Opus Dei

At 54, Fernando cares for his father, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, while working for the Post Office, after years working as a chauffeur for high society. Between kilometres of cycling, the pages of his books and his daily rounds, Fernando has come to realise that the most urgent and valuable delivery a person can make will never fit into any envelope: it’s time spent caring for others.

Hugo is a supernumerary living in Denmark where there are no centres of Opus Dei. Originally from Brazil, we ask him here about his adopted country.

John K., who accompanied Matt Anthony, Matt Schoenecker, and Val Creus on their final hiking trip, offers reflections on the lives of the three men on the anniversary of their untimely deaths.

My name is Juana Lidia Quispe Maita. I am from the community of Copachilaia. From my community, you can see Lake Titicaca, which is 4000 metres above sea level, and I am an assistant numerary of Opus Dei. I am here for a while looking after my mother, who is alone. I accompany her, take care of her, and help her with whatever she needs. And from time to time I go to the city.

Fernando was a member of Opus Dei for eleven years. Today, after a difficult departure and a journey back, he reflects on the impact of those years and how true friendship can move mountains.

A freezing warehouse in Northampton became a turning point for Cabo, helping him go from feeling lost in a foreign country to experiencing God’s presence in his life, appreciating everything He’d given him and wondering what God might be calling him to give back.

Philosopher Christopher Wolfe explores how later years of life offer a unique opportunity to deepen family bonds, cultivate new friendships, and grow in the Christian virtues of humility and hope.

On Saturday 23 May 2026, four Nigerians will be ordained priests of the Opus Dei Prelature. The four men practiced different professions before this new adventure. They come from different backgrounds and in this article we share their responses to some questions designed to help you know them better.

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

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.