Examining life in New York
New York is legendary for its fast pace of life. Like everywhere, people here have trouble finding time to reflect on the meaning of life, or on what it takes to live a fulfilled life. But that is exactly what a group of college students and young professionals did recently at Schuyler Hall, an Opus Dei center in Manhattan, at a seminar entitled “The Examined Life: Philosophical Reflections on Ordinary Life.”
Opus Dei’s Influence
How does the Opus Dei Prelature, given the current condition of the world, influence events, particularly in the Church?
Does one have to stand out in order to be a saint?
Are the members of Opus Dei supposed to do outstanding work and seek to be the best? Does one have to stand out in order to be a saint?
For Those Searching for God
Today there is a new interest in religion. How does the Work respond to this interior thirst?
John Paul II
His 25-year pontificate is 25 years of world history. What is your judgment of the Pope’s mission?
Terrorism
Following the attack of March 11 [in Madrid], you spoke of praying for the terrorists. Is it possible to pray for people who are capable of such savage acts?
Joy and Sorrow
How can one be joyful in a world like ours, where sorrow and injustice are so prevalent?
St. Josemaría
If you were able to save only one of his maxims, which one would you choose?
Conservative or Progressive?
Is Opus Dei a conservative institution?
The Work and Vatican II
From the doctrinal point of view, is the Work traditionalist or traditional? And how does that fit in with Vatican II?