26 June 1975: Fifty Years Later
50 years ago, St. Josemaría passed away in Rome. Here is a selection of resources to commemorate the day of his entrance into heaven. Since then, a new chapter began in the life of Opus Dei, during which his life and message have inspired thousands of Christians committed to sanctifying everyday life. He dreamed that this light of God would become a “great catechesis,” shared through the power of friendship.
Week 13: Next Steps
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the last week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
“Aprite le finestre”: the soundtrack Saint Josemaría wanted for his farewell from this world
The song “Aprite le finestre” was the piece with which singer Franca Raimondi won the popular Sanremo Music Festival in 1956, Italy’s most important musical competition. St. Josemaría liked it and saw it as a simple and radiant expression of Christian hope in eternal life. He told those around him that he would like it to be sung at the moment of his death.
6 Ways to Get Closer to God through Study
Maybe you've heard the words "sanctification of work." But what do they mean in practice? In this article, you'll find practical tips for giving your work to God.
Nigerian Bishops Call for Prayer
The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria are calling for 9-days of prayer for peace and healing, from from Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 29 June, 2025.
Auxiliary Bishop Obodo to Members and Friends of Opus Dei “Seek Holiness in Ordinary Life”
Most Rev. Ernest Obodo, Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu, celebrated a solemn Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the death and the 100th anniversary of the priestly ordination of St. Josemaría.
“Let us give voice to our desire to be healed”
In his 18 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the paralytic.
To Give Light, Burn: Marriage and Apostolic Celibacy (II)
Living like Christ, whether in marriage or celibacy, means embracing a new lifestyle given to us by the Holy Spirit: a fruitful love, a pure heart, and a preference for God’s riches and for caring for those in need, as the Gospel shows us.
Saint Josemaría's Help in Family Life
As we commemorate the anniversary of St Josemaría’s death this month, we share three favours obtained through his intercession, all experienced within the family: recovery after a heart attack, a journey to reunite with loved ones, and a pregnancy after several miscarriages.
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.