Monthly Intention
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2024 to 2 October 2025. The Region of East and South Asia also asks for all faithful and friends to keep the regional intention very much in mind in this period.
2 October: Sanctity in Ordinary Life
In 1931, Saint Josemaria wrote down what had happened on the morning of October 2nd, 1928, feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, when he first "saw" Opus Dei.
October Recollection Kit (2024)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
Path to the Centenary (1): Vocation, mission, and charism
During this time of preparation for the centenary, which we have begun with regional assemblies, the Prelate invites us to reflect on Opus Dei’s identity, history, and mission. The purpose of this series is to delve deeper into the charism by focusing on one of its essential aspects: the sanctification of work. This first article explores the specific role of the Work within the Church and develops the concepts of vocation and mission in the context of ordinary life.
Response to Gareth Gore’s book "Opus" published by Simon & Schuster in October 2024
The book “Opus” gives a false picture of Opus Dei based on distorted facts, conspiracy theories and outright lies.
Ten Years of Volunteering in Puente Vallecas under Blessed Álvaro's Patronage
This social initiative, born around the beatification of Álvaro del Portillo, has involved the help of 3,500 volunteers and served 22,500 meals. But what really matter are the people behind the numbers. Each of them has a story of suffering and hardship.
"Never converse with the devil: raise your heart to God"
In his 25 September general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit, our ally in the fight against the spirit of evil.
Tomás and Paquita Alvira: Early Married Members of the Work
Tomás and Paquita were among the earliest married members of Opus Dei. Tomas ran a boarding school for orphans, was a college professor, and helped found a network of primary and secondary schools. Paquita was also a high school teacher and principal, and dedicated herself to her family.
The Beginning of a Thrilling Story: Campus Muengersdorf
In this episode of "Fragments of History," German historian Barbara Schellenberger takes us back to the origins of the Muengersdorf Campus in Cologne, Germany. Through her stories, we will explore how this residence, founded in 1966, has played a crucial role in the holistic education of students from various parts of the world.
Common Works and Auxiliary Societies of Opus Dei: What were they, and why did they cease to exist?
From the foundational years, St. Josemaría said that Opus Dei would have personal and collective ways of communicating the Christian faith and the spirit of the Work. This article describes the evolution of its collective apostolate.