8. Why does Opus Dei stress personal prayer?
Video interview with Fr. Michael Barrett. Why does Opus Dei stress personal prayer? (Duration: 3:24)
Pope Benedict XVI in Austria
"Thus our faith is decisively opposed to the attitude of resignation that considers man incapable of truth…. This attitude, I am convinced, lies at the heart of the crisis of the West…" Selected texts from the Pope's September 7-8 visit to Austria.
A sense of connection with a Personal God
Stephen Tsang, from Hong Kong, converted to Catholicism while living as a student at Netherhall residence in London.
Benedict XVI: Learn from Mary how to spend your youth
"Do not be afraid, dear friends, to prefer the 'alternative' routes pointed out by true love: a modest and sound lifestyle; sincere and pure emotional relationships; honest commitment in studies and work; deep concern for the common good." Last weekend the Pope met and spoke with 500,000 youth in Loretto.
Letter from the Prelate (September 2007)
The Prelate stresses the importance of living in close union with Jesus Christ. The norms of Christian piety practiced by persons close to Opus Dei help them to share in our Lord’s Cross.
On the High Seas: From Zoroastrianism to Catholicism
Shahrookh Khambatta Damania tells the story of his conversion in which he crossed many seas, including those of the interior life.
The True Face of Opus Dei
On July 29, Wlodzimierz Redzioch interviewed Opus Dei's Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarría for a Polish weekly newspaper. They discussed Opus Dei's structure and spirit, its "mild" response to The Da Vinci Code, and plans for its upcoming 80th anniversary.
I want to help support my family
Vincent Nzouke, an ebullient, enthusiastic final year student of IIT tells the story of his life in the school and what it means for him. He is full of hope for his future, that of his family and for Nigeria. It is not difficult to share in his infectious enthusiasm especially with the simplicity with which he describes things for us.
A friend close to God
Two persons who have been helped by St. Josemaría from heaven. St. Josemaría intercedes before God for anyone who asks him for help in their family, professional, apostolic or personal needs.
July 2008: Pope Benedict XVI with youth in Australia
In less than one year, Pope Benedict XVI will arrive in Australia to meet with thousands of young people from all over the world. Here is the official video announcing World Youth Day 2008, which will be held next July in Sydney.