Opus Dei

Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri was one of the first Spanish women to earn a doctorate in chemistry. She played a major role in starting Opus Dei in Mexico and was known for her smile and good humor. She was declared Blessed by Pope Francis in 2019.

A priest suddenly found himself unable to see out of one eye. Amidst his medical team's uncertainty, he began to entrust himself to Blessed Álvaro. Very soon after, a WhatsApp prayer chain had many people praying for his healing with great faith.

Father Joseph was one of the first three priests of Opus Dei and led its early apostolic efforts in the United States. His cause of canonization is open in the Archdiocese of Boston.

A couple in Bangalore (India) shares their moving testimony of hope after being told their unborn child had no heartbeat. Through prayer and the intercession of Venerable Isidoro Zorzano, they experienced what they believe to be a true miracle.

After a complex surgical procedure and a diagnosis of cognitive decline, a patient’s family found comfort and hope by entrusting themselves to the Venerable Servant of God Ernesto Cofiño. In this account, they express their gratitude for the remarkable restoration of his faculties.

Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri passed away fifty years ago, on 16 July 1975. On the anniversary of her death, we remember her life, which was full of adventure and service to others. Guadalupe was a woman who allowed herself to be surprised by God and responded with a joyful vocation, reflecting the greatness of God’s love.

Ciudad Guzmán (Mexico) paid tribute to a man who was a teacher, mentor, and tireless apostle. His beatification process is ongoing, and his memory remains a source of inspiration. Arturo Álvarez's academic, human, and spiritual legacy continues to shape new generations.

Prayer for private devotion.

Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri, one of the first women of Opus Dei, who was beatified on 18 May 2019 in Madrid. This multimedia report was created just before her beatification.

May 12 is the feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the successor to the founder of Opus Dei. Here is a radio drama series on the life of Alvaro, produced by The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio.