Week 5: In the Very Heart of the World
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the fifth week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
Eva, Spain: "I discovered that my vocation is to turn houses into homes"
I am Eva Burniol, from the Horta neighbourhood in Barcelona, and I am an assistant numerary. I am 34 years old, and I love the mountains, going for runs... It helps me unwind, it relaxes me... I really enjoy nature... I like reading, writing, going out with friends... Everything related to fashion, I don’t know, keeping up with everything. I never seem to have enough time!
Pope Francis has departed for the Father's House
Vatican Press Office statement. Camerlengo Farrell's announcement from Casa Santa Marta: "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father's house. He dedicated his entire life to the service of the Lord and the Church."
Message from the Prelate (21 April 2025)
In this message, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz announces that plans for the General Congress will be reduced in scope in order to be closely united to the Church during this time of mourning for the passing of Pope Francis.
The Prayers (Preces) of Opus Dei with audio
Every day the faithful of the Prelature raise their hearts to God through this set of prayers in which they praise, thank and petition God the Father, through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit, for their own needs and those of others.
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Msgr. Ocáriz: "Pope Francis' witness calls on us to continue our path as apostles of mercy"
A message of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the death of Pope Francis.
Christ's Presence in Christians
This homily by St. Josemaria isn't just a set of beautiful thoughts about Easter: it's a conversation starter so you can talk to the Risen Christ in your life right now.
The Prelate with Young People at UNIV: “Jesus Christ is always at our side”
In the days leading up to the Easter Triduum in Rome, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz met with young people from around the world to speak about faith, work, and citizenship.
Week 4: Making Small Sacrifices with Joy
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the fourth week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).