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Five Minute Gist with Jesus

The priest called on parents to help, leading to the creation of new altar boys. The author and a friend, Collins, decided to teach the boys about Catholic doctrine and the importance of their work on the altar. They started classes every Monday and afterwards, the boys were introduced to Jesus through a five-minute conversation in the Chapel "gisting" with Jesus, demonstrating the power of mental prayer. Although not perfect, the work of the altar boys improved.

"Young people have always been integral to Opus Dei"

“Youth” is a new project by and for young people.

February Recollection Kit (2024)

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

"We are all sinners, we are all indebted"

In his 31 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about wrath.

The Best Way of Showing Our Gratitude

Peter asks how and how much to forgive. Jesus turns the question around and teaches him to let himself be forgiven… like the prodigal son, who was able to become faithful again through trust.

“Will you come back?”

"My husband and I had no idea that we were about to experience the best Christmas of our lives," says Pilar Caranti, a mother of six from Houston, Texas who regularly visits a high security prison with her husband.

Wanting To Be Children, Finding the Warmth of a Home: Filiation and Paternity in Opus Dei

On the anniversary of the Prelate of Opus Dei's election, we reflect on fatherhood and filiation in this family.

"He could have been a source of blessing to many"

In his 24 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about avarice.

The Kings Receive the King

Damian, Ugochukwu and Nelson helped twelve students of Kings College to prepare for First Holy Communion during many Sundays. They wanted to take this step forward before graduating from secondary school. The effort was worthwhile and the day finally arrived.

Letter from the Prelate (22 January 2024)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to intensify our prayer for peace in the world, the Church and the Work.