Opus Dei

Opus Dei Youth is now live on opusdei.org with new content for young people who want to impact society and grow closer to God.

In his 29 May general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit's action in creation.

On 25 May, twenty-nine faithful of Opus Dei received priestly ordination from Bishop Paul Toshihiro Sakai, auxiliary bishop of Osaka-Takamatsu (Japan). The ceremony took place in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).

In his 22 May general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about humility.

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on vices and virtues (2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

The Archive of Opus Dei was first set up between 1953 and 1956. In 2010 the documentation was catalogued. In December 2017 it was officially erected. It is currently in an advanced stage of organisation and classification, and is scheduled to open to the public between 2028 and 2030.

17 May 2024 is the anniversary of the Beatification of Josemaría Escrivá (1992)

In his 15 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.

The 12th of this month, the second Sunday of May, we'll be celebrating mothers on that annual celebration of Mothers' Day. Let’s look at the way Jesus praised his mother.

Many years ago, I heard someone pray this prayer: “O Jesus, remove the unclean scab of sensual corruption that covers my heart, so that I can feel and readily follow the breath of the Paraclete in my soul.” These words can help us understand how God wants us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost that this year falls on Sunday 19th May.