Photo Gallery of Masses of St Josemaría in Nigeria (2024)
This year more than four hundred Masses in honour of St Josemaría were celebrated in all the dioceses of Nigeria. We are showing some of the pictures taken at the Masses.
Youth: A Space for Young People on the Opus Dei Website
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.
29 New Priests Ordained: "If we are humble, we will bear fruit"
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).
General Archive of the Prelature of Opus Dei
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.
St Josemaría Newsletter 28: Sowers of peace and joy
17 May 2024 is the anniversary of the Beatification of Josemaría Escrivá (1992)
Jesus’ example in honouring mothers
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.
Our need for purity to connect with the Paraclete
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.
"Njia" the African-illustrated version of "The Way"
In the last quarter of 2023, we received news of a social media project run by Dr. Jotham Njoroge (artist and philosopher) to illustrate the spiritual classic of St. Josemaría, "The Way". We caught up with him to get some details on this intriguing project.
Consecrations of Opus Dei
Opus Dei was consecrated by its founder on four occasions: to the Holy Family (1951), to the Most Sweet Heart of Mary (1951), to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (1952), and to the Holy Spirit (1971).
Rosalía
Rosalía López was born on 5 February 1925, in Busnela (Burgos, Spain). She moved to Rome in 1946 to collaborate with St. Josemaría at the outset of Opus Dei. She did so through her work in the administration of the early centres of the Work. Her mortal remains now rest in the crypt of the prelatic church, Our Lady of Peace.