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NewsPersonal testimonies

Conducting the Orchestra of Your Life

Personal testimonies11/15/2018
Conducting the Orchestra of Your Life

Beatrice Venezi is the youngest orchestra conductor in Italy. She learned about the message of Saint Josemaría at a university residence in Milan.

Youth Speaking Out: "The Church is ours"

Personal testimonies10/26/2018
PlayYouth Speaking Out: "The Church is ours"

Clemente, from Chile, speaks about ways young people can assist the Pope and the Church. Fifth video in the series.

“Either I’ll turn to crime or I’ll die”

Personal testimonies10/12/2018
Play“Either I’ll turn to crime or I’ll die”

Holding his grandmother’s hands in his and looking her in straight in the eye, with an effort Harouna Gabra uttered these words to explain why he had...

Advancing in Tandem: Pilgrimage to Jasna Gora

Personal testimonies09/17/2018
Advancing in Tandem: Pilgrimage to Jasna Gora

Marek has never seen the face of his wife Magda. Although blind, he still has a vivid memory of the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa, which is how he...

Hyeunmin's Noon Appointment

Personal testimonies08/17/2018
Hyeunmin's Noon Appointment

Although she wasn’t a believer, Hyeunmin accompanied a friend at work every day during their lunch break to pray the Angelus in a nearby church. Thus...

Ulf and Birgitta: "Be an example!"

Personal testimonies07/05/2018
Ulf and Birgitta: "Be an example!"

Ulf and Birgitta have recently embraced the Catholic faith. Last April they met Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in Stockholm, during the Prelate’s pastoral...

My divine vocation to marry

Personal testimonies11/02/2018
PlayMy divine vocation to marry

Berita is a young wife and mother-to-be who discovered her vocation to marriage and to Opus Dei as a supernumerary in her workplace. Here's a bit of...

"If I were to relive my life, I would do exactly what I did."

Personal testimonies10/19/2018
"If I were to relive my life, I would do exactly what I did."

Silvano Borruso was one of the first members of Opus Dei that St. Josemaria sent to begin the Work in Kenya. He arrived in September of 1960. He was...

Youth Speaking Out: "God called me among my friends"

Personal testimonies10/11/2018
PlayYouth Speaking Out: "God called me among my friends"

Pali, a law student in Uruguay, speaks about how she "discerned" her own vocation in Opus Dei. Fourth video in the series "Youth Speaking Out."

"Pope Francis brings a new energy many young people can identify with"

Personal testimonies08/30/2018
Play"Pope Francis brings a new energy many young people can identify with"

Donal, Jack, Niall and Mairead recount their experiences working as volunteers at the recent World Meeting of Families in Ireland.

Helping My Local Church

Personal testimonies07/16/2018
Helping My Local Church

Daniel tells us how his local church in rural Kenya has been transformed thanks to the combined efforts of the parishioners and his own, when he was...

A Friendship up-country Safari

Personal testimonies07/02/2018
A Friendship up-country Safari

Themed Friendship, the safari was crafted to blend in friendship in a family atmosphere, friendship amongst ourselves and friendship with the lonely...

An Even Greater Adventure

Personal testimonies11/01/2018
An Even Greater Adventure

Paul Kioko, who will be ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, spent his childhood in Kenya alongside elephants and lions.

"After 90 years, there's still so much to do"

Personal testimonies10/16/2018
"After 90 years, there's still so much to do"

An article published in "The B.C. Catholic" in Vancouver, Canada, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei.

Taking accounting, karate, mentoring and my faith seriously

Personal testimonies10/10/2018
Taking accounting, karate, mentoring and my faith seriously

In the context of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, on the theme "Young people, the faith and vocational discernment"...

Youth Speaking Out: "Where is God amid suffering?"

Personal testimonies08/21/2018
PlayYouth Speaking Out: "Where is God amid suffering?"

Carlos, who is studying economics in Valencia, speaks about coming to understand better the mystery of suffering through his friendship with Jorge...

Youth Speaking Out: "Do I speak with Jesus, or am I frightened of silence?"

Personal testimonies07/10/2018
PlayYouth Speaking Out: "Do I speak with Jesus, or am I frightened of silence?"

Mariam is a young Kenyan woman who is studying engineering. She is convinced that we can listen to Christ who speaks to us in the ordinary experiences...

The Son I Never Dreamed Of

Personal testimonies06/19/2018
The Son I Never Dreamed Of

Patricia Schroeder, who lives in Uruguay, is a journalist and mother of seven children, one of whom has Down syndrome. When he turned ten, Patricia...

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  • 1. Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2019)
  • 2. Spiritual Retreats 2019
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