026 (Easter Sunday) to 2nd October 2026 (Anniversary of the foundation of the Work)
Christ came to enable forgiveness of our sins
In nine months we will celebrate Christmas. The early Christians remembered the day with special solemnity and called it the Feast of the Annunciation, recalling how God sent Saint Gabriel to a young woman in Nazareth. The angel announced: “Mary, do not be afraid! You have won God’s favour. Behold, you are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus.”
A New Digital Window Into the History of Opus Dei
Two specialist institutions launch a new website dedicated to the history of Opus Dei, combining academic rigour with an accessible, multimedia approach.
Lent is here to draw us back to God
In living Christian faith, much is brimming over with light. We catch a glimpse of God working wonders in our lives. We feel the power of the angel’s words: “Rejoice! The Lord is with you.” But in our lives, there is also much that is darkness.