Number of articles: 544

Law, Life and Loving God

Nkem Agboti, a Lagos lawyer, tells her experience of ordinary life and of the inspiration she found in the life of Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri, her discovery of family values, the need to bring her friends on-board in matters of faith and the Christian mission, the value of little things and her involvement in pro-life activities.

Personal testimonies

Husband, Parent, Business Entrepreneur, Saint

The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross recently organized a seminar to reflect on the holiness of lay people, in the context of Guadalupe Ortiz's beatification. Enrique Shaw, whose process of canonization has been opened, was one of the people highlighted there.

Recent News

Prayer to Blessed Guadalupe

Christians have always had recourse to the intercession of saints: their example shows us that it is possible to grow in holiness, and their prayer before God can be especially helpful in times of need.

Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri

Back to Basics, Part 5

Here's a video about the message of Saint Josemaría and its impact on various people. It is the fifth in a series of 7 videos explaining some fundamental aspects of the spirit of Opus Dei.

Opus Dei

I love sports! Part 2

“Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a person courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the senses, gives intellectual penetration, and steels the will to endurance. It is not merely a physical development then. Sport, rightly understood, is an occupation of the whole person, and while perfecting the body as an instrument of the mind, it also makes the mind itself a more refined instrument for the search and communication of truth…”

Personal testimonies

Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2019

Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2019

From the Church and the Pope

The Miracle of a Vocation to the Priesthood

On 4 May 2019, Bernard Nderitu will be ordained in Rome together with 33 other faithful of Opus Dei. He will be the first Associate member of Opus Dei in Africa to be ordained a priest

Personal testimonies

Ed, a pioneer of Opus Dei in East Africa

Ed Hernandez passed away on Sunday, April 14th at the age of 93 in California. He was one of the first three people of Opus Dei to come to Kenya on 25 Aug 1958.

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Safe Environment

Following the standards of the Episcopal Conferences members of AMECEA, the Prelature of Opus Dei in East Africa has adopted a number of measures to ensure the protection of children and young people.

Opus Dei in this country

Saint and mobile phone repairman

During a seminar in Tigoni, I got a problem with my phone and it could no longer work. I had all my information there!

Personal testimonies