Opus Dei

Abi grew up in Perth, in western Australia. There she studied Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and developed a lot of hobbies, which, however, did not fulfil her completely: “So, I had all this time and had all this money and all these opportunities. But I felt like I was wasting my time... Well, not wasting my time, but wasting my life!”

Families and young people in San Salvador met with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz in a joyful, affectionate gathering. The conversation touched on a variety of topics, including the education of children, forgiveness, and the Christian meaning of suffering.

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, prelate of Opus Dei, is on a pastoral trip through Central America that began in Guatemala City from 4-9 August. He visited Honduras (San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa) from 10-12 August, and he will now continue to the final leg of the journey in El Salvador, ending on 15 August. You can also follow the trip on our Instagram account.

How does Mary’s glory become our joy? This annotated homily for the feast of the Assumption explores St. Josemaría’s answer in “Christ is Passing By.”

After visiting the patroness of Honduras, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with young people from all over the country and encouraged them not to be afraid to live the faith in their environments and to discover how worthwhile it is to seek — and to find — Jesus Christ.

In his 12 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the liturgical year.

"Everything Counts" is a series exploring how assignments, deadlines, tiredness, and even AI tools can become a path to serve others, shape the world around us, and meet God in the everyday. This time: how to actually enjoy studying, and the motivation that makes it worth the effort.

We are beginning to publish a selection of letters written by Blessed Álvaro del Portillo during his years as Prelate of Opus Dei. The letter dated 1 August 1985 addresses formation as a primary task in the Work, in which each person is, at once, both sheep and shepherd.

The gathering with families marked the end of his six days in Guatemala (from 4 to 9 August). One theme came up in nearly every gathering: that happiness requires a heart in love, not necessarily an easy life. Having met with priests, young people, university students, and families in Guatemala, Msgr. Ocáriz now continues his pastoral trip on to Honduras and El Salvador.

A Nicaraguan engineer recalls his university years in Guatemala, the friendships and formation that shaped him, and how they led to the discovery of God’s call.