Opus Dei

On 14 March 1946, Dora del Hoyo wrote to Saint Josemaria asking to be admitted to Opus Dei. She was the first in a long line of Assistant Numeraries.

Twenty years ago Javier suffered a serious car accident that left him confined to a wheelchair. But despite everything, he and Begoña decided to get married, and their life together has been very fruitful.

Let us pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded by all.

For the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter on 22 February, we offer five characteristics of friendship taken from the writings of Pope Francis during his years as Saint Peter's successor.

“The Multitudes Await Us” is a 32-minute Beta Films documentary with English subtitles about Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz’s pastoral visit in early 2018 to Brazil.

At the beginning of Lent, Monsignor Ocariz invites us to seek identification with Christ along the path of poverty reflected in fasting.

Homily of Saint Josemaria given on 2 March 1952, first Sunday of Lent.

Homily of Pope Francis at Mass for Ash Wednesday and distribution of ashes on 17 February 2021.

A meditation by Fr Brian McCarthy for Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent (17 February 2021).

Toni Zweifel, who was born on 15 February 1938, learned from his family and from the founder of Opus Dei how to combine sanctifying his professional work with care for the most needy.