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10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit

In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.

“Do I feel that I am a living part of the Church?”

In his 13 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Virgin Mary as model of the Church.

Ed Dillett: Plumber

Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.

Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).

Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds

On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.

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My break from L.I.F.E

Facing academic burnout during his second year at the University of Nigeria, a medical student finds unexpected renewal through the L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Impact, Friendship, Encounter) workshop held at the Iwollo Conference Centre. Over three days, the author transitions from seeking a simple escape from his rigorous studies to discovering the profound fulfillment of service, participating in a rural medical outreach and mentoring local secondary students.

“I can pray for them with my work”

Mary lives a busy schedule in a crowded city, but she finds joy and meaning in her daily routine. As a numerary of Opus Dei, Mary strives to live out a vocational call to holiness in the middle of the working world. In this interview, Mary describes how her faith, the teachings of St. Josemaria, and the spirit of Opus Dei assist her in her work as a human-centered designer.

Artisans of Peace (II): Leaven for a Reconciled World

The path to ‘disarmed and disarming’ peace lies in listening, understanding, expressing oneself sincerely, seeking common ground, and avoiding oversimplifications. This is the last editorial in the ‘Combat, closeness, mission’ series.

From Chiclayo to Cameroon: Patricia and Pope Leo XIV

She left Chiclayo to study abroad and never went back home. Life had other plans, taking her all the way to Cameroon, where she has spent 21 years doing what so many people do in their own countries: bringing a spirit of holiness to everyday work and sharing Saint Josemaría's message. Patricia tells us what it was like to experience Pope Leo XIV's recent apostolic journey to a young nation where the Church is very much present and alive.

“The Church is God’s people journeying through history”

In his 6 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the eschatological dimension of the Church.