Opus Dei

We are pleased to introduce a new digital tool designed to make prayer more accessible in everyday life. The Pocket Prayer Book is a curated collection of prayers and doctrinal texts, available on any device in multiple languages, even offline.

Stories of hope following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu, Philippines on 30 September.

When Bertilia attended the Service Commission for Greendale’s St. Raphael girls, she didn’t expect the evening to touch her so deeply. The topic — Apostolic Celibacy — was familiar, yet what she heard and felt that day opened her heart in new ways. Through honest reflection, laughter, and heartfelt discussion, she discovered that Apostolic Celibacy is not about giving up love, but about loving more freely and fully. What began as mild reluctance became a moment of grace and clarity.

In his 22 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection as the response to human sadness.

Mirian, from Brazil, is 34 years old and is a gynaecologist and obstetrician. She is married and has a three-month-old son. She was an associate of Opus Dei for a time, until, after a period of reflection in which she always felt supported and understood, she saw that her path lay elsewhere.

Regional Monthly Intention for Nigeria for the period 2 October, 2025 – 9 January, 2026.

It’s time to shift our perspective, moving from nostalgia to boldness, and from a defensive faith to one that confidently offers a vision of the world and of life. This is the 18th installment in the “Combat, closeness, mission” series.

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to live our vocation to Opus Dei with gratitude and fidelity, keeping its spirit and family tradition alive with love and apostolic creativity.

Chidera reflects on the profound impact of Opus Dei’s teachings on friendship, which transformed her understanding from mere companionship to a deeper, Christian act of accompaniment. Despite some negative experiences with Opus Dei members, the narrator remains grateful for the meaningful friendships inspired by St. Josemaría’s teachings, celebrated during a Mass of Thanksgiving.

Anye celebrates her 50th anniversary as an assistant numerary in Opus Dei. From her early years in Madrid to her life in Valencia today, her testimony reflects the family spirit that St. Josemaría envisioned for the Work: ordinary life filled with love, service, and quiet presence that brings light to others.