Princess Anne visits Baytree
Princess Anne visits Baytree, a London centre for the advancement of women inspired by the teachings of Blessed Josemaria Escriva. Baytree is in Lambeth, one of the poorer regions of London.
New Opus Dei centers opened in Hong Kong and 17 other cities in 2001
Kam Him Centre, located on the Kowloon peninsula, is one of 18 new Opus Dei centers which began activities in the year 2001.
Cardinal Schönborn Speaks on the Biblical View of Work
"God gave men the dignity of being partakers in creation." In a Mass commemorating Blessed Josemaria Escriva's birth, the Archbishop of Vienna discussed the biblical view of work and Blessed Josemaria's message of sanctification through work.
February 14 in the Prelature of Opus Dei
February 14 is a celebration of two anniversaries for the Prelature of Opus Dei: the commencement of Opus Dei's apostolic work with women in 1930 and the beginning of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross in 1943.
The Pope comments on Opus Dei's founder
"Blessed Josemaria Escriva placed at the center of his own preaching the truth that all the baptized are called to the fullness of charity, and that the most immediate way to reach this common goal is found in the ordinary happenings of each day."
Cardinal Shan, S.J., Praises Blessed Josemaria Escriva
In a recent article, Cardinal Paul Shan, S.J., bishop of Kaohsiung and Taiwan's first cardinal, described Blessed Josemaria Escriva as a friend of young people and a man who loved the Church.
Not a Controversial Figure
The Guardian in its issue of Saturday, December 22, 2001, carried the story that Pope John Paul II has cleared the way for the creation of three new Saints. While commending The Guardian for its report and article, it should nonetheless be pointed out that Blessed Josemaría Escrivá was not a controversial figure as he was described in The Guardian.
God is always mindful of us - Archbishop Job
The Solemn Mass commemorating the centenary of the birth of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei, was concelebrated on Wednesday, 9th January 2002 at the Seat of Wisdom, University of Ibadan.
Opus Dei’s Gesture for Industrial Technology
Blessed Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei is the ‘life wire’ behind the start of the IIT. Actually IIT was set up to commemorate the Centenary of his birth (1902 – 2002)
Blessed Josemaría Escrivá Centenary Lecture at U.I.
The centenary celebration of the birth of the founder of Opus Dei, Blessed Josemaría Escrivá, started on January 8, 2002 at the conference centre of the University of Ibadan with a seminar entitled “Holiness in Ordinary Life” given by eminent scholars.