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What if sometimes I want to escape from myself?

True freedom isn't escaping uncomfortable emotions: it's learning to accept and master them. A psychologist offers practical insights on the slow process of growing in self-discipline and freedom from anxiety.

The World & I

Letter from the Prelate (24 February 2026)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us during Lent to strive to open our heart generously to God's will.

Lent, a path of purification

"This is a way we can look at Lent: It is an invitation to pause, to pull ourselves away from the busyness of life, at least internally." An audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God at the beginning of Lent.

For Prayer

Alex: “I’d like to thank Pedro”

What does it mean to live so close to God that not even pain and illness shake your faith? A guide for discussion or personal reflection.

I Believe

Mercedes and Concha, Spain: "We always had the support we needed to take care of our brothers"

Mercedes and Concha are sisters, and both are assistant numeraries. After many years of working in the administration of Opus Dei centres, they now dedicate themselves to caring for their brothers, who suffer from spastic paraplegia, and to carrying out apostolic activities in places on the Levantine coast, including Gandía and Alzira. This is a conversation between the two sisters.

One by One

Funeral Mass for Fr Bob Yoest: Livestream from Lagos

A Funeral Mass for Fr. Robert Leonard Yoest was celebrated on Friday, 20th of February, 2026 at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Lekki, at 9 am. Live images were broadcast from the church.

Recent News

A New Digital Window Into the History of Opus Dei

Two specialist institutions launch a new website dedicated to the history of Opus Dei, combining academic rigour with an accessible, multimedia approach.

Recent News

Bundle of Miracles

"When I look back on these blessings, I realise my role is so simple and small, but somehow also very crucial in God’s mind and his plan. All I have to do is my little bit..."

Life in Colour

What does Lent have to do with freedom? This is the backstory behind “Life in Colour” and a quiz to help you decide what to focus on over the next 40 days.

Youth

“The Church is the mystery made perceptible”

In his 18 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the mystery of the Church, sacrament of union with God and the unity of all humanity.