Opus Dei

Janvier Mahougnon Gbenou is 31 years old and comes from Benin Republic. Last November 5, he was ordained a deacon along with 34 other members of Opus Dei. His country Benin, birthplace of Voodoo and with a flourishing christianity will play host to Pope Benedict XVI on the 18th to 20th of November.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.

"With our prayer and mortification, we can reach the furthest corner of the planet," helping souls to come to know Christ, the Prelate assures us in his letter this month.

On the anniversary of Opus Dei's founding, the Prelate has written an extensive pastoral letter on the importance of formation for the spiritual life and the new evangelization.

The apostolic work of Opus Dei began in Indonesia two years ago. Here is an enthusiastic first-hand report from some of the young women there.

In a recent memorial address in Nairobi in honor of Cardinal Otunga (1923-2003), Bishop Anthony Muheria speaks of his great admiration for the man who encouraged him on his path in Opus Dei.

October 22nd is now the liturgical feast of Blessed John Paul II. An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published in the Italian journal "Studi Cattolici" last April at the time of the beatification.

In an article published in "L'Osservatore Romano," Javier Cotelo recounts how the mosaic dedicated to Mary, "Mother of the Church," came to be placed in St. Peter's square, in December 1981.

An article published in "L’Osservatore Romano" on how to communicate the Christian message effectively and convincingly in the context of today's society.

Rodolfo and Lucia suffered the loss of their small son. How can people see God’s hand in events like that? St Josemaria replies to someone in a similar situation, who asked him how to bear suffering with joy.