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Wanting To Be Children, Finding the Warmth of a Home: Filiation and Paternity in Opus Dei

On the anniversary of the Prelate of Opus Dei's election, we reflect on fatherhood and filiation in this family.

Letter from the Prelate (22 January 2024)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to intensify our prayer for peace in the world, the Church and the Work.

Embracing the World Through Prayer: Psalm 2

The consideration of divine filiation — a filial adoption Christ has made each baptized person participate in through grace — is the foundation of the entire spirituality of Opus Dei. Some reflections on Psalm 2, which St. Josemaria wanted the faithful of Opus Dei to recite and meditate on every Tuesday in order to foster this filial spirit.

"Lust seeks only shortcuts"

In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.

"We are made to be Eucharistic, to give thanks"

In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.

Document: Path Toward the Centenary

Opus Dei will celebrate the centenary of its foundation from 2028 to 2030. To prepare for this anniversary, we offer a document entitled "Path Toward the Centenary." It contains some ideas for the faithful and friends of Opus Dei to reflect on these 100 years and how the charism will continue giving life to the Church and society.

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Letter of St. Josemaria about charity in the transmission of the faith

Thanks to Scepter (U.K.) Ltd. and the Fundación Studium, here is a digital version of Letter 4 from The Collected Letters, volume I, in which St. Josemaria wrote about charity in the transmission of the faith.

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Letter of Saint Josemaria about the work of Saint Gabriel

This letter, which bears the number 29 in the collected works of St. Josemaria, speaks of the work of St. Gabriel, one of the apostolates (perhaps the most extensive today) that Opus Dei develops among people who have already passed their youth and who, in general, feel called to follow the path of holy matrimony.

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Letter of Saint Josemaria about some characteristics of the spirit of Opus Dei

Thanks to Scepter (U.K.) Ltd. and the Fundación Studium, here is a digital version of Letter 6 from The Collected Letters, volume II, in which St. Josemaria wrote about some aspects of the vocation and mission of the Work, speaking particularly about secularity.

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"Lord, do not turn away from me"

In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.