Number of articles: 21

As in a Film: A Perfume with Eternal Value

At the anointing in Bethany, Mary wanted to bid Jesus farewell and show her affection for Him in a way that would last through the centuries.

Fostering Interior Life

Easter with Pope Francis (2023)

Excerpts of Pope Francis's homilies during the liturgical celebrations for Easter and Holy Week.

From the Church and the Pope

"Light comes out of those wounds"

In his 5 April general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the crucifix, wellspring of hope.

From the Church and the Pope

Homilies of the Prelate of Opus Dei during Holy Week

We offer a translation of the homilies preached by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz during the Easter Triduum.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Holy Week with Pope Francis

Words of Pope Francis during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum in Rome.

From the Church and the Pope

Lent and Holy Week: The Path to Easter

Some resources for drawing as much spiritual fruit as possible from Lent and Holy Week, in preparation for celebrating our Lord's resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Recent News

Questions about Holy Week

Holy Week is one of the most important seasons for Catholics. Why do we celebrate it? What does it consist of? Answers to some frequently asked questions about Holy Week.

Get to Know Christ

Meditation for the Feast of Palm Sunday

A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the Feast of Palm Sunday (March 27, 2021)

Fostering Interior Life

Easter Video-Message from the Prelate of Opus Dei

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz wishes everyone a Happy Easter and encourages us to ask our Lord for a renewed faith that is put into action through charity shown in deeds.

From the Prelate

Audio Meditation of the Prelate: Easter Sunday

Transcript and audio recording in English of reflections by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the meaning of Holy Week (fourth in a series of four).

Prelate of Opus Dei