Opus Dei

"Human life - your life - and its humdrum, ordinary business, have a meaning which is divine, which belongs to eternity.” (Saint Josemaría)

The PrelatePastoral Letters and Messages

Letters

Letter from the Prelate (12 July 2019)

During his pastoral trip to the United States and Canada, Monsignor Ocáriz reminds us that the Communion of Saints should be a source of strength for us, and that we can help and sustain the others wherever we are.

My dear children: may Jesus watch over my daughters and sons for me!

During these days, since leaving Rome, I have especially thanked our Lord for the marvel of the Communion of Saints. With the certitude of faith, we know that we are even closer to one another than when we are physically nearby.

When I arrive somewhere, it seems as though all of us there have always been close ...

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Longer Letters of Monsignor Ocáriz

Letter from the Prelate (9 January 2018)

“In the human realm,” Saint Josemaria said, “I want to leave you as an inheritance love for freedom and good humor.” The Prelate invites us to reflect on the gift of freedom, in this letter dated on the Founder's birthday.

Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2017)

The pastoral letter contains the conclusions of the recent General Congress, held in January.

Governance

Opus Dei is governed by a Prelate, in accord with canon law and its own statutes. (Click on title above for fuller explanation.)

Pastoral Letters of Bishop Javier Echevarría

Pastoral letters that Bishop Javier Echevarría published on this website, from 2007 up to his death in 2016.

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Longer Letters of Bishop Javier Echevarría

Thematic letters of Bishop Javier Echevarría written for special occasions in the Church.