Opus Dei

I am writing to recount a favor I received recently from Blessed Alvaro.

On Saturday, 18 members of Opus Dei from 12 countries were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.

Family celebrations are natural across the world. They bring family together - usually for a meal - to recognise, appreciate, give thanks or just remember an important event in the history of a family. The bigger the event being celebrated or commemorated, the more time is needed to prepare adequately.

“Peace be with you!” This was the first thing Jesus said when he appeared on the day of the resurrection. He also said: “Do not be afraid.”

We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.

Mfungo mrefu ama spiritual retreat - zile siku chache zinazoekwa kando kila mwaka kwa ukimya na maombi - umekuwa mila dhabiti tangu enzi za Bibilia.