Pray with Blessed Alvaro: “Where Peter is, there the Church is”
“Whoever he is; tall or short, fat or thin, from this country or that one, he is Peter.” Let’s accompany our new pope, Leo XIV, guided by the words of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo a few days before his liturgical memorial.
Message from the Prelate on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
United with the whole Church in thanksgiving, we share some words from Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, on the occasion of the election of the new successor of Peter.
Letter from the Prelate (8 April 2025)
The Prelate of Opus Dei asks us to continue praying for the Pope's full recovery, and to prepare for Holy Week by considering Christ's infinite love. He also asks for prayers for the upcoming General Congress.
Conference of the Prelate in Zaragoza: Eucharist and Priesthood
Conference by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, on the centrality of the Eucharist in the life of the priest, at the academic ceremony on the 100th anniversary of Saint Josemaría’s priestly ordination (Zaragoza, 27 March 2025).
Collection of Pastoral Letters
Pastoral letters from Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, available to download as an ebook.
Letter from the Prelate (10 March 2025) | Joy
In this pastoral letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on some key aspects of joy, following the teachings of Saint Josemaria.
Msgr. Ocáriz: United in prayer for the Pope's speedy recovery
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to accompany the Pope with our prayer and closeness while he is in the Gemelli Hospital.
Letter from the Prelate (25 January 2025)
The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to continue praying for a number of intentions, including peace in the world and Christian unity.
Letter from the Prelate (16 December 2024)
The Prelate of Opus Dei sends his Christmas greetings and invites us to reflect on the central message of the Jubilee that will begin soon in the Church: hope.
Letter from the Prelate (8 November 2024)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to reflect on the hope of reaching Heaven.