“It’s incredible to see the Pope in my own country”
In Rome and Beirut, Angelica shares what hope, faith, and union with the Pope mean to her.
Hold On to What Matters
Courage has always been an aspect of witness to Christ, and it's lived in little things. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”
“Why don’t we join Opus Dei?”: the joke that changed our lives
Joshua and Danica rediscovered their faith thanks to an off-hand comment. What began as a casual, throwaway remark became the starting point of a life shaped by a deeper decision: to seek God in everyday life. This is their story.
December Recollection Kit (2025)
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.
Novena for the Immaculate Conception
With texts and prayers from Saint Josemaria, a novena for the nine days leading up to the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8 is available in pdf format.
Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Nine days of special preparation for the great feast of our Lady's Immaculate Conception, with some resources for growing in love for Mary Immaculate.
Letter from Bishop Alvaro del Portillo on the erection of Opus Dei as a prelature
Letter from Alvaro del Portillo to the faithful of Opus Dei on 28 November 1982.
The Richness of Ordinary Life
This homily, the first in "Friends of God," invites us to look at our everyday routines with new eyes.
“Hope keeps us walking in difficulty”
In his 26 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about how Christ, who is life, invites us to generate life and give our lives with Him.
Opus Dei in Perspective: History, Charism, and Life
We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.









