Between Weariness and Hope
This is the most difficult part of the journey. Fatigue starts to set in. Torn between his natural exhaustion and the hope that sustains him, Joseph turns to Mary to understand what God wants from them now.
I Am Not Alone: I Have a Family
Joseph starts to feel the pull of everything they left behind in Nazareth. Through his tiredness and nostalgia, he realizes that part of his path is learning how to be a father.
María Ángeles, Spain: "When I look back, I believe I've lived a full life"
María Ángeles discovered Opus Dei by chance, when a teacher at the school in her hometown told her about the opportunity to live in a Study and Work Centre (CET). There she discovered three things: how to balance study and work, how to make better use of her time and live her faith in everything, and how God was calling her to Opus Dei.
God Looks at the Heart
Joseph and Mary have been travelling towards Bethlehem for two days now. The road is long, the rain makes the journey difficult, and Joseph is not always sure he is doing the right thing.
Spiritual Retreats in Nigeria, 2026
In 2026, several spiritual retreats will be held in Nigeria at various venues. They start on the evening of the first day and end on the morning of the last day.
“We are absorbed by many activities”
In his 17 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter as the refuge of the restless heart.
“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”
A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).
Letter from the Prelate (15 December 2025)
The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to contemplate the humility of the Child Jesus during the Christmas season, welcoming everyone with a merciful heart and assisting those in need with specific deeds, as a sign of hope and peace for the world.
Walking in Uncertainty
Joseph is getting ready to leave Nazareth with Mary, who is going to give birth any day now. The Roman census forces them to embark on a long and risky trip to Bethlehem, but Joseph trusts that God will not abandon them.
Novena to Doctor Ernesto Cofiño
A new three-part novena to ask God for graces through the intercession of the Venerable Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and father of a family. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in assisting underprivileged families and children. Dr. Cofiño was declared Venerable on 14 December 2023 by Pope Francis.









