Opus Dei

In this episode of “Fragments of History,” we explore the life of Aurora Nieto Funcia. She was a strong woman, a teacher and mother of three, widowed at the age of 28. In 1945, she discovered her vocation in Opus Dei as a path of dedication and encounter with God. She is considered the first supernumerary, and her story illuminates what it means to seek holiness in ordinary life.

The Church has, over the centuries, held service to the poor as one of her core missions. Wherever and however, she finds them, the Church, through word and work, seeks to love the poor and assist them out of their material, intellectual or spiritual poverty. (CCC, nos. 2444 & 2448) And this is a fire she has sought to kindle in each of her children through space and time.

Jesus called James and John “sons of thunder”. James must have been a powerful preacher. When King Herod wanted to please the Jews by executing a church leader, he chose this apostle and had his head cut off.

Mourning the loss of three members of Opus Dei in California

In this episode of Fragments of History, we take a closer look at the life of Elena Blesa. Born in 1925 in Barcelona, she was one of the first associate members of Opus Dei. Historian María Hernández-Sampelayo Matos traces her life story, shaped by her work in both Spain and Venezuela.

50 years ago, St. Josemaría passed away in Rome. Here is a selection of resources to commemorate the day of his entrance into heaven. Since then, a new chapter began in the life of Opus Dei, during which his life and message have inspired thousands of Christians committed to sanctifying everyday life. He dreamed that this light of God would become a “great catechesis,” shared through the power of friendship.

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Here are some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.

During their recent visit to Rome for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, some university students from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, visited the Nigerian Cardinal His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, at his private residence in the Vatican.

Here is a list of some of the Masses being celebrated in East Africa for the feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá on June 26.

In each circumscription, in addition to the monthly intention from the Prelate, the Regional Vicar proposes another particular intention for that region. Specifically, for the period from 20th April 2025 to 2nd October 2025 (Anniversary of the foundation of the Work), the proposed prayer intention of East and Southern Africa is as follows.