Opus Dei

Entering into paths of contemplation means realizing that we need God, to the point of needing to "wrestle" with him... And to ask him, again and again, for his blessing: "I will not let go until you bless me."

St. Josemaría insisted on the need for Christians to turn to prayer in order to know Jesus Christ better and to make him known. And both Benedict XVI and Francis have devoted cycles of audiences to prayer, which we now bring together in two free e-books. They can be very helpful during this Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee.

Some texts and a video from the Saxum Foundation to assist our prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration on 6 August.

4 August is the feast of Saint John Mary Vianney, who Saint Josemaria named intercessor for Opus Dei's relationship with the diocesan bishops. This is a study on the relationship between the two saints.

On Thursday 1 August, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz traveled to Arequipa, where he met with families from the city. On Friday, back in Lima, he will meet with young people and families from the Peruvian capital.

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.

CATHOLICS worldwide have 5 months more to prepare spiritually for the celebration of “Jubilee 2025” — an event that comes just once every quarter of a century.

Clarifications on a second article published in the “Financial Times” regarding the formation for young people and some changes over time.

“In the morning, long before dawn, Jesus got up and left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there.” Imagine, if you can, living with Jesus like the early disciples in a fishing village called Capernuam. You wake up and walk with him. It’s a bit chilly. You reach the outskirts of the village and keep walking. It’s still dark, long before dawn. You walk far enough to be totally alone. Alone with God.

Aníbal was educated at Valle Grande, an Opus Dei initiative aimed at providing young people in Peru with the skills needed for social and professional integration. In this video, he shares his story and explains how this educational center has helped him succeed.