Opus Dei

Jerry is an Anglican minister who assists people fleeing from ISIS in the Middle East. He says being a Cooperator is a great help for him in his personal life and ministry.

People around the world talk about what it means to be a cooperator of Opus Dei and how it brings them encouragement in their daily lives.

Ayra, a Cooperator of Opus Dei in Macau, says that she has learned how to better care for her family and remain joyful and at peace in times of difficulty: "Embracing my crosses with a smile makes a difference in me and those around me wherever I am."

Monica talks about how she and her family have learned to adapt to pandemic restrictions in Macau, in southern China, and to thank God for all his small daily gifts.

Nathalie lives in a rural district of Canada with her husband and eight children. When told by doctors that her youngest child would be born with a severe genetic disorder, she confronted the situation with great faith in God.

Fabio, a cooperator of Opus Dei in Italy, died recently due to a cancerous tumor. A friend of his recounts the story of his life, marked by joy and generous self-giving.

Michelle Murray is a cooperator of Opus Dei who lives in Edmonton, Canada. The mother of eight children and eight grandchildren, she works professionally as an artist.

Michelle Murray was born in Michigan, USA and lives in Edmonton, Canada. Professional occupation: artist. She is a mother of eight children and eight grandchildren.

Nicholas Patankar, a Cooperator of Opus Dei, was born in Goa and now lives in Mumbai, where he completed his Bachelors in Commerce and currently works as a financial analyst.

Hanada, a Palestinian Arab from Ramallah who now lives in Jerusalem, is grateful for the formation she receives as a Cooperator of Opus Dei.