Opus Dei

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January. Here are daily meditations and several other articles and stories related to the Octave for Christian Unity.

Estefanía is a pediatrician at a public hospital in Chile. In her work, she ensures that children with non-oncological terminal illnesses receive the best possible quality of life. This goes beyond managing physical symptoms and includes emotional and spiritual support for the patients and their families.

Pope Francis dedicated his 15 January general audience to children, the "most beloved of the Father."

Opus Dei Information Office is launching an initiative to promote the sacrament of Forgiveness.

What do you want for your friends when you say, “Happy New Year!” Maybe you’re just happy to be alive. You’re ready for whatever the new year brings. Maybe the last few months were difficult because both you and your friend had a rough time, and you’re hoping things will work out better.

Héctor, a 23-year-old supernumerary, is a dairy producer and cattle farmer. He talks about his work and how he strives for excellence in order to glorify God.

“Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a more human world, might always be respected.”

Pope Francis dedicated his 8 January general audience to children, speaking about the scourge of child labour.

“I brought a seedling to Africa, little suspecting where it would fall and into what it would grow.” The seedling is now a magnificent reality seen in the many social projects that have been pioneered by Kianda Foundation, a not for profit organization, of which she was among the founding trustees.