Opus Dei

A brief account of Saint Josemaria's last visit to the Grotto at Lourdes, on 3 October 1972, before embarking on a two month catechetical trip through the Iberian peninsula.

Saint Josemaria was born on 9 January 1902. Here are four videos about his life and teachings.

Saint Josemaria's small book was first published on 29 September 1939. Here are some stories from East Africa about people who have come to love this book, and how it resonates with their spirit.

October 4 is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, a good opportunity to meditate on the Christian virtue of poverty. "Love and practise poverty of spirit," wrote Saint Josemaria. "Be content with what enables you to live a simple and sober life. Otherwise, you will never be an apostle."

I am a professor at a well-known law school in Madrid. I am not a very practicing Catholic, but I do believe. Not long ago my wife discovered that she had a malignant melanoma, and the doctors said she needed surgery right away. As you will see, however, in the end, she never set foot in an operating room.

An article by Professor Giuseppe Zaniello, Department of Psychological and Pedagogical Sciences at the University of Palermo, Italy. Published in Romana 64.

For Saint Josemaria’s feast day on June 26th, Italian priest Fr. Andrea Mardegan offers reflections on the spiritual fatherhood of the Founder of Opus Dei, and the meaning of the phrase “every soul has his or her own path.”

Michael Miley, drummer for the Rival Sons, discovered the Catholic faith through a friend. He says Saint Josemaria's book "The Way" motivates him to want to do his work better.

Audio recording of a homily by Saint Josemaria given on 19 May 1966 and published in "Christ is Passing By." Available in mp3 format.

Some reflections on the Palm Sunday liturgy and the donkey's role in carrying Christ to Jerusalem, and how Saint Josemaria made use of this scene to develop a true "theology of the donkey."