"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"
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"
Donal, Jack, Niall and Mairead recount their experiences working as volunteers at the recent World Meeting of Families in Ireland.
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
Themed Friendship, the safari was crafted to blend in friendship in a family atmosphere, friendship amongst ourselves and friendship with the lonely...
A letter to my Child
On 16th of May, Pope Francis concluded his series of Wednesday catechesis on the Sacrament of Baptism. Here is a short story on how keen one couple...
"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
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?"
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?"
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
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...
Youth Speaking Out: "What do you seek?"
The Holy Father has said many times that he wants to listen to the voices of young people, and he invites them to speak without fear. "Youth Speaking...
“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
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
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!"
Ulf and Birgitta have recently embraced the Catholic faith. Last April they met Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in Stockholm, during the Prelate’s pastoral...
"I lacked a lot of trust"
Anna Corry, a supernumerary member of Opus Dei, had many messages to pass on before she died of cancer on the 29th of March 2018, in Sydney,...
1 mother, 1 medical student, 1 newborn, 1 baptism
On Sunday 13th May, many people across the world celebrated Mothers' Day. On Wednesday 9th, Pope Francis had continued his catechesis on the...